Chalice: This is the cup from which we drink the wine at Communion.
Collect: Pronounced “koll’-ect” with the emphasis on the first syllable. It is a prayer made by the people or on behalf of them.
Doxology: This word is derived from the Greek word, “doxa”, meaning “glory”. The Doxology is a short song used during our liturgy that helps us sing of God’s glory.
Offertory: This is the part of the worship service where we make an offering of ourselves, our lives and labors, for the purposes of God.
Sanctus: This word means “holy”. The Sanctus is a short song used during our liturgy that helps us sing of God’s holiness.
Terms of Address
Formal: There are formal terms of address, such as The Reverend So-and-So for a priest; The Very Reverend So-and-So for a priest who is also a dean; The Right Reverend So-and-So for a bishop. One would use those formal terms on an envelope or in a formal letter.
Informal: At St. Luke’s, our Rector and other clergy members are commonly addressed by their first names. Some people refer to them as "Reverend so-and-so” or “Pastor so-and-so”.
Vestments: Vestments are the ceremonial clothing worn by clergy and by lay ministers.
