Worship Ministries
St. Anne's has many lay people who participate in our services. These worship ministries are essential in assisting the clergy to provide well-planned worship for the parish. We welcome newcomers to participate in this central part of our life in the community of faith.
Acolytes
Working under the leadership of the verger, young people ages ten through high school serve in the liturgy. They carry the cross and torches and banners in the processions and they hold the gospel book for the deacon. As they serve in the liturgy, these young people contribute to the parish in important ways, and they learn about the care we bring to the worship of God.
Older acolytes, who demonstrate particular dedication and skill in their work, are selected to serve as sacristans, a position of great responsibility in the liturgy.
Click here to review the current Acolyte Schedule and Roster.
Contact: Lee Miller
Altar Guild
Altar Guild members prepare the Church for all services, caring for linens, polishing silver and brass, ordering supplies, and taking care of vestments. Members serve at approximately one service per month and also help with seasonal preparations for special services at Christmas, Easter and during Lent.
Contact: Bonnie Burgess
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild is responsible for obtaining and arranging flowers for the Altar for services and other events. Members of the parish may donate flowers in memory of, or in thanksgiving for, a family member or friend. Donors may sign up for specific Sundays by calling the Parish Secretary. After Sunday services, Flower deliverers carry the arrangements to the sick, shut-ins, new parents or those who have had a death in the family.
Contact: Pat Plomgren
Lectors - Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy during worship services. Lectors read the lessons and prayers appointed for the day. Eucharistic Ministers are licensed to administer the chalice and to read lessons and Prayers of the People. In addition, certain Eucharistic Ministers are also licensed to carry the reserved sacrament from Sunday Communion services to the home-bound.
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Ushers
Walking into a church service can be a bit daunting. Ushers bring a little grace to that moment. They provide a welcome, a bulletin to help navigate the service and directions to available seats. They work at other points of the service, too, gathering the offering and directing traffic at communion. Ushers work in teams, volunteering to serve approximately one service a month, at one of the mid-morning services.
To view the current Usher Schedule or Roster click on link.
Contact: Patrick Cobb
Greeters
Greeters offer hospitality to everyone on Sunday mornings. There is a newcomers breakfast several times a year with a question and answer period followed by a tour of our facilities.
Contact: Rebecca Warren
For more information, send e-mail to: mailto:abest@saintannes.com
