SECTION III SPECIAL LITURGIES, CELEBRATIONS AND PICTURES

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1 SECTION III SPECIAL LITURGIES, CELEBRATIONS AND PICTURES A. Baptisms B. Funerals and Memorials C. Wedding Services D. Advent and Christmas E. The Feast of the Epiphany F. Baptism of Jesus G. Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple H. Lent I. Ash Wednesday J. Rose Sunday K. Palm Sunday L. Tenebrae M. Maundy Thursday N. Maundy Thursday Vigil O. Good Friday P. The Great Vigil of Easter Q. Easter Sunday R. Ascension Day S. Pentecost T. Trinity Sunday U. All Souls Day V. All Saints Day W. Celebration of New Ministry X. Bishop s visit with Holy Eucharist, Baptism, Confirmation and Reception Y. Holy Eucharist Performed by a Lay Leader

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3 BAPTISMS Altar Frontal and all hangings are white. EXCEPTION: REGARDING BAPTISM ON PENTECOST Pentecost is now a designated baptism time. Pentecost takes precedence over baptism so RED, not white Altar Hangings will be used for baptisms that take place on Pentecost. 1. Bring the font stand from the back of the church and place it in the area near the center shelf, with the baptismal bowl in place. Remove the lid on Sunday morning. 2. On the baptismal shelf place: a. Small linen Credence Cloth with shells embroidered on it. b. Towel for each person to be baptized. These also have embroidered shells on them. c. Silver Ewer with warm water (Fill with warm water just before the service starts). d. Silver shell. Check with the Priest as some Priest use their hand and not the shell. e. Large Chrism container from the Aumbry (in robing room) the container is marked with SC (Sacred Chrism).* Check with the Priest as he may not want to use the Large Chrism container may only use the Votive Candle Holder. f. Pour a small amount of SC into a Votive Candle Holder and place beside the large Chrism container. g. A Baptismal Candle for each person to be baptized. (They are stored in individual boxes with the other candles. Take them out of the box. 3. The Pascal Candle should be placed at the aisle (to the right of shelf when facing Nave (back of Church). The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting prior to the Service. 4. The hangings are white. 5. Reserve the first two pews on the pulpit side of the church for the immediate family and godparents. Reserved pew markers are in the top drawer in the robing room. 6. Use the white ropes to reserve the first two pews directly behind the baptismal font for other family members and friends. The white ropes are in the Electrical Closet in the back of the church (the same place the red ropes are stored). Notes: After the service the holy water remaining in the silver baptismal bowl should be poured down the Piscina. The silver shell should also be rinsed in the Piscina. If any Chrism Oil is left in the small candle holder after the service, it should be poured back into the Large Chrism container The linens should all be rinsed in the Piscina as they have touched either holy water or the sacred Chrism. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised May 2014

4 BAPTISMS Additional Information: *Oil of Chrism is a mixture of olive oil and balsam and is rubbed on the crown of the head. It is a sign of sealing with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. St. Alban s Chrism is kept in a glass cruet and marked SC for Sanctum Chrism. The oil is kept in the robing room Aumbry. The oils used for anointing are specially blessed for this purpose by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, so called because one of the oils used is called Chrism. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised May 2014

5 BAPTISMS Reserve these first two rows Set-up for Baptism with Large Chrism Container and the Votive Candle Holder Set-up for Baptism with only the Votive Candler Holder

6 BAPTISMS 2015 New Baptismal Font

7 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES In General: The Altar Guild member(s) who will attend the funeral or memorial service can be of major assistance to the family and the clergy. Notes: The Altar Guild should check to be sure the responsible person has turned on the AC and the narthex, organ and church lights. The Questions and Answers regarding the details of the funeral or memorial service are at the end of this section. This is the form that hopefully the secretary or the clergy will fill in for Altar Guild preparation. 1. Altar Frontal and all hangings are white (even in Lent should such a service be held at that time.) 2. Only two flower arrangements to fit the silver vases behind the Altar are permitted unless a request is made to the Priest for an arrangement in front of the cross. Extra flowers should be placed in the Narthex. The flowers should go with the casket to the cemetery. The family will let you know if this is not the case. a. If the funeral is on Saturday, the family can use the regular Sunday Altar flowers (delivered on Friday) or they may order their own flowers. b. If the regular Sunday Altar flowers are used, they will remain on the Altar. c. If the family orders their own flowers and it is a Saturday service check to see if the flowers are to be used on Sunday. d. If the Altar flowers are to be taken to the reception the Altar Guild and the family will decide how to handle the altar flowers for the reception. The Altar Guild would be the ones actually removing the flowers from the silver vases and placing them in vases provided by the family. There are extra vases in the closet by the elevator in case the family forgets. e. If the service is on a weekday the family will need to make arrangements for their disposal. f. Additional flowers will be put in the Narthex and the family can either arrange for their use at the reception or dispose of as they wish. g. If the family orders their own flowers, we ask them to order them from Pink Posey Florist ( ) as they are familiar with the size of our flower vases but any florist who makes the two arrangements to fit the silver vases may be used. 3. Altar Candles should be checked to make sure that they are full enough to last through the service and changed if necessary. Note: If there will not be a Eucharist, the Altar Candles ARE NOT used. Remove them from the Altar and put them in the Sacristy. 4. Light the candles on the table behind the Altar. Use new candles. 5. The Pascal Candle is placed (when facing Altar) on the Gospel side (left side) of the casket or cremains table when there are cremains. If there are no cremains or only a picture on the October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 5 Revised February 2016

8 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES cremains table, the Pascal Candle is placed on the Gospel side of the Altar. This is the same position as it is for Easter (inside the Altar rail). Please check with the Priest. a. The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting this candle prior to the service even if there is a procession. b. Check the oil in the candle and replace if necessary. 6. Torches should be hanging behind the Altar if there is a casket. Note: If there will not be a Eucharist the torches are not used. Also, if there is no casket or cremains the torches are not used and are left in the Sacristy. Check with the Priest. 7. If there are cremains or only a picture, the Back Table is brought to the front of the church and placed just outside the Altar rail. The torches are hung on the back table. a. CHECK with Fr. Jeff each time if no communion, he may not want the torches. b. If a family member or an usher will be carrying the cruet of wine and the ciborium to the Altar see 12 a. and b. 8. The Pall for the casket and covers for the table and the cremains are hanging on the rods in the Sacristy. There is a new, special credence cloth for the back table to be used under the cremains. It is in the bottom drawer in the robing room where the other white Altar hangings are kept. 9. The Gospel Book and the Bible are used for the service even if there is no casket or cremains. The Altar Guild member should place the Gospel Book on the Gospel side of the Altar (left side when facing the Altar). 10. If there is Communion, the set up will be the same as for a Sunday Service. Use the Ciborium for the wafers. If it is a very small funeral with communion use the breadbox. 11. The Credence Table is set with all the communion elements (same as a Sunday service) If the wine and wafers are not going to be carried up to the Altar they are also set on the Credence Table. a. If the back table is used for the cremains and a family member or usher is going to carry the cruet of wine and ciborium to the Altar, put them on the side shelf in the back of the church (next to where the back table usually sits). b. There is a small cloth that fits this shelf. It is rolled up and kept in the drawer with the baptismal linen. 12. Reserve the first two pews on the Gospel side (left side when facing Altar) for the family. Reserved pew markers are in the top drawer in the robing room. a. Depending on the number of family members attending it may be necessary to reserve more than the first two pews (check with the Priest or the secretary). i. If additional pews need to be reserved, use the red ropes that are hanging in the electrical closet in the back of the church (these are the red ropes we use for the Choir on Sunday) to reserve the first two pews on the lectern side. b. Put tissues in the pews reserved for the family. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 5 Revised February 2016

9 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES 13. Prior to the service the attending Altar Guild Member will light all candles and torches if an acolyte is not present. a. The candle on the left side (facing the Altar nearest the pulpit) is the gospel candle and NEVER stands alone. Therefore, it should never be lighted first or left lighted by itself.. So we light from right to left, and extinguish from left to right. b. Use new candles. 14. If there is a casket, place the Pall on the back pew. Please make sure that it is pressed if necessary. a. The Altar Guild is responsible for covering casket. The feet in a casket face the altar so the off center cross on the cover is at the head end, facing congregation and the cross is over the heart. Please check with the funeral director to be sure which way the casket is coming in (head first?) so that we know which way to put the pall on. b. If there are flowers on the casket the Altar Guild is responsible for removing them while the casket is in the Narthex and covering it with the Pall. Flowers are not permitted on the casket during the service. c. After the service the Altar Guild is responsible for removal of the Pall in the Narthex and replacing it with the flowers. d. The casket should be positioned approximately 6 inches back from the altar rail so that the crucifer, priest, and LEMS can move around it during the procession and at the passing of the peace. 15. The bowl from the new font (Fr. Jeff prefers this font) that is used for baptism, the aspergillum and the small glass pitcher will be set on the counter in the Sacristy (see picture). On the day of the service, Fr. Jeff will bless water in this bowl and in the small glass pitcher prior to start of service. Fill the aspergillum with the water from the pitcher and pour any water left in the pitcher into the bowl from the new font. (The aspergillum is kept in the silver bowl when not being used). The glass pitcher is kept in a small box that is in the silver bowl or next to it. a. The bowl with the remainder of the water will be placed into the baptismal font stand at the back of the church for those who wish to bless themselves as they come into the Nave. b. Fr. Jeff or the Altar Guild member will put the aspergillum behind the cremains that have been placed on the table and covered with the pall. c. If there is a casket, the aspergillum is placed on the credence table with the communion elements. NOTE: Check with the Priest as this is subject to change. 16. Set out Sanctus bells and bell book they may or may not be used. 17. If interment is in the Memorial Grove, take the Memorial Grove shovel (see picture below).to the Memorial Grove and place the shovel next to where the ashes will be buried. The shovel is kept in the Robing Room next to the processional crosses. October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 5 Revised February 2016

10 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES a. If it will be a private interment, be sure extra service leaflets are left on the table in the Narthex for the interment. 18. Place a glass of water where Fr. Jeff sits, for any other clergy assisting and at the pulpit. 19. Straighten up Narthex remove clutter and easels with large announcements. 20. In the Narthex, move the Guest Book stand in front of the bookcase closest to the bulletin table (see picture on last page of the funeral section). 21. Put a wicker basket on the shelf of the Guest Book table located in the Narthex for cards or donations. 22. Check the family room (located at the top of the stairs to the left). Open the door to air out the room, check the box of tissues and place a pitcher of water and some glasses on the table. If possible, place a plant in the room (see pictures). a. If needed the library can be used for the overflow. 23. Check that the microphone is on. If not, the key is located in the top left hand side of the drawer in the robing room. a. Unlock the door to the PA system and flip the RED switch on the bottom left hand side when facing the PA system to on. A red light should come on. If it does not, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER SWITCH ON THE PA SYSTEM. Fr. Jeff said if the red light does not come on there is something wrong with the system and technical assistance is needed. Touching other switches can create more problems. b. Leave the key in the door the appropriate people will know the PA system is on. REMIND THE PRIEST TO USE MICROPHONES OUTSIDE IN THE MEMORIAL GROVE 24. Doors the Family uses to enter the church (doors by the entrance to the Sacristy) Fr. Jeff didn't want them left open so if we opened them just before the family came through or as they were coming through, it would show respect for the family if we/ushers held them open. If the Altar Guild opens them that would definitely require that we have two Altar Guild members there. a. Check with Father Jeff if he or the Altar Guild will lead the family through the cloak room doors to their reserved pews. 25. Before the service open the side door for wheel chairs as it is closer to the handicapped pews. 26. If there are not any Ushers or Greeters, the Altar Guild will perform these duties. October 2013 Section III Page 4 of 5 Revised February 2016

