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Acolytes
Young people grow in their understanding of Christian worship through participation in church as acolytes. Such work is important and requires both commitment and knowledge. Acolytes are trained individually or in small groups and each takes a regular turn every few weeks as assigned, commencing in seventh grade with an assignment as Taperer, carrying a torch in procession. Acolytes in high school carry the processional cross as Clerk and then, when they are sixteen, are eligible to serve as Chalice Bearers. |
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild, under the direction of the Rector, is responsible for the care and maintenance of vestments, altar hangings, linens and sacred vessels of our church. Members staff regular and special services such as Lessons & Carols, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Monthly meetings provide time for sewing and keeping abreast of changes in procedure. Altar Guild members are appointed by the Rector. Contact Mrs. Jan Gray (793-3821), Director, for more information. |
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Lay Assistants/Chalice Bearers
Lay Assistants help administer communion as chalice bearers at our Sunday liturgies. After a brief training session, lay assistants will be scheduled to serve approximately once a month. If you are interested in serving as a lay assistant please contact Vicky Carter (337-5938). |
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers are trained lay persons who are licensed by the Diocese of New York to take the Sacrament to parishioners who, by reason of illness or infirmity are unable to be present at the Celebration. Eucharistic Ministers also assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at regularly scheduled services. For information, call Father Bird (337-3544) or Vicky Carter (337-5938). |
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Lectors
Lectors assist at all Sunday services with the reading of lessons and the prayers of the people. For further information, call Vicky Carter (337-5938). |
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Ushers
All members of Christ Church (including youth!) are welcome to become ushers. As our trained, official hosts, they greet parishioners, distribute service leaflets, collect alms and assist those who need help. Ushers are assigned to teams that are on duty at approximately one Sunday service every four weeks. Ushers are also called upon to serve at Christmas and Easter services, if it is convenient for them. If you are interested, please call Karen Carpenter (667-1974). We’d be happy to accommodate your busy schedule and would love to have you! Fall 2009 Usher Schedule |
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Vestry
The Vestry is the governing body of the church. Christ Church’s Vestry is responsible for the business affairs of the parish and represents the congregation in every area of decision-making. A Vestry member serves a three-year term and additionally serves on various committees that help run the parish. These committees include: Audit, Budget, Facilities, Christian Formation, Communications, Investments and Finance, Music, Outreach, Parish Life & Welcoming, Ushers, and Youth. The Vestry meets monthly from September to June. |
