Lay Ministry

Eucharistic Ministers

This group of ministers both administers The Blessed Sacrament at our Sunday Eucharists and to those who are unable to be with us, taking the Sacrament out from the actual liturgy. This ministry involves training on the parish and district level.

Lectors

This ministry involves the preparing and reading of the Sunday lessons from the Old and New Testaments. There is no licensing involved with this ministry. However, this ministry is one which is of importance in the liturgy, and those desiring to perform it are asked to see the Rector for some training.

Intercessors

The Prayers of the People which takes various forms in our liturgy is led by a group of lay ministers called Intercessors. This ministry is performed from the pew in which the Intercessor sits. Thus the Prayers of the People are led from the midst of the people. Some instruction and training is provided by the rector.

Guild of Acolytes

This ministry consists of those persons who assist the celebrant and represent the congregation in the action of the liturgy. Their role is to serve at the altar where the visible, sacramental bond between God and humankind takes shape in the Eucharistic Feast. This close relationship with the action of the liturgy makes the work of an acolyte a privilege.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild work consists of caring for the altar vessels, linens, candles and flowers. They are also responsible for cleaning the Sacristy and Sanctuary. The Altar Guild prepares for the two Sunday services and the weekday service, as well as weddings and funerals. Members also deliver altar flowers to hospital patients and shut-ins after Sunday services. On Christmas and Easter, they arrange for shut-ins to receive a poinsettia or an Easter lily.

Seaman's Institute Knitters

The Seaman's Institute Knitters are part of a nationwide Episcopal project. The knitters make sweater vests, hats, gloves and socks. The knitting from our region is given out in Christmas packages to those who are either out to sea, on the St. Lawrence Sea way or on the Inland Waterway.

Pastoral Care Ministry

Contact, care and connection is the ministry of the pastoral care committee. Anyone is welcome to attend and become involved with group activities which includes ending greeting cards to our shut-ins and those who are ill, having a birthday, or have experienced a bereavement. Committee members contact parishioners by phone to chat about individual needs/concerns and take communion to those unable to attend services. Other projects include funshops througout the year to practice and teach the art of making and using Anglican Prayer Beads, making hand-knitted/crocheted prayer shawls for parishoners in need, and handmade infant blankets for every baby baptized at Trinity. Contact Lisa Kelly about your needs or how you can help.

The Fellowship Committee

The Fellowhip Committee plans and promotes various functions in support of our parish community. The committee is very active and works with other organizations as well as independently to coordinate many dinners, luncheons, fund raisers and other events throughout the year. Contact Luci Lazorchak if you'd like to join in.

For more Information See:

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Committee & Parish Group Activity Reports

Christian Education at Trinity

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