Sacristan
Ministry of Sacristan
Purpose of the Ministry of Sacristan: A vital “behind the scenes” ministry, focused on the preparation and maintenance of the liturgical space at community worship.
Prime responsibilities:
•Vestments:Handling, laying out, up-keep, and storage of vestments.
•Objects: Overseeing materials needed for worship:
Examples:
| Books | Vessels | Candles | Incense | Sacred Images |
| Sacramentary, | Chalices | Altar candles | Thurible | Crosses |
| Lectionary | Plates | Pascal candle | Brazier | Icons |
| The Book of Gospels | Ciboria | Votive candles | Boat | Statues |
| Cruets | Tabernacle lamp | The tabernacle. | ||
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Linens
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Wine flagon |
Furniture
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Paintings | |
| Construction | Monstrance |
Setting up for Liturgy/
other occasions
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Altar | |
| care and storage of linins | Bowls | Ordinary time | Pulpit |
Flowers and Plants
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| Altar cloths | Pitchers | Weddings | Ambo | Arrangement |
| Overlays | Pyx | Funerals | Font | and maintenance |
| Small altar linins | Seasonal liturgies | Chairs | ||
| Corporals | Feast days | |||
| Purificators | Confirmation | |||
| Lavabo towels | Liturgy of the Hours | |||
| Baptismal towels | Baptisms | |||
| Reconciliation |
Invocation of Blessing on this Ministry
May these “Martha’s tasks” be pleasing to you, Lord Jesus,
as I prepare this space for the worship of this community.
Let me put on a “Mary attitude,” being ever glad to be in your
presence in these small jobs which ready us for celebration.
Help me to keep in mind the gospel values of simplicity and
hospitality so that this house of your people may be a sign of
openness and welcome to those who need the comfort and
challenge of your message of love.
Blessed by your Holy Name. Amen.
Contact person for the Ministry of Sacristan: Toni LaReau: 203 -377-3427