Linen Care

“Only in this way may Aaron enter the inner sanctuary… He shall wear the sacred linen tunic, with the linen pants underneath, gird himself with the linen sash and put on the linen turban.” (Lv. 16:3-4)

Many roles may go unnoticed until they are absent, particularly those of maintenance, but they are of great importance for all their hiddenness from general view. The linens of the Mass are the cloths which are used during the Eucharistic Rite and Communion. The use of linen specifically goes all the way back to the Old Testament and is continued in the Church’s liturgy. Because of the use to which the linens are put and the direct contact they have with the Host and the Precious Blood, they must be cared for carefully and specifically. By offering to care for the Mass linens, it allows for an offering to be made largely in secret to sustain the material prayer of the Church.

Requirements include being a registered parishioner and attending a training session.  Adults (18 years and up) must be Ethics and Integrity in Ministry certified.

Training sessions are determined on an "as needed" basis.