Altar Guild
The Altar is the center of the Church’s Life and is the major focus of the Altar Guild. Those who serve on the Altar Guild are called to a vocation. It is a privilege of serving at God’s Altar. The work of the Guild’s primary purpose is to prepare and maintain the Eucharistic vessels and linens as well as the Altar and Sanctuary, and for all other liturgies including Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony and Funerals. The Rector is the head of the Altar Guild and bears the final responsibility for how Altar Guild duties are performed.
The Altar Guild exists to serve God and to assist the clergy. They willingly and harmoniously carry out the expectations of priests. The members of the Altar Guild must consecrate themselves to their work, placing love of Christ above all personal feelings, working together in perfect agreement and peace.
St. Uriel’s Altar Guild is very loyal to the clergy of the parish. The privilege of serving as God’s housekeepers, requires the members to dedicate themselves as an offering to God, to whom nothing but the best can be given. Perfect cleanliness and punctuality are absolutely essential in God’s House and are the external manifestation of loyalty and devotion. The Altar Guild can function adequately only when its members are inspired by a spirit of devotion. To be a member of the Altar Guild we must put this duty above all others. Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter are busy Church seasons for the Altar Guild, as are Bishop’s visits and Synods.
Please continue to offer up your prayers for St. Uriel’s Altar Guild. Deepest thanks are offered to those who are now serving on the Altar Guild.
Altar Guild Schedule
January 2020
January 5
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
January 19
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
January 12
Pace Haviland Sargo
January 26 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
February
February 2 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
Febuary 16
Pace Haviland Sargo
March
March 1 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
March 15
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
February 9
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
Febuary 23
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
March 8 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
March 22
Pace Haviland Sargo
March 29
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
April
April 5 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
April 19
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
April 12 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
April 26
Pace Haviland Sargo
May
May 3
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
May 17 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
May 10 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
May 24
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
May 31
Pace Haviland Sargo
June
June 7
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
June 21 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
June 14 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
June 28
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
July
July 5
Pace Haviland Sargo
July 19 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
July 12
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
July 26 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
August
August 2
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
August 16
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
August 9
Pace Haviland Sargo
August 23 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
August 30 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
September
September 6
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
September 20
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
September 13
Pace Haviland Sargo
September 27 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
October
October 4 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
October 18
Pace Haviland Sargo
October 11
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
October 25
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
November
November 1 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
November 15
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
November 8 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
November 22
Pace Haviland Sargo
November 29
Murphy Griffin Braender St. James
December
December 6 K. Cavagnaro Savacool Rizzo A. Cavagnaro
December 20
(Bennett) Thompson Miller Deatrick
December 13 Kiely Conover Joule Dambeck
December 27
Pace Haviland Sargo
Title: "Sharing Dreams"
Album: The Beginning of Forever
Artist: Michele McLaughlin