Altar Guild Contact: Margaret Hanel
When you enter the knave in St. Martin's Church, all is in readiness. The silent ministry of the Altar Guild has been at work. All the proper vessels, vestments, and hangings are in place.
The silver and brass have been polished and all the linens have been washed and ironed. The Altar Guild ensures the flowers have been arranged. Everything in the sanctuary has been prepared by the Altar Guild, God's housekeepers. All who perform these chores are devoted to God and feel privileged to serve Him.
Choir Music Director: James Wanker
Our choir, under the direction of Jim Wanker, sings during the 10AM Holy Eucharistic Service on Sundays. Rehearsal time is Thursdays at 5PM. St. Martin's has been blessed with a dynamic Music Director and members with beautiful voices dedicated to giving glory to God through song and music. New members are always welcomed.
Prayer Chain Contacts: Kathy Gosselin, Vera Scharf
Our Prayer Chain currently has thirteen members who pray diligently for the 200+ individuals on the Prayer Chain List. In addition to the sick and suffering who have asked for prayers, our Prayer Chain list includes all church ministries, clergy, staff, and The Armed Forces, both at home and abroad. Prayer Chain meets on the first Monday of the month at 10AM in St. Martin's Conference room. This ministry is offered in addition to the Prayer List that appears in our church bulletins.
We profoundly believe that God hears us and will in His way and in His time, answer our requests.
Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers Contact: Kathy Gosselin
During the service, a Lay Reader, who is a member of the congregation, reads two passages from Holy Scripture, typically one Old Testament reading and one New Testament reading, the Psalm appointed for the day, and Prayers of the People. A Chalice Bearer is one who assists with distributing the blood of Christ during Holy Communion.
Any older youth or adult may become a lay reader or chalice bearer following training. It is an honor and solemn responsibility to present the sacred readings and distribute the wine in the context of worship.
Acolytes Contact: Kathy Gosselin
We assist the clergy at God's Table and the congregation throughout the service leading by our example of dignity and reverence; thereby proclaiming the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ's Love.
An acolyte serves God through service in the church. Acolyte means one who serves. The acolytes are instrumental in helping the services to run smoothly. Acolytes also aid in the worship of the other Congregation members. Acolytes are leaders in the church through the examples they set at the altar. Acolytes understand and agree that they are expected to perform the duties of this ministry faithfully as a personal commitment of their time and talent in the service of the Lord.
Eucharistic Ministers/Visitations Contact: The Rev. Carl Crump
The Eucharist Ministers at St. Martin's assist the priest during the mass to dispense the wine during communion. A further role of the Eucharistic Minister at St. Martin's is for them to administer home communion to the sick and housebound. The Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LAEs) are the most important ministry in the church. We must take care of our shut-ins and those that are sick and suffering. This is the church's first responsibility; to let those who are sick and suffering, or otherwise shut-in, know that the church cares for them, and continues to serve them even in their homes, hospitals, or nursing homes. The ministers are trained by the deacon and priest and are certified and licensed as Eucharist Ministers to administer in both kinds (namely both the bread and the wine). If this is a ministry that interest you please contact me at www.ccrump10@tampabay.rr.com.
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St. Luke's Healing Ministries Contact: Ann Monical, Convener
St. Martin's own Order of St. Luke currently has 18 full members. Fr. Fred Scharf is our Chaplain and Ann Monical is our Convener. We are a part of the International Order of St. Luke. Our meetings at St. Martin's are open to the public and are held in St. Martin's Conference room on the third Saturday of the month at 10AM.
The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is made up of clergy, health professionals, and lay people who feel called to make Jesus' Ministry of Healing a regular part of their vocation from all over the world. It is a Christian Order and is part of the Christian Church. All denomintions may belong to the Order of St. Luke and we believe that the Ministry of Jesus' Healing should be a vital part of the ministry of every Christian Healing and competent medical practices are complementary to each other. St. Martin's has a Healing Service every Friday at 10AM. Unction and Prayers are offered during the 8AM and 10AM Holy Eucharist Services on Sunday mornings. All are welcome to participate.
To learn more about the Order go to www.orderofstluke.org.
Christian Education for both children and adults
Confirmation classes will be conducted at St. Martin's in 2012. If you have not been confirmed or if you have not been baptized, please call 727-863-8560 to speak to Fr. Hunter. Bible Study follows the Healing Service and Eucharist Service on Friday mornings.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Contacts: Kathy Crump, Rose Ann Jones
The Episcopal Church Women have traditionally been a strong, powerful and faithful witness within the Church. If we were to reflect on the role of women in the life of the Church, we would see from the very beginning that the success of the Church rests significantly on the faithful response and loving witness of women. A fact that remains true today. Our ECW Board meets on the 2nd Thursday at 10AM except in March. We will be meeing March 17th at 10AM.
March 10th - Salad Lunceon at Good Shepherd - 10AM
March 12th - Inspirations at DaySpring 9AM - 1PM $25
March 22nd - Clearwater/Tampa Deanery Mtg. at All Saints
Fashion Show - April 2nd - Heritage Pines Club House - 11AM - Tickets $25 727-378-5776
OutReach Contact: Nita Fox
Caring hearts with busy hands reaching out to those in need. An ecumenicable group of people with skills from beginner to long-time experts in knitting, crotcheting, sewing, quitling, appliquing who give of their time and talents and love for others to make life a little more pleasant for our sisters and brothers in need. We currently have 20 organizations on our OutReach list and we deliver to every one of them. We have delivered to the following organizations during 2010: Pasco/Hernando Hospice; Children's Assistance; Children's Assistance Program (CAP) Hospice: Maryland Avenue Women's & Children Shelter; Salvation Army Women's/Children/s Shelter; Holy Ground Homeless Shelter; Runaway Alternate Project (RAP) House; Honduras Mission; Cyesis Nursery; Athena House; Mid-Florida Community; Santa Sack; Toys for Tots; Headstart;Bayonet Point Home; Red Apple Assn.; Chasco Elem & Middle Schools; Mission in Dominican Republic; Haley's VA Hospital in Tampa. Our "Prayer Shawl Ministry" continues to probide more shawls for parishioners as requested. These shawls have been blessed by our Clergy and distributed personally to those in need.
OutReach meets every Tuesday morning at 10AM in the OutReach room at St. Martin's. Come join us. Learn a new skill. Make new friends. Share your tips on your particular craft. Help us to help others.
Men's Ministry Contact: Butch Trainor
Our Men's Ministry has nothing planned for the immediate future.
Daughters of the King Contact: Vera Scharf
The Daughters of the King is a religious order for lay women in the Episcopal, Anglican, Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches, and was organized in 1885. Every Daughter pledges herself to a lifelong program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicating herself to the spread of Christ's kingdom, especially among women and girls. There is a three month preparation period before final vows are taken.
Daughters are young and old, rich and poor, beautiful and plain, community leaders and mothers, doctors and teachers, secretaries, executives and housewives, sinful and wavering, generous and strong. Daughters are ordinary human beings enabled by God's grace to do His work. The symbol of the Order is a silver Greek cross which members wear at all times. A chapter of DOK at St. Martin's will be starting soon. Watch this site for day and time.
Thrift Shoppe Contacts: Sandy Mooney
For the discerning buyer who enjoys good bargains! Please visit our "Thrift Shoppe" page on this site.
