Our lay ministries are vital to the life and worship at St. Patrick's, providing opportunities for members to serve, lead, and enhance our communal worship experience. We welcome your participation in these meaningful and rewarding activities.
Greeters
The friendly faces that welcome you as you enter the church, greeters play a crucial role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. They assist with welcoming newcomers and providing information about the church.
Lead: Jim Kempf
Ushers
Our Ushers will welcome you with the same warm smile, provide a Service Leaflet and Bulletin, introduce newcomers, answer questions, and guide people during our worship service. They will collect the offering as well guide you to Communion and assist you as needed. If you have any questions during the service, our Ushers are around to help.
Lead; Jim Kempf
Lector
A Lector is a lay person who has been trained in reading scripture for worship services. Lectors read the lessons of the day or lead the prayers of the people.
Lead: Carolyn Brunson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
A lay person licensed by the bishop to administer the consecrated elements of the eucharist are Lay Eucharist Ministers (LEMs), formerly called Chalice Bearers. Lay eucharistic ministers may be licensed to administer the consecrated bread and wine at any celebration of the eucharist in the absence of a sufficient number of priests and deacons to assist the celebrant.
Lead: Carolyn Brunson
Visiting Eucharistic Ministers
A VEM is a lay person licensed by the bishop to go from a Sunday eucharist or other principal celebrations of the eucharist to share the sacrament with members of the congregation who were unable to be present at the celebration because of illness or infirmity.
VEMs serve under the direction of Fr. Kyle
Acolytes
Acolyte is a general term which covers not only servers, torchbearers, and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers. Acolytes also assist the Priest at the Altar. At St. Patrick’s, Acolyte ministry is open to youth in 3rd grade and up and to all adults.
Leads: Carolyn Brunson and Lamon Brand
Verger
A licensed Lay Eucharist minister, appointed by the Priest, who assists the clergy in the conduct of public worship. The Verger ensures that the space is set properly for worship, all servers are present and ready for the procession, and is ready to assist if needed.
Lead: Carolyn Brunson
Altar Guild
A volunteer group of the parish whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. This care includes the washing or cleaning of altar linens, periodic polishing of all vessels and all repairs as needed. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services, and clean up afterwards.
Director: Jane Braun
Flower guild
The Flower Guild is responsible for flowers on the altar for regular services, weddings, and funerals. The Guild also works to adorn other areas of the church for festival services such as Christmas and Easter. After services, the guild members remove flowers from the altar and rearrange them in vases for delivery for home or hospital- bound parishioners or or delivery to Hospice.
Director: Tricia Moreschi
Choir
A body of singers who provide musical leadership for congregational singing in the worship of the church. Choirs may also sing anthems or make other special musical offerings to beautify and enhance the experience of worship. The primary role of the choir is to lead and support the congregation's worship through singing.
Director: Andrew Bode