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Outreach and Mission - Susan Gallagher
This committee's mandate is to serve the people of the global community. With the available resources, the determine the most significant areas of ministry.  We meet twice a month following the 10:15 service (9:00 service in summer). To become a member of this committee please attend one of the meetings.

Altar Guild - Suzanne Rankin and Joan Legg
The Altar Guild meets twice a year. Our ministry is to the altar and sanctuary.  We prepare the altar for the Sunday services and make sure the supplies for the services are maintained. We are appointed by the rector for indefinite terms. If you would like to serve God and the Church in this capacity, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Lay Reader
This is a ministry licensed by the bishop of Maine. The term of office is for three years. Lay Readers officiate at Morning Prayer once a month on the second Sunday of the month. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Chalice Bearer
This ministry is licensed by the Bishop of Maine. The term of office is for three years. Chalice Bearers assist in serving the Holy Communion at both the 8:00 and 10:00 services. If you would like to become a Chalice Bearer, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Lay Eucharistic Minister
This ministry is licensed by the bishop of Maine. The term of office is three years. After one of the main Sunday services LEMs bring the sacrament to those who are ill or otherwise unable to attend services. If you would like to become a LEM, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Lector
This ministry is one of interpretive reading. The lector reads the assigned lessons at either the 8:00 or the 10:00 service. If you are interested in this ministry, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Acolyte
This ministry is service at the altar, assisting with the preparation of the altar for communion, lighting candles, and assisting the priest. Anyone nine years of age or older may serve as an acolyte. Several adults have found this a rewarding ministry. If you are interested in this ministry, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net .

Usher
A ministry which offers hospitality. To welcome the people on Sunday morning and help the folks visiting to understand the services and to invite them to coffee hour. Taking the collection and offering the bread and wine for the celebration of the Eucharist are all parts of this ministry. If you are interested, please speak with the rector or call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.

Food Pantry
The Help Yourself Shelf is an ongoing ministry that makes available food and paper goods to those in need.  It opens every Thursday at 5:00 pm in the parish hall. Please come if you need this service.  If you have questions or wish to make donations, please call the office at 882-7184 or e-mail us at stphilips@wiscasset.net.