Arise Music Team - The "Arise" Music team provides support and leadership for the 9:00a.m. Contemporary Eucharist on Sundays. The Arise team recently had the opportunity to play and sing with International Praise and Worship Leader Robin Mark. They also have recorded a CD of praise and worship songs they play during the contemporary service on Sundays, and are in the process of recordinig another one. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evenings. Anne Flood/Martha Reynolds - Co-Directors.
Worship & Music
Worship Ministries
Altar Guild The Altar Guild prepares the church sanctuary for worship and cares for the linens, silver, paraments and flowers. Patti Meyer – Director
Acolytes Acolytes assist the clergy and congregation in worship with the candles, cross and plates, and serving the celebrant at the altar. Acolytes are eligible to assist from third grade – up. George Bishop – Director
Eucharistic Ministry Eucharistic assistants receive the gifts of the people at the altar, and assist the priest by administering the wine at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday Contemporary Service. 7:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service: Melissa Brown - Director 9:00 a.m service: Judy Rosa - Director
Lay Readers The Lay Readers read lessons, lead prayers and administer the chalice during worship at the invitation of clergy and under special licensing. Melissa Brown – Coordinator
Lectors Lectors assist in reading the Sunday lessons. Melissa Brown - Director
Ushers The Ushers assist the Worship of the congregation as they welcome and seat people before services, take up the offering and perform other duties. N. Trent Coombs – 9:00 a.m. Usher Coordinator Bill Reynolds – 10:30 a.m. Usher Coordinator
Stewardship Committee The Stewardship Committee plans and implements the annual pledge drive to fund the general operating budget of Saint Matthew’s, recruiting and training a staff of volunteers. Christine Strittmatter – Vestry Liaison
Music
Adult Choir The Adult Choir leads the congregation in singing during the 10:30 a.m. Traditional Eucharist on Sundays, September through mid-June. This involves the preparation of a wide range of anthem repertoire and service music. Faithful attendance at rehearsals and Sunday services is a necessity. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Carol Farley – Director Terry Farley – Organist
Contemporary Music Team The Music Team (CMT) provides support and leadership for the 9:00 a.m.Contemporary Eucharist on Sundays, and also plays for special parish events. Membership is by invitation and audition, with regular rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Anne Flood/Martha Reynolds - Co-Director
Children’s Choir In the Children’s Choir, children from first through sixth grades are taught to use their voices in the songs of the church. They also begin to learn the fundamentals of music using hand chimes, percussion instruments and sight singing. They sing several times during the church year. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Carol Farley – Director Terry Farley - Organist
