Sacristants Duties

NAME OF SERVICE:	Sacristans
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:	A sacristan is a lay member of the Catholic ministry who is responsible, on a rota basis, for maintaining the Sacristy where the church's liturgical items are kept including vestments, sacred vessels and books etc. The sacristan must have a sound knowledge of the liturgical rites performed in the church and must be able to work and communicate well with others as part of a team. We are fortunate as a parish to have a dedicated team of sacristans to undertake this important ministry.
WHERE/WHEN?	The Sacristy is a room closely associated with the church Sanctuary, where all the priest's and deacon's vestments as well as other church furnishings, sacred vessels and liturgical books are kept. The parish maintains a rota of sacristans, thereby ensuring that sacristans are available to support every Mass and Adoration Service held in church on each day of the week.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?	A sacristan must be a baptised Catholic and a member of the Church. If you feel called to this ministry please speak with Cheryl Broodryk (contact details below) or the parish priest. Appropriate training will be provided.
HOW CAN I GET HELP FROM THE SERVICE?	This is a very rewarding ministry where one is able to find spiritual enrichment by serving Almighty God through the duties associated with the sacristan position.
CONTACT DETAILS:	Cheryl Broodryk at cbroodryk@aol.com
	Sacristans Duties