St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion / Sacristan & Server
Daily Mass Guidelines
October 25, 2010
Table of Contents
(Updates, changes and reminders highlighted in “red”)
Liturgical Ministers.................................................. 6
Roles................................................................................ 6
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion .......................... 6
Sacristan ...................................................................................... 6
Server ........................................................................................... 6
Prior to Mass ............................................................ 6
Preparation...................................................................... 6
Spiritual Preparation ................................................................... 6
Review Readings ......................................................................... 6
Arrival Time.................................................................................. 7
Ready to Serve Always ............................................................... 7
Emergencies – Who do you call? .............................................. 7
Communion Minister Reserved Seat Signs.............................. 8
Parish Building Prayer................................................................ 8
Chapel Location to Sit in Assembly.......................................... 8
Unlock Priest’s Sacristy Door.................................................... 8
Preparation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist ............................ 8
Tabernacle Key............................................................................ 9
Washing Hands Prior to Mass ................................................... 9
AC Unit ......................................................................................... 9
Presider’s Chair ........................................................................... 9
Credence Table............................................................................ 9
Quantities of Vessels & Linens.................................................................10
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend .....................................................11
Quantities of Wine..........................................................................................11
Quantities of Hosts.........................................................................................11
Lunae.............................................................................................................12
Layout of Vessels & Linens......................................................................12
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend............................................................13
Other Setup Items ..................................................................... 13
Sacramentary Book..................................................................................13
Light Chapel Candles...............................................................................13
Advent Candles........................................................................................14
Candle Wax..............................................................................................14
Lectionary Book .......................................................................................15
Mass Intention Paper ...............................................................................15
Persons Using Walkers or Wheelchairs ...................................................15
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After Setup Process .................................................................................15
Prior to Mass Start – Confirm Quantity of People in Chapel.....................15
Add Additional Wine or Hosts ........................................................................15
During the Mass..................................................... 15
Opening Prayer ............................................................. 16
Bow to the Altar ......................................................................... 16
Sacramentary Book................................................................... 16
Sacramentary Book Holder ......................................................................16
Altar Server.................................................................................. 16
After Homily and Before Intercessions ....................... 16
Add Additional Wine or Hosts ................................................. 16
Liturgy of the Eucharist................................................ 17
Prepare the Gifts on the Altar .................................................. 17
Setting the Vessels & Linens on the Altar.............................. 17
Chapel Credence Table Layout Diagram .................................................17
Altar Preparation ......................................................................................17
Altar Preparation Diagram Layout ..................................................................19
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend............................................................19
Fr. Ray Presiding Mass ............................................................................19
Priest Washes His Hands ......................................................... 19
After Sign of Peace ....................................................... 20
Approach the Altar to Receive Communion .......................... 20
Bow to the Altar ......................................................................... 20
Ciboria from Tabernacle ........................................................... 20
Removing the Silver Ox Ciboria ...............................................................20
Not Removing the Silver Ox Ciboria.........................................................21
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend ..................................... 21
Purified Lunea ..........................................................................................21
Lunea with Consecrated Host inside the Tabernacle ...............................21
Additional Host Minister to Distribute Communion .............. 22
Distribution of Communion.......................................... 22
Communion Ministers............................................................... 22
Station Layout in Chapel ..........................................................................22
Receiving Communion .............................................................................22
Interacting While Distributing Communion ...............................................23
Process for Administering the Body of Christ............ 23
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Administering the Body of Christ............................................ 23
Host Not Consumed By Communicant.....................................................23
Host Falls on the Floor .............................................................................23
Extending a Blessing to an Adult or Children ...........................................24
Process for Administering the Blood of Christ........... 24
Administering the Precious Blood .......................................... 24
Self-Intinction or Dipping the Host into the Precious Blood ......................24
Spillage ....................................................................................................25
Spillage of Precious Blood of Christ on the Floor ...........................................25
Precious Blood Splashes on Face or Mouth of Communicant........................25
Precious Blood Spills on the Communicant Clothes.......................................26
Clean the Spillage After Mass ..................................................................26
Spillage on Floor............................................................................................26
Precious Blood Spills on a Communicant’s Clothes .......................................26
Finish Distributing at Your Station .............................. 27
Cup Minister............................................................................... 27
Chalices ...................................................................................................27
Chalices is Empty – Station on the Tabernacle Side................................27
Chalices is Empty – Station on the Ambo Side ........................................27
After Distribution of Communion................................. 27
Priest Combines Extra-Consecrated Hosts............................ 27
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend ..................................... 27
Bowing to the Tabernacle ........................................................ 28
Remove Priest’s Paten from Altar ........................................... 28
Take Chalices to Credence Table ............................................ 28
Corporals.................................................................................... 28
Fold the Corporal from the Altar ...............................................................28
Fold the Corporal – Fr. Ray Presiding Mass ............................................29
Reflect & Meditate on the Eucharist & Your Role.................. 29
After Mass .............................................................. 29
Clean up ........................................................................ 29
Retrieve Sacred Vessels, Linens & Books ............................. 29
Extinguish Candles after Mass ................................................ 29
Return Communion Minister Reserved Seat Signs............... 30
Parish Building Prayer.............................................................. 30
Return Deacon Chair................................................................. 30
Purification.................................................................... 30
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Sacred Vessels .......................................................................... 30
Rinsing Paten in Sacrarium ..................................................... 31
Shake Corporal into Sacrarium ............................................... 31
Fr. Ray Presiding Mass............................................................. 31
Waiting for Vessels to be Purified in Priest’s Sacristy ......... 31
Proper Method to Clean the Vessels ........................... 31
Wash the Vessels ...................................................................... 32
Cruets & Water Bowl................................................................................32
Paten........................................................................................................32
Chalices ...................................................................................................32
Linens.......................................................................................................32
Other Clean Up Guidelines........................................... 32
Tabernacle Key.......................................................................... 32
Thursday Morning 6:30 am Mass.............................................................32
Candle Taper Lighter Needs Replacement............................. 32
Priest’s Chalice and Paten ....................................................... 32
Sacrarium Lid, Lights, and Priest’s Sacristy Door ................ 33
Priest’s Sacristy Door ............................................................... 33
Every Morning or Evening, Except for 6:30 am Mass ..............................33
Thursday Morning 6:30 am Mass.............................................................33
AC Unit ....................................................................................... 33
Miscellaneous Items .............................................. 33
Dress Attire ................................................................... 33
Backup Coverage.......................................................... 34
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Liturgical Ministers
Roles
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist our priest with reverent distribution of the Precious Blood of Christ to our parish community.
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion called Communion Minister or Cup Ministers for Daily Mass.
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The Communion Minister role could play three roles during Mass.
