Sacristans/Decor

Sacristans are responsible for the care of all of the vessels, vestments, books, linens, candles and other supplies that are used in our parish liturgies.

Decor volunteers are responsible for the floral arrangements and decorating the church for special feasts and seasons, especially the Advent and Christmas seasons, and the Lent and Easter seasons. A little artistic flair is helpful, but an interest and willingness to work with others is most important. If you wish to become involved, contact the office.

Liturgical Colours of the Roman Catholic Church

According to tradition, the Church ordinarily permits the use of four (4) colours - in the Sacred Vestments and also in the Altar Linens. They are: White, Red, Green and Purple or Violet. Gold may be used as a substitute for White.

• White - Denotes purity, innocence or glory. Used on the Feast of our Lord and the Blessed Virgin, on the festivals of angels and of all saints who were not martyrs. White is the colour of the resurrection and so it is used in Masses for the dead.
• Red - The colour of fire and of blood, it is used in Masses of the Holy Ghost, such as Pentecost, to remind us of the tongues of fire, and on the feasts of all saints who shed their blood for their faith. Red is also used on Good Friday and Palm Sunday.
• Green - Used in Ordinary time, this colour denotes the growth and increase of our holy Church, and is also symbolic of hope. It is used at various times of the year, on days that are not saints' days.
• Purple or Violet - Expressive of penance. It is used during Lent and Advent (except on saints' days) and also on the sorrowful festival of the Holy Innocents.