Purpose: To affirm these men who have said YES to serving the Church in a profound way.

Deacons deserve much affirmation for their tireless work, proclaiming the word of God, giving homilies, performing baptisms, and witnessing marriages, among other responsibilities. These selfless servants are fully ordained clergy, reporting directly to the bishop.

What do deacons do:

• Proclaim the Gospel
• Baptize
• Witness marriages
• Perform funeral and burial services outside of the Eucharist
• Distribute Holy Communion
• Preach the homily
• Visit the sick
• Teach the faith
• Provide counsel for couples and individuals
• Work on parish committees
• Advise and assist pastors

Ideas:

• Call/text/email/write your deacon
• Send spiritual bouquets to him
• Pray, fast, and offer sacrifices for him
• Send him a gift card from Amazon or a restaurant
• Hold a reception for your deacons and their wives to say thank you for their service to the parish
• Send him drawings or paintings by children
• Display the Deacon Sunday banner or a Deacon Sunday Poster