St. Peter's Altar Guild
Directress - Dale Shotwell
Assistant Directress -- Lisa Harris
Working under the direction of Father David Krause, the Altar Guild is the quiet, "behind the scenes" ministry performed weekly or anytime there is any Liturgical service. Weekly duties include working with other Guild members to prepare the Altar for Eucharist and cleaning the vessels and linens after Sunday services.
Several times a year, our duties also include workdays to prepare for liturgical Holy Seasons. Spiritual growth is often an added blessing of working as an active member of the Altar Guild. Performing these duties in a prayerful, committed manner often leads to a greater growth in grace and a deeper understanding of God's real presence in our lives.
Presently, 28 women serve on St. Peter's Episcopal Church Altar Guild. There are four teams, designated as Team A1, Team B2, Team C3, and Team D4. Led by a team captain, teams work sequentially according to the calendar - For example: Team A1 has first Saturday duties, Team B2, second Saturday, etc. During Saturday duties, the team organizes, cleans, and prepares the Nave and Altar for Sunday worship.
Julie Smith chairs the St. Peter's Flower Guild and Sheree Dowell, the St. Peter's Wedding Guild. The members of the Flower Guild are responsible for the flowers and decorations each Sunday and during special liturgical Holy Days, such as Easter Vigil and Christmas Eve. For weddings held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the Wedding Guild works in teams of two to assist the priest and wedding parties.
If you are interested in joining St. Peter's Altar Guild, please contact Dale Shotwell at dscruiser@hotmail.com or Lisa Harris at harrisfam@rsn.hp.com.
For more information on the St. Peter's Flower Guild, contact Julie Smith at jmlgsmith@comcast.net.
If you want to join the St. Peter's Wedding Guild, contact Sheree Dowell at shereedowell@earthlink.net.
Altar Guild Team Schedule September - December 2006
02 SEPT. A GREEN
08 SEPT. B GREEN
16 SEPT. C GREEN
23 SEPT. D GREEN
30 SEPT. D GREEN
07 OCT. A GREEN
14 OCT. B GREEN
21 OCT. C GREEN
28 OCT. D GREEN
04 NOV. A ALL SAINTS DAY - WHITE -- BAPTISMS
11 NOV. B GREEN
18 NOV. C GREEN
25 NOV. D GREEN
02 DEC. A ADVENT -- BLUE
09 DEC. B ADVENT -- BLUE
16 DEC. C ADVENT -- BLUE
23 DEC. D**** ADVENT - BLUE/CHANGES TO WHITE ON DEC. 24
24 DEC. CHRISTMAS EVE - WHITE
****ALL ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS ARE NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ON 24 DEC.
30 DEC. A
