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Acolytes
This group of
youngsters and adults serve at the Altar by carrying the
Crosses and candles and assisting at Communion. Training
happens annually in September. Contact: Diane Reid
(267-2825).
Altar
Guild
This group prepares the church for
services and maintains the vessels, vestments and
appurtenances for worship. It is a seemingly invisible
job, requiring many hours of work from its dedicated
members. Contact: Lois Dragone
(347-5373).
Chalicers
Chalicers are volunteers who, after
training, are licensed by the bishop to assist the
clergy in administering the chalice at holy
communion. Contact: Peggy Schmitz
(346-1620).
Lay
Readers
These are the men, women, and
young people who read the lessons and lead the Creed at
the Eucharist, as well as leading services of Morning
and Evening Prayer both in church and at nursing
homes. Contact: Peggy Schmitz
(347-1620).
Memorial
Flower Committee
Responsible for the
lovely altar flower arrangements each Sunday and for the
floral decoration of the church at Christmas and Easter,
this committee also arranges for the flowers for
weddings, funerals and memorial services. Contact:
Liz Wiess (345-2832).
Ushers
The ushers assist the
congregation at the various services and functions held
in the church. They distribute Church Bulletins, guide
movement in the church for the Eucharist, help with
collection of the offering, and welcome newcomers.
Contact: 8:00 AM -- Helen & Bob Feeley (346-4913);
10:15 AM -- Laura Wardner
(635-2308).
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In
Jewish tradition, Pentecost was originally an agricultural
festival and later commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses
at Mt. Sinai. According to the account in Acts, Jesus'
disciples gathered in Jerusalem on Pentecost (50 days after
Passover), and they were filled with the Holy Spirit, marking
the birth of the Christian Church.