(L-R) Back: Andrea Dacres, Daniel Samuel, Travis
Dacres, Dante Smart, Eddie Robin Front: Cassidy Rayside, Amya Henderson,
Jayden Samuel, Aryssa Vega, Father Jerrick F. Rayside *Missing: Angie
Doivilus, Tamera & Trina Roberts
In many Christian denominations, an acolyte is anyone who performs
ceremonial duties such as lighting altar candles. The word acolyte is derived from the Greek word acolytos, meaning companion,
attendant, or helper. The Acolyte ministry has its roots in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible, where the prophet Samuel
is seen assisting Eli, the Levite priest, and Elisha is seen assisting Elijah the Prophet. Acolytes can be of either sex or
any age (although usually no younger than ten). An acolyte can assist in worship by carrying a processional cross, lighting
candles, holding the Gospel book, holding candles or "torches", assisting a deacon or priest set up and clean up
at the altar, swinging a censer or thurible or carrying the incense boat, accepting the offering plates from the ushers, and
many other tasks as seen fit by the priest or acolyte warden. At St. John's they are trained by Fr. Rayside, Andrea Dacres
and Eddie Robin.
ACOLYTES SCHEDULE
Dec 2015 thru June 2016
CLICK SCHEDULE TO ENLARGE
*** If you
are unable to serve at your scheduled time, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find a replacement. ACOLYTES MUST BE AT CHURCH
AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SERVICE BEGINS