11 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES 27. Ask the Ushers to check with wheelchair users and individuals with disabilities if they would prefer having communion brought to them in the pew. Additional Information: Oil of Intinction/Oil of Unction (aka Last Rites - i.e. final anointing). There is no balsam in this oil. This is one and the same oil. It is olive oil that has been blessed. Oil of Intinction is administered to the sick. Oil of Intinction is specifically intended for healing the sick. By which God s grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind, and body. When it is used to anoint a person near death, it is the Oil of Unction (often called Extreme Unction. Unction can be done with oil or simply by laying on of hands. The oil is kept in a small glass cruet and marked OI and is stored in the robing room Aumbrey. A priest may bless this oil if none is available that has been blessed by the Bishop. The special grace of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick or a person near death is administered for the following purposes: the uniting of the sick person to the passion of Christ, for his own good and that of the whole Church; the strengthening, peace, and courage to endure, in a Christian manner, the sufferings of illness or old age; the forgiveness of sins, if the sick person was not able to obtain it through the sacrament of penance; the restoration of health, if it is conducive to the salvation of his soul; the preparation for passing over to eternal life. An aspergillum (less commonly, aspergilium or aspergil) is a liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water. It comes in two common forms: a brush that is dipped in the water and shaken, and a perforated ball at the end of a short handle. Some have sponges or internal reservoirs that dispense holy water when shaken, while others must periodically be dipped in an aspersorium (holy water bucket, known to art historians as a situla). The aspergillum at St. Alban s is a perforated ball with a reservoir in the handle. An aspergillum is used in the Rite of Baptism and during the Easter Season. In addition, a priest will use the aspergillum to bless the candles during candlemas services and the palms during Palm Sunday Mass. If a coffin or ashes are present, the priest will sprinkle holy water on the coffin or the urn. The aspergillum can be used in other manners where sprinkling of holy water is appropriate, as in a house blessing, in which the priest might bless the entry to the home. The name derives from the Latin verb aspergere 'to sprinkle'. Note: At present, St. Alban s only uses the aspergillum at funerals. October 2013 Section III Page 5 of 5 Revised February 2016

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13 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES Information Regarding the Preparation of a Funeral Response Comments Day and Time of Funeral Holy Eucharist Yes No If yes, who will take the elements to the Altar How many people will be attending How many family members (reserved pews) Coffin, cremains or photo Burial in Memorial Grove Yes No Will it be part of the service or private Who will be providing Ushers Family, St Alban s ushers or altar guild Greeters and Programs Family, St Alban s ushers or altar guild Is there a reception in the Parish Hall Flowers Only two (2) arrangements to fit the silver vases behind the Altar. Priest must approve exceptions. f funeral is on Saturday family can use regular Sunday Altar flowers or order their own Sunday Own If family orders their own flowers, the family can take them to the reception or make arrangements with the Altar Guild to take them. Should bring their own vases. Family or Altar Guild If weekday service family is responsible for the disposal of the flowers October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1 Revised May 2015

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15 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sacristy set up for Funeral Baptismal Bowl with Aspergillum and small pitcher used to fill the Aspergillum

16 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Gospel Book Bells and Bell Book Altar Set- for Funeral when there is a Holy Eucharist Service Back Table used for Cremains Note placement of Pascal Candle when cremains are present Please check with Clergy for placement of Pascal candle for each service. Fr. Jeff will place aspergillum behind cremains Re-table behind Altar If there are no cremains or only a picture on the cremains table, the Pascal Candle is placed on the Gospel side of the Altar.

17 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Credence Table Set-up for Funeral if the Wine and Ciborium will not be carried to the Altar by an Usher or Family Member Baptismal Font with Holy Water set in the back of Church Back Shelf set with Wine and Ciborium when the Back Table is used for the Cremains and an Usher or Family Member will carry them to the Altar

18 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Table Set-up in Narthex for the Remembrance Book with wicker basket for cards or donations Memorial Grove Shovel

19 FUNERALS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Check to be sure water and tissues are in the family room

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21 WEDDING SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual In General: The Altar Guild member(s) who will attend the rehearsal and wedding can be of major assistance to the family and the clergy. A short conversation with the family and/or the priest can answer some of the questions raised by the instructions below. CHECK with Office/secretary the week before the wedding for special needs. On the day of the wedding, the Altar Guild member should arrive early enough to answer questions. Pins, Kleenex, water, etc. will be found in the Sacristy. 1. Altar Frontal, pulpit and lectern: White throughout. Be sure silver is shiny and bright. Put out the white kneeler, (bottom drawer in Sacristy) center on the first step in front of the Altar. If the wedding is during Lent, the White hangings are still used. 2. Flowers: The only flowers should be those behind the Altar exceptions only by express permission of the clergy. Extra flowers should be placed in the Narthex. Inquiries should be directed to Posey Florist, as they know the church arrangements. 3. Altar candles: be sure to check the oil in the candles and replace as necessary. Light the Altar and Re-Table candles before the service begins. 4. If there is to be a Eucharist, set up as for a usual service using the silver vessels and white Altar Hangings (even in Lent, should such a service be held at that time). The priest or family can suggest the number of persons expected. 5. If there is No Eucharist only the Gospel Book and Bible are set out. Ask Fr. Jeff about the torches. The Altar Guild is responsible for placing the marked Gospel Book on the left side (when facing the Altar) of the Altar. The Altar Guild is responsible for lighting the candles on the Altar and the table behind the Altar. If there is no Eucharist the Altar candles may or may not be used. If they are not, remove them from the Altar and put in the Sacristy. Check with Father Jeff regarding the Altar candles. 6. The Priest has the Parish Register (kept in the office) to record the ceremony. 7. Tower Bells are rung at man and wife. The Altar Guild or Usher rings the bells. Note: Pascal candle is not used at weddings. At the rehearsal, the Altar Guild member might space attendants walking down the aisle. Most brides have official helpers. Microphone: Check to be sure it is on. If not, the key is located in the top left hand side of the drawer in the robing room. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 3 Revised March 2015

22 WEDDING SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Unlock the door to the PA system and flip the RED switch on the bottom left hand side when facing the PA system to on. A red light should come on. If it does not, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER SWITCH ON THE PA SYSTEM. Fr. Jeff said if the red light does not come on there is something wrong with the system and technical assistance is needed. Touching other switches can create more problems. Note: Please check with Fr. Jeff prior to the wedding regarding the use of the Choir robing rooms. Set Up for Wedding Party 1. The women s choir robing room can be set up for the Bride to either dress at the church or used as a waiting room before the service. a. Use lace tablecloth from the kitchen. b. Set out Kleenex and safety pins. c. Tray with pitcher of water and glasses. d. Put a lamp on the table if one is available. 2. The men s choir robing room can be set up for the Bridesmaids room a. Same as a thru d above. 3. The Groom and Groomsmen will use the Library. a. Tray with pitcher of water and glasses. b. Small hard candy mint boxes if you have them. c. Kleenex. 4. The Family room will be available for other family members if needed. a. Tray with pitcher of water and glasses. b. Kleenex. c. If a plant or flower is available set that in the room. Please see the pictures below for the setup of the various rooms for the wedding party and the signs for the individual doors and the locations. Original signs are also included. They can be copied or see the secretary and she will print them for you. FYI We depend on the Secretary to communicate with the Bride and family the week of the wedding. Below are questions you will need to ask. Also check to make sure there isn t anything unusual you need to know. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 3 Revised March 2015

23 WEDDING SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Questions for Office/Secretary What time is the rehearsal? Will the bride and bridesmaids dress at the church? What time will she arrive? What time is the wedding? Will St. Alban s provide the Ushers? Is there Holy Eucharist? Who will take the elements to the Altar - St. Alban s Ushers or someone attending the wedding? Will the reception be at St. Alban s? Will the Altar Flowers be left for our Sunday Service or will the family take them? If they take them, they must provide the vases. If reception is at St. Alban s who will take the flowers to the reception? Will they be taking pictures before the service? October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 3 Revised March 2015

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25 WEDDING SERVICES Women s Choir Robing Room Set up for Bride safety pins. This table is against the wall directly across from the door This table is set up on the same wall as the door

26 WEDDING SERVICES Men s Choir Robing Room Set up for Bridesmaids

27 WEDDING SERVICES Bride

28 WEDDING SERVICES. Bridesmaid

29 WEDDING SERVICES Groom sign

30 WEDDING SERVICES Groomsmen

31 WEDDING SERVICES family

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33 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. ADVENT 2014 Advent Wreath In the form of a circle, the wreath reminds us that God has no beginning and no end. The evergreens used in making the wreath remind us of God s everlasting love and suggest that we who love God will live forever. Remove wreath after the Christmas Day service. Paschal candleholder: Bring to front and put on the Gospel side of the Altar (left side facing the Altar). a. Remove Paschal Candle and store in bottom drawer in robing room. b. Advent wreath goes on the wheel with the 4 candles (3 blue, 1 pink, and large white candle in center). (See page 3 for diagram). The round holder for the four candles and the Christ candle are in the bottom drawer in the robbing room. Put followers on all 5 of the candles. Water wreath under running water every week. Hangings: Blue for Advent. Hangings are stored in upper closet next to elevator. It's blue all Advent and doesn't change until December 24th (unless the 24th is a Sunday, then it's blue for the morning services and then changes to white after the 10:15). Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday. Credence Table: Same set-up as regular Sunday. Note: Greening of the Church takes place after church on the 4 th Sunday of Advent. A greening committee performs this task not the Altar Guild. The Director of Altar Guild orders greens. Only greens (no flowers) on the re-table CHRISTMAS EVE 2014 Hangings: White Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday. 4 October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 3 Revised January 2016

34 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Credence Table: Same as regular Sunday except set out 2 extra rolls of wafers for both services and one extra cruet of wine. a. Use the ciborium for the wafers. Cut one end of each roll and place opened end towards back of the credence table. Check with the Directors for the number of wafers to set out for each service. b. Use two regular cruets for each service. Use the largest glass cruet (NOT FLAGON) for one of the two cruets of wine for each service. Check to see how much reserved wine is in the Sanctuary Ambry as that will determine how much wine to put in the two cruets for each service. Directors Set up crèche for family service and arrange poinsettias. Mary and Joseph will be set in front of the Altar before the 5:30 PM service. Baby Jesus will not be set out until the 5:30 PM service (sundown). At the 5:30 PM service Fr. Jeff and the children will process into the church with Baby Jesus and place him between Mary and Joseph. The Crèche is removed before the Epiphany pageant. Greening committee will set up window candles on both sides of the Nave top, middle and bottom windows. Pews: Reserve the first pew on the left hand side of Nave for Acolytes. Candles: a. 2 Baskets with bobeches will be set on the table in the Narthex b. Place candles with bobeches on re-table behind Altar for Fr. Jeff, Fr. Andy and Seminary. c. Place candles with bobeches on the chairs for Acolytes and LEMS d. Light ALL small candles on the Wall indents middle rows and floor level Check with Fr. Jeff to see who will light the upper candles) e. Light the two candlesticks on the re-table behind the Altar f. Advent wreath and candles remain where they are. Light ALL the Advent Candles, including the WHITE Christ Candle. Bible and Gospel Book: set out and check they are marked correctly. Bulletins: set one out for every person that will be sitting in the Sanctuary and assisting with the service. Thurible (Incense burner): Set out the following: a. Kitchen tongs (needed to put charcoal in the Thurible) b. Charcoal c. Incense d. Red battery lighter (check that the lighter works) 4 October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 3 Revised January 2016

35 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Baptismal Bowl for Holy Water a. Place Baptismal (silver) Bowl on counter in Sacristy and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. b. Set bowl in the font in the back of the church. c. After the service any water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina. ALL LIT CANDLES SHOULD BE EXTINGUISHED AFTER THE 5:30PM SERVICE AND RE-LIT FOR THE 11:00 PM SERVICE Torches: Remove from the Altar and put on the back table for the 11:00PM service After the family service: re-mark the Bible; drape chasuble over communion rail; (left side- Pulpit side) put out bulletins for choir/acolytes. Note: The Baptismal Font is also used on Christmas Day The Advent Wreath and Advent Candles are removed after the Christmas day service and replaced with the Pascal Candle and placed in the back of the Church. Large (3 x12 ) white candle in center Candle 6 from center 3 blue and 1 pink candle 2 support to center cup Wreath 20 across 9 from center to Outside edge of wreath 4 October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 3 Revised January 2016

