SECTION II PREPARATION FOR SERVICES GUIDANCE AND PICTURES
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1 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual SECTION II PREPARATION FOR SERVICES GUIDANCE AND PICTURES A. Preparation for Sunday Services B. Set-up for Sunday 8:15 AM Service C. Set-up for 10:15 AM Service D. Set-up for Midweek Services E. Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home Eucharist F. Home Communion Kit Preparation October 2013 Section II
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3 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES MAKE SURE ALARM IS OFF BEFORE UNLOCKING SACRISTY DOOR Check with your Captain for security number and how to arm/disarm alarm and what to do. Hangings 1 Check color of hangings to be used (see wall calendar on left of sink in sacristy); If necessary change the Altar, Pulpit, Lay Reader s Lectern. Use same color for dressing primary Chalice. Check Sanctuary/Chancel Aumbry (next to Credence table) for amount of consecrated wine and number of wafer. If there is a small amount of each you may want to increase the amount of wine and the number of wafers you usually set out. (Key in the Robing Room Aumbry).Check with clergy how much he wants in Reserve. Preparation - Chalices, Bread and Wine (Also see Section IV Explanation of Linens and Candles Note: In the linen drawer, Purificators (14 x14 sq.) have a cross in center and are folded into squares; lavabo towels (18 x12 ) have a cross at center bottom and are folded as rectangles. Picture near the piscine shows the way to set-up the Primary Chalice. IN LENT CHECK TO SEE IF SILVER CHALICES OR POTTERY WILL BE USED. 1 PREPARE PRIMARY CHALICE (gold/silver) in the following order: Place a working corporal (back right hand side of the top linen drawer it is a corporal that is no longer used on the Altar due to wear or a stain) on the counter by the piscine. Drape Purificator over Chalice (used to wipe the rim of the chalices after serving wine during Communion). Place Paten (round plate holds priest wafer) on top. Place LARGE HOST (all services except use small host for Tuesday) on top. Place Pall (rigid white linen covered square w/cross in center) on top. Cover with Veil (a 22 square lined with plain silk with embroidery in center of veil) matches color of Altar hangings in 3 rd drawer in robing room). Place Burse (two 9 squares of stiff card covered with silk and hinged on one side - holds 2 Purificators) on top (matches color of Altar hangings). 2 PREPARE SECONDARY CHALICE in the following order: Drape the Purificator over Chalice Place Paten (round plate) on top. No priest wafer is used. Place Pall on top. 3 PREPARE GLUTEN FREE CHALICE (small home communion chalice) Place an unfolded full size Purificator on top of the chalice no pall October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 6 Revised February 2015
4 A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES 4 CHECK GLUTEN FREE BREADBOXES IN SANCTUARY AUMBRY If there is less than five wafer in each of the two breadbox, consolidate all the wafers into one breadbox. Put 10 wafers in the empty breadbox with a note gluten free wafers to be consecrated. On Sunday for the 8:15AM service put the breadbox on the credence table with the other elements.. 5 ADDITIONAL VESSELS Set out Lavabo bowl (small silver bowl for water used by the celebrant to wash his fingers) and towel Cruet of unconsecrated wine with stopper Cruet of water with stopper Home Communion Chalice to be used for people allergic to wheat. PLEASE wash hands before handling this chalice. Small Silver Slotted Spoon Kept in an ashtray in drawer with linens. (Used if wafer is dropped in chalice). Ciborium (a vessel that looks like a chalice with a lid) containing the wafers to be consecrated is used for the 8:15AM service. See Page 4 below for number of wafers for each service. Include a small piece of paper in the Ciborium/bread box that tells the Priest how many wafers there are. Key for Sanctuary/Chancel Aumbry next to Credence table (key is kept in the Robing Room Aumbry). Altar 1 FAIR LINEN should be checked for soil and changed if necessary. 