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The General Instruction of the Missal (GIRM # 110) states:
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If only one minister is present at a Mass with a congregation, that minister may exercise
several different duties.
Sacristan
Orchestrates the setup of the credence table with the appropriate materials and objects, as well as specifically
fulfills other identified duties in the chapel prior to Mass.
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The Sacristan places the tabernacle key in the tabernacle, places Sacramentary book in the chapel,
adjusts the AC unit, and lights candles at the altar (After All Souls Day light Easter candle, Advent and
Easter candles) in the chapel.
Server
Assist our priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass particularly during the opening prayer and the set up
the altar during the preparation of the gifts.
Prior to Mass
Preparation
Spiritual Preparation
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Prepare yourself to receive God’s graces. Center yourself by opening your heart and soul.
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Pray - Recite a prayer of preparation, prayers for the Minister of the Eucharist or read a scripture.
Review Readings
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Acquaint yourself with the scriptures.
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Daily Readings
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http://www.usccb.org/nab/
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Church Calendar
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Liturgical calendar and scripture readings for Mass each day of the year
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Meditate on the text
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http://www.easterbrooks.com/cgi-bin/Cathcal.cgi?200909
Let the words, images, and phrases sink in.
Read the daily reflections for the scriptures
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Living Space – Understand the readings by Frank Doyle SJ.
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This is a great link to help understand the Scripture of the day.
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http://sacredspace.ie/livingspace/index2.php/
Daily scripture readings & meditation – Understand the readings by Don Schwager
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This is a great link to help understand the scripture of the day.
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http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/
Arrival Time
Arrive at Mass 15 minutes early.
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This will allow you to get spiritually and mentally ready to serve in your role.
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Read a prayer of preparation, prayers for the Minister of the Eucharist or read a scripture.
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Use the Catholic Pocket Prayers Brochure “Prayers for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion” located inside the priest’s sacristy located next to the ORDO book.
If you are not present, this will allow us sufficient time to find a backup.
Upon arrival, please check off your name in the sacristy schedule. The schedule is located on the bulletin board
in the priest’s sacristy.
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If you are substituting for another Minister, please place your name next to their name.
Ready to Serve Always
Please get in the habit of dressing appropriately to each Mass in case you are asked to serve.
Emergencies – Who do you call?
We recognize that emergencies do happen.
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If you find yourself in this situation, please call me on my cell or home phone numbers.
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The Daily Mass rosters have my phone numbers.
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Communion Minister Reserved Seat Signs
The Communion Minister (CM) reserved seat signs are located in the priest’s sacristy.
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The Altar Server and CM reserved seat signs are stored inside a yellow file folder located in the first row
of the vertical file folder organizer on the countertop closest to the priest’s closet.
For the Tuesday night Mass, the CM should use the set of laminated seat signs that are located inside the red
lectern and are stored in a green pocket folder.
Lead CM/Sacristan should place the Altar Server(s) and CM(s) reserved seat signs and personal belongings on
the chairs in the chapel, so other individuals will not sit in these reserved seats.
Parish Building Prayer
Lead CM/Sacristan should place a laminated prayer on the following seats: Presider, Altar Server(s), and CM(s).
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The laminated parish building prayer cards are located in the small basket on top of the stand next to the
baptismal font in the chapel.
Chapel Location to Sit in Assembly
Sit on the right side of the chapel.
CMs will sit on the second row in the two outer chairs on the right.
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Lead CM/Sacristan should sit in the assembly on second row on the right side of the chapel.
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Sit on the outer chair of the row closet to the credence table, so you will have easy access to the
priest and credence table.
Unlock Priest’s Sacristy Door
The Lead CM/Sacristan should:
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Check the doorknob on the inside of the priest’s sacristy door and unlock it upon arrival for set up.
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Prior to the beginning of Mass, the priest will shut the door.
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By shutting the door, access is minimized into priest’s sacristy during Mass.
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However, with the door unlocked, there is flexibility to enter the priest’s sacristy as
necessary during Mass.
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As the priest recites the intercessions additional hosts or wine can be added as
necessary (i.e. when the chapel is full.)
Preparation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Lead CM/Sacristan role is indicated on the schedule as Lead CM.
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This person sets up the credence table with the proper vessels, host and wine.
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Tabernacle Key
The Lead CM/Sacristan or anyone accessing the tabernacle should genuflect before opening and closing the
tabernacle.
• During Mass the tabernacle key should be left in the keyhole with the tabernacle door unlocked.
Washing Hands Prior to Mass
All CMs should wash their hands before mass begins.
Lead CM/Sacristan should wash their hands before handling the bread and wine. Please remember that we are
preparing a meal.
AC Unit
The AC unit is on a timer for all daily Masses. Lead CM/Sacristan may need to readjust the unit. To adjust the
AC unit see below:
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The AC unit is located on the wall next to the flower arrangement closest to the tabernacle. Adjust the
temperature to make the room cooler or warmer.
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To activate: Turn the knob to the appropriate temperature and then press the “on” button for three
seconds and then you will hear the unit turn on.
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The temperature normally is pre-set for 75 degrees. Turn the knob 65 degrees to cool the chapel
quickly. The unit will run for two (2) hours, so after Mass you will need to deactivate the AC unit
back to its original setting of 75 degrees.
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Be careful when adjusting the thermostat.
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Sometimes the flower pollen can rub on your clothes if you get too close to the flower
arrangement.
Presider’s Chair
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Lead CM/Sacristan: There are occasions when a priest, deacon or Arts & Environment Ministry might
move the chapel Presider’s chair into the church for a Special Mass; for instance, Holy Week.
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If the chapel Presider’s chair is not in the chapel, please go inside the church and move the
chapel Presider’s chair back into the chapel.
On rare occasions, we will have a visiting priest who will be concelebrating at Mass.
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Lead CM/Sacristan, please go to the main church and bring the deacon chair into the chapel.
Place the chair next to the Presider’s chair, to the right of the Presider’s chair.
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Allow a walk path next to the credence table, so the Servers and Communion Ministers
can get through comfortably.
Credence Table
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Lead CM/Sacristan: There are occasions when a priest, deacon or Arts & Environment Ministry might
move the chapel credence table into the church for a Special Mass; for instance, Holy Week Masses.
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If the chapel’s credence table is not in the chapel, please go inside the church and move the
chapel credence table back into the chapel.
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Please make sure the credence table linen is on the table. Linen for the credence table is located
in the work sacristy in the drawer closest to the sink.
Quantities of Vessels & Linens
Lead CM/Sacristan should set up the credence table with the appropriate vessels, hosts and wine for Mass.
The church instructs us to consecrate enough hosts and wine for each Mass rather than going to the tabernacle.
