Acolyte
The Acolyte ministry serves to assist the priest on the altar during the service as well as administer the wine during communion. In addition, the acolytes light the candles, carry the cross and hold the Bible during the reading of the Gospel. Participants in this ministry serve on a rotation basis.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild assists the Clergy by preparing the Church for all liturgical services. Under the direction of the Rector, the Altar Guild prepares the Altar and the Sanctuary, maintains the linens, silver and brass and all other related objects. The Altar Guild is currently made up of six two-person teams of devoted women dedicated to the service of our parish.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion. The Brotherhood was incorporated by an Act of the U.S. Congress signed May 30, 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Chapter members are required to accept and observe the Brotherhood Disciplines of Prayer, Study and Service. April 1, 2016, the St. Duntan chapter of the Order of St. Andrew was chartered. The chapter meets monthly. The Brotherhood has implemented One Man's Treasure, a ministry providing clothing for men newly released from prison.
Columbarium Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining the Courtyard and Columbarium Niches on the church grounds. The committee meets quarterly and reports on the status of niches and any improvements or changes to the courtyard.
Daughters of the King
The Order of the Daughters of the King is a lay monastic order of dedicated women who take vows to follow the Rule of a Life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. Founded in 1885, it has grown to be an international order with thousands of active chapters. Grace Chapter at St. Dunstan's became official on June 3, 2012. DOK members vow to obey the two Rules of the Order: The Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. Members wear the cross of the Order daily, constantly reminding them of our Lord Jesus Christ's words: "Take up your cross and follow me."
ECW
ECW stands for Episcopal Church Women. All Episcopal women are invited to participate in this ministry. ECW hosts annual fundraising events to support local ourtreach in Mineola and the surrounding communities. They meet 2-3 times a year to plan and administer their fundraising activities. In prior years, this included salsa sales, raffled items, bake sales and other events. Outreach includes assistance to those stranded needing gas for transportation, food pantry needs or lodging, school supplies and a variety of other ministerial needs. The Church of St. Dunstan works with several other organizations to provide a network of assistance to those in need (see Local Outreach). The ECW is an integral part of this effort.
Landscaping Committee
This committee designs and maintains a plan for beautification of the church grounds. A local company maintains the lawn but the committee selects the landscaping plants to enhance the grounds.
Lectors
During the service the lectors read the Old Testament, guide the congregation through the Psalms and read the Epistle (New Testament) prior to the Gospel reading. They serve on a rotating basis.
Ushers
Prior to the service, ushers hand out service booklets and bulletins as they welcome parishioners. They also receive the offerings and present them to the celebrant at the offertory. Ushers prepare the outer altar for communion and assist parishioners as they ascend and descend the steps during communion. They serve on a rotation basis with two people each Sunday.