Contact Head Verger Brooks Mason (619) 235-9613 or masonb@stpaulcathedral.org concerning all liturgical ministries, unless otherwise noted.
Acolytes – “Altar Servers”
Acolytes assist the clergy as crucifers, torch bearers, banner bearers, icon bearers and Altar servers. The team serves at Sunday morning services, Evensong, weddings, funerals and many special services. These faithful and skilled workers enhance the liturgical experience for all. Acolytes serve on Sundays at the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services and on holy days as announced. Contact Steve Mater (619) 582-1085 or smater@aol.com
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the church for all worship services, setting up the Altar linens and vessels, and cares for vestments and worship equipment. This regular, careful and loving work is done outside the limelight.
Contact Konnie Dadmun (619) 298-9670 or kdadmun@yahoo.com
Chalice Bearers
The Chalice Bearers assist the clergy in administering Communion. The bread and wine are the outward and visible signs, given and received according to Christ’s command. Chalice Bearers serve on Sundays and other major holy days. Contact Brooks Mason at (619) 235-9613 or email: masonb@stpaulcathedral.org.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
These individuals take the Holy Communion to shut-ins. They receive special training to do so and are licensed by the bishop. Their ministry reminds those who are unable to join the community for worship at the Cathedral that they are missed and belong to the Body of Christ. Contact the Rev. Dorothy Curry at 760-519-7383 or revdrc@cox.net.
Lectors
Lectors
Members of the parish are invited to read scripture lessons and to lead prayers of the people at Sunday worship services.
Thurifers – “Incense Bearers”
Thurifers carry the thurible with incense into the cathedral and cense the people during the service. The incense represents the prayers of the people rising and symbolizes the blessing of the elements (the bread and wine of Holy Communion) and the congregation. Contact Verger/Head Thurifer Don Mitchell (619) 804-3974 or spcthurifers@cox.net
Ushers
Ushers welcome and assist parishioners and visitors on Sunday and at special services, hand out bulletins, assist with the collection of offerings and facilitate the communicants to the communion rail. Their open and friendly faces are the welcoming committee. Contact Lucinda Parsons (619) 282-1462 or cheryl-lucinda@stpaulsseniorhomes.org
Vergers – “Staff carried before clergy in procession”
Vergers work closely with the clergy to ensure ceremonies function smoothly. Their keen sense of liturgy, attention to detail, and continuous flexibility makes them the Masters of Ceremonies of the services. Contact Head Verger Brooks Mason at (619) 235-9613 or masonb@stpaulcathedral.org. For more information visit www.stpaulcathedralvergers.org.
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