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Vessels and linens required for Mass
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Acquire from priest’s sacristy:
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Priest’s chalice & paten – heavy silver
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2nd chalice – Use the pewter silver chalices from the weekend Masses.
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Located in cabinet above the right side of the sink.
Two (2) cruets (On a Monday, these two cruets might be in the cabinet in the work sacristy
because these cruets were used during weekend Masses.)
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Quantity of water
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Adjust the water to only ½ full of water.
Quantity of wine
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Quantity of wine according to the day of week or time of year.
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Adjust the wine depending on the number of participants at Mass.
See the setup guidelines posted on the bulletin board in the priest’s
sacristy.
Adjust
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At the Thursday 6:30 am Mass, you might need to add about
of wine.
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At the Thursday 8:30 am Mass, you may need to reduce a bit less
than ½ to 1/3 full of wine because fewer people attend this Mass.
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At the Friday 8:30 am Mass, you many need to increase to ¾ full of
wine because the more individuals attend this Mass.
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During Lent, you may need to add 2/3 full of wine because more
individuals attend Mass as a Lenten sacrifice.
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During summer months (June/July/August), you may need to reduce
a bit less than ½ to 1/3 full of wine because fewer people attend
Mass.
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This also applies to any day when the chapel is full.
2/3 full
Unopened wine bottles are stored in the work sacristy in the closet on the right side
of the sink.
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Daily Mass water bowl
Acquire from drawers in the work sacristy:
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Corporal – 1
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Purificators – 3
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Towel - 1
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend
Quantities of Wine
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CM Sacristan should arrive by 8:00 am to set up the vessels.
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Add 2/3 to ¾ full of wine because the entire chapel is filled (individuals standing on the wall areas, etc.)
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CRHP weekends occur every six months.
September/October timeframe.
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This will be normally in March/April and
Daily Mass Coordinator will send the Lead CM/Sacristan a reminder email on Monday prior
to that Friday Mass.
Quantities of Hosts
Lead CM/Sacristan should determine the number of hosts to consecrate for Mass.
The Lead CM/Sacristan or anyone accessing the tabernacle should genuflect before opening and closing
the tabernacle.
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Quantity of hosts
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Small-unconsecrated hosts placed inside priest’s paten.
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Assess consecrated hosts in the silver ox ciboria in the tabernacle.
approximately 250 hosts.
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If ciboria is ½ or greater – do not add small-unconsecrated hosts inside the priest’s paten.
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If tabernacle has two silver ox ciboria, please inform the priest.
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He can decide if he would like to distribute two or more consecrated hosts
per communicant during Communion.
If ciboria is ½ or less – add 25 to 40 small-unconsecrated hosts inside the priest’s paten.
One (1) medium unconsecrated host should be placed inside the priest’s paten.
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The ciboria-holds
The unconsecrated host when divided by the priest makes another four (4) smallconsecrated hosts.
The quantity of small-unconsecrated hosts may need to be increased if chapel is full.
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The small and medium unconsecrated hosts are located in the dining room kitchen
freezer. The unconsecrated hosts are stored in a large blue container.
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Lunae
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The Lead CM/Sacristan or anyone accessing the tabernacle should genuflect before opening the
tabernacle.
Lead CM/Sacristan may need to add up to 75 small-unconsecrated hosts inside the priest’s paten if the
silver ox ciboria in the tabernacle is ½ or less.
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Place two (2) medium unconsecrated hosts inside the priest’s paten to be consecrated.
This will normally be in March/April and September/October timeframe.
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Daily Mass Coordinator will send the Lead CM/Sacristan a reminder Monday prior to
that Friday.
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Lead CM/Sacristan will be responsible for removing the medium consecrated host from the
Lunea prior to Mass during setup.
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Remember:
tabernacle.
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Unlocking the Lunea: Turn the latch on the Lunea down, so the Lunea will unlock.
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the person removing the consecrated host should do everything inside the
Then remove the medium consecrated host from the Lunea and place the host
into the ciboria that is located inside the tabernacle.
Genuflect before closing the tabernacle.
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Then, take the empty Lunae place on the countertop in the priest’s sacristy, so the priest
or acolyte can purify prior to Mass.
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Dry the Lunea, take it into the Chapel, and place it on top of the credence table.
Layout of Vessels & Linens
Credence Table Layout Display dated 10/21/10, posted on the wall of the priest’s sacristy.
Lead CM/Sacristan should setup the credence table using the credence table layout.
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By using the credence table layout, this enables all Cup Ministers to be consistent.
A small laminated diagram of the credence table layout has been placed on the credence table to guide you with
the layout.
Water Cruet
Wine Cruet
3 Purificators
Chalice
Water
Bowl
Priest’s
Chalice
Corporal
Towel
Paten
Place the vessels and linens on the credence table
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Place the following items on the top left corner of the credence table.
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From the right of the water bowl, begin to place the other vessels.
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Place the water bowl, then the water cruet, then the wine cruet (place purificators on top of
wine cruet), 2nd chalice, and finally the priest’s chalice.
Place the following items on the bottom left corner of the credence table.
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From the right of the towel, begin to place the linens & vessels.
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Place the towel, a free space where the purificators would have been placed, the priest’s
paten, and finally the corporal.
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend
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The Lead CM/Sacristan place the purified, dry Lunea to the left of the paten.
Water Cruet
Wine Cruet
3 Purificators
Chalice
Water
Bowl
Priest’s
Chalice
Corporal
Towel
Lunea
Paten
Other Setup Items
Sacramentary Book
Lead CM/Sacristan to ask priest to review prior to Mass, then take in the chapel for Mass.
Light Chapel Candles
The Lead CM/Sacristan is responsible for lighting the two candles, one next to the altar and next to the ambo.
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Light ten (10) minutes before Mass begins.
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Please do not allow the children to do this task.
Light altar and ambo candles using either a BIC lighter or the long gold candle lighter / candle extinguisher rod.
You may also use the long matches located on the bottom of the credence table.
The long gold candle lighter / candle extinguisher rod should be located on the left side of the credence table.
Probe the rod against the wall next to the credence table.
Lighting - When lighting the candle, extend lighting taper one inch or one and ½ inch out from candle lighter
before lighting. It helps to have the taper longer, so you can light the Easter candle more easily.
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Prop the rod upright against the wall on the left side of the credence table, so the Lead CM/Sacristan will locate
the rod easily for the following day Mass.
Extinguishing Flame at the End of Taper – Draw candle lighter toward you and pull taper into its metal stem,
snuffing out the flame.
Once snuffed out, push taper back up to ensure that the wax does not stick in the closed position.
