The nineteen members of the acolyte teams continue to provide reverent service at the altar. The remarkable loyalty of these persons to this ministry is pleasing to me and, I am sure, to the entire congregation of All Saints. The four teams of acolytes work as units and rotate responsibilities on Sundays. When a Principal Feast falls on a weekday, ad hoc teams work together and assist the Priest-in-Charge in providing beautiful liturgies for Christmas, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, the Triduum, Ascension Day, All Saints’ Day, and Solemn Evensong, among others.
A highlight of 2011 was the Rededication and Re-consecration of our building in October. This liturgy, based on the original Dedication in 1911, was beautiful and memorable.
I am constantly indebted to the persons who assist at the Wednesday evening Masses.
I hope that other members of the parish will consider joining us. During this interim, introspective time, everyone's help is vital to the parish. And serving God at the altar will give you a spiritual satisfaction that is at once beautiful and intense.
Please contact me if you feel the call.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Gastineau
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