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37 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual CHRISTMAS EVE 2013 Set Up: Same as Regular Sunday Service Hangings: White Setting: Silver Elements Wafer Count: 5::30PM 200 in Ciborium and 1 opened roll on Credence Table 11:00PM 150 in Ciborium and 1 opened roll on Credence Table Wine: Use largest glass Cruet (NOT FLAGON) Fill it up, but make sure it is easy to pour without spilling. Fr. Jeff can use extra wine from Ambry, if necessary. Additional Duties 2. Check to be sure the locks on both Sacristy doors are unlocked. 3. Set out the kitchen tongs (in top drawer) to put the charcoal in the Thurible (Incense Holder) and the Red Battery Lighter (check that the lighter works). Fr. Jeff will need these to prepare the Thurible. 4. Wooden Creche: Placed directly in Front of Altar until the Epiphany Pagent. 5:30PM Service Children and Fr. Jeff will have Baby Jesus and will place him between Joseph and Mary. 11:00PM Service Baby Jesus REMAINS at Altar Setting 5. Pews: Reserve the First Pew on Left Side of Nave for Acolytes 6. Candles: 2 Baskets with bobeches will be in the Narthex a. Place 2 candles with bobeches on re-table behind Altar for Fr. Jeff and Cayce b. Place candles with bobeches on the chairs for Acolytes and LEMS c. Light ALL small candles on the Wall indents middle rows and floor level (Fr. Jeff will take care of the upper candles) d. Light the two candlesticks on the re-table behind the Altar e. Advent wreath and candles remain where they are. Light ALL the Advent Candles, including the WHITE Christ Candle ALL LITGHTED CANDLES SHOULD BE EXTINGUISHED AFTER THE 5:30PM SERVICE AND RE-LIT FOR THE 11:00 PM SERVICE f. Torches should be removed from the Altar and put on the back table for the 11:00PM service 7. Check the Bible and Gospel Book and make sure they are marked correctly. 8. Put out the Bulletins. 4 October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2

38 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 9. Baptismal Bowl for Holy Water a. Place Baptismal (silver) Bowl on counter in Sacristy and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. b. Set bowl in the font in the back of the church. c. After the service any water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina. Note: The Baptismal Font is also used on Christmas Day The Advent Wreath and Advent Candles are removed after the Christmas day service and replaced with the Pascal Candle and placed in the back of the Church. The Poinsettias are removed from the Altar and moved to the Narthex in preparation for the pagent (the first Sunday in January). The three wooden figures are also removed from the Altar, packed in boxes and taken to the second floor closet by the elevator. 4 October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2

39 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Christmas - Sacristy Set-up with tongs and lighter for the charcoal and Baby Jesus PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2015 the cross on the veil that previously faced the congregation when set on the Altar NOW faces the Priest when set on the Altar. Christmas- Candles with bobeches to be placed on the retable for the Clergy

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41 December 2013 Christmas 2013 Sacristy Set-up with tongs and lighter for the charcoal and Baby Jesus Christmas 2013 Candles with bobeches to be placed on the retable for the Clergy

42 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Christmas 2013 Candles with bobeches for Priest on retable

43 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual December 2013 At 5:30 service Father Jeff and children place Baby Jesus between Mary and Joseph

44 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS 2012 Christmas Pictures

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47 THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual The Epiphany is sometimes called Twelfth Day because it comes twelve days after Christmas, on January sixth (the first Sunday after Epiphany). The feast celebrates the manifestation of God in the form of human flesh through Jesus Christ, his Son. The word epiphany means manifestation or revelation" and is commonly linked in Western Christianity with the visit of the wise men (Magi) to the Christ child Through the Magi, Christ revealed himself to the gentiles. The following statement is from A Dictionary of the Episcopal Church.. Epiphany commemorates the manifestation of Christ by a star to the Gentiles. In Eastern Christianity, Epiphany puts emphasis on the baptism of Jesus by John, with Christ revealing himself to the world as God's own Son. Hangings: White Setting: Silver Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on Back Table Baptismal Font: 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina Note: From the Feast of The Epiphany through the First Sunday after the Epiphany the hangings are white. For the remainder of the season of Epiphany the hangings are Green January 2014 Section III Page 1 of 1

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49 THE BAPTISM OF JESUS St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual The Baptism of Jesus (the Sunday after the Epiphany) is one of the five major milestones in the gospel narrative of the life of Jesus, the others being the Transfiguration, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. This event is recorded in the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Hangings: White Setting: Silver Pascal Candle: On the pulpit side of the Altar Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on Back Table Baptismal Font: 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina January 2014 Section III Page 1 of 1

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51 FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual The Presentation of Christ in the Temple is always on February 2. His parents took him to Jerusalem for The Presentation of Christ to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord) Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord Previously this day was combined with the Purification of St. Mary the Virgin. This day was also known as Candlemas (from the tradition of holding a candlelight procession before the service to represent Jesus as the light of the world). Hangings: White (One day only After the 10:15 AM service remove the white hangings and replace with the Green hangings). Setting: Silver Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on Back Table Baptismal Font: 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina FYI: St. Alban s has done an evening Candlemas in the past. When it is a special evening service we have provided everyone with a beeswax candle in the narthex blessed the candles, and then carried them lit in procession into the church. The rest of the service is just like a Sunday morning Eucharist. The blessed candles are then taken home for private devotions, or however you want to use them.

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53 LENT The set up for Lent usually the same set-up as it is for Sunday, except for the following: The Directors check with Fr. Jeff prior to each season and disseminate the info. 1. The Altar Frontal, Pulpit, and Lectern Generally Purple throughout Lent. See chart below and specific Tabs for each Holy Week Day. 2. Silver chalices and patens, silver lavabo bowl, wooden candleholders, wax candles and the wooden bookstand are used on the Altar. Use the small silver chalice and the 2 small breadboxes (pyx) for the gluten free wafers. The woven basket for the wafers is used for all services in Lent. a. Exceptions for Holy Week are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday when the purple hangings and the pottery lavabo bowl are used. See Chart Below. b. The Holy Week Hangings (wheat color with deep red/wine color decorations) are used for Palm Sunday and Tenebrae. On Good Friday the Altar is bare. See Chart Below. 3. The credence table is the same set-up as for Sunday (see chart below). 4. The brass torches are used instead of the silver torches. The torch holder will be placed and kept in the rear of the church next to the back table. The torches do not fit in the torch holders on the back table; therefore, please use the brass torch stand. Check with Fr. Jeff as he may want to use the Silver Torches. 5. Straw baskets are used instead of the silver alms basins for the collection. 6. The cross in the Narthex is draped with a purple sash and the processional crosses are draped in purple and tied with a purple ribbon. Deep Red/Wine color is used for Palm Sunday. Red is used for Good Friday. 7. All crosses are covered with a purple veil and tied (includes children cross and the cross on top of the St. Alban s banner). The cross in the Narthex is draped with a purple sash. Services during Lent Holy Week Days Hanging Color Setting Ash Wednesday Purple Silver Chalice, pottery lavabo bowl and woven breadbox Rose Sunday Purple Silver Chalice, silver lavabo bowl and woven basket for wafers. (Altar flowers are used on this Sunday) October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised Feb 2015

54 LENT Palm Sunday Tenebrae Holy Week Hangings - Wheat color with deep red/wine decorations. Crosses are covered in Red. Palms tied to crosses. Holy Week Hangings - Wheat color Silver chalice, pottery lavabo bowl, woven basket for wafers Hearse (candleholder with 15 Candles in center of the Altar. No Eucharist with deep red/wine decorations Maundy Thursday White All Silver Good Friday No Hangings Pottery- No Silver Great Vigil of Easter White All Silver October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised Feb 2015

55 LENT St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Depending on which service you are setting for you will use either the silver or the pottery Lavabo Bowl Sacristy Set-up for Sunday during Lent with New Purple Altar Veil and pottery Lavabo bowl. a2015 Altar Set for Sunday in Lent with New Purple Altar Hangings

56 LENT St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Credence Table Set-up for Sunday Services in Lent (Bread and Wine on Back Table. Check the chart to see if pottery or silver is used Credence Table ready for Sunday in Lent with Home Communion

57 LENT St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Sunday Set-up on Back Table in Lent Processional Crosses draped and tied with Ribbon for Lent

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59 ASH WEDNESDAY Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent recalling our Lord s 40 days of temptation in the wilderness. Hangings: Purple a. Both processional crosses are draped in purple and tied with purple ribbon. b. The cross on top of the St. Alban s banner is draped. c. The silver cross on the re-table (table behind the Altar) is covered in purple. d. The Children s cross (in front of the pulpit) is also draped. e. The cross in the Narthex is draped with a purple sash. 1. Pottery or Silver Chalices may be used for all services and everything will be set on the Credence Table except Veiled Chalice. (Note: The Priest will determine if pottery or silver will be used). In 2015 Silver Chalices were used. a. Use the wicker breadbox b. Pottery Lavabo Bowl c. Small silver chalice and the two small breadboxes (pyx) for the guluten free wafers. 2. In addition to the Eucharist Vessels the following will be used. (Check with Directors to verify Silver or Pottery Chalices as this is subject to change.) a. 2 lemons cut into 4 slices. Two slices each in small in small glass bowl (used to remove ashes from Priest hand). Two slices for each service plus 2 slices for the Sleepy Hollow service. b. 2 disposal towelettes please open and pull partly out of wrapper. c. Sleepy Hollow wine cruet and gold breadbox with 40 wafers no Priest Host unless a Priest is going to Sleepy Hollow. (Check with Fr. Jeff). If a Priest is administering the sacrament, at Sleepy Hollow do not set these on the Credence Table keep them with the Sleepy Hollow kit. d. Roll of extra wafers. Cut one end of the roll and place opened end towards back of the credence table. 3. Ashes (if they have been blessed, are in a small glass bowl with a lid in the robing room Aumbry). Upon removing the blessed ashes from the Aumbry pour part of the ashes into another dish. Place both dishes on the Credence table. a. Sleepy Hollow ashes are in a small round jar with a white lid. They are in the robing room Aumbry. Set them next to the SH kit for the LEM and 2 lemon slices in a plastic bag. 4. Altar Book with Wooden Book Stand, Gospel Book, Bible, Wood Candle Sticks and wax candles, and Sanctus Bells will be set out as usual. 5. Brass Torches will be used instead of Silver. After each service check the candles and the followers. Leave the torches in the back of the church next to the back table. They set in the brass stand as they do not fit in the torch holders on the back table. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 3 Revised February 2016

60 ASH WEDNESDAY Sleepy Hollow Kit: In addition to the standard kit include: Sleepy Hollow ashes (small round jar with a white lid in the robing room Aumbry. Put a note on the Sleepy Hollow Kit stating that the Sleepy Hollow ashes are in the robing room Aumbry. Please put a note on the Sleepy Hollow ashes in the Aumbry so the LEM will know which ashes to take. Two lemon slices in a plastic bag. Set lemon slices next to the Sleepy Hollow Kit for the LEM. 7:30 PM Service If there are two (2) priests at this service, only one (1) extra chalice is needed on the Credence table. Note: No collection is taken at either service therefore the wicker baskets are not needed. No flowers 2014 Children Service (Priest will set this up we assist) - There will be Five (5) Stations in the Nave. Note: If the Alleluia has already been buried there will only be 4 Stations. Station 1 (middle aisle same as for a regular baptism) 1. Baptismal Font with silver baptism bowl inside 2. Ewer with warm water on flip-up table 3. Small white baptismal towel Station 2 (near the center doors of the Nave.) 1. Large Chrism container from Aumbry (in robing room) marked with SC (Sacred Chrism) 2. Small glass candle holder to hold poured oil 3. Two small white finger or hand towel Station 3 (back corner of church) 1. Pascal Candle 2. 2 tables with 2 trays of 16 tea lights set in sand on each table (children will light the candles during the service). 3. One small dish with a tea light for each table. Used for children to light their match. 4. One small votive candleholder with matches on each table. 5. Sand in glass votive candleholder to hold the lighted matches for each table. 6. One tapered candle in a candlestick (was lighted from the Pascal candle and the children used this candle to light their matches. 7. One long match (fireplace match) used to light the Pascal Candle. 8. Candle Snuffer 9. Towel on piano to put out a fire if necessary. Note: Check with clergy on this setup as it is subject to change for this Station. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 3 Revised February 22, 2016

