Liturgical Ministries
Liturgical ministries include the various roles in which lay people assist at the Mass - or Eucharist. Additional help is always welcome. If you would like to explore serving in a liturgical ministry, please contact Head Verger Brooks Mason (619) 235-9613 or masonb@stpaulcathedral.org 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Members of the parish are invited to read scripture lessons and to lead prayers of the people at Sunday worship services.
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
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
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
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. For more information visit www.stpaulcathedralvergers.org.
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. For more information visit www.stpaulcathedralvergers.org.
ACOLYTE TEAMS AND SERVING SCHEDULE: Monthly server schedules for acolytes, chalice bearers, thurifers, and vergers are posted below in .pdf format.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| July 2010 Altar Guild Schedule.pdf | 170.15 KB |
| July 2010 Worship Server Schedule.pdf | 23.58 KB |
| Altar Serving Teams summer 2010.pdf | 80.92 KB |
| August 2010 Worship Server Schedule.pdf | 39.32 KB |
