Ministries There are a multitude of opportunities for Christian service at Church of the Advent. Listed below is a selection of the ministries we offer: Worship The Acolytes assist at the Masses on Sundays and weekdays. They may bear torches, carry the crucifix or incense, serve as subdeacon or master of ceremonies, or assist the celebrant at low Masses. Acolytes must be communicants in good standing. The Altar Guild makes the material preparations for services at the altar. Members clean and care for the sacred vessels, maintain and set out the vestments and linens, and put these items away after Masses. Most of the work is done on Saturdays and Sundays. Members must be communicants in good standing. The Flower Guild buys and arranges the flowers for Sunday services. The members usually work individually, taking a turn no more than once a month. The Intercessors, Chalice Bearers and Oblationers serve a variety of roles at Solemn Masses. Intercessors offer the Prayers of the People, chalice bearers administer the chalice at low and Solemn Masses, and oblationers bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar. The Regina Coeli Cell of the Society of Our Lady of Walsingham is part of an international devotional society whose principal ministry is intercessory prayer and promotion of Catholic devotion to Mary. Members pray daily according to requests from parishioners and meet monthly to pray the Rosary and participate in a Mass for the Holy House of Walsingham. The Ushers welcome and seat people at services, hands out worship materials, takes the offering, and tidies up the church after everyone leaves. Outreach The Christian Education Committee plans educational programs for the parish throughout the year and assists the Rector in teaching the Inquirer's Class for those seeking confirmation or reception in the Episcopal Church. Coffee Hour Hosts provide light refreshment after the Solemn Mass on Sundays. The Greeters welcome newcomers and visitors following Sunday Solemn Mass. They write notes to visitors who have signed the guest book and provide information as requested. The Outreach Ministry is a ministry to the homeless at the Episcopal Sanctuary, a local shelter. Members lead worship services and Bible studies. Other activities include providing a hot meal and fellowship for the homeless every Tuesday at the Parish Hall, collecting socks and toiletries for distribution, and hosting summer BBQ's for area homeless on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Behind the Scenes The Gardeners maintain the church garden. They plant, prune, rake, weed and generally care for the grounds on a weekly basis. The Library Committee oversees the parish library, which covers a full range of religious topics. Office Volunteers assist with clerical duties as needed, such as typing, folding Mass bulletins, and preparing mailings.

Church of the Advent of Christ the King
261 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-5908
Parish office: (415) 431-0454
 Fax: (415) 431-3767
E-mail: office@advent-sf.org

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