Ministry of Servers
This ministry is made up of a small group of parishioners, young or old-er, who support Reverend Jonathan, during the service, in all – or just one - of the following 3 ways:
Crucifer: Leads the Procession of choir and clergy, at the beginning, and at the end of church services. Leads the clergy, to center of main isle, for clergy’s proclamation of the Gospel of our Lord. Receives the Offering Plate from Sides-person and places on the Altar.
Server: Processes in and out of service with Crucifer. Assists clergy (by handing them communion vessels) as clergy sets the altar for Holy Communion. Follows Crucifer, to center of main isle, and holds Gospel book for clergy to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord.
Both Crucifer and Server are seated, at the front of the church, opposite the priest, during the service.
Lighting of Altar Candles: Ensures the lighting and putting out of altar candles, before (by 9:50 am) and after the service. Although this task is currently carried out by either Server or Crucifer, it could also be done by another individual (who, ideally, is tall!). The candle lighter is found in the Sacristy. It is also in the Sacristy where the Server & Crucifer’s white robes are kept.
Reverend Jonathan, our priest, is responsible for the training of Servers; Reverend Juanita, in consultation with Reverend Jonathan, organizes the Scheduling of Servers (which is organized, and an e-copy distributed to all participants and Office Administrator, on a quarterly basis).
We welcome any able-bodied parishioners to this humble ministry of service. One can sign up for any of the roles (Candle-lighter, Server, Crucifer), or rotate amongst the 3. For planning, we do ask for a firm commitment (to whatever you are able), 3 months in advance.