Altar Guild

The main job of the Altar Guild is to prepare the church for worship services, and to take care of the vessels, linens, candles, and other appointments that are used in these services. A Director oversees the work of the Guild; a Flower Chairman orders the flowers and maintains the flower chart; a Supply Chairman orders the wine and wafers for Holy Communion, and a Wedding Coordinator and her assistant help with Weddings.

The Altar Guild at Ascension is team-oriented. We have five teams, each on duty every five weeks. Teams meet on Saturday morning to set up for Sunday services, which takes about an hour and on Sunday the assigned team cleans up after the Sunday services. The team also breaks down the altar flowers into as many smaller arrangements as are requested, for parishioners to take to those who are ill or homebound.

Each team is on duty for a week at a time, so if there are any extra services during the week, the team on duty is responsible for helping with that service. There are two times a year when everyone is invited to help. One is at Christmastime, when we decorate the church for Christmas, and the other just before Palm Sunday, when we get together to make palm crosses.

Even if you work full time and have young children, you can bring them with you on Saturday. For more information about the Altar Guild at Ascension, call Libby Vester at 281-589-8925, or email Libby.