Altar Servers
An altar server's role is to ensure that the priest can actually pray. One must be willing to assist in maintaining the order of the altar and ensure the priest can focus.
This involves preparing the objects needed (censor), leading processions and assisting with acts of the liturgy such as the distribution of communion.
We believe in involving our youth and adults in this physical act of worship.
Speak to Father Paul if you wish to help out in this vital ministry.
This involves preparing the objects needed (censor), leading processions and assisting with acts of the liturgy such as the distribution of communion.
We believe in involving our youth and adults in this physical act of worship.
Speak to Father Paul if you wish to help out in this vital ministry.
Care and Beautification of God's House
If beauty could save the world then what praise could possibly be sufficient for those who serve this ministry!
Our parishioners have had a hand in almost every aspect of our church including renovations, building and painting sacred objects such as icon stands, the bier we use for Pascha, banners and more.
You can see a video of our artists at work, on our Facebook page, here:
Just as important, we need individuals who will help with setup of our temple, maintaining its beauty and providing for physical liturgical needs.
Please speak to Theda or Aubrey if you wish to help in this work.
Our parishioners have had a hand in almost every aspect of our church including renovations, building and painting sacred objects such as icon stands, the bier we use for Pascha, banners and more.
You can see a video of our artists at work, on our Facebook page, here:
Just as important, we need individuals who will help with setup of our temple, maintaining its beauty and providing for physical liturgical needs.
Please speak to Theda or Aubrey if you wish to help in this work.
Choir
Our choir leads the congregation in its worship. We follow the traditional orthodox manner of a cappella chant and 4 part harmony. Our choir is open to anyone, although we do require a brief audition and commitment to practices, regular attendance of services and showing up for Lenten and Festal services.
Currently our choir is co-led by Reader Efraim Pfeil and Reader Michael Luciuk. Please speak to either Michael or Efraim after a service if yo would like to join our choir.
To hear some sampling of our choir from over the years, visit our YouTube Channel
Currently our choir is co-led by Reader Efraim Pfeil and Reader Michael Luciuk. Please speak to either Michael or Efraim after a service if yo would like to join our choir.
To hear some sampling of our choir from over the years, visit our YouTube Channel
Prosphora Baking
Prosphora is the bread used for the Eucharist during communion. There are specific methodologies that are used for baking prosphora that date back to the origins of our ancient faith.
Currently we have two groups who come to St. Silouans to bake the bread used for the Eucharist. They come on alternate the First Saturdays of each month at 1:00pm.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please speak to Efraim Pfeil at one of our services.
Currently we have two groups who come to St. Silouans to bake the bread used for the Eucharist. They come on alternate the First Saturdays of each month at 1:00pm.
If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please speak to Efraim Pfeil at one of our services.