Did you know that a Sacristan is an important office that has existed for most of the history of the Church? At cathedrals and collegiate churches (no association with educational institutions!), a sacristan must be part of the clergy, and normally a Sacristan is desired to be clergy by the Church. Since the number of clergy is limited at many parishes, most Sacristans are laypersons. A Sacristan’s duty in preparation for the liturgy, which includes tasks such as: laying out vestments, lighting candles, setting out liturgical vessels, arranging books needed for the celebration and marking pages, and even maintaining a sacred silence in the sacristy prior to Mass. A good Sacristan is well versed in liturgical norms, books, and the liturgical calendar to ensure great attention is given to preparation for the liturgy. A Sacristan fulfills an important role in the liturgy, and according to the Ceremonial of Bishops (No.38), this individual should “make the church a visible sign of love and reverence toward God.” As we continue to welcome everyone back to in-person Masses, we need more Sacristans to help us with all Masses. We are so appreciative of all of the Sacristans who have continued to serve the parish week after week during these challenging times! We literally couldn't do it without you! If you are able to help on a weekend or two a month, please contact our Front Office at FrontDesk@stcatherinesiena.org or call 327-5165. Thank you for considering helping us!
As we continue to welcome everyone back to in-person Masses and our numbers increase, we need more Ushers, Sacristans, and Lectors to help us with our weekend Masses. Sometimes our Sacristans are also serving as the Lector for the same Mass; sometimes, our priests are filling in as Sacristan, helping to greet and seat our parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Mass, and then distributing Communion at the same Mass; And often, our priests assist our Ushers prior to the Masses at which they also preside. Several very reliable volunteers have been serving as Sacristans, Lectors, and Ushers nearly every week for the last year, and we are so grateful for all that they do. But they need your help! With more volunteers, we would be able to rotate responsibilities more evenly and give all of our current volunteers some much-needed relief. Training is provided for all positions. If you are able to help out in any of the above ministries one or two weekends a month or even less frequently, please contact our Front Office at FrontDesk@stcatherinesiena.org or call 327-5165. Thank you for considering these important ministries!
As we continue to welcome everyone back to in-person Masses, we need more Ushers and Sacristans to help us with all Masses. We are so appreciative of all of the Sacristans and Ushers who have continued to serve the parish week after week during these challenging times! We literally couldn't do it without you! (Our Priests have had to Usher or serve as Sacristan several Sundays to help out, often times before the Mass they are presiding!) If you are able to help on a weekend or two a month, please contact our Front Office at FrontDesk@stcatherinesiena.org or call 327-5165. Thank you for considering helping us!
As we welcome everyone back to in-person Masses, we need more Ushers and Sacristans to help us with Masses. (Our Priests have had to Usher several Sundays to help out, oftentimes before the Mass they are presiding!) If you are able to help on a weekend or two a month, please contact our Front Office at FrontDesk@stcatherinesiena.org or call 327-5165. Thank you for considering helping us!