Lay Liturgical Ministries

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
1 Peter 4:10

At St. Peter’s Weston, there are many opportunities to engage in Lay Liturgical Ministries.

For more information or to get involved with any of these ministries, please contact the Parish Office: office@stpetersweston.org. Detailed training and help are gladly provided.

  • Acolyte

    Acolytes assist with many different aspects of worship. From carrying the cross in the opening procession, to holding the candles during the reading of the Gospel, to assisting with the preparations for Holy Communion, we are an important part of any church service. Children 10 and up are welcome to serve as acolytes at St. Peter’s.

  • Chalicist

    Chalicists are the lay people you see in white and black at the altar helping clergy during the Eucharist or Communion. Our primary task is to walk behind the person distributing the bread with the cup of wine. We are vital to the congregation because we help make the sacrament of the Eucharist happen.

  • Lector

    A lector is a person from the congregation who reads the Scripture lessons. There are two lessons: the Old Testament Lesson and the New Testament Epistle. Being a lector makes scripture come alive. Scripture lessons are important, because they teach us about our belief system and help define how we live.

  • Litanist

    The litanist is the individual who reads the Prayers of the People. The prayers of the people are a call and response between one voice and the Congregation; the litanist functions as the leader during the prayers of the people. A leader for the prayers of the people is needed, because she or he brings us together as a community, giving voice to both our joys and our sorrows.

  • Usher

    Ushers represent an ancient liturgical ministry in the history of Christian worship and are often the “first face” of the parish family to newcomers. Ushers provide essential assistance at worship services on Sundays. Our tasks include meeting and greeting parishioners, distributing programs, presenting the elements for Communion at the Altar, and collecting and presenting the offering.

    The Ushering ministry always welcomes new members. Thanks to the strong support the ministry has received, we are able offer maximum flexibility to volunteers and keep individual commitments at an enjoyable level. Ushering is a great way to engage fellow parishioners, enjoy church youth, and share in the special fellowship the ministry has to offer. We hope all interested volunteers will step forward and inquire, and ultimately join our effort.