Worship

 

Lay Worship Ministries

Each Sunday over forty St. Anne’s members, adults and teens, contribute to the worship services in significant ways. Training sessions are held periodically for all ministries listed below. In most cases, members serve in teams on a rotating basis.

Acolytes

Acolytes lead the service procession and assist at the altar. All young people in grades 5-12 are welcomed and encouraged to serve. Adult acolytes serve at the early morning service. Younger acolytes serve at the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. services. Contact Greg Ciambruschini at gregc9@verizon.net.

Altar Guild

The women and men of the Altar Guild prepare the altar and sanctuary for Sunday worship and for special services. Contact Carol Leos at Leosc1@aol.com.

Flower Guild

Flower Guild members create floral arrangements for Sunday worship and decorate the church for weddings, holidays and special services . Contact the office for more information.

Chalice Bearers

Chalice bearers distribute the wine at the Eucharist. Contact Paul Miller at pamiller1@cox.net.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

This ministry reaches out to the homebound by bringing them consecrated bread and wine after Sunday services. Two-person LEV teams lead a brief communion service at each home. LEVs are licensed for three years and usually serve once a month. Contact Mother Jackie if you would like to serve as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor or to receive a visit from an LEV.

Lay Readers

Lay readers read the lessons and lead the reading of the Psalm and Prayers of the People during congregational worship. Contact Kate Schindler for more information.

Greeters

Members of this ministry offer a friendly welcome to members and newcomers alike. They assist with nametags and provide parish information to all who inquire. Contact Barney Thomson at ThomsonBarney@cox.net.

Ushers

Ushers assist throughout the worship service by distributing service leaflets, assuring thecomfort of the worshipers, collecting the offering, and directing communicants to the Eucharist. Contact Perry Macdonald at joonebug5@yahoo.com.