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This will prevent wax buildup and clogging at the end of the taper.
extinguished do this process twice.
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Prop the rod upright against the wall on the left side of the credence table, so the Lead CM/Sacristan will
locate the rod easily for the following day Mass.
To ensure taper is completely
Advent Candles
Lead CM/Sacristan, During Advent, please light the Advent candles as well.
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Light the candles(s) Monday through Friday. This begins on November 29, 2010.
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The Advent candle(s) start during the first week of Advent.
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On the first week, one violet candle lit.
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On the second week, two violet candles lit.
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On the third week, two violet candles and one rose candles lit.
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On the fourth week, all candles lit (three violet & one rose).
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To light the Advent Candles use the three step stepping ladder if you cannot reach the
Advent candles with the long gold rod.
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The three step stepping ladder is located inside the work sacristy during this month. The
stepping stool will be leaning towards the white board.
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When the three step stepping ladder is not in use the rest of the year, it will be stored in the
Arts & Environment closet in the worship space.
Candle Wax
If the melted wax covers the candlewicks or if a candle will not remain lit due to excess candle wax:
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Ask Daily Mass Coordinator to assist you with removing the wax from the candle. If the Daily Mass
Coordinator is not present, please send email or call them.
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Lectionary Book
Lead CM/Sacristan, You are not responsible for placing the Lectionary Book on the ambo. This is one of the
Lector’s responsibilities.
Mass Intention Paper
Lead CM/Sacristan, You are not responsible for placing the Mass Intention on the ambo. This is one of the
Lector’s responsibilities.
When Fr. Ray Dowling, a retired priest in our Diocese, celebrates Mass, do the following:
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He likes to have the Mass Intention paper that normally is on top of the ambo on the altar, so he can state
the person’s name at the beginning of Mass and during the Intercessions.
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Lead CM/Sacristan you might need to move the Mass Intention Paper from the ambo to the altar area.
Persons Using Walkers or Wheelchairs
Lead CM/Sacristan there are times that we have individuals at Mass who use a walker or are in a wheelchair.
• Prior to Mass, if you observe an individual who is physically challenged (uses a walker or uses a
wheelchair) you might want to ask them if they would like the priest to come distribute Holy Communion to
them at their seat.
! Please make the priest aware of this individual and where they are sitting before Mass begins.
• One (1) Cup Minister needs to follow the Host Minister to offer this communicant the Precious Blood.
After Setup Process
Cup Ministers, once setup has been completed, please make every effort to leave the priest by himself in the
priest’s sacristy so that he may prepare spiritually for Mass.
Prior to Mass Start – Confirm Quantity of People in Chapel
Add Additional Wine or Hosts
Lead CM/Sacristan may need to add more wine and/or hosts, if you notice the quantity of participants have
increased prior to Mass. Additional wine and hosts may be added during Intercessions as well.
Chapel has 50 chairs plus bench space.
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Take the wine cruet and and/or paten to the priest’s sacristy and add the wine and/or hosts at the
countertop.
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This will allow all communicants to receive both species.
This process should be completed before the priest processes into the Chapel.
During the Mass
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Opening Prayer
Bow to the Altar
Once the Mass begins, CM should not bow when approaching the altar area.
Sacramentary Book
How should the Sacramentary book be brought up to the priest?
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The Sacramentary book should be brought closed; the priest will open to the appropriate section.
Where should the Altar Server stand while holding the Sacramentary book?
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For Fr. Danny please stand directly in front of him or slightly off to the side. If you are very tall, please
stand slightly to the side.
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For Fr. Uche please stand to the side, not in front of him.
Sacramentary Book Holder
When Fr. Ray Dowling, a retired priest in our Diocese, celebrates Mass, please do the following:
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He likes to use a Sacramentary book holder that is stored inside the bottom cabinet to the left of the sink
in the priest’s sacristy.
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Place the Sacramentary book holder in the center of the altar before Mass begins.
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Fr. Ray will not need a Server to assist him with holding the Sacramentary book because he
recites the prayers from the altar using the stand.
Altar Server
Sit in the assembly on the first row on the right side of the chapel; to give you access to assist the priest with
holding the Sacramentary book.
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If no Altar Server serving at Mass, then the Lead CM/Sacristan should assist the priest with the
Sacramentary book.
After Homily and Before Intercessions
Add Additional Wine or Hosts
Lead CM/Sacristan may need to add more wine and/or hosts, if you notice the volume of participants have
increased between the beginning of Mass and the homily.
Chapel has 50 chairs plus bench space.
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Take the wine cruet and and/or paten to the priest’s sacristy and add the wine and or hosts at the
countertop.
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This will allow all communicants to receive in both species.
Bringing the wine cruet and/or paten to the credence table during the Intercessions will be the least
disruptive because the assembly is standing.
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This process should be completed before the priest finishes with the Intercessions.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Prepare the Gifts on the Altar
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If two Altar Servers are at Mass, the Lead CM/Sacristan does not need to assist.
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If one Altar Server is present at Mass, then Lead CM/Sacristan will need to assist the Altar Server.
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If no Altar Server is present at Mass, both Cup Ministers will become Servers and will need to assist with
the preparation of the gifts on the altar.
Setting the Vessels & Linens on the Altar
Chapel Credence Table Layout Diagram
This Credence Table Layout is also posted on the wall of the priest’s sacristy.
Credence Table Lay Out of Vessels & Linens
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Water Water
Bowl Cruet
Towel
Purificators
On Top
3
nd
Wine
2
Cruet Chalice
2
1
Priest’s
Chalice
Paten
Corporal
Setting the Vessels & Linens on the Altar
1.
2.
3.
4.
Take Corporal & Sacramentary Book
Take Priest’s Paten & Priest’s Chalice
nd
Place Purificators on Top of Wine Cruet & 2
Chalice
Drape Towel Over Wrist, Water Cruet & Water
Bowl
Altar Preparation
Assist with steps to place the vessels and linens on the altar.
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The layout identifies four (4) sections. Each section is a step that the Servers need to perform as outlined
below.
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Step 1: 1st Server: Retrieve the Sacramentary book and the corporal and place items on the
altar.
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Place the first corporal flat at the center of the altar, still folded. Never flick a corporal open
in midair, it shows a lack of respect for the most sacred altar linen.
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Unfold it, first to your left, then to your right, thus revealing three squares.
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Unfold the section farthest from you, away from yourself, thus making six squares
visible.
Finally, unfold the crease that is nearest to you, towards yourself, thus making all nine
squares visible.
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So the steps are Left, Right, Top, Bottom to unfold the corporal
Place the Sacramentary book on top of the corporal.
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Place book in the center of the altar for Fr. Danny.
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Place the book to the left side of the altar for Fr. Uche.
