Bishops can administer all of the sacraments, including ordaining deacons, priests, and bishops, and confirming people in their faith in Christ. The Bishop of Fort Worth is The Right Reverend Jack Iker. Lay Liturgical Ministry Members of St. Anne's parish serve in a number of positions as lay ministers. Lay ministers are people who serve God in the Church but are not ordained. The women and men of St. Anne's who are Chalice Bearers assist the priest during the Eucharist by serving the consecrated wine.
Readers assist during the services by reading the lessons from the Bible.
The Gospel is always read by a priest. At St. Anne's, the men and women who serve as Readers read the Old Testament and Epistle. Acolytes assist the priest during the services. At the start of the service, they lead the procession into the Church carrying the Cross. They hold the Bible while the priest reads the Gospel, receive the gifts of the people at the offertory, bring the priest the bread and wine for consecration, and ring the bells at the appropriate parts of the service.