Ministries

Acolytes
sjohnrph1@yahoo.com

Director: Steve Johnson
Asst: Pamela RW Kandt

The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church defines an Acolyte as one who assists the ordained and licensed ministers at worship services. The duties of the Acolytes include lighting the altar candles, carrying the candles in procession, and assisting the sacred ministers at the Mass. These duties define some of the mechanics of the Acolyte's actions, but the larger focus of the fine group of Acolytes at St. Mark's is the service to the Lord through service to the Priest and to people of God, who come together at Holy Eucharist.

Acolyte training sessions are held at regular intervals throughout the year to sharpen the skills of our veterans and to incorporate our new recruits into the fulfillment of true worship through this important service. Acolytes are trained so that we might realize our goal: TO SERVE THE PRIEST AND THE PARISH FAMILY IN A MANNER THAT SUPPORTS THE SOLEMN DIGNITY OF THE LITURGY.

Those currently serving...

Sandi Aeilts
Edie Bennett
Ashley Cassel
Colby Cassel
Jesse Cassel
Patricia Doane
Soren Engstrom
Ian Gilbert
Allison Gross
Jacob Hernandez
Hannah Hocker
Bradley Jackson
Jarrett Jackson
Steve Johnson
Pamela Kandt
Brian King
Nick McAtee
Allan Morton
Rich Wilson
Claudia Wilson