Sacristans

The sacristan's duties:

1) Arranges the books needed for the celebration, marking all of the divisions.

2) Lay out the vestments and anything else needed for the celebration, such as cruets, chalices, ciboria, linens, oils, processional crosses, candles and torches.

3) Ring the bells that announce the celebrations.

4) Open doors and bathrooms.

5) Close and lock all doors after Mass.

The sacristan in harmony with the pastor also makes sure that the vestments, church furnishings, liturgical vessels and decorative objects are kept in good condition and, if necessary, sent for gilding or repair.

Other practical indications apart from these official recommendations are that the sacristan ensures that the things necessary for worship are always available. There should be a ready supply of fresh hosts and of duly authorized wine, sufficient clean purificators, corporals, hand towels, incense and coals.

Current Sacristans: Vic Dean, Joe Schutte, Mike Grollmus, Merv Endres, Bernie Pater