Worship Participation
Lectors
We are inspired by the words we hear from the lectern, readings from the Bible that give meaning to our lives. The lectors are the messengers of these words at Saint Barnabas’s. They speak to us on Sundays, holy days and other worship services during the year. They also lead the prayers, sometimes referred to as intercessions. Being a lector requires the ability and confidence to read before a group of people.
We are inspired by the words we hear from the lectern, readings from the Bible that give meaning to our lives. The lectors are the messengers of these words at Saint Barnabas’s. They speak to us on Sundays, holy days and other worship services during the year. They also lead the prayers, sometimes referred to as intercessions. Being a lector requires the ability and confidence to read before a group of people.
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild is responsible for the flowers in the sanctuary each week as well as flowers on the campus for special occasions. The flowers are given each week by parishioners in the memory of a loved one, are then rearranged and shared with a parishioner who needs encouragement. If you would like to give flowers or serve on the Flower Guild, contact the parish office.
Altar Flowers can be given in honor, to remember or to celebrate an individual or event and can be made by contacting the church office: office@stbfalmouth.org. The suggested donation is $40/vase or $80 for both.
The Flower Guild is responsible for the flowers in the sanctuary each week as well as flowers on the campus for special occasions. The flowers are given each week by parishioners in the memory of a loved one, are then rearranged and shared with a parishioner who needs encouragement. If you would like to give flowers or serve on the Flower Guild, contact the parish office.
Altar Flowers can be given in honor, to remember or to celebrate an individual or event and can be made by contacting the church office: office@stbfalmouth.org. The suggested donation is $40/vase or $80 for both.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild is responsible for the care of the altar and its furnishings, and for the preparations of the sanctuary for worship.
The Altar Guild is responsible for the care of the altar and its furnishings, and for the preparations of the sanctuary for worship.
National Altar Guild Prayer
Most gracious God who has called me your child to serve in the preparation of your altar, so that it may be a suitable place
for the offering of your body and blood;
Sanctify my life and consecrate my hands so that I may worthily handle
Those sacred gifts which are being offered to you.
As I handle holy things, grant that my whole life may be illuminated
and blessed by you, in whose honor I prepare them, and grant that the people who shall be blessed by their use,
May find their lives drawn closer to Him whose body and blood is our hope and our strength, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Most gracious God who has called me your child to serve in the preparation of your altar, so that it may be a suitable place
for the offering of your body and blood;
Sanctify my life and consecrate my hands so that I may worthily handle
Those sacred gifts which are being offered to you.
As I handle holy things, grant that my whole life may be illuminated
and blessed by you, in whose honor I prepare them, and grant that the people who shall be blessed by their use,
May find their lives drawn closer to Him whose body and blood is our hope and our strength, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Virtual Worship Team
Each service is live streamed and requires a team of people to assist with recording sound and video to bring the services to everyone. If you have experience with sound and/or video recording please join this vital ministry.
Each service is live streamed and requires a team of people to assist with recording sound and video to bring the services to everyone. If you have experience with sound and/or video recording please join this vital ministry.
Acolytes
An acolyte is an assistant or follower assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession. An acolyte is anyone performing ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles.
An acolyte is an assistant or follower assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession. An acolyte is anyone performing ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
A Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM), denotes a lay person who assists the priest in administering the sacraments of the holy eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine. They may also take the sacraments to those who are ill, or otherwise unable to attend a service.
A Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM), denotes a lay person who assists the priest in administering the sacraments of the holy eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine. They may also take the sacraments to those who are ill, or otherwise unable to attend a service.
Ushers
A church usher is a person who helps ensure a smoothly running church service and who ministers to people in a variety of practical ways. The specific responsibilities of an usher vary, but the duties usually include greeting people as they arrive for the service, assisting people with special needs, and collecting the offering.
A church usher is a person who helps ensure a smoothly running church service and who ministers to people in a variety of practical ways. The specific responsibilities of an usher vary, but the duties usually include greeting people as they arrive for the service, assisting people with special needs, and collecting the offering.
Vergers
A lay minister who assists the clergy in the conduct of public worship, especially in the marshaling of processions. The history of the verger dates back to the middle ages when the verger was the “Protector of the Procession.” They would lead the way, making room for the procession to enter the church from the town square, and with his virge (mace) in hand would literally clear the way if necessary. The basic vestment of the verger is a black cassock. The ministry of vergers is supported and encouraged by the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church.
A lay minister who assists the clergy in the conduct of public worship, especially in the marshaling of processions. The history of the verger dates back to the middle ages when the verger was the “Protector of the Procession.” They would lead the way, making room for the procession to enter the church from the town square, and with his virge (mace) in hand would literally clear the way if necessary. The basic vestment of the verger is a black cassock. The ministry of vergers is supported and encouraged by the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church.
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Saint Barnabas's Episcopal Church
91 Main Street (Across from the Village Green) Falmouth, MA 02540 PO Box 203 Falmouth, MA 02541 508-548-3863 office@stbfalmouth.org Sunday Schedule Holy Eucharist-Rite I: 8:00am Children's Sunday School: 9:45am Holy Eucharist-Rite II: 10:00am Wednesday Prayers at Noon All Saints' Chapel Parish Office, Church & Chapel Open Hours Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm |
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