Carmel Bulletin, 9 August 2015 The role of the sacristan, or of the group of volunteers who attend to the work of the sacristy, is an important ministry in any parish. These ministers not only assist the priest, but support the entire assembly to participate fully, consciously and actively in liturgical celebrations. One responsibility sacristans … Continue reading Roles of the Sacristan: Preparing for Liturgy
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Carmel Bulletin, 2 August 2015 The role of the sacristan, or of the group of volunteers who attend to the work of the sacristy, is an important ministry in any parish. These ministers not only assist the priest, but support the entire assembly to participate fully, consciously and actively in liturgical celebrations. There are many responsibilities … Continue reading Roles of the Sacristan: The Calendar
Carmel Bulletin, 26 July 2015 When we gather for Mass, there are people who have ensured that everything that is needed for that celebration has been prepared and is ready for our worship. Enter the behind-the-scenes world of the sacristan… Those who serve in the role of sacristan in a church can be responsible for … Continue reading Those Who Minister in the Sacristy
Carmel Bulletin, 8 February 2015 There’s a hardware retailer that has large, green stores all over the country that clearly trains its staff to do a very simple task. Almost every time you pass an employee in the store, they make a point of saying hello. The whole point of this is that people feel … Continue reading Hospitality
Carmel Bulletin, 7 December 2014 When we recently met with Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we discussed the qualities they bring to their ministry. One of these was humility. The quality is closely linked with service. We must be prepared to put aside our own interests and place ourselves at the service of Christ, with whom … Continue reading Humility
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