Sentences with word «sacristan»
A sacristan is a person who helps maintain and care for a church or religious building. They assist with the organization of worship ceremonies, take care of the church's belongings, and ensure everything is in order for religious services. Full definition
She befriended and encouraged many of its members, acting as sacristan at the Summer Session (and in pre-Woldingham days preparing vestments, cottas and even a portable tabernacle!)
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Reese's argument implies that no one will be shocked if we have divorced sacristans (or gay - married parish receptionists), since everyone understands that it's just the world we live in.
She also brought communion to the sick and housebound, a work which was very important to her, and took on the role of parish sacristan, a welcoming face for crowds of altar servers (and their younger siblings, the «pre-servers» who were allowed to help clear the sanctuary after Mass!).
A committed supporter of the movement for many years, she helped run the Folkestone youth group and was sacristan at Faith summer sessions.
Despite deteriorating osteoarthritis, much of her work at church went on and she continued to work as a sacristan until she fell seriously ill in early 2012.
If they do not simply go away crestfallen, the moment of grace fading in their hearts, they might pluck up the courage to enquire of the sacristan or at the presbytery door.
«I'm the guy who's the sacristan at our church — I've got the keys,» he said.
In the 1880's Rafael Solares (pictured in museum room # 1 in spiritual leader's garb) was the last Antap (Native spiritual leader) and also the sacristan of Mission Santa Ines and an active Christian leader.