Liturgical Ministries
Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, & Eucharistic Visitors
Youth and adults may train to serve as acolytes: to carry the cross or torches, light candles, and assist the priest or deacon in setting up the altar.
Eucharistic Ministers assist at the altar and Eucharistic Visitors take the elements from communion to those parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized.
Training is required.
Contact Susan Nelson or Dean Gary Meade.
Altar Guild
St. Faith Chapter
The Altar Guild members maintain the altar furnishings and vestments and prepare the altar for all services.
Contact: Carol Harber or Susan Nelson
Flower Bundling & Delivery
Flower Guild
Altar flowers can be donated in memory of, in celebration or in honor of loved ones on Sundays and special flowers for Easter and Christmas. Flowers may be ordered directly through Rachel’s Flowers (901-324-2137); please also notify Andrew Pouncey (901-527-3361).
Donations for bread, wine and candles are also appreciated and needed. Again, please contact Andrew Pouncey (901-527-3361) to contribute.
Flower Bundling
A team of two volunteers bundle the altar flowers once a month for distribution after Sunday worship. To learn more, please contact the office.
Ushers
Ushers serve on teams and are present at services to welcome, hand out bulletins, direct, collect the offering, and assist during communion.
Contact: George Clarke, Jr.
Lectors
Lectors/Readers
Readers are assigned to read lessons and prayers during worship services. Share your clear, strong voice and your love of scripture. Ushers are also needed for funeral services and concerts.. .any time the Cathedral is open to welcome guests from the community.
Contact: Dean Gary Meade or Jeff Berry
Choir
The Cathedral has a long tradition of musical excellence, and our worship and music reflect this while being flexible to remain vibrant and living. Our music is rooted in the great Anglican choral tradition while we sing joyfully from other traditions. The Choir is comprised of volunteers and paid section leaders. Love to sing? Come join us and make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
For more on music at the Cathedral, please click here.
Contact: Dennis Janzer
Associates of the Community of St. Mary
Associates of the Community of St. Mary have a special relationship with the sisters at the convent in Sewanee, the order to which Sisters Constance, Thecla, Ruth, and Frances belonged in 1878. Men and women throughout the country can become an associate and observe a Rule of Life with the Benedictine rule as a guide. There are number of Associates in Memphis, mostly at St. Mary’s, and they help plan our annual Martyrs Weekend as well as gather to observe “Mary days.” To find out more about the Associates, contact Susan Nelson, Sister Hannah at the convent, or any of the other associates.