Training for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Crucifers, & Torchbearers
2018 Training Dates are:
Sunday April 29th ~ 12:30 - 2:30pm
Saturday August 25th ~ 9:30 - 11:30am
Sunday November 11th ~ 12:30 - 2:30pm
Individual training sessions can be arranged to fit your schedule.
To register, or for more information, contact Kay Henderson.
St. Matthew's Guide to Assisting in the Service
How to tie a Cinture: http://www.almy.com/UI/Hotspots/Docs/Cincture.pdf
Crucifers & Torchbearers
Contact: Kay Henderson
Crucifers and torchbearers are children, teens, and adults who participate with the Sunday worship team. Crucifers carry the Processional Cross and assist the Priest prepare communion. Torchbearers carry the candles.
Altar Guild
Contact: Kathy Amick
Members of the Altar Guild enhance worship by adorning the altar with the sacred vessels and linens. The Flower Guild, a separate commission of the Altar Guild, adorns the altar with flowers for all services.
Eucharistic Ministers / Lectors
Contact: Kay Henderson
Lay people who serve our parish by assisting with the administration of Holy Communion and in the leading of the Wednesday evening Healing Eucharist. Training and licensing are required.
Choir and Intrumentalists
Contact: Donna Simpson
Musicians complement our worship through vocal and instrumental offerings.
Leap of Faith leads the 9:00am contemporary service with guitar and a small group of vocalists. A full choir sings at the 11:15 service.
Greeters
Contact: Halle Price
Greeters welcome guests and members to every service. They look for opportunities to get to know guests, help them to understand the service, and invite them to explore their interests.
Ushers
Contact: David Pretulak
Ushers assist the priests in a variety of ways to maintain a smooth flow for the Sunday services and to provide for the needs of parishioners and visitors.