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Do not open the Sacramentary book.
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Step 2: 2nd Server: Retrieve the priest’s chalice and paten and places these items on the altar.
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Place the priest’s chalice and paten side by side on the center of the corporal, with the
chalice to the right.
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Place these items on the altar in the following manner:
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The 2nd chalice is set in front of the priest’s chalice, closer to the assembly. The
wine cruet to the right of the 2nd chalice, and then place the purificators closest to
the edge of the altar top beside the priest’s chalice.
Wait at the altar area.
Step 4: 2nd Server: Brings the water cruet, water bowl and towel to the altar.
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Drape towel over your wrist, so this frees both your hands to carry the other two vessels
(water cruet and water bowl).
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2nd Server hand the water cruet with the cruet handle facing the 1st Server, so they
can hand it to the priest.
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The priest will adjust as necessary.
Step 3: 1st Server: Retrieve 2nd chalice, the wine cruet and three purificators (place on top of
the wine cruet to free hands to carry the other two vessels) and place on the altar.
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Head back to the credence table.
1st Server hand the priest the water cruet with the cruet handle facing the priest.
Wait at the altar area.
The priest will hand the empty wine cruet to the Server closest to him.
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If the priest does not hand the Server the empty wine cruet, the Server needs to remove
the empty cruet from the altar area.
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At times, it appears that the Server is having difficulty holding the empty wine cruet and the
water cruet.
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Server, a suggestion for holding the empty wine cruet:
pinky finger to hold the empty wine cruet by the handle.
Server uses his left
If left handed hold cruet with right pinky finger.
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Cruet Handle
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Thus, this will free the other hand to hold the water cruet by the handle.
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Reverse procedure, if left handed.
Altar Preparation Diagram Layout
Wine Cruet
nd
2
Chalice
Sacramentary
Book
3 Purificators
Paten
Priest’s
Chalice
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend
• When preparing the altar, the Lead CM/Sacristan or the 2nd Cup should bring the empty Lunae to the
altar.
Fr. Ray Presiding Mass
If Fr. Ray Dowling is celebrating Mass, he might take the corporal and place it on the altar himself.
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Then he will adjust the Sacramentary book over the corporal.
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If this happens, just be flexible. Go to the credence table and acquire the other vessels and
linens.
If Fr. Ray Dowling goes back to the Presider’s chair, then take the corporal to the altar.
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Simply move the Sacramentary book and holder aside on the altar, unfold the corporal on the
center of the altar.
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Place the Sacramentary book and hold back to the center of the altar on top of the corporal.
Priest Washes His Hands
When the priest turns towards you the Servers, move towards him so you can provide him the vessels to wash
his hands.
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The 2nd Server with the water bowl needs to place the bowl underneath his hands, so the 1st Server with
the water cruet can pour water over the priest’s hands.
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The priest then dries his hands with the towel and hands it back to the Server.
After the washing of the hands, both Servers need to bow towards the priest and then go towards the
credence table.
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Place the water bowl, towel and water cruet on top of the credence table.
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The towel does not need to be folded neatly, simply place on the credence table.
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This will allow the priest to continue with the celebration of the Mass as soon as the
Server(s) return to their seats in the assembly.
After Sign of Peace
Approach the Altar to Receive Communion
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Lead CM/Sacristan and 2nd Cup Minister should approach the altar as soon as you have given and
received the sign of peace with those nearest to you.
Bow to the Altar
CM should not bow when approaching the altar area.
Ciboria from Tabernacle
Removing the Silver Ox Ciboria
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If a decision is made not to consecrate additional small hosts because the silver ox ciboria in the
tabernacle has an abundant quantity of consecrated hosts (at least ½ or greater full with consecrated
hosts.)
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Each ciboria holds approximately 250 hosts.
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Lead CM/Sacristan should remove the ciboria from the tabernacle for Communion.
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Lead CM/Sacristan should genuflect before opening the tabernacle. If you are not able to genuflect,
please do a profound bow.
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Leave the tabernacle door open during mass.
The 2nd Cup Minister should stand still for a moment while the Lead CM approaches the tabernacle. You
do not need to bow to the altar or tabernacle, simply stand still.
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The Lead CM/Sacristan should remove the ciboria from the tabernacle.
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As soon as the Lead CM/Sacristan begins to approach the altar with the ciboria, the 2nd Cup
Minister should stand closest to the altar and the assembly.
The Lead CM/Sacristan will place the ciboria on the altar.
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If you are able to place the ciboria on top of the corporal, you may uncover the ciboria and place
the lid next to the silver ox ciboria on the altar.
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The ciboria lid does not need to be on the corporal just the ciboria.
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Just be sensitive that you do not want to uncover the ciboria and particles of Jesus
fall on the altar linen.
If you are not able to place the ciboria on top of the corporal and have room only on top of the
altar linen, leave the ciboria covered.
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The priest will move the ciboria to the corporal.
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You do not want to uncover the ciboria if it is not on top of a corporal because particles of
Jesus could fall on the altar linen instead on the corporal.
Then the Communion Ministers will stand to the right of the altar to receive Communion.
Not Removing the Silver Ox Ciboria
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Decision was made to consecrate small hosts because the ciboria in the tabernacle had less than half
(½) of consecrated hosts.
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Then the Lead CM/Sacristan DOES NOT take the ciboria from the tabernacle.
If the priest needs additional consecrated hosts, he (priest) will go to the tabernacle and remove the
ciboria during the distribution of Communion.
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Purified Lunea
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If Lunae had been purified and is on the credence table,
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If the Lead CM does not need to retrieve the silver ox ciboria from the tabernacle,
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The Lead CM retrieves the Lunae from the credence table and takes to the altar.
If the Lead CM needs to retrieve the ciboria from the tabernacle,
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Note, the ciboria is removed first.
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Then the 2nd CM retrieves the Lunae from the credence table and takes to the
altar.
Lunea with Consecrated Host inside the Tabernacle
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If Lunae has NOT BEEN purified and is inside the tabernacle with the consecrated host
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Then the Lead CM will get both sacred vessels from the tabernacle; carry one sacred
vessel per hand.
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Place both sacred vessels on the altar on the corporal. Place the Lunae flat on the
corporal.
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The priest will take the consecrated host inside the Lunae and place on his
paten, and then place a fresh consecrated host into the Lunae.
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Additional Host Minister to Distribute Communion
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During Mass where there is a large volume of individuals (chapel is full), the priest can make the decision
to add a second Host Minister.
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During Lent, we get more individuals who attend Mass because they are doing it as a Lenten
sacrifice.
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During the Friday of a CRHP weekend.
The priest makes this decision, so the distribution of Communion can go a lot quicker.
