Liturgical Ministers

 Ministries for 1st Quarter 2017
 
Date                Usher              Lectors                       Intercessor    Oblationers         Chalice         Acolyte            Coffee Hour  
 Jan 1                      David                                                                   Letha & Shawn   AnnMarie     Keith                   
 Jan. 8                     Bill B.      Bill S. & Jim F.          Tonya              Natalie & Matt     Shawn P.      Abby                Vicki & Paul
 Jan. 15                   Dustin      Susan & Jon              Jim F.               Liz & Ron             Keith            Shawn             Sandie & Bill
 Jan. 22                   Bill S        Jenifer & Keith        AnnMarie         Dustin & Steve    Paul              Watina             Potluck
 Jan. 29                   Ron         Tony & AnnMarie     Dustin             St. Mary’s Children  Watina     Keith                Liz & Ron
 Feb. 5                     David      Bill B. & Elizabeth    Natalie             Susan & Jon         AnnMarie     Shawn             Tonya
 Feb, 12                  Bill B.        Jim F. & Ron              Bill B.              Jennifer & Keith   Shawn          Abby                Dawn & David
 Feb. 19                  Dustin      Natalie & Matt          Ron                 Letha & Shawn      Keith            Watina            Deb & Steve
 Feb. 26                  Bill S.        Tony & AnnMarie    Susan             St. Mary’s Children   Paul           Keith              Mary Edna & Bill
 March 5                 David        Dustin & Steve         David             Natalie & Matt        Watina          Abby               Elizabeth
March 12               Bill B.          Bill S. & Elizabeth   Tonya             Liz & Ron                AnnMarie     Shawn            Susan & Jon
March 19               Dustin        Susan & Jon               Jim F.            Dustin & Steve        Shawn          Watina           St. Mary’s Choir
March 26               Bill S.         Tony & AnnMarie     AnnMarie     St. Mary’s Children  Keith           Abby               TBA
St. Luke’s Anointing
Jan. 1    Gerry
Jan. 19  Vicki
Feb. 5   Ruth
Feb. 19 Dawn
Mar. 5   AnnMarie
Mar. 19  Watina

​Liturgical Ministries

The following is a list of the various liturgical ministries that form integral parts of our corporate worship each week. Most of them require only the desire to serve, plus a little training. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions (606-248-6450; st.marys.mboro@gmail.com).
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• Parish Choir are leaders in the liturgy, helping to support the prayer of the community in music, leading the congregation in their vocal responses, and glorifying God through song. St. Mary's choir doesn't require an audition and is open to anybody. It rehearses (typically) on Thursday evenings and on Sunday mornings right before the liturgy.
• Acolytes also assist the priest with the liturgy, by bearing the Cross in processions, by helping to lead processions, and by assisting with the offertory (when the offering of bread, wine, and money is brought to the Altar). This ministry is open to anybody, and requires a little training.
• Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest during Holy Communion, bringing the chalice to the faithful. This ministry does require training, and requires a license from the diocese. Speak to Father Chris if you are interested in this vital ministry.
• Lectors read the Word of God on Sunday mornings. One lector will read the portion from the Hebrew Scriptures, and another lector will read the portion from the Epistles (the parts of the New Testament that aren't Gospels). This simply requires a clear, strong speaking voice, the ability to read, and the desire to speak God's word in our worship.
• Intercessors help to lead the congregation in prayer during the Prayers of the People. This important role of leadership guides the congregation the portion of the liturgy when we bring our intentions before God. There are several set prayers, and opportunities exist to compose your own. This ministry requires a little training.
• Ushers greet people at the door and welcome newcomers and guests, answering questions, explaining worship resources like our prayer book and hymnals, and letting people know where the restrooms and child-care can be found! Ushers are a vital part of our hospitality
• Oblationers fulfill a simple yet important role in the liturgy. They bring the bread and wine to the Altar during the offertory, representing the entire people of God bringing forward their gifts to be transformed by God. ​

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