When you look up towards the altar in a 10:30 service, you’ll see quite a few people. The clergy, of course, and the choir, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see there are several others in various vestments. These are the altar servers, who perform a variety of essential functions to ensure that services proceed in … READ MORE…
St Paul’s offers a variety of Christmas services, from the 5pm family Mass, to the “Midnight” mass at 10.30pm, to the morning service on Christmas day. This doesn’t happen without our dedicated staff, clergy, and volunteers. A lot goes on behind the scenes! Here’s a look at what you didn’t see: The Choirs practice before … READ MORE…
This summer, our Cathedral Youth joined us on the Chancel to experience altar service ministry. They served as torches (candle bearers), crucifers, thurifers, and vergers. It was a great experience for all, and they are welcome back any time! Thanks to Susan Hulbert for the photos.
The Vergers of St Paul’s Cathedral I think that, like submariners, our Vergers can be called the Silent Service. They are always present, but seldom heard, unless on the very rare occasion when a lector is missing! The Verger’s Guild (VGEC) is writing a history of vergers in North America. This builds on a wonderful … READ MORE…
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT is a new feature. Please feel free to contact Vicki about a ministry you are involved in. Remember ministries are not only through the Cathedral–you may be sharing your spiritual gifts with ministries outside the Cathedral, (such as Hands Up Food Pantry or Uptown Faith). To Spotlight your ministry email Vicki Hoppenrath at … READ MORE…
A flock of clergy in red stoles I’m sure you’ve noticed the long processional before Sunday’s 10.30 with lots of people and lots of different vestments. St Paul’s is a Cathedral, after all, and puts on a Cathedral-sized service. But who are all these people? First, of course a lot of them are clergy. You … READ MORE…