Notre Dame of Mount Carmel Church

Altar Linen Ministry

Most gracious Father Who has called me Your child
to serve in the preparation of Your Altar,
so that it may be a suitable place
for the offering of Your Body and Blood;
Sanctify my life and consecrate my hands so that I may worthily handle
Those Sacred Gifts which are being offered to You.
As I handle holy things, grant that my whole life may be illuminated
and blessed by You, in whose honor I prepare them,
and grant that the people who shall be blessed by their use,
May find their lives drawn closer to Him Whose Body and Blood
is our hope and our strength, Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN

Our Mission:

The Altar Linen Ministry was created long ago as the Rosary Altar Society. It's purpose then, as now, was to maintain the linens used by the priest and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist during the holy sacrifice of the Mass. The contribution of the Altar Linen Ministry is to help ensure that our "Sacred Space" is both welcoming and appropriately prepared.

Ministry Structure:

This ministry is under the leadership of a Ministry Chairperson who is responsible for scheduling and ensuring that procedures are followed in the laundering and folding of the linens. Members are asked to pick up, wash, iron and return the altar linens to the Sacristy. Each member is scheduled approximately 4-6 times a year. Training int he procedures for washing and ironing are provided.

Join Us!

This is a perfect ministry of service for those who cannot attend regular meetings but wish to offer their service for the benefit of the liturgy. We welcome individuals who hold an understanding and appreciation for the importance of adhering to accepted practices in properly preparing the altar linens for use in our liturgies.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Catherine Leto at 973-539-7230/samleto@verizon.net or Agnes Loughlin at 973-539-9524/ALough@earthlink.net.