Besides assisting the priest, sacristans serve the entire community. The sacristan helps all the liturgical ministers – lectors, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, etc. By helping the ministers do their jobs, sacristans provide an atmosphere for the congregation to participate fully, actively, and prayerfully in the Mass.
Sacristans gain a deeper appreciation and love for the Mass and the rites of the Church, and a greater understanding of the liturgical year.
For more information about serving as a sacristan, email stewardship@sthubertchurch.org.