Sure the church can run with just a priest, but then that wouldn't be building a strong community of service. However, not everyone wants to be dressed in religious vestments and be the center of all the attention like those at the altar. That is perfectly acceptable, but you may still want to be a part of the greater cause which keeps our worship service running smoothly. These people are an integral part of our service.
Before the service and for those who are more socially inclined, we have greeters to welcome people coming in while offering them the service's program.
During the service we have our oblation bearers, who carry the yet to be blessed bread and wine embodiments of our Lord from the entry to the altar. Following the oblation bearers are the Offertories who see the offering plates passed around for gathering financial gifts from the people and then carrying those gifts to the altar for blessing. After the offertory is received at the altar and the sacrament rites are performed, the Usher helps guide the worshippers wishing to receive communion in coming before the altar in an orderly fashion.
Without people of our congregation like you, these vital functions of the church would be all the poorer. If you feel like you would be interested in trying out one or more of these roles, please reach out using the form below!
Do you feel called to serve in a greater capacity at church? Acolytes are the main assistants to the clergy during worship services, distinctive in always being clad in simple white garments. These servants can be seen carrying the cross to the altar for the start of service, out into the congregation for the Gospel reading, and out once more as the service comes to a close. The second acolyte is responsible for carrying the Gospel through the same procession, holding the Gospel for the priest to read from, and ringing the sanctus bells during the Eucharist. Both acolytes assist the clergy with various other tasks to aid them in the performance of their duties. Additional acolytes may be seen during special occasions carrying incense or candlesticks during processions.
If you would like to see the service from a different viewpoint, let us know below so we can schedule you for training!
