The Bell is rung three times during the consecration of the Precious Body and the Precious Blood. It should be near where the servers kneel down.
The Bell
The Bell is rung three times during the consecration of the Precious Body and the Precious Blood. It should be near where the servers kneel down.
The Lectionary
The Lectionary is the book containing the Scriptures that are read from the lectern/podium.
The Sacramentary
The Sacramentary is the large red book with mass prayers used by the priest at his chair and at the altar.
The Finger Bowl, Water Cruet and Towel
The Finger Bowl is the glass bowl used to wash Father's hands during Mass. The water is poured out of the Water Cruet and Father's hands are wiped on the Towel, which is bigger and thicker than the purificators.
The Credence Table
The Credence Table is the small table to the left of the altar behind the microphone. Water, wine, Chalices with purificators, finger bowl with towel go here.
The Easter Candle
The Easter Candle is the BIG candle on its own stand that is used for funerals, baptisms, the Easter season, etc.
The Corporal
The Corporal is the square white cloth in the center of the altar, it usually has a small Cross sewn on it.
The Tabernacle Key
The Tabernacle Key is used to open the tabernacle. It is stored in the locked cabinet above the drawers.The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle is the gold colored lockable container behind the altar where communion (the body of Christ) is kept.
The Sanctuary Area
The Sanctuary Area is where the altar, lectern/podium, credence table and tabernacle are.
The Sacristy
The Sacristy is the place where you and the priest get dressed and prepare for Mass. No loud talking in here please so we don't disturb the congregation.
The Alb
An alb is the long white garment worn by priests and servers. A rope called a cincture goes around the waist.
Basic Information
1. Please check the schedule to know when you are scheduled to serve.
2. If you can't serve when you are scheduled you are expected to get someone to serve in your place.
3. Be clean...hair combed, wear nicer clothes and shoes (leave the flip flops at home please).
4. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
5. Put on alb and cincture (rope). The alb should not drag on the floor or be too high above ankles. Make sure hood is hanging properly.
6. While serving, do everything with reverence...don't run or skip...walk gracefully.
7. Before Mass, genuflect towards the tabernacle when you enter the sanctuary area.
8. Five or 10 minutes before mass, light the candles.
9. When everything is ready, go with Father to the back of the church.
10. During Mass, be attentive. Try not to do anything that would distract the parishioners from praying.
11. Always be looking at Father in case he needs to signal for you to do something.
12. You should always answer the prayers and sing the songs with the congregation. There should be a songbook in the Sacristy for you to carry into church to sing the opening song.
2. If you can't serve when you are scheduled you are expected to get someone to serve in your place.
3. Be clean...hair combed, wear nicer clothes and shoes (leave the flip flops at home please).
4. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
5. Put on alb and cincture (rope). The alb should not drag on the floor or be too high above ankles. Make sure hood is hanging properly.
6. While serving, do everything with reverence...don't run or skip...walk gracefully.
7. Before Mass, genuflect towards the tabernacle when you enter the sanctuary area.
8. Five or 10 minutes before mass, light the candles.
9. When everything is ready, go with Father to the back of the church.
10. During Mass, be attentive. Try not to do anything that would distract the parishioners from praying.
11. Always be looking at Father in case he needs to signal for you to do something.
12. You should always answer the prayers and sing the songs with the congregation. There should be a songbook in the Sacristy for you to carry into church to sing the opening song.
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