Many of us like to sleep in a little on Sunday morning, leisurely drink a tea or coffee and maybe read a little news. Not the 8 o’clock altar guild (or sacristan) team. Those assigned for the early service will be at the door of the cathedral ready to work by 7 am. The team, … READ MORE…
Sunday, March 3rd Altar Guild Chat I am Kris Hatch, a long time member of St. Paul’s and a Sacristan on Altar Guild. Mary, Martha and Lazereth of Bethany were siblings. In Luke 10, Mary sat with the followers to listen to Jesus and was known as a disciple. Martha, more concerned with service, was … READ MORE…
St Paul’s offers a variety of Christmas services, from the 5pm family Mass, to the “Midnight” mass at 10.30pm, to the morning service on Christmas day. This doesn’t happen without our dedicated staff, clergy, and volunteers. A lot goes on behind the scenes! Here’s a look at what you didn’t see: The Choirs practice before … READ MORE…
On Saturday, it was all hands on deck for a big working party. Altar Guild (sacristans) and other volunteers joined in a Cathedral clean-up Day to clean and polish vessels and objects of all sorts. They spread out in the Godly Play room, and finished with a shared lunch and fellowship. The Altar Guild are … READ MORE…
Lead a life … with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:1 A wonderful summation a sacristan’s life! The sacristan – altar guild member – silver polisher, floral arranger, handy-person, team player, caregiver … READ MORE…