ACOLYTES
Whether youth or adult, acolytes must have reverent hearts and steady hands to serve at the altar! The word "acolyte" means "one who serves" and the ministry of acolytes dates from ancient times. Acolytes carry the processional crosses, torches, banners and flags. They help the service run smoothly by lighting candles,distributing the offering plates, and assisting the clergy with the Holy Eucharist. Open to 1st thru 12th graders, and adults.
Contact Chuck Bailey, the Acolytes' Verger, [email protected]
LAYREADERS
Layreaders, who are licensed by the Bishop, are charged with public readings of Bible lessons during Sunday worship and administering the wine during Holy Eucharist. Contact Father John Hiers 727.447.3469, ext. 206 [email protected]
Whether youth or adult, acolytes must have reverent hearts and steady hands to serve at the altar! The word "acolyte" means "one who serves" and the ministry of acolytes dates from ancient times. Acolytes carry the processional crosses, torches, banners and flags. They help the service run smoothly by lighting candles,distributing the offering plates, and assisting the clergy with the Holy Eucharist. Open to 1st thru 12th graders, and adults.
Contact Chuck Bailey, the Acolytes' Verger, [email protected]
LAYREADERS
Layreaders, who are licensed by the Bishop, are charged with public readings of Bible lessons during Sunday worship and administering the wine during Holy Eucharist. Contact Father John Hiers 727.447.3469, ext. 206 [email protected]
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild is a team of women and men who care for the many linens, vessels and sacramental items used at the altar for worship and Holy Eucharist. This behind-the-scenes ministry makes our worship services more beautiful and meaningful for all of us. Contact Judy Sauers [email protected]
USHERS
This team of men and women assist at Sunday services and special occasions such as funerals. They hand out bulletins, collect attendance figures, direct worshipers during communion, assist with Sunday collections, and tidy up after services. Contact Bob Cottrell [email protected]
The Altar Guild is a team of women and men who care for the many linens, vessels and sacramental items used at the altar for worship and Holy Eucharist. This behind-the-scenes ministry makes our worship services more beautiful and meaningful for all of us. Contact Judy Sauers [email protected]
USHERS
This team of men and women assist at Sunday services and special occasions such as funerals. They hand out bulletins, collect attendance figures, direct worshipers during communion, assist with Sunday collections, and tidy up after services. Contact Bob Cottrell [email protected]
FLOWER GUILD
Members creatively design and arrange flowers for Sunday worship services, and for special occasions in and around the church. Love flowers but feeling shy? Experience isn't necessary --- training will be provided!
Contact Patricia Slaughter [email protected]
WELCOMERS
Welcomers provide a friendly face and a helping hand for visitors and newcomers at Sunday services. If you enjoy meeting and talking with people, this ministry of hospitality is for you! Contact Susan Scott susanbscott @verizon.net
Members creatively design and arrange flowers for Sunday worship services, and for special occasions in and around the church. Love flowers but feeling shy? Experience isn't necessary --- training will be provided!
Contact Patricia Slaughter [email protected]
WELCOMERS
Welcomers provide a friendly face and a helping hand for visitors and newcomers at Sunday services. If you enjoy meeting and talking with people, this ministry of hospitality is for you! Contact Susan Scott susanbscott @verizon.net
VERGERS
Vergers have been dubbed "the butlers of God's house"! At the direction of the clergy, Vergers can be found performing a wide variety of tasks that prepare the church for worship and ensure that services proceed in an organized and reverent manner. They supervise Acolytes and Layreaders and are ready to substitute for either at any time. They also assist at funerals. At Ascension, both adults and senior high youth serve as vergers.
Contact Larry Clem, the Rector's Verger [email protected]
Vergers have been dubbed "the butlers of God's house"! At the direction of the clergy, Vergers can be found performing a wide variety of tasks that prepare the church for worship and ensure that services proceed in an organized and reverent manner. They supervise Acolytes and Layreaders and are ready to substitute for either at any time. They also assist at funerals. At Ascension, both adults and senior high youth serve as vergers.
Contact Larry Clem, the Rector's Verger [email protected]