Heavenly Rest Lay Readers (or Lay Minister) assist the priests and deacons with services at Heavenly Rest and Albany including: Sunday (8am, 10:30am, 1pm), Wednesday (5:30pm), week day Eucharists, funerals, weddings, and special services. Resposibilities vary by tpy of service, but include reading the lessons, Psalms, assisting the deacon as the deacon prepares the altar, carrying the cross and other duties as needed. Our lay ministers serve one-three times a quarter per mo

Youth, Grades 6-12 The Heavenly Rest Acolyte Program offers students in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to serve throughout the year. Acolytes play a meaningful role alongside clergy and lay ministers supporting the liturgy. You will see them participating in processions with torches and crosses, but their responsibilities extend further, assisting with Eucharist preparation, the washing of the Celebrant’s hands, and supporting the Deacon during the service. As students g

The Building and Grounds committee is responsible for exactly what it says - Building and Grounds. We have an amazing campus, and it...