Title: A manual for acolytes : the duties of the server at liturgical celebrations /
Authors: Michno, Dennis.; Mayberry, Richard E.,
Publisher: Morehouse-Barlow Co.,
Year: 1981
Subjects: Episcopal Church Liturgy Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Episcopal Church. Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Episcopal Church Liturgy Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Acolytes Episcopal Church Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Acolytes Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: Describes the responsibilities and duties of the server at the Holy Eucharist and other services, as governed by the rubrics of "The Book of Common Prayer" and by tradition. Includes a glossary.
Contents: An introduction to serving -- How to use this manual -- The server's prayers -- General instructions -- The vesting of servers -- The lighting of candles -- The extinguishing of candles -- Before the Eucharist -- The Holy Eucharist -- An outline of the Eucharist -- Basic instructions and duties of the server at the Eucharist -- Specific duties at the Eucharist -- When there is more than one server -- The Acolyte -- The crucifer -- The thurifer -- Other liturgies -- The daily offices : morning or evening prayer -- An order of worship for the evening -- Holy Baptism ; celebration and blessing of a marriage ; burial of the dead -- Processions -- Proper liturgies for special days.