Acolytes

Acolytes are people who assist the priest and deacon at the altar, and with all other aspects of worship. They carry the cross, torches and banners in procession, serve at the altar, and help with communion preparation. Open to ages 10 and up.

If you are interested in the ministry of an Acolyte, please contact: Chris Hawley at 651-466-0599

Lectors

Lectors are people gifted for a ministry of reading the Bible worship. They are able to read clearly and loudly. They have a deep reverence for the Bible, and find joy in the ways God is revealed in Holy Scripture. Open to those age 10 and up.

If you are interested in the ministry of a Lector, please contact June Bennett 483-0136

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs for short, and also known by the older term Chalice Bearers) assist at communion by serving the wine. Open to adults and youth age 16 and up who have been confirmed.

If you are interested in Lay Eucharistic Ministry, please contact June Bennett at 641-483-0136.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs for short) are Lay Eucharistic Ministers who have been further trained to take Communion and parish news to homebound parishioners.

If you are interested in the ministry of a Lay Eucharistic Visitor, please contact Rev. Joanie at 651-429-5351, extension 14.

Lay Readers

Lay Readers are adults who engage in more rigorous and lengthy training, and who are then licensed to lead Morning or Evening Prayer and other services. They may also serve as a Lector, Lay Eucharistic Minister, or Lay Eucharistic Visitor.

If you are interested in the ministry of a Lay Reader, please contact June Bennett at 641-483-0136.