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St. Patrick's Episcopal ChurchPagosa Springs, Colorado |
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Ministries"Lord our God, You guide Your people by the ministry of all those in your church. Keep them faithful in obedient service to You that by their life and ministry they may bring You glory in Christ. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."See the calendar page for dates and times of current activities. For more information on any of these ministries please contact the church office by phone or email. Adult Education - At different times during the year, programs are presented to further our understanding of our church, to enhance spiritual development and for Bible Study. Acolytes and Chalice Bearers - The acolytes lead the procession each Sunday with the cross and torch candles. The chalice bearers administer the chalice at the Eucharist. Altar Guild - This "behind the scenes" ministry prepares the sanctuary for all services in the church. They care for altar vessels, vestments, service books, and other items used in our worship services. Choir - St. Patrick's choir Is open to all who love to sing. Come make a joyful noise! Daughters of the King - are a group of women pledged to prayer, service and evangelism, and dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom among women. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) - is open to all women of the parish and works in many ways to assist our parish and our community. This group meets the second Monday of every month either at the church or a member's home. Lay Readers - read the lessons for the day at Sunday worship. They may also be asked to read the prayers of the people. Men's Fellowship - This group is open to all men of the parish and normally meets the third Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall at 8:30 am for breakfast, fellowship and work around the church. Outreach - We support many outreach programs including: Clothing Giveaway, Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Loaves & Fishes weekly lunches, Navajoland projects; Operation Christmas Child, Operation Helping Hands, Pagosa Outreach Connection which provides help for many visitors & residents of Pagosa, Relay for Life, SIDS fundraiser, United Thank Offering, Shamrock Festival & Quilt raffle, as well as many others. Prayer Quilt Ministry - We meet every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall to create Prayer Quilts requested by members of the parish for persons with health issues or other difficulties in their lives. The quilts are blessed at the Sunday morning service and after the service the congregation ties the knots while offering a special prayer for the quilt recipient.. Shamrock Festival - Our biggest fund-raising activity of the year is held in early September and is open to and benifits the entire Pagosa Springs community. We offer a catered dinner, silent auction, breakfast & lunch, yard sale, country cupboard, book sale, baked goods, crafts, chidren's activities, frozen casseroles and a quilt raffle. Pagosa Springs residents and visitors look forward to this annual event. Sunday School - Our Sunday School serves children from pre-school on. They meet in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings. Please see the Christian Education page for more information. Ushers – Ushers are the 'official' Sunday greeters. They greet and distribute church bulletins as people arrive, carry the bread and wine to the altar, pass the offering plates, and help guide the communicants to the altar during Communion. Ushers count and record the attendance in the church record book. Wednesday Prayer & Healing Service - Join us Wednesdays at 11:30 as we come together to still ourselves in a time of comtemplative prayer followed by a brief healing prayer service. All are welcome!" |
