The church is a place for the community to gather for worship and celebration of the sacraments. Through architecture, sculpture, candles, flowers, plants, fabric, music, and more, the church's environment enhances these experiences.

Parish volunteers have committed themselves to keeping our church environment one of holiness and celebration. Some are responsible for the plants, flowers, and seasonal decorations that are in the church throughout the year. They ensure that our church is appropriately decorated for each liturgical season.

The manner in which we treat sacred things (even those of lesser significance than the chalice, paten, liturgical furnishings, etc.) fosters and expresses our openness to the graces God gives to his Church in every celebration of the Eucharist. Therefore, by the diligent care of altar linens, the Church expresses her joy at the inestimable gifts she receives from Christ's altar.

We are grateful to a number of parishioners who perform this vital behind-the-scenes function of caring for the cloths used during our liturgies. However, additional help is always welcomed. Purificators and finger towels are purified and laundered for use in the following week's liturgies, as are corporals, altar cloths, and baptismal towels which are laundered less frequently. In addition, parishioners also assist in the care of albs used by our priests and altar servers.

If you are interested in helping us in any of these ministries, please call the parish office at (859) 252-7551.

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