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St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualaST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHALTAR GUILD MANUALSt. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003UPLOADED AUGUST 2019Revised April 2019
St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualTable of ContentsI.History of the Altar Guild, Ministry of the Altar Guild, Prayers and MembersII.Preparation for Services – Guidance and PicturesA. Preparation for Sunday ServicesB. Set-up for Sunday 8:15AM ServiceC. Setup for Sunday 10:15AM ServiceD. Setup for Midweek ServiceE. Sleepy Hollow Nursing Home EucharistF. Home Communion Kit PreparationIII.Special Liturgies, Celebrations and PicturesA. BaptismsB. Funerals and MemorialsC. Wedding ServicesD. Advent and ChristmasE. The Feast of the EpiphanyF. Baptism of JesusG.Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the TempleH.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.P.Q.R.S.T.U.V.W.X.LentAsh WednesdayRose SundayPalm SundayTenebraeMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday VigilGood FridayThe Great Vigil of Easter – Holy SaturdayEaster SundayAscension DayPentecostTrinity SundayAll Souls DayAll Stains DayCelebration of New MinistryBishop’s visit with Holy Eucharist, Baptism, Confirmation and ReceptionIV.Care of Linens and CandlesV.Liturgical ColorsVI.GlossaryVII.Attendance List for Holy EucharistVIII.Historical MaterialA. Needlepoint StitchesB. 2019 Altar Guild Teams
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St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualSECTION ITHE HISTORY OF THE ALTAR GUILDSTHE MINISTRY OF SAINT ALBAN’S ALTAR GUILDALTAR GUILD PRAYERSST. ALBANS’ ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS
St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualHistory of the Altar GuildsAltar Guilds, as known to the Episcopal Church, did not become a formalized body until thenineteenth century. The history of its development goes back to the time of the apostles. In theearly days of the Church, followers of Christ gathered in private homes to break bread togetherand to share their memories of Him. Presumably, the head of the household provided whateverwas required for the meal. As the Christian population increased substantially, larger buildings inwhich to meet were required. Certain people were given the ministry of caring for these places,the worshipers themselves providing the food for the meal. Food was also being set aside to taketo those in more remote areas and circumstances which did not allow them to be part ofcorporate worship, for example the shut ins and the poor. By the fourth century, parish ministryhad been generally established, and for hundreds of years to follow the ordained clergy referredto as sacristans were responsible for maintaining all the paraphernalia of worship, for preparingfor the services, and for doing the Church housekeeping as well.In the Church of England, beginning in the sixteenth century, altar care was also the task ofordained clergy such as the sacristan and the verger, who was not ordained, in the cathedral andthe cleric in the parish. Years later, laymen became the sacristans and eventually, in thenineteenth century, women were included in this ministry as assistants to sacristans. By the turnof the twentieth century, women were beginning to organize into Altar Guilds, and in most partsof the United States they assumed the sacristan’s duties themselves. Until the 1970s this channelwas the only one through which they could serve God at the altar. Now, however, men are takingpart in increasing numbers, as once again the decoration of the Church and preparation forworship is becoming a joint ministry of all the baptized.Reference: “The Altar Guild Handbook – The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd,” Venice, FloridaOctober 2013Section IPage 1 of 1
