What do the Flower Guild, Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) and Vergers have in common? All are integral part of the service every Sunday at Holy Family.
The Flower Guild is less visible than the other two groups. They are like invisible elves that design and install all of our beautiful floral arrangements for all services, whether it be the evergreens for Christmas or the lilies for Easter. If you are interested in joining the Flower Guild, contact Betsy Kiser, bhkiser@gmail.com.
The Eucharistic Ministers or EMs are very visible. They carry the torches during the processions into and out of the church and during the Gospel process. Their other very important job is to serve during communion to ensure that all of those who wish to take part in communion are able to participate. The EMs, with the priest, deliver the chalice for intincture or a sip of wine as part of the overall communion experience. If you are interested in serving as an EM, contact Jim Braley, jim@fleetfeetjohnscreek.com.
That just leaves the vergers. There are four vergers who act as the Master of Ceremonies for all services held at Holy Family. The verger is in charge of ensuring that all of the personnel needed to conduct the service are present, such as the lectors and intercessors, and to escort all readers to the ambo during the service. The four vergers at Holy Family are Head Verger, Jim Braley; Senior Verger, Amelia Broussard; Connie Moore, and Richard Smith.