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He might ask or motion to another Daily Mass Communion Minister before or during the Mass to
assist him.
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The vessel that the extra Host Minister will use will be either the priest’s paten or the
ciboria from the tabernacle.
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The priest will hand you the sacred vessel with the consecrated hosts, so you
simply need to take the sacred vessel that he offers you.
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Once the priest moves to one side of the altar, the Host Minister will walk towards the opposite
side of the altar.
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It could vary with each priest, so you simply need to be flexible and follow the priest’s lead.
Distribution of Communion
Communion Ministers
Station Layout in Chapel
Back Wall
Crucifix
X
Tabernacle
X
Priest
Chair
Ambo
Credence
Table
Altar
HM - Priest
X - Cup Minister
HM - Host Minister
Receiving Communion
Once the priest moves towards you with the paten or ciboria, bow prior to receiving both the Body and the
Blood of Christ.
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Ministers will receive the Body of Christ in their hand.
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When serving as a Cup Minister, you must be comfortable receiving in your hand.
Cup Minister closest to the priest, will get the priest’s chalice.
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Priest hands the other Cup Minister the other chalice.
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Then the priest will take the priest’s paten and move towards the front of the altar in the center of the aisle
to begin to distribute the Body of Christ to the parish community.
The two Cup Ministers need to move towards a Communion station.
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One station located on the right or the left side of the altar.
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Stand towards the back wall of the altar to begin to distribute the Precious Blood.
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This allows the communicants waiting to receive the Precious Blood sufficient space to wait in
line.
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Without feeling that there is no space, so they go back to their seat.
Interacting While Distributing Communion
Remember to have a warm smile and make eye contact when distributing the Blood of Christ.
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Be yourself, your smile should be normal and not forced.
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As each person approaches you, look directly at the communicant. Be sincere and inviting as you
interact with each person.
Process for Administering the Body of Christ
Administering the Body of Christ
Hold the sacred vessel in your left hand (opposite for left-handed persons), and taking the host in the right hand
hold it for the communicant to see and say, “The Body of Christ.”
• To which the communicant replies, “Amen.”
Depending upon the wishes of the communicant, the Host Minister places the Body of Christ in the communicants
hand or on the tongue.
• Most communicants receive in their hand.
Host Not Consumed By Communicant
If you see someone has not consumed the consecrated host, be sensitive to the individual if you address the
issue.
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Presider’s suggestion is to let him know about the situation after Mass, so he can address with the person.
Host Falls on the Floor
If a consecrated host falls on the floor, pick it up and consume it.
• It may be a bit difficult to swallow the consecrated host being that you will not have any Precious Blood to
help swallow it.
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! You might want to wait until after distributing Communion to consume it.
• Thus, another solution is to place it on your hand under your ciboria or paten.
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Once you finish distributing Communion, you may consume it.
The only time a consecrated host ought to be disposed in the sacrarium is if it has fallen out of someone’s
mouth.
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Use extra purificator at the altar to pick up the consecrated hosts and wait until after Communion to
dispose the consecrated host in the sacrarium in the priest sacristy.
Extending a Blessing to an Adult or Children
Individuals who come towards you during Communion with their hands crossed in front of their chest.
• Sometimes they do not come with this posture, so be prepared, like toddlers and infants.
Do not make a sign of the cross when doing a blessing. This gesture is for a priest or deacon.
! You may extend your hand toward the person as you whisper/say the words: May God bless you.
Process for Administering the Blood of Christ
Administering the Precious Blood
Hold the chalice for the communicant and say, “The Blood of Christ.” The communicant replies, “Amen.”
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The Communion Minister says “The Blood of Christ” when distributing the Precious Blood.
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No Communion Minister who distributes Holy Communion may modify these words. (GIRM #161)
The minister then gives the chalice to the communicant who takes it entirely into his/her hands, drinks from it and
returns it to the minister.
Use your purificator to wipe clean (inside and outside) the rim of the chalice after each communicant drinks from
it, and turn it a quarter (1/4) turn each time before the next communicant.
If the priest heads towards the assembly to give Communion to a communicant who cannot walk towards the
altar, please be attentive.
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You might need to follow the priest, so you can offer the communicant the Precious Blood.
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At times, the Cup Minister closest to the communicant who cannot walk may not be able to offer the
precious blood if there is a line at his/her station.
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If the other Cup Minister is available (no communicants waiting in line), please assist by following the
priest to offer the Precious Blood to the communicant who cannot walk.
Self-Intinction or Dipping the Host into the Precious Blood
Dripping of host into Precious Blood, this practice is not encouraged by the Diocese.
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If someone does Self-Intinction during Mass, please let the priest know, he will address with the
parishioner.
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However, the person might also be from another parish and they are simply visiting.
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If you noticed that this person is visiting our parish often, the priest may still need to
address with this person.
If this does occur, use your purificator as a Communion paten and hold beneath the chin of the communicant
until the communicant places the consecrated bread with Precious Blood in their mouth.
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By using your purificator as a Communion paten, this will minimize the chances of Precious Blood
dripping onto the floor.
Spillage
Spillage of Precious Blood of Christ on the Floor
If you drop or spill the Precious Blood – DO NOT PANIC! Be reverent as to how you react.
Your demeanor will reassure those communicants in line or the person who may have caused the spill.
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Delay the Communion line as little as possible.
A drop or few drops are spilled to the floor.
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Use your purificator to cover the spill and leave the purificator flat on the floor.
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If you need both hands for the cleanup, please place the chalice on the altar first. Go to the altar
and get another purificator.
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Continue to distribute the Precious Blood.
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Leave the purificator on the floor, to be aware where the drops spilled on the floor. When Mass finishes,
please go back to the area where the spillage occurred and clean that spillage area.
A larger spill on the floor.
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Ask the communicant to proceed to the other Cup Minister.
• Use your purificator, the altar purificator, and the towel on the credence table.
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Leave purificator flat on the floor.
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If you need to use both hands for the cleanup, please place the chalice on the altar first.
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Go to the altar and get another purificator. If necessary, use the towel on the credence table to
absorb the spill.
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Clean up the space as best you can with the purificator(s) and towel.
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Leave the purificator and/or towel on the floor, so you can be aware where the spill occurred.
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Clean the area after Mass.
Precious Blood Splashes on Face or Mouth of Communicant
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Hand your purificator to the communicant, so they can dab their face or mouth where the drops splashed
on them.
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Go to the altar and get another purificator. Place the purificator that was used to dab their face or
mouth on top of the altar.
Precious Blood Spills on the Communicant Clothes
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Hand your purificator to the communicant, so they can dab their clothes where the spilled occurred on
their clothes.
