Incarnation Catholic Church

Before the Mass, the Sacristan is entrusted with the tasks of preparing the gifts of bread and wine to be consecrated, setting up the communion vessels, and making sure the lectionary books and Roman Missal are available. During the Mass, a Sacristan assists as needed, sometimes filling in with a ministry or helping with the minor emergency that may happen in church.

The Sacristan Ministry offers a unique opportunity to serve side-by-side with priests and deacons and the chance to be an example to our faith community by demonstrating our devotion to our Lord through our service. Sacristans are usually hand-picked from the experienced ranks of the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EM).