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Acolytes - Acolytes include
young women and men from 4th grade through high school who play a critical
role in assisting during the service. St. Andrew's Acolytes are
well-known in the diocese as having a high level of skill and
commitment. Basic training is provided twice per year, and an
advanced acolyte workshop takes place in the Spring. Acolytes meet
briefly the first Sunday of the month after the 10:00 service. A
highlight of the Acolyte year in 2008 was a four-day trip to the
National Acolyte Festival at the National
Cathedral in Washington, DC. Those interested in
learning more about becoming an Acolyte should contact The
Rev. Lori Mills-Curan.
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Adult
Christian Education - An ad hoc education committee oversees
adult programming for each Sunday, and additional special learning
events such as our Wednesday evening Lenten education series. The
Sunday adult education program classes
on Sundays begin at 9:00 am and childcare is available for parents'
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Altar Guild - The Altar Guild
takes care of the liturgical vessels and linens, and prepares the sanctuary
for all services. Though the Guild traditionally consists of women,
everyone is welcome to serve.
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Choir -
The adult choir meets
on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. from September to June, and sings an anthem
at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service. Additionally, the choir sings at Holy Day
services, such as Ash Wednesday, Easter Eve, and Christmas Eve. During the summer, the Sunday service music is offered by various individuals or groups from the
choir and parish, both vocal and instrumental. Those interested in
joining the choir should contact the Director of Music, Jim
Ferguson.
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Christian Education
- The Christian Education Ministry oversees the programs developed for
children, which are offered at 9:00 a.m. Parents interested in
church school or youth ministry may contact the Director of Religious
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Fellowship - The Fellowship
Ministry coordinates the Coffee Hour following the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service,
as well as special occasions, such as Baptisms and Confirmations. The
Fellowship Ministry also plays a large role in the production of our
annual calendar of intergenerational events, including Jesus' Birthday
Party on Christmas Eve, an Epiphany International Pot Luck and Folk
Dance, our lively Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Party, and various other fun
educational activities throughout the church year.
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Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) - Licensed Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) serve at the altar as Chalice
Bearers. Those who choose are also trained to bring communion to the
house-bound, and do so on a rotating basis. Communion is delivered to
two shut-ins each Sunday. Those interested in becoming a Lay Eucharistic
Minister should contact The
Rev. Julie Carson.
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Lectors - Lectors read the
lessons during the Sunday worship services on a rotating basis. Those
interested in becoming a Lector should contact The
Rev. Julie Carson.
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Middle
School Youth Group - This new group for 6th to 8th graders meets
Sunday at 9:00 am in their new personally-decorated lounge. Middle
schoolers follow the highly-praised Journey to Adulthood program's Rite
13 curriculum (more information can be found at www.leaderresources.org).
Fun activities this year are anticipated to include a St. Nicholas Day
play, a laser tag outing, a snow day and a movie night, for starters!
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New Member Ministry -
Our New Member Ministry specifically addresses the needs
and care of our newcomers. They coordinate greeters for the 10:00 a.m.
Sunday services, as well as individuals to deliver bread and a welcoming note
to those who complete a newcomer card. In addition, newcomers are
invited to special dinners at the Rector's home to introduce them to the
parish community.
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Outreach -
The Outreach
Ministry meets monthly from September to June. Outreach is involved in many ongoing
projects and coordinates donations to area groups. In Framingham, we
serve dinner once a month for the Miracle Soup Kitchen at Salvation Army,
collect non-perishable foods for the food pantry at St. Tarcisius Church, sing
at a local nursing home, and knit for the less fortunate! We hold
collections of material goods several times a year (for example, school supplies
and books for Biloxi, and socks for the homeless) and we contribute to national
and international charities.
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Stewardship - The Stewardship
Ministry meets monthly from September to June and provides year-long education
about many kinds of stewardship. In addition to implementing the annual
Stewardship Campaign, the ministry is making plans for education in the parish
about estate planning, i.e. making wills, setting up trusts and leaving
bequests.
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Ushers - The Ushers assist the
congregation at all services.
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Worship -
The Worship Ministry
meets four (4) times per year and coordinates all aspects of the worship life
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Senior High Youth Group - This large and well-established group meets
weekly at 9:00 am in their own lounge. Senior High youth work with
their mentors and clergy staff to take more responsibility for their own
programming, recently producing a four-week survey course on various
Christian traditions. Each year, these youth plan and produce a
youth Eucharist, with student preachers and musicians. This group
engages seriously with outreach, annually participating in the Walk for
Hunger and hosting a Hunger Banquet for the parish. |
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