LAY MINISTERS
May 28 | Pentecost
Officiant - Rev. George C. Silides, Rector
Vestry Counters - Paula Boyd & Leslie Haines
Flower Donor - Shelley Marlowe
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - Gretchen Peet, Terri Stevens, Martha Stewart, Debra Scott, Harriett Whitley, Cherry Wrenn
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – Peter Dahl
Reader / Usher – Paula Boyd
10:30AM
Kites - Joe and Tish Murray
Chalicist – Kathy Hykes
Crucifer – Micah White
Torch Bearers - Mourine Todd, Wesley Swanner
Gospel Bearer – William Swanner
Readers – Meredith Patterson & Martha Stewart
Ushers – Nancy & Steve Slott
JUNE 4 - 1st Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – George Blaisdell & Larry Stevens
Flower Donor - Kim & Shara Partin
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee -
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Julie Smith
Usher – Mark Thomas
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers / Ushers – Mary Collins & Brad Collins.
JUNE 11 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. Donald Wiesner
Vestry Counters – Max Newbauer & Shara Partin
Flower Donor - Ben Franklin
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee -
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – _
Reader – Elizabeth Hansen
Usher – Stig Egede-Nissen
10:00AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – Richard Parker
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
2nd Reader – Gary Schilke
Usher – Ed & Rene Burgess
JUNE 18 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters– Mark Thomas & Diana Wallace
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – _
Reader – Paula Boyd
Usher – Ron Driscoll
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Martha Stewart & Sandy Gerow
Ushers – Sarah Moore & Jim Romer
JUNE 25 - 4th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – Leslie Haines & Joanne McClusky
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Peter Dahl
Usher – Derek Bates
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Patrick Rudd & Jocelyn Safrit
Ushers – Patrick Rudd & Hu Womack
JULY 2 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – Paula Boyd & Shara Partin
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Julie Smith
Usher – Derek Bates
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Julie Swanner, Martha Stewart
Ushers – Peter & Susan Klopman
JULY 9 - 6th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – Max Newbauer & Larry Stevens
Flower Donor - Howard & Betty Adams
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – _
Reader / Usher – Paula Boyd
10:00AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – Richard Parker
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Gary Schilke & Meredith Patterson
Ushers – Ed & Rene Burgess
JULY 16 - 7th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – Mark Thomas & Diana Wallace
Flower Donor - Bob & Sandy Moulton
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer –
Reader –Linda Buff
Usher – Ron Driscoll
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers / Ushers – Brad & Mary Collins
JULY 23 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters - Joanne McClusky & Paula Boyd
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Peter Dahl
Usher – Frank Harris
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Colleen Stevens & Pete Glidewell
Ushers – Steve & Nancy Slott
JULY 30 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - The Rev. David Williams, Rector Emeritus
Vestry Counters – George Blaisdell & Tom McLean
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – _
Reader – Elizabeth Hansen
Usher – Frank Harris
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Sandy Gerow & Jocelyn Safrit
Ushers – Sarah Moore & Stig Egede-Nissen
AUG. 6 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - TBD
Vestry Counters – George Blaisdell & Max Newbauer
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader - Julie Smith
Usher – Stig Egede-Nissen
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Patrick Rudd & Julie Swanner
Ushers – Patrick Rudd & Hu Womack
AUG. 13 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - TBD
Vestry Counters – Larry Stevens & Mark Thomas
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Peter Dahl
Usher – Mark Thomas
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer – Richard Parker
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Colleen Stevens & Gary Schilke
Ushers - Ed & Rene Burgess
AUG. 20 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - TBD
Vestry Counters - Joanne McClusky & Shara Partin
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer – _
Reader – Linda Buff
Usher – Ron Driscoll
10:00AM
Chalicist –
Crucifer –
Torch Bearers -
Gospel Bearer -
Readers – Meredith Patterson & Sandy Gerow
Ushers – Sarah Moore & Jim Romer
AUG. 27 - 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Officiant - TBD
Vestry Counters - Tom McLean & Diana Wallace
Flower Donor - TBD
Flower Guild -
Altar Guild -
Sunshine Committee - TBD
8:15AM
Chalicist / Crucifer / Reader – Peter Dahl
Usher – Derek Bates
10:00AM
Chalicist – _
Crucifer – _
Torch Bearers
Gospel Bearer –
Readers – Wesley Swanner & Julie Swanner
Ushers – Peter & Susan Klopman
What is a Lay Reader?
The lay readers of Holy Comforter area a vibrant group of many individuals committed to using their skills and developing their spiritual gifts to the glory of God. Lay reading is one way that believers can share in the priesthood and ministry to which Christ call his people in corporate worship. Lay readers assist in worship through reading the lessons, leading the Prayers of the People and Creed and administering the chalice. This group is always seeking new participants of any ages. Anyone who desires to be a lay reader should speak to one of the clergy or to Cat Sykes who coordinates this group. She may be reached at [email protected]
What is an Acolyte?
The acolyte team is an essential part of our church services. Their duties include lighting altar candles, leading the procession, collecting the offering from the ushers, collecting the communion elements from the altar guild and assisting with serving communion by refilling the chalices with wine. New acolytes are welcome as young as first grade. The newest acolytes serve by carrying the gospel book, so they can learn the order of the service from inside the altar rail. With experience, they become torch bearers with a more active role in the service. The most experienced acolytes serve as crucifer and assist in the Eucharist. The early service acolytes are adults and faithfully serve us as well. Acolytes may also serve as kite bearers for holiday services. These children, youth, and adults are a dedicated group, and we are proud of and grateful for their service. Our acolyte coordinator is Peter Dahl.
What is a Verger?
The Verger’s role is to assist the clergy and worship ministries of the church in ensuring that our worship services are carried out smoothly. One feast days, the verger ceremonially leads the procession at beginning and ending of the worship service. Our Head Verger, Richard Parker welcomes the opportunity to train other adults or interested youth to assist in this ministry.
What is a Altar Guild?
Altar Guild is a group of parishioner who prepare the Altar and Sanctuary for worship services each Sunday as well as for weddings, funerals, or any other special services the clergy request. We currently have approximately 40 members who work in teams one session per month. A weekly chairperson contacts the members of the team and schedules them as needed. Altar Guild work is a “behind the scenes” task which is essential for our worship service to take place. Our tasks are very meaningful to all of us as we try to approach our responsibilities with reverence and attention to detail. We always welcome new members. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ren Bryan.
What is a Flower Guild?
The flower guild helps to arrange altar flowers for Holy Comforter’s worship services on a regular basis. Few of our members have any formal training in floral arrangements. We have learned through trial and error and each other. We have expanded our offerings to include church member’s funerals upon request. We are a small faithful group and would love new members. To learn more, please contact Connie Kincious at 584-3534.
What is an Usher?
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 with the church, but their duties usually include greeting people as they arrive for the service, assisting people with special needs, and receiving the offering. To become an usher, please contact Chappy Moser.
What is a Greeter?
A church greeter is the first and last person people see when visiting a church. The church is greeter is the face of any ministry, which makes it one of the most important jobs in the church. The greeter welcomes regular members and visitors with a smile as they arrive in the doors. Please contact Margaret Egede-Nissen to join this ministry.