The New Altar Guild Book: Large Print Edition

by Barbara Gent, Betty Sturges

Overview

Offers a lively blend of liturgical history, sacramental theology, and practical hints to help parish altar guilds carry out their ministry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819219763
Publisher:	Church Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/01/2003
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Barbara Gent has more than 50 years of experience in altar guilds, including six years as an officer of the National Altar Guild Association, serving as program chair and first vice-president.

Betty Sturges has been involved in altar guild activities for more than 40 years and has traveled extensively, visiting cathedrals and parish churches in the United States and abroad. She served as president of the National Altar Guild Association from 1979 to 1982, and remains an honorary board member.

Table of Contents

	Foreword
Chapter I	To Begin With...	1
	The New Altar Guild Book	5
Chapter II	Yesterday and Today	9
	Origins of the Altar Guild Ministry	9
	Transition	11
	Generally Speaking about Altar Guilds	13
	The Work Room of an Altar Guild	16
	Preparing a Place for Worship	17
	Cleaning the House	20
Chapter III	Decorating the Place	23
	Hangings in General	24
	Hangings in Particular	26
	Candles in General	31
	Candles in Particular	34
	Flowers	38
Chapter IV	Setting the Table	43
	History	43
	Procedure	45
	Bread and Wine	48
	Vessels in Particular	51
	Caring for Vessels	57
	Linens: The Story	59
	Linens: Their Care	60
	Disposables	63
	Linens in Particular	64
Chapter V	Dressing Up	69
	Vestments: The Story	69
	Vestments: Choices and Colors	71
	Vestments: Their Care and Storage	73
	Vestments: Their Creation	75
	Vestments: What to Wear, When	75
	Vestments: One By One	77
	Bishop's Regalia	89
	Miscellaneous Vestments	92
Chapter VI	Special Occasions	95
	The Challenge	97
	Appendices	99
1.	National, Provincial, and Diocesan Altar Guild Groups	99
2.	Equipment for a Useful Sacristy	101
3.	Preparation of an Altar Guild Inventory	103
4.	Suggestions for Removal of Common Stains	105
5.	Church Needlework	108
6.	Diagrams: Vesting a Chalice and Laying Out Vestments	110
	Notes	111
	Bibliography	115

Editorial Reviews

"A classic guide on altar guild ministry offering a lively blend of liturgical history, sacramental theology and practical hints."
—The Midwest Book Review

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