Saint Matthews Acolytes

What is an acolyte?

The word "acolyte" comes from the Greek word for "Server". Acolytes assist the rector by preforming duties in church during the 10:30am liturgy.

 

Why should I become an acolyte?

There may be many reasons why you would decide to become an Acolyte; from as simple as wanting something to do in church to make it more interesting to you wanting to serve your church and God.

 

How do I become an acolyte?

If you are in 6th through 12th grades, you are eligible to become an Acolyte. Just call or email Dan or Mary Kerns and let us know you are interested. We will arrange an initial training session and ongoing training as needed by any individual. It is really very easy, as everyone will whisper and give you cues on what to do.

 

How often will I serve?

Acolytes serve at church during the 10:30am liturgy and are usually sceheduled about once every 4 or 5 weeks.

 

Current Acolyte Schedule

Please look at the schedule and note your assigned dates.  If you cannot be there, please trade your date with someone else.  If you know changes in advance, please call Kathy at the Church office (304) 343-3837, with details of any substitutions.  Father Bill would like to have four acolytes at each service.

September 2009- thru January 3rd 2010

September 6th

Sarah Thomas, Perry McGhee, Rob McGhee & Virginia McGhee

September 13th

Tyler Jordon, Sam Moore, Jessica Sayre & Destiny VandeBurgt

September 20th

Paige Isaacs, Paul Isaacs, Conner Bragg & Morgan Krieger

September 27th

Tyler Robey, Katya Summers, Jack Summers & David Kerns

October 4th (Diocesan Convention and Animal Blessing)

Michael Dawson, Aaron Morris, George Morris & Perry McGhee

October 11th

Virginia McGhee, Rob McGhee, Tyler Jordon & Sarah Thomas

October 18th

Sam Moore, Jessica Sayre, Destiny VandeBurgt & David Kerns

October 25th

Paige Isaacs, Paul Isaacs, Katya Summers & Jack Summers

November 1st

Conner Bragg, Tyler Robey, Aaron Morris & George Morris

November 8th

Morgan Krieger, Michael Dawson, Perry MchGhee & Virginia McGhee

November 15th

David Kerns, Rob McGhee, Tyler Jordon & Sam Moore

November 22nd

Sarah Thomas, Jessica Sayre, David Kerns & Destiny VandeBurgt

November 29th (Family Worship: Youth needed to read lessons)

Paige Isaacs, Paul Isaacs, Katya Summers & Jack Summers

December 6th

Conner Bragg, Tyler Robey, Aaron Morris & George Morris

December 13th (Lessons and Carols)

Morgan Krieger, Michael Dawson, Perry MchGhee & Virginia McGhee

December 20th

David Kerns, Rob McGhee, Destiny VandeBurgt & Sam Moore

December 24th- 4:30pm Family Holy Eucharist w/Pagent

Jessica Sayre, Sarah Thomas, Aaron Morris & George Morris

December 24th- 11:00pm Festive Holy Eucharist w/Choir

David Kerns, Paul Isaacs, Tyler Robey & Michael Dawson

December 27th

Katya Summers, Jack Summers, Paige Isaacs & Morgan Krieger

January 3rd

Perry McGhee, Virginia McGhee, Rob McGhee & Sam Moore