2 Place a Corporal (with plastic underneath) on Altar. (front edge should align with front of Altar). Candles 1 SANCTUARY CANDLE on top of Aumbry in Sanctuary- Check candle to see if the candle needs changed: Bring Sanctuary Candle Holder (red) in Sacristy. Discard old candle in trash basket. Place new candle in the Candle Holder (Replacement candles are under Altar hangings in sacristy). Light using long handled BIC lighter. Return candle to top of Aumbry in the Sanctuary/Chancel (Altar Area). 2 (EUCHARIST (ALTAR) CANDLES - Check level of oil. Replace if needed. Pull up wick on new candles. Always wear gloves when handling silver. Replacements are located under the Altar hangings in Sacristy. (Candlesticks should be placed approximately 6 inches from the side and front of the Altar and lined up to look straight. Always use gloves when handling silver to prevent fingerprints. 3 CANDLES BEHIND ALTAR ON RE-TABLE There are boxes of candles October 2013 Section II Page 2 of 6 Revised February 2015
5 A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES marked specifically for these candleholders. Check the followers after every service. Clean as necessary. Replacements are located under the counter in Sacristy Always use new candles for weddings, funerals, and baptisms. The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting prior to the Service. 4 TORCHES - Check Candles. Replace if too short. Light candles briefly & extinguish. Replacements are located under counter in Sacristy. If length ok, cut dark ends of wick off, relight briefly & extinguish. Clean the followers and replace after each service. Spray the silver bowl of the torches with Pam on a paper towel to help cleanup. Always use new candles for weddings, funerals, and baptisms. 5. CANDLE LIGHTER/ SNUFFER - (on right side of Sanctuary/Chancel next to Credence Table) Check length of wick. When replacing wick, trim if necessary. Untrimmed, the wick may leave black marks on the fair linen. Wipe out the snuffer on a weekly basis. Replace wick if necessary. Wicks are located in cabinet under counter in Sacristy. Please pull old wick up with the needle-nose pliers before putting the new wick in the holder. 6 PASCAL CANDLE Used for Funerals, Baptisms and Easter season through Pentecost Sunday. Check oil canister when at Altar. The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting prior to the Service. Credence Table and Back Table 1 Place Credence Cloth on each table. (Credence cloth is a white linen cloth that fits the table top and with a single embroidered motif in the center. It is not folded. 2 Ashtrays and Matches for each table 3 Extra roll of Wafers (100) for Credence table if needed. Cut one end and place opened end towards back of the credence table. Bulletins 1 Bulletins for the Sunday services are located in copy room need 5 for each service. Put new Bulletins on Altar (next to Altar book) and pews where LEMS and Acolytes sit. Remove the inserts from the Altar Copy. October 2013 Section II Page 3 of 6 Revised February 2015
6 A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES Bible/Gospel Book 1 BIBLE Double check Bible readings from bulletin 2 GOSPEL BOOK Double check Gospel Book for reading from Bulletin then place on Altar, with ribbon on a slant. This makes it easier for Priest to open it for the reading. Example: Gospel Home Communion (HC) (when needed) 1 Always have one HC filled with consecrated elements (bread and wine), linens, and pink slip in the Robing Room Aumbry in case of emergency (See Home Communion Instructions). 2 When a kit is to be consecrated during the service, put the HC bread box and HC bottle of wine next to the additional vessels to be set on the Credence table on Sunday morning. (See Home Communion Instructions). Put the leather case on the re-table shelf (right hand side when facing the table). 3 Make sure each has been labeled indicating the recipient and person who will be delivering the kit. Note: Any kit not picked up during one of the Sunday services should be placed in the Robing Room Aumbry after the last service. Other 1 Glasses for water ( Priest(s), Deacon, Seminarian and pulpit) 2 Sanctus Bells and Bell Book, Altar Book and Stand, Bible, Gospel Book move from Robing Room to Sacristy. Hymn Number Box Set Hymn Number Box (located in the 4 th drawer of the black chest in the robing room) on counter by Alms basins in the Sacristy as reminder for ushers to remove the Hymn numbers after the 10:15AM service. Wafers Regular Service: 3 in 1 Service Gluten Free Wafers 8:15 60 wafers, large Host (check the Reserve and adjust accordingly). 260 wafers, large Host (check the Reserve and Two breadboxes with 10 wafers in each box. They are 10: wafers, large Host Host (check the Reserve and adjust accordingly). adjust accordingly) kept in the Sanctuary Aumbry. NOTE: Check with Fr. Jeff how many wafers he wants in reserve at the end of each service. For the convenience of the Priest, place a small piece of paper with the number of wafers written on it, in the Ciborium. If using extra roll, cut one end and place opened end towards back of the credence table. October 2013 Section II Page 4 of 6 Revised February 2015
7 A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES Additional Duties 1 Remove leaflets from the acolytes seats, straighten prayer books and hymnals. 2 Straighten acolyte kneelers and dust shelves. 3 Water Plants in Narthex. 10:15 Service 1 Set the chalices and patens, and a Lavabo towel for the 10:15 service, on a working corporal. Count the number of wafers needed for this service and place in plastic bag next to chalices. When available, set the ciborium as well. Rotating Jobs - but check each week 1 FIRST SUNDAY Polish silver including small silver slotted spoon and processional cross. Primary Chalice and Paten Secondary Chalice and Paten Ciborium Lavabo bowl Altar Candles Torches Candle Lighter/Snuffer Offering Plates Processional Cross Baptism bowl and shell 2 SECOND and FOURTH Sundays Dust Sacristy and Robing Room Counter tops Window sills Book cases Plan of Action 1 Sunday team will clean up after the 10:15AM service and set up for the Tuesday AM service in the Sacristy. (See Section D) 2 Team on duty will come in after the Tuesday service, clean up and take the linens from the Tuesday service home to launder. 3 Please have all linens returned by Saturday at the latest. Notes: 1. Flowers must be removed from the Altar after Tuesday s service. We are responsible for throwing out any floral arrangements left in the Narthex from the previous Sunday. 2. Please remind the usher after the 10:15AM service to take down the hymn board numbers. October 2013 Section II Page 5 of 6 Revised February 2015
8 A. PREPARATION FOR SUNDAY SERVICES 3. The Chrism, consecrated home communion kits and consecrated ashes are housed in the Robing Room Aumbry. (Chrism is a consecrated oil mixture of olive oil and balsam) for use in ceremonial services and for anointing as in baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc. It is a sign of sealing with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. St. Alban s Chrism is marked SC for sanctum chrism). 4. Consecrated wine and wafers are housed in the Sanctuary Aumbry. October 2013 Section II Page 6 of 6 Revised February 2015
9 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual B. SET UP FOR SUNDAY 8:15AM SERVICE Microphone: Check to be sure the microphone is on. If not, the key is located in the top left hand side of the drawer in the robing room. 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. Sacristy Doors: Unlock both locks on Sacristy entrance door and the lock on thesacristy door to the Nave. Altar 1 Corporal (with plastic underneath) on Altar (front edge should align with front of Altar) 2 Veiled Chalice with large Host 3 Missal Stand with Missal (Altar) Book 4 Gospel Book on left front of Altar mark the reading (facing Altar ) (large gold cross on front; stored on 2 nd shelf of bookcase in robing room; 1 st pg. reads Revised Common Lectionary) 5 Sanctus Bell Book and the Bells on red velvet pillow on floor by Altar in front of kneeler (facing Altar on right side) 6 Bulletin for service next to Altar Book stand (No SAM). 7 Candles Behind Altar on the Re-table It is always the responsibility of the Altar Guild to light these prior to each service. Check followers after each service to be sure they are not clogged with wax. 8 Turn on the Altar Lights. The switch is located next to the pulpit. Retable (table behind Altar aka flower table) 1. Sanctus Bells and Red Cushion (facing Altar on right side of top shelf on re-table behind Altar or on the floor by kneeler (side by credence table) 2 Candles Altar Guild responsible for lighting before the service starts Sanctuary Candle 1 Sanctuary Candle on top of Sanctuary/Chancel Aumbry 2 Key in Sanctuary/Chancel Aumbry Credence Table 1 Credence Cloth on Credence table 2 Second Chalice with Purificator, Paten and Pall; no Host) on left side of Credence table 3 Small Home Communion Chalice for those with wheat allergies 3 Water Cruet with Stopper 4 Lavabo Bowl with Lavabo Towel 5 Silver Slotted Spoon 6 Matches and Ashtray on right side 7 Home Communion wine and wafers if needed (See Section F) October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 3 Revised January 2014
10 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual B. SET UP FOR SUNDAY 8:15AM SERVICE Other 1 Water glasses (pulpit, both Priest and Seminarian when applicable) 2 Bulletins pews where Fr. Jeff, Fr. Case, LEMS and Acolytes sit) 3 Large Bible Check that pages are marked with sticky notes and put on lectern open to first reading Back Table 1 Credence Cloth 2 Wine Cruet with stopper. Handle to the back (left of Bread Box/Ciborium) 3 Small Bread Box/Ciborium (on right of wine) 4 Torches (sprayed with PAM) 5 Alms Basins under table on slats (set out all 4 Basins) 6 Matches/Ashtray on side ledge next to wall Home Communion Kits (as needed) 1 Wine and wafers (to be consecrated) on Credence table s far right side 2 Leather case on Retable behind Altar (2 nd shelf). Make sure each has been labeled indicating the recipient and person who will be delivering the kit. Note: Any kit not picked up during one of the Sunday services should be placed in the Robing Room Aumbry after the last service. Hymn Number Box Set Hymn Box out on Sacristy Countertop (where offering plates are normally stored) as a reminder for ushers to remove number s from board following the 10:15AM service (located in the 4 th drawer of the black chest in the robing room). After Each Service 1 Linens: Please use the Piscina (basin/sink from which a drain pipe carries to the ground the water used to rinse the purificators or any linen with consecrated wine stains), then spray with Wine-Away. Soak in jar next to sink with soapy water. Ensure that all used linens are washed and returned to the Sacristy before Friday. Please sign linen take-out book with proper information, and check off when they are returned. 2 Chalices dispose of wine left in chalices in the Piscina and rinse them in the Piscina before washing. DO NOT IMMERSE CHALICES. 3. Torches are returned to the back table. Candles: The Altar Guild is always responsible for lighting the candles behind the Altar (on the re-table with the big Cross) and the Pascal Candle (when used) prior to the Service. However, if on a rare occasion we do have to light the Altar Candles, remember the following: October 2013 Section II Page 2 of 3 Revised January 2014
11 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual B. SET UP FOR SUNDAY 8:15AM SERVICE 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 lit first or left lighted last. So we light from right to left, and extinguish from left to right. Notes: Albs: We are responsible for washing Albs worn by the priests and LEM robes when they are left out on the Robing Table. Irreparably soiled or otherwise damaged vestments should be called to the attention of one of the Altar Guild s co-chairs. October 2013 Section II Page 3 of 3 Revised January 2014
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13 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual C. SET UP FOR SUNDAY 10:15AM SERVICE Set-Up 1 Remove Chalices and Vessels from Credence table. 2 Dispose of wine left in Chalices in the piscine and rinse. 3 Rinse all vessels and linens that were used for consecrated wine or have wine stains in the piscine. Spray rinsed linens with wine remover. 4 Wash Chalices bowl/cup not stem and base (DO NOT immerse in water), Patens, Lavabo Bowl, and water glasses in hot soapy water. 5 Add wine to the unconsecrated Wine Cruet. Fill to the line on cruet. 6 Refill water Cruet 7 Pour wafers prepared for the 10:15 service into the Ciborium with count (small piece of paper with number of wafers in Ciborium) visible on top. Reset for next service 8 To primary chalice, add clean Purificator, Paten, large Host, Pall, Veil; and Burse and place on Altar Corporal. Check for spots on the Fair Linen and Corporal. 9 To 2 nd chalice, add clean Purificator, Paten and Pall; place on Credence Table. 10 To Small Home Communion Chalice (used for people allergic to wheat) add folded Purificator no Pall. And place on Credence Table. 11 Water Cruet is placed on Credence Table (handle to back) 12 Drape clean Lavabo towel over Lavabo Bowl; place on Credence table. 13 Place Ciborium and the Wine Cruet (handle to the back) on back table (wafers on right of wine). 14 Add fresh water to glasses. 15 Torches are returned to the back table after the 8:15AM service. After the 10:15AM service they are returned to the Sacristy. 16 Remove 8:15AM Bulletins from Altar and pews in Sanctuary where LEMS and Acolytes sit. Replace with the 10:15 bulletin. Remove SAM for Altar Bulletin. 17 Place Gospel Book on left front of Altar when facing the Altar (Gospel side). 18 Candles on Re-Table behind Altar Make sure you light them before each service. Check followers after each service to be sure they are not clogged with wax. 19 Red Ropes This service only 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. 20 After the 10:15AM service set up for the Tuesday morning service (see Section D) Credence Table: Arrangements: Back Table Reserve Wine* Reserve Bread* HC wine Bread Wine Lavabo bowl & towel 2 nd Chalice (with HC Wafers (matches & ashtray on side table) Matches & ashtray Paten, Pacificator SH Bread Box Alms Basins on 2 nd shelf Silver slotted spoon and Pall no Host) SH Cruet In ashtray Small Silver Chalice Cruet of Water HC= Home Communion SH = Sleepy Hollow October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 2 Revised January 2014
14 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual C. SET UP FOR SUNDAY 10:15AM SERVICE Wafer Count: 8:15 Service: 50 wafers, large host 10:15 Service 150 wafers, large host Gluten Free Check with Priest * During service, Priest removes the reserve wine and wafers from Sanctuary Aumbry Notes: Microphone Check to be sure the microphone is on. If not, the key is located in the top left hand side of the drawer in the robing room. 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. If it does not there is something wrong with the system and technical assistance is needed. Touching other switches can create more problems. Candles We only light the candles behind the Altar (on the re-table with the big Cross and the Pascal Candle when used. However, if on rare occasion we have to light the Altar Candles, remember the following: 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 lit first or left lighted last. So we light from right to left, and extinguish from left to right. Lights Please remember to turn off the lights in the Nave behind the Altar after the last Sunday service and remove the numbers from the Hymn Board if the ushers have not done this. October 2013 Section II Page 2 of 2 Revised January 2014
15 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual D. SET-UP FOR MID-WEEK SERVICES Before service: MAKE SURE ALARM IS OFF and both Sacristy doors are UNLOCKED St Albans presently offers one Eucharist during the week, at 9:00AM on Tuesday. The congregation is small and there are no Lay Eucharistic Ministers or acolytes. A. Set-Up 1 A single Chalice, vested as for Sunday, except use a SMALL Host, with the appropriate color of the day of the services. (Check with Fr. Jeff before changing color of Altar hangings) 2. With the Vested Chalice: Gluten Free Chalice (small home communion chalice) with a folded purificator on top no pall The Lavabo bowl and towel Small glass Cruets partially filled with unconsecrated wine and water Small Bread Box with 15 unconsecrated wafers Ashtray with matches Nut spoon with ashtray 3 Sanctuary Altar and Credence Table Check level of oil in ALTAR CANDLES. Replace if needed. Replacements are located under the Altar hangings in Sacristy Ensure that candle snuffer is in place Check the Fair Linen for soil or wrinkles and replace or press if needed. Put a Credence cloth on the Sanctuary/Chancel Credence table DAY OF SERVICE: Altar 1 Vested Chalice with small Host on open Corporal (make sure veil is down on all sides) 2 Altar Book and stand on Priest s left (when he is facing the Nave) Sanctuary/Chancel Credence Table 1 Small Bread Box with 15 unconsecrated wafers 2 Cruet with wine 3 Cruet with water 4 Lavabo Bowl with Towel 5 Matches with Ashtray on right side 6 Nut spoon in ashtray on left side 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 lit first or left lighted last. So we light from right to left, and extinguish from left to right. Note: The Gospel Book, Sanctus Bells and the Torches are not used for the Tuesday Service. At the end of the service follow procedures for Sunday services. October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 2 Revised January 2014
16 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual D. SET-UP FOR MID-WEEK SERVICES Remove all vessels to the sacristy; rinse the Chalice and linens with wine stains in the piscine. Wash vessels and put everything away unless some special additional service is anticipated. Take linens home to launder and return by Saturday. Lights Please remember to turn off the lights in the Nave behind the Altar after the service. October 2013 Section II Page 2 of 2 Revised January 2014
17 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sacristy ready for Sunday First Service
18 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sacristy ready for Sunday 10:15 AM Services Sacristy ready for Sunday Services during Lent
19 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Altar Book Marked Gospel Bulletin without insert Altar setup for Sunday Bells and Bell Book next to Altar on Credence side of Sanctuary Sunday Services
20 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Altar Setup for Pentecost Sunday. Note the red banner on Epistle side of Altar
21 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Communion Vessels on Credence Table (Bread and Wine on the Back Table) Communion vessels with Home Communion (8:15AM) on Credence Table
22 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sunday 8:15AM Setup on Back Table Sunday 10:15AM Setup on Back Table
23 SET-UP FOR SUNDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Sunday Setup on Back Table for Lent Use Brass Stand
24 SET-UP FOR WEEKDAY SERVICES St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Weekday Setup on Altar There is no Bulletin or Gospel Book for Weekday Service Weekday Setup on Credence Table
25 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual E. SLEEPY HOLLOW NURSING HOME EUCHARIST When communion is to be by a layperson at the 8:15 AM service, put the wine with the cork in the bottle and wafers on the Credence Table to be consecrated. Check with Cathy Knowles to see if a lay person or a priest will be going to Sleepy Hollow. There is one service of the Eucharist at Sleep Hollow. An Altar Guild member will pick up the prepared equipment, set up for the services at Sleepy Hollow and assist. To Prepare When A Priest Will Conduct The Services: In the wooden box that is found in the cabinet over the counter, there should be: 1 cross 1 Chalice and 1 Paten 2 candleholders 2 small bottles for water and wine. Fill 1/2 full when getting ready to take kit. Wine goes in the bottle with the larger hole. Use the corks in the bottle and put the silver lids alongside the bottles. The box will not close with them on. The top tray of the box should include a small empty plastic bag, two paper napkins and three hand wipes packets. a. Candles are no longer permitted at Sleepy Hollow. b. Use two battery candles located in the drawer marked Sleepy Hollow. Check to be sure the batteries are working. In the upper cabinet is a black zipper case with a string containing a gold tone Bread Box (Pyx). Fill the Bread Box with 40 wafers and 1 priest Host IF a PRIEST is going to Sleepy Hollow. Place this with the wooden box. a. If a LEM is giving communion a Host is not used. (Cathy Knowles will notify the Altar Guild Captain). At the 8:15AM service the breadbox and wine will be placed on the Credence Table to be consecrated. Linens: There is a unique matching cross at the hem on most of them. Put out for the day: Sleepy Hollow Fair Linen. (found in the Fair Linen drawer). It is in a plastic cover and marked Sleepy Hollow. Also put the battery candles next to the Sleepy Hollow Kit. The following should be found in a marked plastic bag (6 items per set). Plastic bag in Sleepy Hollow drawer: Credence cloth (12 x12 unembroidered square) [Can be used as a Fair Linen on small table] Corporal Looks like a standard size Purificator (12 x12 ) linen square with cross at hem Two small Purificators (2 x2 linen square with cross at center) October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 2 Revised April 2014