61 ASH WEDNESDAY Station 4 The Priest hangs the Alleluia Sign in the center of the wall on the wall opposite the Sanctuary (between Station 3 and 4). Children will cover with the black cloth before going to Station 4. (Note: The Alleluia was not used in 2014 because it was already buried.) Station 5 (in front of Altar on the lectern side) 1. Small Table that may or may not be covered. If covering used Directors may have the covering set out if not check with them. 2. Ashes 3. 2 Lemon slices in a small glass dish 4. Two towlettes and two paper towels folded. October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 3 Revised February 22, 2016

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63 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Sacristy ready for Ash Wednesday Services with new purple hangings and pottery lavabo bowl Note: The small cruet of wine and gold breadbox for Sleepy Hollow are also set out when Priest is not going to Sleepy Hollow

64 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Altar Setup for Ash Wednesday Services Ashes are set on the Credence Table

65 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Credence Table Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services when Priest is going to Sleepy Hollow, The wet ones were cut open and partly pulled out of the wrapper for easy removal by the Priest. NOTE: In 2015 the pottery lavabo bowl and 2 matching bowls for ashes were used Credence Table Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services The small cruet of wine and gold breadbox are for Sleepy Hollow when Priest is not going to Sleepy Hollow

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67 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sacristy ready for Ash Wednesday Services with 2 bowls of Ashes

68 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2014 Altar Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services Ashes are set on the Credence Table 2014 Ash Wednesday - Bells and Bell Book on Credence Table side of the Sanctuary

69 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2014 Credence Table Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services The small cruet of wine and gold breadbox are for Sleepy Hollow when Priest is not going to Sleepy Hollow 2014 Credence Table Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services when Priest is going to Sleepy Hollow

70 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual ASH WEDNESDAY CHILDREN S SERVICE SET-UP 2014 Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station 2

71 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2016 Ash Wednesday Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday Children s Service Station 3 This candle was lighted from the Pascal candle and the children used it to light their matches. Check with the Priest doing the service for his preference. In 2014 and 2015 Alleluia was not used because it was already buried. Children s Service Station 4

72 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2014 Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station 5 The Priest prefers to have the extra paper towel and the wet ones to be opened and the wipes pulled partly out of wrapper for easy access. The other stations were the same as the 2013 set-up

73 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sacristy Ready for Ash Wednesday Services also include 1 roll of extra wafers and scissors

74 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2013 Altar Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services No ashes on Altar for the Children s service 2013 Ash Wednesday - Bells and Bell Book on Credence Table side of the Sanctuary

75 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2013 Credence Table Set-up for Ash Wednesday Services Include small chalice- The small cruet of wine and gold breadbox are for Sleepy Hollow. (Priest may want to use silver instead of pottery). Set small chalice on Credence table Credence Table Set-up or Ash Wednesday Services when Priest is going to Sleepy Hollow

76 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2013 Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday -Children s Service Station 2

77 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2013 Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station 4

78 ASH WEDNESDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2013 Ash Wednesday - Children s Service Station 4

79 ROSE SUNDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual The fourth Sunday of Lent. This Sunday is also known as Mothering Sunday, Refreshment Sunday, and Mid-Lent Sunday. This is the only Sunday in Lent that permits the use of rosecolored vestments instead of violet vestments normally worn during Lent. On this day, the fast is relaxed, a day of hope with Easter being at last within sight. Flowers are permitted on the Altar. It is also known as Refreshment Sunday because the Gospel for that Sunday P.B. 131) gives the account of Christ feeding the multitude in the wilderness (this paragraph reprinted from A Dictionary of the Episcopal Church, Sixteenth Edition). Hangings: Hangings Purple Vestments: Purple Vessels: Silver Chalices, Silver Lavabo bowl, and woven Breadbox Flowers on the re-table (table behind the Altar). Remove flowers after the 10:15AM service. (Check with Father Jeff if he has a specific request for the flowers after the service. Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on the Back Table. January 2014 Section III Page 1 of 1 Revised March 2015

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81 ROSE SUNDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Credence Table Set-for Rose Sunday 2015 Altar Set for Rose Sunday

82 ROSE SUNDAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2015 Back Table Set for Rose Sunday

83 PALM SUNDAY Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Daily instructions for Palm Sunday and all of Holy Week will be placed on the Counter in the Sacristy. Palm Sunday. The Sixth Sunday in Lent, the first day of Holy Week, commemorating the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem when the people strewed the way with palm branches shouting Hosanna to the Son of David. HANGINGS - Holy Week Hangings (Wheat color with deep red/wine color decorations). Setting: Silver chalices and patens, pottery lavabo bowl and woven basket. Drape in Red: The large and small crucifer crosses, cross behind the Altar (there is a special cover made specifically for this cross), St. Alban s banner, children s cross, the cross in the narthex and the Memorial Grove Cross. Service begins in Memorial Grove (weather permitting). Otherwise in the Parish Hall 1. Clean Altar in Memorial Grove a. Linen Frontal Hanging placed in center of Altar (goes from front to back not length of Altar) with plastic under the palms for protection from palm fronds (it is in the White Vestment drawer in the robing room where the clergy dress. b. Cover the Memorial Grove cross with the red cover made specifically for this Altar. Instructions are included with the cover. c. Palms are set on the Memorial Grove Altar on Sunday morning. (They are in the refrigerator, marked for the 8:15 AM, the10:15 AM service and for Sleepy Hollow). Note: In case of inclement weather we will use the Parish Hall. a. Take the back table and the torches to the Parish Hall. Cover the table with a Credence Cloth. b. Palms are set on the table on Sunday morning. (They are in the refrigerator, marked for 8:15 AM and 10:15 AM service and Sleepy Hollow). Also set two vases of palms in front of the table (see picture). The vases will probably be in the refrigerator with the palms. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised March 2016

84 PALM SUNDAY 2. The Large and Small crucifer crosses, the children s cross and the cross on top of the St. Alban s banner are covered in deep red/wine material with palms tied on each cross. (They should be in a box on the counter in Sacristy. If not they may in the room upstairs next to the elevator or in one of drawers in the room where the clergy dress. 3. Drape Small Cross in Narthex with wine material. 4. Set for Regular Eucharist. Communion on Credence Table (with wafers and wine on back table with torches. Set out woven baskets for collection. Set our Sanctus Bells and Bell Book on the right side of Altar (when facing Altar). If the back table is used in the Parish Hall for the Palms use the side shelf for the wine and wafers. For a credence cloth use the same covering we use on the baptismal shelf. Note: The wicker baskets that are used for the collection can be placed in the Baptism Font. Sleepy Hollow The person going to Sleepy Hollow will pick up the palms from the refrigerator. No Communion. After 10:15 AM service, please set for regular Tuesday Communion 9:00 AM service (25 wafers in the woven basked. Use Silver vessels and pottery lava bowl. Remove the palms after the last Sunday service, but leave the red coverings. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised March 2016

85 PALM SUNDAY 2015 Altar with Holy Week Hangings for Palm Sunday 2015 Sacristy set for Palm Sunday with Home Communion and Gluten Free wafers to be Consecrated. Identify each box with a note on one box stating Home Communion Wafers to be Consecrated and on the other box Gluten Free Wafers to be Consecrated. Note: The Pottery Lavabo Bowl was used.

86 PALM SUNDAY 2015 Palm Sunday Credence Table with Pottery Lavabo Bowl, Home Communion and Gluten Free Wafers to be Consecrated 2015 Wine and Wafers set on this shelf because the back table was used in the Parish Hall for the Blessing of the Palms

87 PALM SUNDAY 2015 Parish Hall was used instead of the Memorial Garden. The Back Table was used for the Blessing of the Palms. The Palms in the Plastic Wrap are for Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home.

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89 PALM SUNDAY Sacristy Set- up for Palm Sunday with Holy Week Veil, Burse - red ribbons for St. Alban s banner and children s cross to tie the palms to the cross 2014 Altar with Holy Week Hangings for Palm Sunday

90 PALM SUNDAY 2014 St. Alban s banner with palm tied to cross draped with a red /wine 2014 Children s Cross palm tied to cross draped with red/wine cover

91 PALM SUNDAY 2014 Crucifer Cross for Palm Sunday with Wine color cover and palms 2014 Memorial Grove Altar with plastic under palms weather permitting

92 PALM SUNDAY 2014 Palms in Narthex

93 PALM SUNDAY Sacristy Set- up for Palm Sunday with Holy Week Veil, Burse - red ribbons for banner and children s cross to tie the palms to the cross 2013 Altar with Holy Week Hangings for Palm Sunday

94 PALM SUNDAY 2013 St. Alban s banner with palm tied to cross draped with a red /wine cover 2013 Children s cross - palms tied to cross draped with red/wine cover.

95 PALM SUNDAY 2013 Crucifer Cross for Palm Sunday with Wine color cover and palms 2013 Memorial Grove Altar with plastic under palms weather permitting

96 PALM SUNDAY Palms are not placed on table until Sunday Parish Hall Palms on back table (from Nave). Used when the weather is wet or too cold to process from the Memorial Grove 2013 Palms in Narthex

97 TENEBRAE Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. The Tenebrae ceremony held on the Wednesday before Maundy Thursday is the gradual extinguishing of candles upon a stand in the sanctuary called a hearse. There are fifteen candles, lit at the opening of the service and one at a time is extinguished after each Psalm. After the last reading, the reader will take the lit 15 th candle to the Sacristy ending the service in total darkness representing the darkness at the time of the crucifixion. A loud noise symbolizes the earthquake that followed Christ's death. Following the great noise, the 15 th candle which had been taken to the Sacristy is returned to the top of the hearse, signifying the return of Christ to the world with the Resurrection, and all depart in silence. Use Holy Week hangings (Wheat color with the wine color decorations.) Crosses still covered in red/wine. No Holy Eucharist (no Altar Book, no Sanctus Bells, no Gospel Book) Altar: 1. The hearse (candleholder) with 15 candles center of the Altar. 2. Plastic is placed underneath the hearse (for candle drippings). 3. Candle snuffer is placed in front of the hearse (Use Sleepy Hollow snuffer). 4. A small flashlight (located in the black chest in the robing room) is placed where both Priest sit. Be sure to check the batteries. 5. A clip-on light is attached to the Lectern for the readers. Be sure to check the batteries. Tun the light on just before the service starts. 6. Water glasses for clergy. 7. Turn on the Sound System. 8. Turn off the lights in the Sacristy after the service. +++WE LIGHT THE CANDLES PRIOR TO SERVICE +++ PLEASE CHECK with Fr. Jeff October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised March 2015

98 TENEBRAE FYI Service is performed strictly from the Church Bulletin. Note: The Sanctuary (Red Candle) remains on top of the Aumbry No overhead Altar lights No Altar candles No Bible on Lectern No Procession, no Torches, and no Collection Lights in the front (nave) of the church are the only lights that are on. No Bulletins need to be set out The cross behind the Altar on the re-table (flower table) will be removed before the service. After the service the cross will be placed back on the table for Maundy Thursday service. Hymn Board should be changed to Tenebrae October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised March 2015

99 TENEBRAE 2015 Hearse with candlesnuffer on Altar with Holy Week Hangings and Fair Linen

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101 MAUNDY THURSDAY Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Maundy Thursday is the Thursday in Holy Week commemorating the Last Supper of our Lord with His Disciples, when He instituted the Holy Communion with the command This do in remembrance of Me and the commandment That ye love one another as I have loved you. (Prayer Book ) and washed their feet as a sign of the new commandment that they love one another. Service includes foot washing, Altar stripping, and Reserve Sacrament for Good Friday s services and Sleepy Hollow Hangings: White Settings: Silver Elements Crosses: Still covered in Red 6:00 PM Children Service in Parish Hall (Set for 40) Fr. Jeff will set a table (the one used for the Children s service) with a covering for the Altar, 2 candles and candle sticks, small cross (may use the wooden cross from the narthex bookcase).. Set the following supplies on the Stage for this service. 1. Silver Chalice same set as Sunday EXCEPT there is no host because Fr. Jeff is using flat bread 2. Sanctus Bells on cushion 3. Bulletins (no Book Stand) 4. No Gospel Book 5. Wine and Water in Plain Cruets (no cross etched on them) 6. Silver Lavabo bowl with linen towel 7. Matches and Ashtray 8. Gluten free wafers and small chalice with full-size folded purificator 9. Saucer and spoon Foot Washing 1. 2 Stainless Steel Bowls 2. 2 Stainless Steel Water Pitchers 3. 4 White Towels (2 for drying feet and one under each basin) 4. 4 chairs 5. Change water in bowls after 2 washings. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 5 Revised March 2016

102 MAUNDY THURSDAY The person doing the service will supply the Seder Meal including the wine and wafers (flat bread) matzo, eggs, etc. Also, tables and covers, candles and candleholders, and cross. (may use the candles, candleholders and cross that are used for the children service). THIS IS A VERY CASUAL SERVICE LOTS OF INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN Note: Altar Guild members are responsible for washing the towels after the service. 7:30 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY Altar Guild Members are requested to sit together in left-front pews (pulpit side) if possible. Reserve the first three pews. Reserve the pews in the back for the choir (same as Sunday). Flashlights: Before the service put a flashlight were each Priest sets check the batteries. They are in the top drawer in the robing room. Reading Light: Attach a reading light to the Bible Stand and TURN ON before the service starts check the batteries. It is in the top drawer in the robing room. Hangings: WHITE Settings: All Silver Elements Regular Holy Eucharist Same setup as Sunday Set all elements on Credence table as usual. Bread and Wine on back table.(if we have Ushers check with Fr. Jeff) if there are no Ushers the Bread and Wine will go on the Credence table. 1. Large Silver Ciborium 2. Use the regular Cruets with the etched crosses for the wine and water not the large flagon. 3. Check Ambry for consecrated wine. If there is not enough for the service tonight and both Good Friday and the Sleepy Hollow services, make sure that a sufficient amount is consecrated at the service tonight.. 4. Wafers needed for tonight and 2 regular services for Good Friday plus 40 wafers for Sleepy Hollow (a host wafer is never used on Good Friday). About 150 regular wafers and 10 gluten free wafers will be consecrated on Maundy Thursday (check with Priest). If gluten free wafers need to be consecrated, set them October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 5 Revised March 2016

103 MAUNDY THURSDAY on the credence table with a note on the top of the breadbox stating these wafers need to be consecrated. Check the gluten free wafers in the Aumbry. Combine the two gluten free wafer breadboxes into one for this service only. Note: Wine and wafers CANNOT be consecrated on Good Friday. 5. Sanctus Bells on red pillow and Bell Book. 6. Use Silver Torches. 7. Gospel Book is used for this service. Fr. Jeff s Chasuble: Draped on Left (pulpit) side of Altar rail when facing the Altar. He does not use the Chasuble until after the foot washing is completed. It is the first item we remove during the stripping of the Altar. NO COLLECTION Sleepy Hollow Communion (when needed) 1. For the Friday service, use the reserved Sacrament from the Aumbry to fill the Sleepy Hollow breadbox with 40 wafers and the reserved wine from the Aumbry for the Sleepy Hollow cruet. a. Put them in the Robing Room Aumbry and put a note on the SH kit so Cathy or the designated person will know the breadbox and wine are in this Aumbry. b. Cathy Knowles or the designated person will pick the kit up early Friday morning. c. For the Sunday morning service if there is not an Easter Vigil the Sacraments can be consecrated at the Sunday morning 8:15AM service. Foot Washing: 1. Four Chairs (two on each side of open Altar Rail use the Acolyte s chairs in the Sanctuary). 2. Two Stainless Steel Bowls with two Stainless Steel Water Pitchers (Pitchers will be filled with warm water just before the service starts). Set one bowl(with a towel beneath it) and one pitcher between each of the two chairs (see picture). 3. Two EXTRA bowls (use after every two washings) October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 5 Revised March 2016

104 MAUNDY THURSDAY a. These two extra bowls will be set on the kneeler beside the chairs. After every two washings, the water will be changed.. b. Take the used bowl to the Sacristy and re-clean for further washing, if needed. Two people will be in Sacristy one to wash the bowls and one to put out the clean bowls. 4. Eight White Towels (four on each side next to extra bowls on the kneelers) the Director will have the towels in the Sacristy. a. Altar Guild members are responsible for washing the towels after the service. 5. Remove chairs, bowls and towels and pitchers during the Peace. After Communion After Communion, Priests process to the Chapel with the Reserve Sacraments and Sanctuary Candle. LEAVE THE AUMBRY IN NAVE OPEN. The Consecrated Wafers, the Consecrated Wine and the Sanctuary Candle remain with the Vigil until Friday AM, when the Consecrated Sacraments are returned to the Robing Room Aumbry The Sanctuary Candle will be set on the Book Shelf below the Robing Room Aumbry. Stripping of the Altar The Altar Guild members will perform the clearing of the Sanctuary. The team(s) on duty will provide specific instructions for this process. This year s (2015) list is attached as a reference. 1. After the Priest returns a soloist starts singing. After a couple of minutes start the stripping of the Altar and clearing the Sanctuary. a. The processional cross and the torches will already be out of the church as they were used for the processions to the Chapel. b. The cross behind the Altar will remain. c. After everything else is removed the following will simultaneously have the red covers removed and be covered in black: i. The cross behind the Altar. ii. The cross on the pulpit side of the Altar (NOT covered in 2016 until the morning of Good Friday). iii. The cross by the Hymn Board (NOT covered in 2016 until the morning of Good Friday). d. Leave the Aumbry door open and drape it with a black cloth. The Stripping of the Altar is complete. October 2013 Section III Page 4 of 5 Revised March 2016

105 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2. Fr. Jeff needs his Bible left for the Reading. Leave it where he sits (by the Hymn Board). When all is done, Fr. Jeff will read the Gospel and the Service is over. After the Service The Cross hanging above the Altar will be covered in Black (not done by Altar Guild) The Altar Guild will cover the crosses in the sacristy and the narthex cross in black. Leave Sanctuary Aumbry Open Tonight (Consecrated wine and wafers will be returned to the Sacristy/robing room Aumbry in the morning after the Vigil). No Consecrated elements in the Sanctuary Aumbry until after the EasterVigil.. The ALTAR is BARE. If there is not a Vigil at St. Alban s, the Sanctuary Aumbry is LEFT EMPTY with the door left open until after the first service on Easter morning. The Sanctuary Candle can be placed on top of the Aumbry before the 8:15AM Easter service but DO NOT light unless there are consecrated wafers and wine remaining from the 8:15AM Easter service to put in the Aumbry. Sleepy Hollow: Prepare the SH kit this evening. Cathy Knowles or the designated person will pick it up tomorrow morning. October 2013 Section III Page 5 of 5 Revised March 2016

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107 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES Team III and IV Altar Guild Schedule for Holy Week March 20 March 27, 2016 Set-up Sat: Persons Team III Dottie Jean April Palm Sunday 8:15 AM Also: SHNH Palms No Communion Set up: Team III Dottie, Jean, April Palm Sunday 10:15 AM REMOVE all Palms From Altar and Crosses Set up and Clean up Team III Set-up Dottie, April Jo, Jean Clean Up Jo & Donna Tenebrae Wed. 7:30 PM Set up and Clean up Team III Dottie Maundy Thurs. 6:00PM (children s) Parish Hall Donna will set up Children s w/jo April will help with cleanup Set up: (Will set up Eucharist both services at 9:00AM Dottie & Jean Maundy Thurs. 7:30PM HE & Foot Washing Just before service fill 2 pitchers with warm water and set by basins. I will take home used towels on Friday morning Set up: During the Peace remove, all items used for foot washing Maundy Thursday Stripping of the Altar. LEAVE JEFF S BIBLE for Gospel reading where he sits (by hymn board). The Cross behind the Altar will remain. Remove red cover and replace with a black cloth dur ing the Stripping. Fr. Jeff will Remove before 1 st Good Friday service All Teams Good Friday Noon Communion Reserved Sacraments SHNH 10:00AM with Reserved Sacrament PUT IN KIT Set up:& Clean up Dottie Good Friday 7:30PM Set up and Clean up Dottie March 2016 Section III Page 1 of 2

108 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES Team III and IV Altar Guild Schedule for Holy Week March 20 March 27, 2016 Sat Palm Sunday 8:15 AM Palm Sunday 10:15 AM Tenebrae Wed. 7:30 PM Maundy Thurs. 6:00PM Maundy Thurs. 7:30PM Maundy Thurs. 6:00PM GOOD FRIDAY NOON GOOD FRIDAY 7:30PM Holy Week Hangings Setting: All silver EXCEPT use woven basket for wafers After 10:15 service set for the Tuesday Service Holy Week Hangings Father Jeff will remove the cross behind the Altar for this service and return after service. White Setting: All silver White Hangings Setting: All silver Note: Processional Cross, Children s cross (in front of pulpit), Cross behind Altar and St. Alban s banner are still covered in RED Set up for Good Friday Set out SHNH Kit EXCEPT Wine& Wafers Black covers on crosses and drape Sanctuary Aumbry in Black as last thing in the stripping of Altar. Teams III and other teams will put everything away. Altar Bare Use all Pottery Altar Bare Use all Pottery March 2016 Section III Page 2 of 2

109 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES Team III and IV Altar Guild Schedule for Holy Week March 29 April 5 Set-up Sat: Persons Team IV Palm Sunday 8:15 AM Also: SHNH Palms No Communion Set up: Team IV Palm Sunday 10:15 AM Set up and Clean up Tenebrae Wed. 7:30 PM Set up and Clean up Maundy Thurs. 6:00PM (children s) Parish Hall Set up: Maundy Thurs. 7:30PM HE & Foot Washing Just before service fill 2 pitchers with warm water and set by basins. Set up: Maundy Thursday Stripping of the Altar. LEAVE JEFF S BIBLE for Gospel reading where he sits (by hymn board). The Cross behind the Altar will remain. Remove red cover and replace with a black cloth dur ing the Stripping. Fr. Jeff will Remove before 1 st Good Friday service All Teams Good Friday Noon Communion Reserved Sacraments SHNH 10:00AM with Reserved Sacrament PUT IN KIT Set up:& Clean up Good Friday 7:30PM Set up and Clean up Team IV Team IV (Will set up both services at 9:00AM During the Peace remove, all items used for foot washing Dottie & Faye Dottie April 2015 Section III Page 1 of 2

110 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES Set-up Sat: Palm Sunday 8:15 AM Palm Sunday 10:15 AM Tenebrae Wed. 7:30 PM Maundy Thurs. 6:00PM Maundy Thurs. 7:30PM Maundy Thursday Good Friday Noon Good Friday 7:30PM Holy Week Hangings Setting: All silver EXCEPT use woven basket for wafers After 10:15 service set for the Tuesday Service Holy Week Hangings Father Jeff will remove the cross behind the Altar for this service and return after service. White Setting: All silver White Hangings Setting: All silver Note: Processional Cross, Children s cross (in front of pulpit), Cross behind Altar and St. Alban s banner are still covered in RED Set up for Good Friday Set out SHNH Kit EXCEPT Wine& Wafers Black covers on crosses and drape Sanctuary Aumbry in Black as last thing in the stripping of Altar. Teams III & IV will put everything away. Altar Bare Use all Pottery Altar Bare Use all Pottery April 2015 Section III Page 2 of 2

111 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR NOTES BEFORE THE SERVICE: 1. Unfasten Bishop s Seat 2. Set out white gloves in Sacristy need for Altar Book and Candlesticks. 3. Set out Black coverings for the 3 crosses and the Aumbry. 4. Put a flashlight were each Priest sets check the batteries. 5. Attach the reading light to the Bible Stand and TURN ON before the service starts check the batteries. 6. Make individual list of everything that needs to be removed from Sanctuary and let each team member take one until all are distributed or assign specific task for priest chasuble, priest stoles, altar book, altar candlesticks, corporal and plastic, fair linen and white plastic liner and frontal (white altar hangings) and then everyone else takes turns removing items from the Sanctuary. a. Decide who the two individuals are who will be staying in the Sacristy to receive the items removed from the Sanctuary. b. Once a person leaves the pew and gives the item to the individuals in the Sacristy, stand in front of the first row of pews until all items are removed from the Sanctuary. 7. The pole for the Altar Hanging should be set outside the sacristy door. 8. Altar Guild sits together in left-front pews (pulpit side) if possible. Reserve the first three rows. Use the pew reserve signs and red ropes. 9. Open Library by 7:00PM for Altar Guild members to meet and receive specific task if assigned. Altar Guild will process into church at 7:20PM. 10. TURN ON SOUND SYSTEM. 11. Do not remove Fr. Jeff s bible it is where he sits (by the hymn board) as he needs it for the Gospel reading after the stripping of the Altar. Note: Processional Cross, Sanctuary Candle, Ciborium with Consecrated Bread, Consecrated Wine and Torches will be taken to the Chapel before the Stripping of the Altar. April 2015 Section III Page 1 of 1

112 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES DO NOT REMOVE FR. JEFF S BIBLE - IT IS WHERE HE SITS (BY THE HYMN BOARD) AS HE NEEDS IT FOR THE GOSPEL READING Note: Joyce and Melinda will stay in Sacristy to receive items removed from Altar. FOOT WASHING In Sacristy to fill pitchers and clean bowls Take used bowls and empty pitchers to Sacristy Jo and Kate April and Jean BOW THE FIRST TIME YOU GO TO THE ALTAR Items to be Removed Designated Person/s Priest Chasuble Joyce 1 Both Priest s Stoles Melinda 2 Altar Book with Stand Delores White Gloves 3 Altar Candlesticks Extinguish candles Gospel Book, Corporal and Plastic Fair Linen & White Plastic Liner Frontal (White Altar Hanging) Credence Table Candles on re-table (table behind the Altar St. Alban s Banner, pole and stand Candle lighter/snuffer Donna and April White Gloves 4 & 5 Kate 6 Sally Hanlein and Faye Leneice and Salome Set out pole by Sacristy Door. 7 & 8 9 & 10 Sally Sare and Donna Done while Frontal 11 & 12 Hangings are being removed. Faye White Gloves 13 REMOVE BEFORE THE SERVICE Drape the Banner over the Altar hanging pole when it is taken to the Sacristy. Sanctus bells Lectern hanging March 2016 Section III Page 1 of 2

113 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES Pulpit hanging Bishop s seat and back Children s Cross and stand REMOVE BEFORE SERVICE 2 people Unfasten back before the service. Burse, veil & Pall from retable (table behind Altar) Prayer Books and Hymn Books 2 kneelers (used for bells) 2 people Kneeler (next to Altar on Pulpit side) 2 LEM s kneelers 2 people Priest kneeler by hymn board Priest kneeler by the Pulpit Kneelers at the rail Announce that they will be the last items removed. Hymn Board REMOVE BEFORE SERVICE Aumbry Joyce Leave door over and drape with black hangings. Cross on table behind Altar Melinda and Martha Remove Red covering and cover with black covering, Cross by Pulpit and Cross by Hymn Board NOT COVERED IN 2016 until AFTER the service or early Good Friday morning Remove Red covering and cover with black covering. March 2016 Section III Page 2 of 2

114 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES (2015) St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Note: and will stay in Sacristy to receive items removed from Altar. Items to be Removed Priest Chasuble Designated Person/s Both Priest s Stoles Altar Book White Gloves Altar Candlesticks Extinguish candles Altar Candlesticks Extinguish candles 2 people White Gloves 2 people White Gloves Gospel Book Corporal & Plastic Fair Linen & White Plastic Liner Frontal (White Altar Hanging) Candles on re-table (table behind the Altar) Credence Table St. Alban s Banner, pole and stand Candle lighter/snuffer 2 people 2 people 2 people 2 people Done while Frontal Hangings are being removed. 3 people Drape the Banner over the Altar hanging pole when it is taken to the Sacristy Sanctus bells Lectern hanging April 2015 Section III Page 1 of 2

115 STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR SCHEDULE AND NOTES (2015) Pulpit hanging St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Bishop s seat & back Children s Cross and stand 2 people Unfasten back before the service. Burse, veil & Pall from re table (table behind Altar) 2 Kneelers by Altar Priest kneelers LEM s kneelers Kneelers at the rail Hymn Board Cross on table behind Altar Cross by Pulpit and Cross by Hymn Board Aumbry FOOT WASHING Remove Red covering and cover with black covering, Remove Red covering and cover with black covering, Leave door over and drape with black hangings Sacristy to fill pitchers and clean bowls Take used bowls and empty pitchers to Sacristy 2 people 2 people April 2015 Section III Page 2 of 2

116 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2015 Foot Washing Setup for Maundy Thursday (just before the service begins a pitcher of warm water is placed beside each bowl) 2015 Credence Table for Maundy Thursday with gluten free wafers with a note attached to the top identifying them as gluten free wafers to be consecrated.

117 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2015 Fr. Jeff s Chasuble draped on left (pulpit side of the Altar rail when facing the Altar 2015 The Cross above the Altar is draped after the service Crosses covered with black hangings during the stripping of the Altar Aumbry door draped with black hangings during the stripping of the Altar Crosses covered with black hangings AFTER the stripping of the Altar or on Good Friday morning.

118 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2015 BLACK HANGINGS FOR STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR 2015 Sanctuary Aumbry Door Size W X 50 L Small Processional Cross Size 13 1/2W x22 ½ L Large Processional Cross Size17 W X 26 L Cross Behind the Altar Size 36:W X 42 L Note: The two small black pieces of cloth are used for the Pulpit Cross and the Cross by the Hymn Board. Narthex Cross Size 17 W X 19 L

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120 MAUNDY THURSDAY 2014 Foot Washing Setup for Maundy Thursday (just before service begins a pitcher of warm water is place beside each bowl) 2014 Credence Table Set for Maundy Thursday

121 MAUNDY THURSDAY Set-up for Holy Eucharist in Parish Hall for Children s Service

122 MAUNDY THURSDAY Foot Washing Set-up for Children s Maundy Thursday Service place a towel under each bowl Table set for Children s Maundy Thursday Seder Meal Supplied by Fr. Jeff and Kate

123 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL At the conclusion of the Eucharist at the Maundy Thursday service, the priests, LEMS, acolytes and the Crucifer take the Reserved Sacrament and the Sanctuary Light to the chapel and place them onto the altar of repose. The Host remains on the altar of repose where the Watch will be kept throughout the night until the Sacrament is brought back into the Sanctuary Aumbry Good Friday morning. After taking the Reserved Sacrament to the chapel for the Watch, the priests, LEMS, acolytes and crucifer return to the Sanctuary. The sanctuary altar is stripped of its coverings, symbolizing the darkness that followed the Last Supper. The church is left unadorned. The Aumbry is left open. Congregation leaves in silence and the Watch at the altar of repose begins. The Watch commemorates the disciples being asked to watch and pray with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before He was crucified. ITEMS NEEDED TO SET UP THE CHAPEL 1. The altar linens (white frontal and credence cloth), 2. Wooden candlesticks, 3. Two white candles, followers. that will be needed are regularly used on the altar in this chapel. They are already in place. please check them for spots or wax dripping unscented votive candles in holders. (12-hour burning type preferred) 5. Desk from women's choir robing room for meditation books. 6. White rectangular table cloth to cover desk 7. Two cushioned arm chairs from Navel OPTIONAL ITEMS TO ADD 1. Palm branches left over from Palm Sunday (in a glass vase) 2. Palm branch arrangement from Palm Sunday altar 3. Small potted flowering plants (low fragrance no hyacinths or lilies please) which can be used after the Watch to decorate the nave on Easter Sunday. 4. Books for reading (meditation books, Bible, Book of Common Prayer) 5. Small box of tissues, 6. Small waste basket 7. Icons ROOM SET-UP 1. Altar table is placed against east wall and covered with white altar cloth and credence cloth. 2. White candles in wooden candlestick holders on either side of altar cloth. 3. Followers on each candle, October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised April 2015

124 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 4. Palm branch arrangements on either side of altar on floor 5. Move portable organ and organ bench onto hallway. 6. Set up desk from choir room along west wall, extend side leg, cover with rectangular tablecloth. 7. Arrange reading material on top of desk. 8. Arrange small potted plants along base of south wall under windows. 9. Arrange icons on windowsill with votive candles on either side of each one. 10. Add 2 cushioned armchairs from nave. 11. Put signage up on wall to right of chapel doorway in hallway, outside door to hallway, and at top of stairs leading to basement floor. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised April 2015

125 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2016 Pictures of Chapel Setup Entrance Door to Chapel 2016 picture on the side of Chapel entrance door

126 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2016 pictures of the set up on the back wall of Chapel

127 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2016 picture of the South wall and back wall 2016 picture of South wall and part of Altar of Repose in Chapel

128 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2016 pictures of the Altar in Chapel

129 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2015 Altar of Repose in the Chapel 2015 Altar of Repose in the Chapel with Kneeler and Vase of Palms on each side of Altar

130 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2015 Placement of Flowers along the Window side of the Chapel 2015 Flowers on the entrance door side of the Chapel

131 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2015 Desk from choir room along west wall, extend side leg and cover with rectangular tablecloth. Display meditation material and Book of Common Prayer 2015 Bookcase with Bible and other reading material

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133 Please note that the following is a very general overview of this service. It will be updated and pictures included in Kay Lusk is in charge of setting up the room. At the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday service the Priest takes the Reserved Sacrament to the Family Room (at the top of the steps) where the Watch will take place. During Holy Week the Family Room is remade into a small chapel with an altar of repose, where the bread and wine, consecrated on Maundy Thursday, are reserved for Holy Communion on Good Friday. The Host remains upon the altar of repose and the Watch is kept through the night until the sacrament is brought back into the church on Good Friday. When the Priest returns to the sanctuary (from taking the bread and wine to the altar of repose), the sanctuary altar is stripped symbolizing the darkness that followed the Last Supper. The church is left unadorned. The Aumbry is left open. The congregation leaves in silence and the Watch at the altar of repose begins. The Watch commemorates the disciples being asked to watch and pray with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before He was crucified. ITEMS NEEDED FOR SET-UP 1. Back Table from back of Nave (used for bread and wine during Holy Communion service) 2. White hangings (used at funerals to cover the cremains table) 3. 2 wooden candle stick holders 4. 2 white candles with followers 5. 6 unscented votive candles OPTIONAL ITEMS TO ADD 1. Palm branches left from earlier in the week (in glass vases). Enough to cover base of back table. 2. Books for reading (Bible, Book of Common Prayer, meditation books) 3. Icons with votive candles for bookcase and side table. ROOM SET-UP 1. Back table placed in front of closet doors and covered with white altar cloth and credence cloth. 2. White candles in wooden candlestick holders on top of either side of credence table. 3. Palm branch vases (optional) around base of back table. 2014

134 4. Votive candles on window sill and on book case. 5. Icons on top of bookcase and side table.

135 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL 2014 Maundy Thursday Vigil Set-up in Room B3 at the foot of the lower level steps October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 2 Revised April 2015

136 MAUNDY THURSDAY VIGIL October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 2 Revised April 2015

137 GOOD FRIDAY Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Good Friday is the Friday in Holy Week on which we commemorate our Lord s death, called Good Friday, from the blessed results of the atoning sacrifice of the Savior. Prayer Book Turn on the lights and the sound system. DRAPE the two small cross on the wall (the one by the pulpit and the one by hymn board) with a black cloth if they were not draped on Maundy Thursday. No Hangings Altar is Bare Setting: Two pottery chalices with purificators, pattens, palls and 1 folded corporal placed on top of one of the chalices, woven, basket, slotted spoon with dish and small silver chalice and small silver breadbox for gluten free wafers. Crosses 1. Narthex cross should be draped in Black and the two Processional Crosses covered in Black. May not be used if is there not a Crucifer. 2. Large Wooden Cross (from Electrical Closet closet in back of church next to back table) should be placed at back of Nave against the wall on the far side of the Church. a. Before the service place a small wooden table with a kneeler behind it in front of the first row of pews. On the opposite side place one kneeler in front of the first row of pews (see photo). b. Just before the Priest carries the cross from the back of the church another priest or a LEM will place the small table in front of the opening between the altar rail. The Priest will place the cross against the table. The two kneelers will be placed at the foot of the cross for those who want to kneel. All are invited to come forward to venerate the Cross. Reserved Sacraments Kay Lusk will bring the Reserved Wine and Wafers and Red Sanctuary Light from the Chapel early in the morning and put the Reserved wine and wafers in the Robing Room Aumbry and the Sanctuary Light on the bookshelf below the Robing Room Aumbry. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 3 Revised April 2016

138 GOOD FRIDAY 12:00PM Eucharist with Reserved Sacraments use POTTERY (see Setting above) 10:00 AM Sleepy Hollow Service with Reserved Sacrament. Credence Table 1. A Credence Cloth is not used on Good Friday. 2. Use pottery chalices and wicker basket and the gluten free breadbox. 3. Transfer reserved Consecrated Wafers that are in the Robing Room Aumbry from the Ciborium to the wicker basket for each service and place on credence table. 4. Small silver chalice with full-size folded purificator and small silver breadbox for the gluten free wafers 5. Reserved cruet of wine from the Robing Room Aumbry 6. Two (2) Chalices set with purificator, paten and pall NO host, veil or burse. 7. One folded corporal placed on top of pall. Corporal will be used by the Priest on the Altar. (BE SURE it is folded inside out). Aumbry 1. Leave the Sanctuary candle in the Robing Room Aumbry as there are no consecrated elements put in the Sanctuary Aumbry until after the Easter Vigil. If there is not an Easter Vigil do not put any consecrated elements in the Aumbry until after the 8:15AM Easter service. 2. Leave the Sanctuary Aumbry OPEN. It is draped with a black cloth. No Consecrated elements in the Sanctuary Aumbry until after the Easter Vigil. If there is not an Easter Vigil, do not put any Consecrated elements in the Sanctuary Aumbry until after the 8:15AM Easter Service. 3. After the Noon Service if any wafers are left in the wicker basket, put them back into the Ciborium in the robing room Aumbry; also the gluten free breadbox and the wine since all have been consecrated. a. Return all Elements from the Nave to Sacristy Aumbry between services. Leave Nave Ambry Open. The Bible will be used. Set out Bulletins Hang the Hymn Board and change to Easter Vigil or to Easter if we do not have an Easter Vigil at St. Alban s. Note: This may not be hung until AFTER the Good Friday service. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 3 Revised April 2016

139 GOOD FRIDAY Back Table Place a wicker basket for offerings on the back table. There will be offering envelopes in the bulletins for people to leave in the basket when leaving the service. Torches: Fr. Jeff requests we set the brass torches in the back of the church. He is not sure we will use them. 7:30PM - Same as 12:00 Service. PLEASE CHECK to see if the correct number of wafers are in the wicker basket. Choir: Use the red ropes to reserve the two back rows on the Gospel side and one row on the Epistle side for the choir. This service only. Note: No Lavabo Bowl No Altar Candles No Altar Book No Sanctus Bells No matches After the service (in addition to normal post-service cleanup): a. Consume all the consecrated wafers that have been left in the Ciborium. Good Friday is the only time they are consumed and not returned to the Aumbry. b. Consume the remaining consecrated wine including what is left in the Chalice after Communion. On Good Friday is it consumed; otherwise it is poured down the piscine. October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 3 Revised April 2016

140 GOOD FRIDAY 2015 Good Friday Set-up. Reserved Sacraments will be set on Credence Table before the service 2015 Credence Table set for Good Friday service. No Credence Cloth. Folded Corporal on top of Paten

141 GOOD FRIDAY 2015 Placement of the small table and the 2 kneelers used for individuals to venerate the Cross. Table placed by Priest or LEM just before cross is brought from the back of Church Kneeler placed here by Priest or LEM Kneeler placed here by Priest or LEM 2015 The cross is brought from the back of the church and placed against the table. The two kneelers will be put on either side of the cross.

142 GOOD FRIDAY 2015 Wicker basket for offerings on the back table

143 GOOD FRIDAY 2014 Good Friday Service with small wooden table in front of the Credence Table with two kneelers for people who want to Venerate the Cross 2014 placement of small wooden table for the Cross

144 GOOD FRIDAY 2014 Cross above Altar for Good Friday service

145 GOOD FRIDAY Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Good Friday is the Friday in Holy Week on which we commemorate our Lord s death, called Good Friday, from the blessed results of the atoning sacrifice of the Savior. Prayer Book No Hangings Altar is Bare Setting: Pottery chalices, pottery lavabo bowl, woven basket and small silver chalice and small silver breadbox for gluten free wafers. Crosses 3. Narthex cross should be draped in Black and cover the Processional Cross in Black. May not be used if is there not a Crucifer. 4. Large Wooden Cross (from Usher s Closet closet in back of church next to back table) should be placed at back of Nave against the wall on the far side of the Church. Fr. Jeff will lean the Cross against the Altar during the service. Kay Lusk will bring the Reserved Wine and Wafers and Red Sanctuary Light from the Chapel early in the morning and put the Reserved wine and wafers in the Robing Room Aumbry and the Sanctuary Light on the bookshelf below the Robing Room Aumbry. 12:00PM Eucharist with Reserved Sacraments use POTTERY (see Setting above) There is a 10:00 AM Sleepy Hollow Service with Reserved Sacrament. Altar: Bare no hangings no bulletin Credence Table 1. A Credence Cloth is not used on Good Friday. 2. Transfer reserved Consecrated Wafers that are in the Robing Room Aumbry from the Ciborium to the wicker basket for each service. 3. Set Credence table with pottery elements and wicker basket and the reserved cruet of wine from the Robing Room Aumbry plus the small silver chalice and breadbox for gluten free wafers. 4October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 4 Revised Mach 2015

146 GOOD FRIDAY 4. Leave the Sanctuary candle in the Robing Room Aumbry as there are no consecrated elements in the Sanctuary Aumbry. 5. Leave the Sanctuary Aumbry OPEN. It is draped with a black cloth. (No Consecrate elements in the Sanctuary Aumbry until after the Easter Vigil.) 6. After the Noon Service if any wafers are left in the wicker basket, put them back into the Ciborium in the robing room Aumbry; also the wine since all have been consecrated. a. Return all Elements from the Nave to Sacristy Ambry between services. Leave Nave Ambry Open. 7. Two (2) Chalices set with purificator and palls NO paten, no host, no veil, no burse. Also set out the small silver chalice with a full size folded corporate and the small silver breadbox for the gluten free wafers. 8. One corporal folded and placed on top of pall. Corporal will be used by Priest on the altar. (BE SURE it is folded inside out). Back Table Place a wicker basket for offerings on the back table. There will be offering envelopes in the bulletins for people to leave in the basket when leaving the service. Torches: Fr. Jeff requests we set the brass torches in the back of the church. He is not sure we will use them. 7:30PM - Same as 12:00 Service. PLEASE CHECK to see if the correct number of wafers are in the wicker basket. The Bible will be used at both services. The Hymn will be used. Change the Hymn Board to the Easter Vigil or Easter if we do not a Vigil at St. Alban s. Note: The bible will be USED. No Lavabo bowl No Altar Candles No Altar Book 4October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 4 Revised Mach 2015

147 GOOD FRIDAY No Gospel Book No Sanctus Bells No matches No Sancturary Candle. Leave in the Robing Room Aumbry, We do not use again until there are consecrated wafers to put in the Sanctuary Aumbry. At that time also replace and light the Sanctuary Candle. After the service (in addition to normal post-service cleanup): c. Consume all the consecrated wafers that have been left in the Ciborium. Good Friday is the only time they are consumed and not returned to the Aumbry. d. Consume the remaining consecrated wine including what is left in the Chalice after Communion. Only on Good Friday is it consumed; otherwise it is poured down the piscine. 4October 2013 Section III Page 4 of 4 Revised Mach 2015

148 GOOD FRIDAY 2013 Good Friday Service with Cross on Altar 2014 Credence Table Set-up for Good Friday Service. INCLUDE GLUTEN FREE WAFERS October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1 Revised April 2016

149 GOOD FRIDAY Basket in back of church for people to leave offering envelopes when leaving the service. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1 Revised April 2016

150 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER Please note that the following is a general overview of this service and is subject to change. The Altar Guild Directors will provide specific instructions for this service. Sanctuary Set Up Before The Great Easter Vigil (the following were removed during the stripping of the Altar and must be reset): See pictures on the following pages. 1. The Hymn Board 2. The St. Alban s Banner 3. Children s Cross (in front of the Pulpit) 4. The large Silver Cross on the retable behind the Altar 5. The Candelabrums on the retable 6. The Pascal Candle will be placed on the Gospel side of the Altar. The Altar Guild does not light for this service. 7. Set the empty small chalice for consecrated reserved wafers and the 2 small breadboxes used for the gluten free wafers on the credence table. The flagon that is kept in the Ambry will be used in place of the standard cruet for the wine (for this service only) and set on the credence table to be consecrated. After the service all concentrated elements will be put in the Aumbry. 8. The Sanctuary Candle (the red candle that sets on top of the Sanctuary Umbry. DO NOT Light the candle unless there is consecrated reserved wine/wafers in the Umbry. 9. Candle lighter/snuffer 10. The Bishop s seat. 11. All Kneelers (Altar, Priest and LEMS). a. See the Needlepoint Kneeler/Chart hanging on the wall on the pulpit side of the Altar. b. The Altar rail kneelers are numbered. Start on the Pulpit side with number 1. (Kneeler number 7 and number 8 are not used. Pictures are on the following pages. 12. Red Ropes on the back pews in the Nave for the Choir (same as for Sunday Service). Note: Remove the black covers on all the crosses including the cross in the Sacristy and the Narthex. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 3 Revised April 2016

151 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER Hangings: White Setting: Silver Candleholders and Silver Cross on retable (flower table) behind the Altar Nave: Will be dark Patio Setting (or in case of rain) Breezeway 1. Thurible (Incense Holder) with charcoal and Incense on plant hanger (plant hanger is outside on patio). a. Incense and charcoal in holder in Robing Room. Set tongs (in top drawer in Sacristy) on Sacristy counter. Used to fill the Thurible with charcoal. 2. Fire bowl on tall cement stand (cement stand in Robing Room) with crumpled paper, fatwood and linens that are no longer useable). a. Cut linens into very small pieces and mix in with newspaper. b. Bowl and fatwood are stored in the second floor room next to the elevator but will already be in the Sacristy for this service. Patio Table 1. Long matches and red handle fire lighter (check to be sure it is working). 2. Moist handiwipes. 3. Tapered candle for lighting of Pascal Candle. 4. Small bowl of sand to distinguish fire. 5. Pitcher of water placed under the bench next to the fire bowl. 6. Basket of individual candles with bobeches (if not already in the Sacristy - they are located in the candle room - the door next to the elevators in the Narthex). Each candle is lighted before going out to the patio. Candles are extinguiushed ater the renewal of Baptismal vows. Small basket of individual candles with bobeches in Narthex on bulletin table for late arrivals. October 2013 Section III Page 2 of 3 Revised April 2016

152 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER Pascal Candle (on the Gospel side of the Altar do not light for this service). will be brought out to the patio (by the acolytes) for lighting (make sure wick is high enough for a good flame, if needed). Credence Table: Set for Regular Eucharist (about 70 wafers, but check with Fr. Jeff ) plus the wine and 40 wafers for Sleepy Hollow One roll of extra wafers put 50 wafers in each of two small plastic bags. a. Gluten free wafers, small silver breadbox and small chalice b. After the service the Priest will put all consecrated elements in the Sacristy Aumbry. Back Table: Wine and Bread Book Lights: Fr. Jeff s Station and Lectern Fr. Jeff s Chasuble: Draped on RIGHT side of Altar rail (when facing Altar). Alleluia: RINGING OF BELLS (Church Bell) WHEN LIGHTS GO ON 12 RINGS. a. Fr. Jeff with assign an individual to ring the bell. SLEEPY HOLLOW: Check with Fr. Jeff to see if he wants to consecrate the 40 wafers and wine for Sleepy Hollow at this service or at the 8:15AM service on Easter Sunday. Aumbry Candle: Light Aumbry Candle after Easter Vigil Service Saturday Night if there is consecrated reserve. Note: No collection. No torches AFTER THIS SERVICE PLEASE RE-SET FOR 8:15 AM EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE FYI: DURING THE SERVICE baskets of small flowers and some lilies and azaleas will be placed in Narthex and in Book Cases (usually by Melinda). October 2013 Section III Page 3 of 3 Revised April 2016

153 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 2016 Easter Vigil 2016 Easter Vigil - Candles in Narthex

154 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 2016 Easter Vigil - Flowers in Narthex 2016 Easter Vigil Set-up on Patio

155 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2014 Sanctuary Set Up for The Great Easter Vigil

156 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Hanger for St. Alban s Banner Needlepoint Kneeler/Chart

157 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Kneelers on the credence side of the Altar Kneeler on the Pulpit side of the Altar

158 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Bishop s Seat

159 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual 2014 Flowers placed on the Narthex bookcase during the Service

160 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER The Cross on the Veil will face the Priest when set on the Altar. Sacristy set for the Easter Vigil Service

161 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER Sacristy ready for The Great Vigil of Easter Service Sleepy Hollow Kit and Linens 2013 Altar set for The Great Vigil of Easter Service

162 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 2013 Altar set for The Great Vigil of Easter Service with Fr. Jeff s Chasuble on Right side 2013 Gospel side of Altar set for The Great Vigil of Easter

163 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 2013 Back Table with candles and firebowl ready for The Great Vigil of Easter Service 2013 Flowers placed on the Narthex bookcase during the Service

164 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER 2013 Small basket of candles with bobeches on bulletin table in Narthex 2013 Fire Bowl on Patio with crumpled paper, fatwood and used linens

165 THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER Table with small bowl of salt, napkins, handiwipes, long matches and fire lighter

166 EASTER SUNDAY Hangings: White Setting: Silver Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on Back Table (use the regular cruets) PASCAL CANDLE: Placed on Gospel side of Altar. The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting this candle prior to the Service. The Flower Cross Stand is set out Front (Altar Guild is not responsible for setting out the cross or the flowers) 8:15 AM Service - Set for 220 people. Set out one extra roll of wafers, if needed. Cut one end of the roll and place opened end towards back of the Credence table. Easter Egg Roll with Alleluia Banner 10:15 AM service set for 250 people. Set out one extra roll of wafers, if needed. Cut one end of the roll and place opened end towards back of the Credence table. Baptismal Font: 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina Red Ropes: The Choir needs the red ropes on the last two rows of the Gospel side and one row on the Epistle side. They are in the Electrical Closet in the back of the church. Note: We try to use the Easter flowers for the next Sunday Service. If there is a wedding, funeral, etc. during the week after Easter Sunday, the flowers will be removed before that specific service takes place. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1 Revised January 2014

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168 EASTER SUNDAY Easter 2015 Altar Pictures

169 EASTER SUNDAY 2015 Easter Flowers on table behind the Altar

170 EASTER SUNDAY Font with Holy Water and Flowers at the back of the church 2015 Easter Flowers in Narthex

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173 EASTER SUNDAY 2014 Easter Flowers

174 EASTER SUNDAY 2013 Re-table behind Altar 2013 Altar Flowers for Easter

175 EASTER SUNDAY 2013 Altar Flowers for Easter

176 ASCENSION DAY AND THE SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION Ascension happens forty days after Easter and is always on a Thursday. It is the last appearance of Christ to His disciples after His Resurrection and before His disappearance into Heaven. (Reprinted from A dictionary of the Episcopal Church, Sixteenth Edition). Hangings: White Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday Credence Table: Same set up as a regular Sunday Baptismal Font Set out for all Principle Feast Days. 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina

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178 PENTECOST The original name for Whitsunday Pentecost is the Greek word for fiftieth. Since the Holy Ghost came upon the Apostles at Pentecost the Feast is observed on the 7 th Sunday after the Christian Passover, that is about 50 days after East. P.B (Reprinted from A dictionary of the Episcopal Church, Sixteenth Edition). Hangings: Red Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Credence Table: Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Baptismal Font Set out for all Principle Feast Days. 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina NOTE REGARDING BAPTISM ON PENTECOST Pentecost is now a designated baptism time. Pentecost takes precedence over baptism so RED, not white Altar Hangings will be used. Therefore, the baptismal font is used for baptism and not in the back of the church. If there are no baptisms, the font goes in the back with holy water, as stated above. As always, please check with the Directors or the Priest for his preference. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1

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180 PENTECOST St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual

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182 TRINITY SUNDAY Pope Gregory IX instituted Trinity Sunday in 828 CE. This day is notable for being the only major Christian festival that celebrates a doctrine of the church rather than an event in its sacred history. It is dedicated to the Christian belief in the Trinity Father, Son and Holy Spirit and falls on the Sunday following Pentecost each year Hangings: White Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Credence Table: Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Pentecost Banner: The new (2013) Pentecost banner should also be displayed at the end of the flower table behind the Altar matching the St. Alban banner. Baptismal Font Set out for all Principle Feast Days. 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina NOTE REGARDING BAPTISM ON PENTECOST Pentecost is now a designated baptism time. Pentecost takes precedence over baptism so RED, not white Altar Hangings will be used. Therefore, the baptismal font is used for baptism and not in the back of the church. If there are no baptisms, the font goes in the back with holy water, as stated above. As always, please check with the Directors or the Priest for his preference. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1

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184 ALL SOULS DAY The Holy Day on which we remember at the Holy Communion any who have entered the hereafter and we bless God s Holy Name for all His servants departed this life in His faith and fear. Originally, it was celebrated on the day after All Saints (November 2). Re-printed from A dictionary of the Episcopal Church, Sixteenth Edition. Hangings: White Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Credence Table: Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist. If there are no ushers, the wine and small bread box or ciborium will also be set on the Credence Table. Small card table placed just outside the Altar Rail. 1. Cover the table with a white tablecloth. Check with the directors if you cannot find one in the Sacristy (may need to bring one from home). 2. Arrange votive candles on the table (about 20) Leave room for photos. 3. Place stick matches (kitchen matches) and white sand in a small bowl on the table for the burnt matches. 4. Place one candle in a candleholder in the front center of the table. This is used to light the stick matches. Pascal Candle: Placed (when facing Altar) on the Gospel side (left side) of the small card table or Fr. Jeff may want it set on the Altar the same as it would be for a funeral or Easter. Check with Fr. Jeff before the service. The Altar Guild is responsible for lighting this candle. Baptismal Font: Set out for all Principle Feast Days. 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina Ask Fr. Jeff about the following before the service: 1. Will there be LEMS or Acolytes? 2. Is there is a collection? 3. Are the Bread and Wine on Back Table or on the Credence Table? 4. How many wafers? Note: Votive candles are kept in the candle room (the room in the Narthex next to the elevator. White sand is kept in the room next to the elevator when you go up the steps or may be in the candle room. October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1

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186 ALL SOULS DAY St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual

187 ALL SOULS DAY Check with Fr. Jeff if the Bread and Wine are on the Back Table or the Credence Table.

188 ALL SAINTS DAY The Holy Day when we remember the Saints and Martyrs of the Church not included in the Calendar of the Church Year with special Days assigned to them and we pray for grace to follow God s blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living. This day always falls on November 1 (Prayer Book 256f) Re-printed from A dictionary of the Episcopal Church, Sixteenth Edition. Hangings: White Setting: Silver Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Credence Table: Same set up as a regular Sunday Eucharist Baptismal Font Set out for all Principle Feast Days. 1. On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. 2. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. 3. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the Piscina October 2013 Section III Page 1 of 1

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190 CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY Please note this is a general overview of Fr. Jeff s Celebration. Specific instructions will be provided at the time of the service. Altar Frontal, Pulpit and Lectern: Red (except during Advent the Bishop may want to use Blue). Please check with Priest. Setting: Silver Be sure silver is shiny and bright Eucharist: Set for Regular Sunday Eucharist Wafers: We had 250 in the Ciborium and one extra cut roll on the credence table. The amount of wafers will be determined at the time of the Celebration. Wine: Use large flagon and fill about half full. Set and extra cruet of wine on the Credence table. For Fr. Jeff s Induction two bottles of homemade port with his picture on the bottles were donated. Extra Cruet of Water: Set out an extra small cruet of water on the Credence table for the Bishop to use when presenting gifts to the new priest. Candles: Replace all candles with new candles and new oil canisters Alms Basins: There is no regular collection, but the Bishop may ask for a discretionary collection so set out the Alms Basins. Bishop s Chair: We did not have a Bishop s chair. Fr. Jeff provided a chair. It sits in front of the Altar. Reserve rows: Reserve two rows on each side. The front row on the pulpit side will be for extra acolytes. The front row on the other side is for the Priest that is being inducted and his family. The visiting clergy can sit in the second row on each side. Small Table: A small table will be set up just inside the Altar rail that will be removed at the Peace. The table will hold a Bible, bread and wine and a few other items that are used during one point in the service. (This was not the Altar Guild s responsibility). Water for Bishop: Set a glass of water on the left hand side (when facing Altar) of the re-table (flower table) for the Bishop. Torches: Set out the brass torches that we use at Easter. Small Cross Set out the small cross (kept in Robing Room). December 2013 SECTION III Page 1 of 2

191 CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY Silver Baptismal Bowl: On the Sacristy Counter set out the Silver Baptismal Bowl and pour some water in it for the Priest to bless. Place the bowl in the Baptismal font in the back of the Church for people to bless themselves when they enter/leave the Nave. After the service water remaining in the font is poured down the PIscina. Family Room/Library: Unlock family room and library door for visiting priest, Bishop and family members. Sound System: Be sure the sound system is turned on. Sacristy doors: Be sure both doors are unlocked. December 2013 SECTION III Page 2 of 2

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194 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston visited St. Alban s on June 214, A special 2:00 pm Holy Eucharist with Holy Baptism, Confirmation, and Reception was performed by the Bishop. Altar Frontal and all hangings are white. Setting: Silver Regular Sunday Eucharist Setting with Bread and Wine on Back Table (use the regular cruets) See Section III, Tab A Baptism for reference. Note: For this service there is a special set-up. The Bishop may or may not want a chair that would be set in front of the Altar. The Priest will decide on how he wants the set up for this service and if a specific chair will be used. Fr. Jeff supplied the chair in In 2015 the Bishop did not want a chair and instead used the Bishop s seat. White tablecloths were used to cover the small tables used for the baptismal elements and the books for the individuals being confirmed or received. There is a small white box in the top middle drawer in the Sacristy with the pins used to wrap the tables. Pictures of the special set-up for this service are attached You will need the answers to the following questions when setting for this service: How many individuals will be baptized, how many will be confirmed and how many will be received? This information will help determine how many pews will need to be reserved. Approximately how many people will be receiving communion? Note: Be sure the person assisting the Bishop knows that the glass of water for the Bishop is on the lower shelf of the back (flower) table (left hand side when facing the Altar). June 22, 2014 SECTION III Page 1 of 1 Revised June 17, 2015

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196 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION 2015 Baptismal Candle 2015 Baptismal set up for Bishops Visit Towel for each person being baptized Silver Ewer (fill with warm water just before the service begins) Silver Shell Large Chrism container Pour a small amount of chrism oil in the votive candleholder before the service Baptismal candle for each person being baptized Pascal candle

197 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION 2015 Books for Confirmation and Reception 2015 Water Glass for Bishop

198 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION 2014 Note: The Large Chrism container was not used for this service.

199 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION 2014 SET UP FOR BAPTISM

200 BISHOP S VISIT WITH THE HOLY EUCHARIST, BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION 2014 Set up with books for Conformation and Reception