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St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualThe Ministry of St. Alban’s Altar GuildThe Altar Guild serves the Church under the direction of the Rector. They serve an importantministry in the community worship life in the Anglican Tradition. As an Altar Guild member itis an honor to be in the sanctuary and prepare the Altar for the Lord’s Table.The members of the Altar Guild are part of an unbroken tradition reaching back to the faithfulwomen who provided for Jesus during his lifetime. (Mark 15: 40-41; Matthew 27:55).The ministry of Saint Alban’s Altar Guild is to: Prepare for the worship services of the parish as directed by the ClergyProvide for suitable furnishings for the Altar and other liturgical appointments and totake due and reverent care of themCare for the vestments of the clergy and other ministersKeep the area around the Altar sweptProtect and reverently provide for the consecrated elements of the EucharistCheck silver for fingerprints and polish when neededCheck pew visitor cardsDust pews and put books in order.Your training will consist of hands-on instruction from experienced Altar Guild members, plussome background reading.You will be a member of a regularly rotating group responsible for the complete set up and takedown of the Altar for your assigned service. We typically staff two (2) people per service,EXCEPT for special occasions, i.e., Easter, Christmas, etc. when many hands are needed. Youwill be assigned to one of four teams. Each team will serve for one week at a time.Laundry: Please take home soiled linens and prepare these for the next service. If you won't beattending the next service, you will need to return them to the church before the next week’sservice.Being on the Altar Guild is a labor of love and an important commitment; one that gives you theopportunity to be an integral part of the worship at St Alban’s Church.October 2013Section IPage 1 of 1
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St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualAltar Guild PrayersBecause the work of the Guild is concerned with things set aside for the worship of God, andwith the holy sacrament of the Eucharist, it is suitable to ask God’s blessing on the work we do.Almighty God, grant that we may handle holy things withreverence, and perform our work with such faithfulness anddevotion that it may be wholly acceptable to you and obtainyour blessing through, Christ our Lord. Amen.Lord Jesus you accepted the ministry of faithful women duringyour earthly life. We pray you to accept and bless the work ofthis Altar Guild. Grant us a spirit of reverence for your churchand the worship of this parish, and for your Word andSacraments. Preserve in purity and holiness our own souls andbodies as living temples of your presence. To you, the Father,and the Holy Spirit we give praise and honor now and forever.Amen.October 2013Section IPage 1 of 1
St. Alban’s Altar Guild ManualSt. Alban’s Altar GuildCo-ChairsJoyce Aument534-4927 (joycekayta@aol.com)Dottie Ninde256-0532 (dottiesn@yahoo.comMelinda Patterson750-0445 (theluddites2@verizon.net)Team ICo-Captain:Salome MetzgerLeneice WuNell DillardEllen GerdesJane GilbertMarta HydeVirginia JenningsGean MartinKate Wettstein475-7748 (smetzger@bbandt.com) 9AM-5 PMsalomemetzger@hotmail.com after 5PM256-8790 (lnelliewu@aol.com)536-2456 (nelldillard@hotmail.com)333-3142 (gerdesva1@verizon.net)642-2205 (jagilbert3@verizon.net)517-1131 (mhyde520@gmail.com)578-7454 (bunkybasset@gmail.com)842-3187 (jackgeanm@gmail.com)304-2622 (kdwettstein@gmail.com)Team IICaptain:Sally HanleinJoyce AumentDelores BaisdenElissa RosascoMelinda PattersonSally Sare573-9171 (salhanlein@yahoo.com)534-4927 (joycekayta@aol.com)533-9532 (deloresab@verizon.net)642-8071 (asharonen@cox.net7540-0445 (theluddites2@verizon.net583-1855 (sallymac011@verizon.net)Team IIICaptain:Dottie NindeDonna ArcherJo HodginApril KrellerJean Stonesifer256-0532 (dottiesn@yahoo.com994-1674 (dlta 99@yahoo.com)256-2795 (johodgin10@gmail.com410-474-8292 (akreller@gmail.com)534-1492 (jstonesifer@gmail.com)Team IVCaptain:Fay FrohHelen CassidyBarbara CookGwen De FilippiNancy GamberKay LuskMartha KelleySarah Traum534-9318 (fay.froh@verizon.net)534-9318 (hmcassidy@aol.com)941-1329 (barbaraccook@verizon.net)597-1331 (gwen defilippi@yahoo.com941-5682 (nancyg1@msn.com)750-2491 (malusk49@yahoo.com)560-5469 mRevised May 2015ResponsibilitiesSchedulingDottie Ninde 702-256-0532Sleepy Hollow MinistryCathy KnowlesWork: 703-699-1190 (7AM-6PM)Mobil: 619-279-0524 (after 6PM)email: csknowles@verizon.network: catherine.knowles@osd.milSuppliesMelinda Patterson - 750-0445Weddings and FlowersJoyce Aument- 534-4927
St. Alban's Altar Guild Manual St. Alban's Altar Guild Revised May 2015 Co-Chairs Responsibilities Joyce Aument 534-4927 (joycekayta@aol.com) Dottie Ninde 256-0532 (dottiesn@yahoo.com Melinda Patterson 750-0445 (theluddites2@verizon.net) Scheduling Dottie Ninde 702-256-0532 Team I Co-Captain:
