The Altar Society

Mission

• The Altar Society prepares the sanctuary for the celebration of the Mass.

Activity/Explanation

• Cleaning the church altars, the altar linens, and liturgical vessels.
• Replacing the main altar cloth.
• Ordering flowers for Christmas and Easter seasons.
• Maintaining the baptismal font, sacristy, and sanctuary areas.
• Maintaining and re-filling the altar and offertory candles.
• Cleaning of the sanctuary water receptacles and replacing with fresh water at least twice a week.

Meeting Frequency

• Weekly on Thursdays after 9 am Mass. However, these duties can also be carried out at a time more convenient to the volunteer.

Meeting Location

• Sacristy/Sanctuary.

For more information contact:

• Marie Saldanha (Telephone: 416-491-9876)