St. Cecilia's Altar Guild

Most Altar Guild work goes on quietly behind the scenes. The function of the Altar Guild is to prepare the altar and sanctuary for worship services. We care for all linens and vessels used in the Eucharist, and are responsible for purchasing the linens, flowers and any vessels that need repair or replacement.

Congregation members who wish to give altar flowers in memory of loved ones or in honor of special occasions may sign up on the flower calendar that is circulated during the annual parish meeting each January. At other times, the calendar is posted in the east stairwell.

The Altar Guild works very closely with the clergy, and is divided into five teams of three women each. Each week a different team cleans the sanctuary and prepares the altar for communion. At that time we also check the clergy albs and surplices and launder as necessary. We are responsible for helping with weddings, funerals and baptisms and also cleaning and decorating the church for Christmas and Easter.

New members are always welcome! You can call the office, or send an e-mail message, if you'd like to join us.

By Pat Ericson, Directress