St. John's Acolyte Corps: Not Just For "Kids" Anymore

Serving at the Lord’s altar should never be done grudgingly, or as an obligation, but is a joy to help your fellow worshipers in receiving Christ in His Gifts.    If you end up serving at the altar, and the entire time is spent wishing you were somewhere else, or not participating in singing, praying, etc., then you are sinning against God and the others in the service.  (We certainly don’t want to encourage you to sin!)  For this reason, acolyting is no longer mandatory.

Acolyting carries a sacred responsibility.  You are assisting people in focusing on Jesus and His Word.  You are agreeing not only to light candles, but to be faithful in singing, praying, and listening, along with the entire Church.  As you are in the chancel, the others see and hear you joining them in receiving Christ’s Word and Sacrament, and responding with thanks and praise.

So, we are asking for those who wish to serve in this way, with a glad heart, to apply to be an acolyte.  (Don’t worry about the term “apply,” if you want to serve, you may!)  Anyone in 6^th grade through high school may serve as an acolyte.  You may also be called on to carry the Book of Scriptures, the cross, and other items in processions, etc.

When you apply, you are promising to serve.  If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please try to find a substitute to trade with.  If you cannot, let Pastor know as soon as possible!

Please print off and fill out the following form, and help us know how to best schedule you. You can return it to Pastor or the office.

If you have questions, please ask!  Email, call, or text!

Yours in His service,

Pastor Richard Heinz

Pastor@StJohnsChicago.org

St. John’s Acolyte Corps

Servants at the Altar

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Which service do you most often attend? (Circle one)	Sunday 8 AM	Sunday 11 AM	Sunday 6 PM	Wed. 4:30 PM
Which Christmas services do you attend? (Circle all that apply)	Christmas Eve 4:30 PM	Christmas Eve 11 PM	Christmas Day 10:15 AM
Which Holy Week services do you attend? (Circle all that apply)	Maundy Thursday 7 PM	Good Friday 4:30 PM	Good Friday 7 PM
Which Easter services do you attend? (Circle all that apply)	Saturday Vigil 6 PM	Sunday Sunrise 6:30 AM	Sunday 8 AM	Sunday 11 AM

Super Bowl Subs

-The Youth will be making delicious subs (like the one to the left) on Super Bowl Sunday.  They come in 6-inch, foot-long and 2 foot party subs!

-You can create your own by filling out the form on the home page of this site or by asking a member of the youth board for a form!  

-This is a big fundraiser for our trip to the National Youth Gathering, and we appreciate your orders!