Altar Care Ministries

Altar Linens

Purpose

• Reflect the sanctity of the sacraments by presenting a clean and beautifully decorated altar.

Activities

• Dust the altar and areas in the main body of the Church; clean door windows, brass door plates, door handles, candle chimneys, and brass holders; replace holy water in fonts and refill the large holy water font.

• Care of all linens used on the altar and tabernacle, including cleaning, occasional washing, ironing, folding, and storage.

Time Commitment

• One to two hours every six weeks. Volunteers can work in teams of two or three. Great opportunity for families!

Small Linens

Purpose

• This ministry involves the proper soaking, washing, ironing and folding of all small linens used on the altar – purificators, corporals and small towels.

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours to pick up linens any time after the Sunday Masses and return them before the Saturday morning Mass. Approximately three hours once a month. Training is provided.