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Acolytes
The acolytes are the young people who assist during the
service by caring for such duties at lighting and extinguishing the candles, receiving
the offering plates, and assisting the celebrants ministering at the
altar and in the sanctuary. Currently we have 10 active acolytes who are
performing their duties faithfully. If you are interested in joining the
acolyte group, please let Fr. Tom know.
Altar Guild
The altar guild is an essential ministry in every
church. The members are appointed by the rector, and their main purpose is
to serve the rector by assisting him and help prepare all those things necessary
for the celebration of the Eucharist. They are the back stage crews, so to
speak, for all the church services. At St. Philip's we are fortunate to
have 13 such loyal, dedicated and caring members who work diligently every week
for the glory of God.
Choir
Although we are currently few in number, we do our best to
support the congregation in the hymns and service music. We are eager to
welcome anyone who would like to join us. Rehearsals are usually on
Thursday evenings, and if you play an instrument please let us know so we can
include your talents in our plans.
Green Thumbs
The green thumb group meets the twice a month from March
to October and gives it talents to keeping the grounds of St. Philip's looking their
best. This year we accomplished many projects, including the
following: building 2 compressed pebbled meditation areas near the park
benches, added plantings in the meditation garden to supplement the Serenity Walk
and Meditation Garden, kept all the bushes and trees pruned, planted seasonal
flowers in the pots and near the Wood St. entrance portico. Any parish
members who would like to contribute time and talent for the beautification of
St. Philip's grounds are welcome to join us.
Greeters and Ushers
The greeters and ushers are responsible for greeting our
members at the entrance of the church, handing out the program for the service,
and passing the collection plates during collection. We have had a very
successful year, thanks to those who have volunteered their services for this
program. We welcome any newcomers who would like to serve on this program,
and could always use more greeters for the 8:00 am service!
Lay Readers
The lay readers are those volunteers who serve our Lord
weekly during the service by reading the Scripture Readings for each service,
the intercessory prayer for each service, and assisting during communion by
acting as chalice bearers. We have a variety of vested lectors, first and
second chalice bearers, first and second readers, youth readers and
intercessors. Our services could not go on without their assistance!