Sacristans

The sacristan’s role is to maintain the plans of the liturgical planning teams for the seasonal environment of the liturgical year, and to prepare the necessary furnishings, etc. for the various ministries. These include presider, deacon, servers, lectors, Communion ministers, hospitality ministers and crucifers, and occasionally the musicians. Sacristans also oversee day-to-day maintenance of liturgical objects, and assist with improving areas of the environment as necessary.

The parish sacristan ministry really has in its power the ability to enliven the parish worship by the proper visual and physical preparation of the space. It can be a most necessary behind-the-scenes occupation which needs to be taken seriously. If you feel you are called to this ministry, please contact Julie Russell and Ann Wells.