26 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual E. SLEEPY HOLLOW NURSING HOME EUCHARIST Pall small rigid linen covered square with cross at center Veil - One standard size Purificator Remake the sets after washing and replace in the Sleepy Hollow drawer. Please do not put the wet bottles in the kit! Please remember that Fr. Jeff or Fr Case usually goes to Sleepy Hollow on the 3 rd Sunday of the month. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. They take unconsecrated elements. If a layperson is going, he/she will need to have the Sleepy Hollow Communion Box with consecrated elements. There is a folding bag with wheels in the Sacristy closet that will hold most of the equipment for these services. Note: Cathy Knowles will contact the Team Captain when a kit is required and if consecrated bread and wine is required or if unconsecrated bread and wine will be used because a Priest will be going. The washed bottles can be put to dry either on the pegs on the counter no wet bottles in the kit. Extra wafers can be put in the reserve. Equipment for Sleepy Hollow Eucharist: one fair linen, one package of small linens (6 pieces) 2 battery candles, 40 wafers in the gold box, a small host only if a priest will be present, wine and water in the small flasks with corks, 3 Handiwipes and two paper napkin, small plastic bag. October 2013 Section II Page 2 of 2 Revised April 2014
27 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual SET UP FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW NURSING HOME Equipment for Sleepy Hollow Eucharist: 1 fair linen, 1 bag of small linens, wafers in the gold box, wine and water in the flask, two paper napkins, three Handiwipes and small plastic bag
28 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual SET UP FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW NURSING HOME Credence table with Sleepy Hollow Set-up when LEM is taking Communion to Sleepy Hollow
29 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual SET UP FOR SLEEPY HOLLOW NURSING HOME Sleepy Hollow Chapel Service (Note: Candles are no longer permitted at Sleepy Hollow use battery candles) Sleepy Hollow Chapel set up Altar and Credence Table
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31 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual F. Home Communion Kit Preparation When requested, a LEM takes communion to some of our shut-ins. Cathy Knowles coordinates this service. The Altar Guild should prepare the kits so that they are ready for the 8:15AM service on that Sunday, although not all the kits will be sent out at 8:15AM. There are four kits kept in the bottom drawer marked Home Communion. Each contains: 1 small Chalice 1 small Bread Box 1 bottle for wine. The LEM will also need: 1 small Corporal, and 1 small purificator. These are in the Sleepy Hollow drawer. 1 Kleenex (Priest will use to wipe the rim of the Chalice or to wipe up spills. A pink report form (below) also goes in the kit. These are in the Home Communion drawer (bottom drawer) To prepare: Remove the wine bottle and fill 1 inch full with unconsecrated wine. Put cork in the bottle. Put three wafers in the Bread Box These will be placed on the right side of the Credence table to be consecrated at the 8:15AM Sunday service The Empty kits with a clean Corporal and Purificator inside the kit should be placed on the right side of the retable behind the Altar, The Priest will complete the kit and give the kit to the assigned LEM during the service. Make sure each kit has been labeled indicating the recipient and person who will be delivering the kit. The LEMs may not clean up the kits, but return them to the church, either in the narthex mailbox, or at best, in the sacristy. When found, they should be emptied. REMEMBER that these have held consecrated elements so rinse in the piscina before washing and returning to storage. The washed bottles can be put to dry on the pegs on the counter. No wet bottles in the kit. Extra wafers can be put in the reserve. Linens: Do not use the Sleepy Hollow linens (have one cross design at hem). Any other design is suitable for Home Communion use. October 2013 Section II Page 1 of 1 Revised April 2014
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33 St. Alban s Altar Guild Manual Home Communion Kit Home Communion Kit with linens, pink slip and vessels
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