LITURGICAL MINISTRYserving together to build community in Christ

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The Church ofSt. Mary

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LITURGICAL MINISTRYserving together to build community in Christ

Sacristan

HOW DO I GET STARTED?Initial training and formation is provided. To inquire or sign up:• email loyoungers@gmail.com -OR-• call the parish office at 320-763-5781 -OR-• stmaryalexandria.org/liturgical-ministry

WHO ARE WE?A sacristan is a “behind the scenes” minister for the Liturgy.

WHAT DOES A SACRISTAN DO?Prepare for Mass – Ready the wine, water, and bread, and put them in place before Mass beginsSet up the Church – Arrive before everyone else (even the priest!). Set up for Baptisms, arrange the books, perform basic housekeeping duties.Assist the Altar Servers – Sacristans prepare and help the Altar Servers perform their basic duties before and during Mass.Clean the holy materials after Mass – Everything is set back in its place in the Sacristy before the Sacristans leave the church.

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?• Retired altar servers. • Reliable and organized persons who are willing to ensure that Mass runs smoothly.