The Order of St. Vincent (OSV) is made up of lay ministers and lay leaders who follow the liturgical practices of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Anyone who is called, trained, and authorized according church canons to perform a lay ministry, can become a member of OSV including Acolytes and their Adult Leader, Altar Guild (Sacristan), Bell Ringers, Chorister, Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM I & II), Lay Readers, Lectors, Subdeacons, Vergers, Ushers, and Greeters.
Although there has been an OSV presence at St. John’s for many years, our parish chapter was reconstituted in January, 2025. All who serve Christ at his Altar are welcome to join the order and commit to its Rule of Life.
For more information, please visit: https://orderstvincent.org/. or contact the Chapter Warden, Todd Wilkinson, at auxtjwilkinson@gmail.com.
The Objects of the Order
- To promote holy living among its members.
- To promote unity in Christ and friendship and camaraderie among lay ministers
- To promote loyalty and full cooperation to the clergy and lay leaders.
- To encourage regular attendance at the Holy Eucharist, and more careful preparation for its reception.
- To teach the complete Sacramental Faith as taught in the One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and promote the practice of the same.
The Rules of the Order
- To pray each morning and each night.
- To be faithful in the reading and study of Holy Scriptures.
- If physically possible, to be present at the Holy Eucharist every Sunday and Holy Day.
- To make due preparation before the service and to say the prayer of the Order.
- To receive Holy Communion every Sunday and Holy Day if possible and to be duly prepared through self-examination and confession.
- To render loyalty and cooperation to clergy and to the spiritual leaders.
- To always speak reverently of holy Things.
- To pray for the order and all her members.
- To pray for the unity of the Church.
For more information, please visit: https://orderstvincent.org/. or contact the Chapter Warden, Todd Wilkinson, at auxtjwilkinson@gmail.com.