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Tell the communicant that they need to come to the work sacristy after Mass, so we can instruct
them how to clean their clothes where the Precious Blood spilled.
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Ask them not to go to the restrooms to try to clean the Precious Blood spill off their clothes.
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There are special instructions that they need to be aware off prior to cleaning the
Precious Blood.
Go to the altar and get another purificator, and continue to distribute the Precious Blood.
Clean the Spillage After Mass
Spillage on Floor
A drop, few drops or large spill on the floor.
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Get a moist purificator or towel and carefully scrub the area on the floor with only water where the spill
occurred.
! You may not use soap only water to clean the spillage.
o Take the cleaning cloths, purificators and/or towels to the priest’s sacristy.
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Rinse in sacrarium, and place in the linen container (laundry basket) in the work sacristy.
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If you need assistance, ask the priest or another Daily Mass Communion Minister after
Mass for some help.
Precious Blood Spills on a Communicant’s Clothes
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The Communicant has been directed to come to the work sacristy after Mass, so we can assist them with
instructions on how to clean their clothes.
• Get a moist purificator or towel and carefully blot out the area or dab the clothes with only water where the
spill occurred.
! You may not use soap only water to clean the spillage.
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The clothes need to be soaked in a container/basket, so all the Precious Blood is removed from
the clothes.
o The clothes should not be washed in the washing machine like you would wash other
clothes until all the Precious Blood has been removed from the clothes.
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You may dispose/throw away the water with the Precious Blood into the ground.
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If at the church, you may use the sacrarium in the work sacristy to rinse the clothes.
• Once all the Precious Blood has been removed from the clothes, now you may wash in the washing
machine like you would wash other clothes.
If you need assistance, ask the priest or another Daily Mass Communion Minister after Mass for some help.
Finish Distributing at Your Station
Cup Minister
Chalices
If chalice has Precious Blood:
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Go stand next to the other Cup Minister and assist with the distribution of Communion.
Chalices is Empty – Station on the Tabernacle Side
If chalice is empty and you are on the tabernacle side, please take your chalice to the credence table in the
chapel.
Even if the priest or other Communion Minister are still distributing Communion
• You may take your empty chalice to the credence table; and go back to your seat in the assembly.
Chalices is Empty – Station on the Ambo Side
However, if you are on the ambo side, your situation will differ.
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If on the ambo side, it might be a bit difficult to cross over the communicants to get to the credence table.
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If chalice is empty, place your purificator over the top of the chalice, so communicants know that
you do not have any more Precious Blood.
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You may direct those communicants to the other Communion Minister who is on the tabernacle
side.
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Remain standing at your station and wait for the other Cup Minister on the tabernacle side to finish
distributing the Precious Blood. It would be more reverent if you simply stand in place and wait.
After Distribution of Communion
Priest Combines Extra-Consecrated Hosts
The priest will place any extra-consecrated hosts back into the silver ox ciboria in the tabernacle.
Mass the Friday of a CRHP Weekend
The priest will repose the Lunea with the Blessed Sacrament and any extra consecrated hosts into the ciboria in
the tabernacle.
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Bowing to the Tabernacle
Both Cup Ministers stand still while the priest is at the tabernacle.
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The priest will genuflects when he closes the tabernacle. CMs you do not need to bow.
Both Cup Ministers stand still reverently at your station and wait until the priest moves back towards his
Presider’s chair.
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Please do not feel that you need to rush to pick up the paten or extra purificator at the altar.
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Remember you actions are being viewed all the assembly.
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Please take your time to gather the sacred vessel and linens from the altar.
Remove Priest’s Paten from Altar
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One of the Cup Ministers needs to move towards the altar to remove the priest’s paten from the altar.
Take Chalices to Credence Table
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Place your purificator over your chalice once you finish distributing Communion.
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Walk towards the credence table to place your empty chalice and purificator.
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If your chalice has Precious Blood, please wait to consume it after Mass in the priest’s
sacristy. Do not consume at the credence table.
Corporals
Fold the Corporal from the Altar
Once the priest sits at his chair, the Altar Server or Lead CM/Sacristan needs to move towards the altar to fold
and collect the corporal and the Sacramentary book.
First fold the corporal, then bring both items to the credence table and take the Sacramentary book to your chair.
When folding the corporal you fold inwardly, so to catch the particles or remnants of Our Lord that might have
fallen onto the corporal.
Never shake a corporal open in midair because there might be particles or remnants of Our Lord on the linen.
Please show the most respect when folding the corporal.
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If no Altar Server, the Lead CM/Sacristan needs to do this action.
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Fold the corporal
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Reverse the steps of unfolding the corporal.
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Fold the front three squares away from you.
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Then fold the back three squares towards you and finally bring the right square.
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Then fold the left square onto the remaining central square to complete the folding
process.
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The steps are – Bottom, Top, Right, and Left to fold the corporal.
Collect the corporal and bring Sacramentary book to your chair.
Fold the Corporal – Fr. Ray Presiding Mass
When Fr. Ray Dowling, is celebrating Mass, the Altar Server or Lead CM/Sacristan does not need to go fold the
corporal or retrieve the Sacramentary book.
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He uses the Sacramentary book to recite the closing prayers from the altar using the stand.
happens, be flexible.
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After Mass go to the altar and fold the corporal. Also at that time, retrieve the Sacramentary book.
If this
Reflect & Meditate on the Eucharist & Your Role
Recite a Prayer of Thanksgiving, Prayer for the Minister of the Eucharist or simply remain in silence. Use the
Catholic Pocket Prayers Brochure “Prayers for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion”.
After Mass
Clean up
Retrieve Sacred Vessels, Linens & Books
Both Cup Ministers who served need to go to the credence table to retrieve all other vessels.
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Vessels (cruets, water bowl) and linens (corporal, purificators, and towel) and return them to the priest’s
sacristy for washing of the vessels.
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Please recognize that children should not assist with carrying the vessels.
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Only the Daily Mass Ministers bring the vessels and linens back to the priest’s sacristy.
Either Cup Minister may return the Sacramentary book to the priest’s sacristy.
Extinguish Candles after Mass
Second (2nd) CM, please extinguish the two candles, one candle next to the altar and the candle next to the
ambo.
Use the long gold candle lighter/ candle extinguisher rod to snuff out the flame of the altar & ambo candle,
Advent candle or Easter candle when applicable.
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When extinguishing candle, the purpose is not to drown it in its own wax, crush the wick, but rather to cut
off the supply of oxygen.
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Therefore, do not plunge the extinguisher down over the top of the candle, but rather hold it gently
over the flame until the candle is out.
• Probe the rod upright against the wall on the left side of the credence table, so the Lead CM/Sacristan will
locate the rod easily for the following day Mass.
