Altar Guild

The Altar Guild lovingly prepares the sanctuary and the Eucharistic feast for every service—Sundays, feast days, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and the great celebrations of Christmas and Easter. This quiet, behind‑the‑scenes ministry helps create the beauty and reverence that shape our worship. If you feel called to this sacred work, the church office will gladly connect you. As we like to say, many hands make light work.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) are confirmed communicants who assist the clergy during the Holy Eucharist. They help administer the bread and wine, lead the Prayers of the People, and read the announcements. LEMs receive training in the liturgy and in the reverent handling of the sacrament.
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Eucharistic Ministers may vest and serve at the altar, assist with the chalice, and step into acolyte duties when needed. Additional training is available for those who feel called to become Eucharistic Visitors, bringing Communion to parishioners who cannot attend church due to illness or frailty.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Scriptures during Sunday worship. This ministry requires only a willing heart and a bit of training. It is a beautiful way for lay people to participate in worship and to lend their voice to the telling of God’s story.​

Youth Altar Servers

Our young people play a joyful and important role in our worship life. Children begin as Torch Bearers in second or third grade, become Acolytes in seventh grade, and may serve as Crucifers in high school.

• Torch Bearers carry the torches in the procession and recession and during the Gospel procession—an engaging introduction to serving at the altar.
• Acolytes carry the Gospel Book, assist the clergy during the reading of the Gospel, help prepare the altar, receive the offering plates, and assist with the washing of hands.
• Crucifers carry the cross in the procession and Gospel procession and support the liturgical flow of the service

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We are blessed with a lively, dedicated group of servers who enrich our worship each week. Each year we celebrate them with a pancake breakfast and a special blessing during the service. If you or your child would like to serve, please contact the office. Training is offered throughout the year.
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Please take a moment to thank our servers for the time, talent, and care they offer to our parish family.

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