Diocesan Acolyte Festival
For all who assist with worship
Saturday, November 8th 2003
Hosted by St. Andrew's, Saratoga
ALL (not just acolytes) are welcome to a wonderful day of training (and play) sessions, a delicious barbeque, and a fantastic celebratory Eucharist!
Schedule of Events
9:00-9:30 Registration and Refreshments
9:30-9:50 Opening and Welcome
10:00-11:00 First Session
11:00-11:15 Break and Refreshments
11:15-12:15 Second Session
12:15-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:00 Line-up for the Liturgy
2:00-3:00 Celebratory Liturgy (Eucharist)
3:00 Post-event Reflection and Questions
4:00 Saturday to Sunday afternoon:
Diocesan Youth Event:
Give God the Glory in many ways!
Morning Workshops are not just for acolytes!
Topics include: Vergers, Liturgical Singing for Clergy,   Thurifers*, Acolytes and Acolyte Directors *, Lectors*, Altar Guild, Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors, Baking Bread*, Godly Play *, Psalms as Poetry*, Leading Music*, Prayers of the People*, Hospitality (ushers, greeters, etc.), Liturgical Art/Frontal and Fun Flying Things*, Nursery Care for Babies and Toddlers, Play Day for 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds, Movie Room*
* means the workshop is designed to include everyone age 6 and older
Registration
In general, will be handled by St. Andrew's. People can even pay by credit card.
The registration fees are structured to encourage early registration:
a. Before October 15th: $8/person or $45/church
b. October 15th-31st: $10/person or $50/church
c. November 1st - 8th: $15/person or $75/church

This day shall be fun as well as educational.
Come join us!

New Directors
Eric and Tamah Swenson have graciously volunteered to become the new co-directors of the St. Philip's acolyte program. We are delighted to have them take this important ministry under their wing.
Training Session
St. Philip's is fortunate to have a dynamic and enthusiastic group of acolytes. Thank you to all the youth here for participating as young leaders of the church through their service. We are very grateful for the continued work of Nathaniel O'Brien and Andrew Yabroff, our two Sr. Acolytes, who are especially knowledgeable about church traditions and experienced in serving. Fourth graders and above are welcome to participate in the Acolyte Ministry. A training session will be held this Sunday, October 5th, at 9:15 a.m., prior to our church service. Experienced and new acolytes welcome. Please contact Tamah or Eric Swenson.
Kick-Off Pool Party
Attention all Acolytes: Please join in for the Acolyte Kick-Off Pool Party on Sunday, October 5, right after church. We'll go directly from church to Jonathan and Chris' house at 11:40 am. The "shuttle" will return to St. Philip's at 2:30 pm and parents can pick up there, in the parking lot. Don't forget your swim suit!
St. Philip's Acolytes
Matthew Arcarese Kelsey Olivier *
William Ellis Hannah Potts
Jessica Granger-Jones * Lauren Powers *
Hannah Levy Jonathan Swenson
Simon Machado * Andrew Yabroff +
Alex Mills Thomas Yabroff (alt)
Nathaniel O'Brien +
+ = Senior Acolytes
* = 1st year serving as an acolyte

Lord, You love me deeply and in ways I can never really understand; give me grace to serve You during worship so I can actually worship You while I serve and not worry too much about what I am supposed to do; I ask this prayer in Jesus' name. Amen.

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