The word “liturgy” comes from a combination of two Greek words that mean “the work of the people.” Worship in The Episcopal Church is a liturgy, the work of the people gathered to offer prayers, break bread, and hear the Word proclaimed. All people, laity and ordained, partner together in the liturgy as a way of embodying God’s Love in Christ Jesus.
The Holy Eucharist, for instance, cannot be celebrated if only the priest is present. The PEOPLE are absolutely necessary for a Eucharist celebration to occur.
Furthermore, the more participation there is in the liturgy from members of the laity, the richer the worship experience is for all in attendance, including the ordained persons. It might help us to remember what liturgy means if we describe worship by that old familiar saying – “The more, the merrier!”
Below are the ministry descriptions of three areas of worship ministries.
These three ministries are open to anyone in the congregation. There are various levels of training needed. However, the training for these roles is probably best done OTJ – “on the job.”
Acolytes: Students from the 3rd grade through high school seniors are invited to join the acolyte corps.
Hospitality Ministers: Adults, youth, or families who provide a warm welcome, help first-time guests find their way, count the attendance, pass the offering plates, and help the congregation move forward for communion.
Media Ministry: Adults or youth who advance the liturgy slides that appear on the video monitors.
Below you will find links with more information on each ministry and how to do a “ride along” with an experienced member as well as a link to the Sign-up Genius where you can sign up for Sundays in August. If you are a “returning” or current member of a ministry, please feel free to sign up for a Sunday. If you are new to the ministry or just want to “ride along” for a Sunday, please click below for more information on each ministry and email the leaders listed in the ministry description
Acolytes
Hospitality
Media Ministry
Sign Up Genius
Episcopal parishioners pray in Form IV of the Prayers of the People, “Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.” Members of the newly-formed Green Team Task Force hope to bring that reverence for the earth to the spaces around St. George and the greater community. In imagining this group, we particularly had in mind families who are interested in a ministry where parents and children can work together, but everyone is welcome! In the two meetings held so far, members have brainstormed some really exciting, active, and beneficial ideas! If you are interested in this group, email Bernadette Williams.
This Sunday, June 4 at 9:00 AM in the Leadership Center Commons
Fr. Ram will offer a quick preview of summer group gatherings for a book study.
All parents of young kids, young adults, and young-at-heart adults and those who desire to be confirmed or received at next year’s Bishop’s Visit are invited.
Unabashedly Episcopalian:
Proclaiming the Good News of the Episcopal Church
By The Rt. Rev. Andrew Doyle, current Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
June 4 Overview: Good News and a Pattern for Living
June 11 No Gathering
June 18 Chapters 1-2: “How can we know the way?”
June 25 Chapter 3-5: Our Story, Our Faith, Our Life Together
July 2 No Gathering
July 9 Chapter 6: Connecting and Building
July 16 Chapter 7: Gratefully Imperfect
July 23 Chapter 8: Walking the Talk
July 30 Chapter 9: “The road goes on forever and the party never ends…”
Aug 6 Chapter 10: “The least of these, my sisters and brothers”
Aug 13 Chapter 11: “The Embodied Word”
Aug 20 No Gathering
Aug 27 No Gathering: Blessing of Backpacks during 10 am worship
Thursday, July 20th at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Room
Keith Earle will be speaking on “Planning a Funeral at St. George.” Join us for learning, food, and fellowship.
When: Saturdays, Aug. 19-Dec. 2, from 9:00-12:00
Who: Anyone in the Diocese of West Texas seeking to become a COHI Lay Chaplain
Why: Superb visiting faculty (including our Rector!) from all over the US will offer expert training in 14 areas
Look for the Chaplains wearing the “Ask Me About COHI!” buttons!
Bring Your Own Coffee Mug
As you’re making plans this summer, please let us know if your child or teen will be attending one of the Camp Caper sessions! St. George would like to send your child/teen a card during the week they will attend! Please email the session dates your child will attend to Happy Wilson.
The Reverend Doctor David G. Read will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and Apostolic Church, and Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of West Texas Saturday, July 8, 2023, at eleven o’clock in the morning
The Right Reverend David M. Reed, D.D., and the Standing Committee request the honor of your presence at
All Saints Chapel, TMI Episcopal
20955 W. Tejas Trail; San Antonio, Texas
Chief Consecrator:
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church
Reception to follow.
Clergy and Attending Bishops are invited to vest with red stoles.
Everyone is invited to join the Diocese in offering prayers of thanksgiving on this joyous occasion. All are welcome to attend in-person. Online participants may join the service live at dwtx.org/events/
Onsite childcare will be provided. Pre-registration for childcare is required, by June 7.
Service information, updates, livestream, and service bulletin will be available online at dwtx.org/events/