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Do not pull the Easter candle from its stand to extinguish the candle. Please ask for some assistance if
you cannot do this task.
Return Communion Minister Reserved Seat Signs
After each Mass, the Lead CM/Sacristan should return the Altar Server(s) & CM(s) reserved seat signs in the
yellow folder in the priest’s sacristy.
On Tuesday Mass, the Lead CM/Sacristan should return the Altar Server(s) & CM(s) reserved seat signs to the
green folder inside the RED LECTERN.
Parish Building Prayer
Either CM needs to return the laminated parish building prayer cards which were placed in the Altar Server(s)
and CM(s) seats to the small basket on top of the stand next to the baptismal font in the chapel.
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You may leave the Presider’s copy of the prayer card on his chair.
Return Deacon Chair
Return deacon chair back into the main church if it had been used for a priest that concelebrated at Mass.
Purification
Sacred Vessels
After greeting the majority of parishioners, the priest, deacon or formally installed acolyte (e.g. pastoral year
seminarian) will enter the priest’s sacristy to purify the sacred vessels.
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They are the only individuals who may purify the sacred vessels.
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A formally installed acolyte is not always a seminarian. Ask the seminarian if they are this role.
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Barry Cuba our seminarian is a formally installed acolyte. However, Chris Ochoa, Jared Cooke
and Ricky Cote are not formally installed acolytes.
Rinsing Paten in Sacrarium
After purification, rinse the purified paten inside the sacrarium.
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Then dry the paten and store inside the cabinet.
Shake Corporal into Sacrarium
Ask person purifying if he has shaken the corporals into the sacrarium.
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If this has not been done:
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Open the sacrarium cover/lid.
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Then unfold the corporal inside the sacrarium and shake the linen several times to ensure that all
remnants or particles of Our Lord fall into the sacrarium.
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Rinse the sacrarium with water, and then close the sacrarium cover/lid.
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You may then place the corporal in the laundry basket inside the work sacristy.
Fr. Ray Presiding Mass
When Fr. Ray Dowling, is celebrating Mass, he may not purify the sacred vessels at the end of Mass.
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Lead CM/Sacristan or 2nd Cup Minister, if you have not been taught the purification process from past
trainings as a Weekend Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
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Please do not attempt to purify the sacred vessels.
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Leave the sacred vessels (chalices and paten) to the left of the sacrarium.
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Please call the office using the priest’s sacristy phone and speak to Shirley Lilly.
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See bulletin board above the telephone for Shirley’s extension.
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Press the intercom button on the telephone and dial her three-digit extension.
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Shirley will inform the priest when he returns to the office that the sacred vessels
need purification in the priest’s sacristy.
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If previously trained to purify the sacred vessels, then go ahead and purify
them.
Waiting for Vessels to be Purified in Priest’s Sacristy
While the consummation of the Precious Blood and the purification of the sacred vessels, please refrain from
making loud conversation. Please show reverence to Our Lord.
Proper Method to Clean the Vessels
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Wash the Vessels
Once the purification process is complete, both Cup Ministers for Daily Mass will wash the vessels.
Cruets & Water Bowl
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Drain the water in the regular sink on the right side and then towel dry the vessels.
Paten
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Rinse it and then towel dry it.
Chalices
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Wash them with soap and water in the regular commercial sink on the right side.
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Use only a couple of drops of soap on the sponge because it is difficult to rinse the suds off the vessels.
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Do not immerse the chalice into water.
Clean the inner and outer rim of the chalices, and then rinse and towel dry them.
Linens
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Place corporal, purificators and towel in the linen container (laundry basket) in the work sacristy.
Other Clean Up Guidelines
Tabernacle Key
Lead CM/Sacristan please retrieve tabernacle key and return to priest’s sacristy.
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Place in its proper storage cabinet.
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When you are in front of the tabernacle, genuflect before you remove the key from the tabernacle.
Thursday Morning 6:30 am Mass
Lead CM/Sacristan please retrieve tabernacle key after Mass and return it to the priest’s sacristy after the 6:30
am Mass.
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The 8:30 am Mass Lead CM/Sacristan will know that they need to go to the priest’s sacristy to retrieve
the tabernacle key. Do not leave the tabernacle key on the ledge next to the tabernacle.
Candle Taper Lighter Needs Replacement
Lead CM/Sacristan, if you notice that the long gold candle lighter / candle extinguisher rod needs a new taper,
please ask the priest or the Daily Mass Coordinator to assist you with adding a new taper to the rod.
• Tapers are stored in the work sacristy on the left side of the cabinet under the sink.
Priest’s Chalice and Paten
Return priest’s chalice and paten in the cabinet in the priest’s sacristy.
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Sacrarium Lid, Lights, and Priest’s Sacristy Door
Close or flip the sacrarium cover/lid down, and turn off the sink area light.
Turn off the lights in the priest’s sacristy.
Priest’s Sacristy Door
Every Morning or Evening, Except for 6:30 am Mass
Lock and shut the door when finished washing the vessels.
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Sometimes the priest’s sacristy doorknob does not shut on its own.
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Shut the priest’s door entirely.
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If the priest is still using the priest’s sacristy and you are done with your clean up duties,
ask him if he could shut the door on his way out. Check the doorknob is on the lock
position.
Thursday Morning 6:30 am Mass
Please do not lock the priest’s sacristy door, simply shut the priest’s sacristy door after the 6:30 am Mass.
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8:30 am Mass Lead CM/Sacristan will need to have access to the priest’s sacristy, so they can setup.
AC Unit
Deactivate the AC unit
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Turn the knob to 75 degrees and then press the “off” button for three seconds and then you will hear the
unit cut off.
Miscellaneous Items
Dress Attire
Dress appropriately to each Mass. You become the representative of the church.
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How you come to Mass and present yourself helps others know how they should dress.
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We are the example. Please show reverence to Our Lord.
Your appearance is as important as your manners and actions.
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Please do not wear the following:
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Low cut tops or dresses; too short skirts or too tight outfits. Be modest in your dress.
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Spaghetti straps tops or dresses (unless using a cardigan to cover shoulders).
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Use inappropriate shoes (flip flops, tennis shoes, possibly some types of sandals).
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The squeaky noise of these types of shoes can disturb everyone at Mass.
Please be especially mindful of your dress attire selections. Shorts are not appropriate.
Backup Coverage
If scheduled to serve on a particular day and you are unavailable to do so, it is your responsibility to
find a substitute.
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Please make every effort to fulfill your scheduled dates.
It truly is a form of courtesy not only to the other Ministers, but also to the assembly that you find your own
backup.
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It shows that you take your role seriously and that you are accountable to the role.
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