{"id":89,"date":"2022-12-09T20:30:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T20:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2023-04-02T17:28:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T17:28:51","slug":"worship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/?page_id=89","title":{"rendered":"Worship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--themify_builder_static--><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical.webp\" title=\"liturgical\" alt=\"liturgical\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical.webp 560w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical-300x101.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Altar Guild<\/h1>\n<p>Our Altar Guild is comprised of dedicated parishioners who prepare the church for Sunday and weekday services, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Guild members carry on the traditions of St. Paul\u2019s by caring for the sacred objects used at the altar: Holy Eucharist vessels, vestments, linens, and candles. Prior to each service, members of the guild prepare and set the credence table using proper seasonal linens.<\/p>\n<h1>Chancel Guild<\/h1>\n<p>Chancel Guild pays for St. Paul\u2019s altar supplies with their annual dues.<\/p>\n<h1>Acolytes<\/h1>\n<p>St. Paul\u2019s is blessed with wonderful adults and children who embrace our acolyte ministry. Performing such tasks as carrying the processional cross, lighting and carrying candles, and assisting the clergy with the preparation of the table. Young and seasoned church members are encouraged to participate in the worship service.<\/p>\n<h1>Lay Eucharistic Ministries<\/h1>\n<p>Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy by administering the consecrated wine at the celebration of the Eucharist.<\/p>\n<h1>Lectors\/Readers<\/h1>\n<p>Lectors read the Lessons and Prayers of the People at Sunday worship services.<\/p>\n<h1>Ushers<\/h1>\n<p>Ushers welcome parishioners and visitors; present the sacraments; gather the offerings; and shepherd and assist communicants to the altar rail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-330x330.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" title=\"2023 Church Altar\" alt=\"2023 Church Altar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Altar Full\" alt=\"Altar Full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><!--\/themify_builder_static--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Altar Guild Our Altar Guild is comprised of dedicated parishioners who prepare the church for Sunday and weekday services, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Guild members carry on the traditions of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-89","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<img src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical.webp\" title=\"liturgical\" alt=\"liturgical\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical.webp 560w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/liturgical-300x101.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>\n<h1><br\/>Altar Guild<\/h1>\n<p>Our Altar Guild is comprised of dedicated parishioners who prepare the church for Sunday and weekday services, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Guild members carry on the traditions of St. Paul\u2019s by caring for the sacred objects used at the altar: Holy Eucharist vessels, vestments, linens, and candles. Prior to each service, members of the guild prepare and set the credence table using proper seasonal linens.<\/p>\n<h1><br\/>Chancel Guild<\/h1>\n<p>Chancel Guild pays for St. Paul\u2019s altar supplies with their annual dues.<\/p>\n<h1><br\/>Acolytes<\/h1>\n<p>St. Paul\u2019s is blessed with wonderful adults and children who embrace our acolyte ministry. Performing such tasks as carrying the processional cross, lighting and carrying candles, and assisting the clergy with the preparation of the table. Young and seasoned church members are encouraged to participate in the worship service.<\/p>\n<h1><br\/>Lay Eucharistic Ministries<\/h1>\n<p>Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy by administering the consecrated wine at the celebration of the Eucharist.<\/p>\n<h1><br\/>Lectors\/Readers<\/h1>\n<p>Lectors read the Lessons and Prayers of the People at Sunday worship services.<\/p>\n<h1><br\/>Ushers<\/h1>\n<p>Ushers welcome parishioners and visitors; present the sacraments; gather the offerings; and shepherd and assist communicants to the altar rail.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-330x330.jpg\" width=\"330\" height=\"330\" title=\"2023 Church Altar\" alt=\"2023 Church Altar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar-1024x1024-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-Church-Altar.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Altar Full\" alt=\"Altar Full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Altar-Full-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=89"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1512,"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/89\/revisions\/1512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stpaulsgrandforks.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=89"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}