SUNDAYS LOW MASS: 8AM | SOLEMN MASS: 10 AM
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
USHERS
Our ushers greet people at the door, make sure everyone has what they need for worship, answer questions about what's happening or where to go, take the collection and present it at the altar. Ushers are the first people many of our visitors meet, and their untiring friendliness is a testament to the joy they take in what they do.
ACOLYTES
Acolytes accompany the clergy in carrying out the ceremonial of our worship. There are various parts to play: torch-bearers and the crucifer, thurifer, master of ceremonies, and the subdeacon, all to complement the functions of the ordained ministers, the deacon and celebrant. Acolytes learn these roles part by part, adding to their "repertoire" as they grow in skill and as their interest directs.
We welcome children and youth to participate as acolytes. It can be a great introduction to the Church and the Christian life of faith, and it is always a lot of fun!
ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild looks after the material implements of our worship and takes great care to get them ready Sunday by Sunday for the service of the altar. Their work happens largely behind the scenes; they are responsible for our lovingly cleaned and pressed linens, spotless silver vessels, and shrines full of votive candles.
COFFEE HOUR
Coffee hour after the 10am Service on Sunday is a time to enjoy one another's company over light refreshments and, in many ways, continues the work we started in church! This is a great occasion to greet visitors, share news, and make plans for the coming week. A rota of parishioners volunteers to make this happen: providing food, setting up the parish hall, and cleaning up afterwards. It is heroic service and an invaluable contribution to the vibrancy of parish life.
CHOIR
The S. Stephen’s Schola Cantorum is one of the finest liturgical choirs in New England with a repertoire that spans 1000 years of liturgical music. We offer a robust schedule of musical services and events, including our annual service Lessons and Carols, Choral Evensong & Benediction, organ recitals, and orchestral masses.
If you are interested in auditioning for the choir, please email Choirmaster Graham Schultz at music@sstephens.org to set up an audition.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
The members of this committee facilitate receptions following special services and events throughout the liturgical year. Examples include Evensongs, concerts and recitals, as well as parish-oriented events such as the Bishop’s visit. This group also organizes off-site events – museum visits, small in-home social gatherings, movie nights – to promote fellowship and to have plain old fun.
