Sacristans play a significant role in our liturgical life. Essentially, they are responsible for setting the altar and attending to liturgical items before and after Mass.
Among other things, the sacristan’s duties involves placing the necessary altar cloths, filling the cruets with wine and water, ensuring there are sufficient hosts for Mass, lighting the altar candles, preparing the liturgical books, etc. They are also responsible for items to be done after Mass such as extinguishing candles and ensuring the sacristy is clean and locked.
To learn more about this role, click here. To volunteer, please use the sign up form above.