WORSHIP TEAMS

Explore and exercise your calling or curiosity through these ministries at Saint Boniface! Check out the list of groups and ministries below.  For personal contact information, consult your parish directory.

ACOLYTES

Youth (Grades 6-12) and adults are welcome to serve as acolytes, assisting the clergy at parish services. There is a training period for new acolytes. Contact Wendy Prell for information and scheduling. 

PARISH CHOIR

Volunteers and professional musicians work together in our excellent Parish Choir. They rehearse Wednesday evenings at 7:15, and sing at the 9:00 am services from Advent through Easter; and at the 10:00 service Easter until Advent. There are also several special services and concerts throughout the year. Contact Seth Wertz at 349-5616 x 326 or email. 

ALTAR GUILD

The Altar Guild teams prepare the altar, linens, candles and communion vessels for the hundreds of services we hold throughout the year. Their tireless work creates a pleasing and fitting worship space for us all.   Contact Carolyn Walker at 349-5616 x316 or email.

HAND BELL CHOIR

Saint Boniface has a five-octave set of Schulmerich hand bells which our Bell Choir rings at Sunday services and special services. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00, November through April. Contact Seth Wertz at 349-5616 x326 or email.

FLOWER TEAMS

Flowers for the altar are arranged each Saturday morning. If you would like to join these individuals or if you would like to learn how to create the arrangements, please contact Karen Dakan. 

LABYRINTH

Labyrinth Ministries members work to inform parishioners about the history and the benefits of the labyrinth. The Saint Boniface Labyrinth is based on the famous one found at Chartres Cathedral in France, with deep Christian symbolism. Labyrinths are used worldwide as a spiritual walk for serenity, insight and celebration. The members of the Labyrinth Ministries invite you to use our labyrinth any time of the year, and to join them at their various events throughout the year. Contact Oriole Hart for more information.

LAY READERS

Lay people are trained by the clergy to serve as Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers as part of the worship team at parish services, reading the lessons and intercessions, assisting in worship, and administering the chalice at Communion. To participate, contact Harry Davant.

LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) carry the sacrament to homes and hospitals after the services on Sunday.  Training and supervision of these volunteers is done by the clergy.  LEM visits ensure that "We who are many are one body becauses we all share one bread, one cup."  Contact Andi Taylor at 349 5616 x 313, or email.

MEDITATION GROUP

The Meditation Group practices silent meditation preceded by listening to tapes of John Main, Benedictine monk and internationally renowned Christian meditation teacher. The group meets after the Tuesday morning service, November to April. For information contact Merrill Kaegi.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Saint Boniface Church recognizes that we all are people on a spiritual journey. Some of us are fed by regular church attendance and personal prayer. Others need more. They feel called to explore further or to go deeper. Regardless of where you are on your journey, Saint Boniface offers programs, resources, tools, and personal support.

TAIZÉ VESPERS

Taizé Vespers are offered periodically throughout the year. This special worship service is in the spirit of the famous French monastery at Taizé. Chants, incense, icons, a candle-lit church, and extended periods of silence provide an opportunity for a deeper experience of the presence of God. Volunteers set up, lead the service, and assist with administrative duties. Training is provided. Contact Deacon Allan Rogers at 349-5616 x353 or email .

USHERS

Our Ushers help parishioners and visitors feel welcome by greeting, distributing worship leaflets, assisting people to their seats, and collecting the offering. They serve in teams for a month at a time for Sunday and special services. Training and orientation is provided. Contact Jerry Catalano for information on ushering at the 7:45/8:00 or 9:00/10:00 service; contact Evelyn Ferguson for information on ushering at the 10:00/11:15 service.

VERGERS

Our Vergers assist the clergy by leading processions and participants to their appointed locations during the service, and generally assisting with worship. One verger serves each Sunday in rotation. To participate, contact  Harry Davant.