Department of Lay Ministry
through Discovery of their Spiritual Gifts and Effective Places of Ministry
Have you thought during quiet moments of
reflection about the meaning
and purpose to life, your life? Have you wondered what role
joy and fulfillment should play in evaluating whether you have truly
found your purpose? Have you yearned to do something that
would “make a difference”? Do you realize that God
has designed you for your own unique mission or
path … and that joy, fulfillment, and purpose are
only possible when you both know and are pursuing the path that God
planned just for you?
St. Helena’s Department of Lay Ministry is available to
assist you in considering these questions from a Biblical perspective.
We believe God places a desire to make a difference in our hearts and
it is our joy to assist in helping you discover your path.
Parishioners are welcome to schedule time to meet with Diane
Hawkins, Director of Lay Ministry, at any time by calling the church
office. Please, come, join us as together we discover who God
has created us to be and how He reaches out in love through us!
Contact: Diane
Hawkins, 522-1712, ext. 215
Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors read lessons during the
services. Lay Eucharistic Ministers have been trained and are licensed
by the Bishop to assist with Holy Communion. They also read the prayers.
Contact: Shirley Parsons, 524-7382
Altar Guild/Flower and Wedding Committees
The Altar Guild is divided into six committees
working two months in each year. The Flower Committee arranges the
flowers for the altar and side altar. The Wedding Committee is a small
group of women who are assigned on a rotating basis to help couples
with their weddings. They consult with the bride and direct the
rehearsal and the wedding.
Contact: Jean McCaleb, 524-2421,
Mary Royalty, 838-7500,
Isabel Fulton, 525-6093
Ushers
Ushers assist the clergy and congregation at worship
services, funerals, and other occasional events. They serve
an average of once a month.
Contact: Bob Hartzog,
525-9205
Acolytes
Young people, age 11 through high school, serve as acolytes in the
procession and at the altar during Sunday services. At times, they are
also asked to serve at weddings, funerals, and other special services.
If you are interested in serving the Lord in
this special way,
If you would like to be a Crucifer (the person that carries the cross),
If you would like to be a server at the altar, assisting with the
service,
If you would like to serve at weddings and other special ceremonies of
the church, and,
If you are 11 years old, or older, and haven't completed high school,
Then call John Barber at 525-1316 about joining the acolytes of St.
Helena’s.
Contact: John Barber, Acolyte Master, 525-1316,
Frank Axmann, Assisting, 524-5158
Sunday Evening Service
The 6:00 p.m. service of Holy Eucharist is
for anyone who prefers a
more casual liturgy and music. Whether you've just spent the day on the
river, getting back into town, or looking for a new church home, come
just as you are! After the service join us for pizza, fellowship, and
Bible study. Volunteer opportunities abound assisting clergy as
readers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, altar guild, ushers, and the
hospitality committee.
Contact: Nancy Pickering, 986-1153