Devotional Focus: The priesthood of Jesus Christ, “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4.14-16

Work of Support/Mercy: Preparing the altar for divine service, flower arrangement, devotional arts. Members, on a rota, will help prepare the altar for mass by arranging altar vessels, books, and candles. They will assist in laundering altar linens and vestments. Members may arrange flowers (and be taught by those will expertise) and may assist in crafting objects that aid devotion and/or adorn the church.

Community: While the group will serve on a rota, the entire Guild will meet no less than once a month for devotions and the study of Scripture that is pertinent to the guild. They will pray for one another and support each other their life and work. In addition, they will receive training and support for their work.

Feast Day: Thursday after Pentecost

Leader: Dwayne McFerrin – sacristan@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: Blessed Alcuin of York was a teacher, scholar, and liturgical reformer under Charlemagne. Bl. Alcuin established schools and desired his pupils to be “useful to the holy church of God” and to be “an adornment to His kingdom.” This guild seeks to serve at mass with faith and devotion to be both useful and an aid to prayer.

Work of Support/Mercy: Members of the guild serve at the altar as acolytes, servers, eucharistic ministers, and lectors. They do so on a rota at either 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 on Sunday and Holy Days.

Community: While the group will serve on a rota, the entire Guild will meet no less than once a month for devotions and the study of Scripture that is pertinent to the guild. They will pray for one another and support each other their life and work. In addition, they will receive training and support for their work.

Feast Day: May 20

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: St Benedict Joseph Labre, patron saint of the homeless and mentally ill. St Labre was born in France in the 18th century. He tried to join several religious orders but was refused admission. He traveled to holy sites in Europe and slept in the open air and begged for his food. He was said to speak rarely, prayed often, and quietly received the abuse he received.

Work of Support/Mercy: The guild works to support those experiencing homelessness in Winston-Salem. Members may serve at the St Timothy’s shelter or may serve in other capacities in association with City with Dwellings throughout the year.

Community: The guild will meet as a whole no less than once a month for training, support, care, and the study of scripture, especially as it pertains to caring for the poor and homeless.

Feast Day: April 26

Leader: Lea Thullbery – lea@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: St Joseph of Arimathea, “Now there was a man named Joseph from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their purpose and deed, and he was looking for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the Body of Jesus. Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud, and laid him in a rock-hewn tomb, where no one had ever yet been laid.” Luke 23.50-53

Work of Support/Mercy: Providing cremation and burial for those unable to afford these services – primarily infants and children. A portion of this work is fundraising and development to cover the cost of cremation/burial. Members also help dig graves for burial, help maintain the Society’s cemetery, and pray for work of the Society and for those the Society serves.

Community: The Society will meet as a whole no less than once a month for prayer, Scripture study, and care for one another.

Feast Day: August 1

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: Martha of Bethany is depicted as an energetic and active woman, getting things done. She showed hospitality to Our Lord and her guests. She was chastised by Our Lord, not because of her work, but because of her neglect for contemplation. Martha is often synonymous for those who have a hard time sitting still.

Work of Support/Mercy: Offering hospitality at St Timothy’s. Working on a rota and when needs arise, members may serve as ushers or greeters on Sundays and Holy Days, organize and serve at receptions, and/or work in the parish kitchen. They will seek to greet everyone as Christ and promote this attitude throughout the parish.

Community: The guild will meet as a whole no less than once a month for training, prayer, support, and Scripture study.

Feast Day: July 29

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: The Blessed Virgin Mary

Work of Support/Mercy: The Society’s primary role is to promote devotion to the Mother of Our Lord. The Society works to preserve the orthodox teaching of Mary as the Virgin Mother of Jesus and intercessor for the Church. In doing so, the Society offers prayers of intercession for the Church and the world, most especially in praying the Rosary. Members will participate, when possible, in the weekly recitation of the Rosary on Wednesdays.

Community: The Society will meet no less than once a month for prayer, rosary, Scripture study, and support for one another. In addition, members will belong to the National Society of Mary.

Feast Day: August 15

Leader: Amy McFerrin – amcferrin@mindspring.com

Devotional Focus: St Isidore the Farmer, an 11th century Spanish farmer known for his piety. In the morning before going to work, Isidore would usually attend Mass at one of the churches in Madrid. One day, his fellow farm workers complained to their master that Isidore was always late for work in the morning. Upon investigation the master found Isidore at prayer while an angel was doing the ploughing for him.

Work of Support/Mercy: The guild works to maintain the grounds at St Timothy’s. This may include pruning, planting, and weed pulling. It also includes the parish garden (raised beds of vegetables) in the summer.

Community: The guild will meet no less than once a month for prayer, Scripture study, and mutual support.

Feast Day: May 15

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: St Michael the Archangel, patron of law enforcement and military.

Work of Support/Mercy: The guild will help to maintain the St Michael Law Enforcement Chapel and Kitchen. They will pray for the officers and develop opportunities for greater support, such as the midnight cookout, prayer partners, etc. They will help beautiful and support the St Michael Chapel in the undercroft and promote support for the kitchen in Gribbin Commons.

Community: The guild will meet no less than once a month for prayer, support, and Scripture Study.

Feast Day: September 29

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and his love and mercy on all who have died.

Work of Support/Mercy: This guild prays for the dead. Members will prayer for deceased members of this parish and will promote an orthodox understanding of prayer for the dead. In addition, members of the guild will assist, when appropriate, at requiems and burials, by serving as usher/greeter or as an acolyte or altar server. Members, when available, will also attend the funerals of those who have died in the parish, even if they did not know them. Every person should have someone to pray for them when they die.

Community: The guild will meet no less than once a month to prayer, discuss the theology of the guild, and to support one another. Members will also be a part of the national Guild of All Souls.

Day: All Souls – November 2 (this is a day for requiems and is not properly a feast)

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws

Devotional Focus: The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament

Work of Support/Mercy: Members of the Confraternity (a national organization) work to promote orthodox teaching of Our Lord’s Sacramental Presence in the Holy Eucharist. In addition, they are present at devotions that magnify the Holy Eucharist, in particular Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, which is usually celebrated weekly at 3:30 on Sunday afternoons.

Community: Members will meet as a whole no less than once a month for prayer, Benediction, support, and Scripture Study.

Feast Day: Corpus Christi and June 1 (Justin Martyr, patron of the St Timothy’s Ward)

Leader: Fr Steve Rice – frsteve@sttimothys.ws