Minister Description: Art & Environment help to create a visually prayerful environment for worship services, which generally includes banners, streamers, floral arrangements, and colors appropriate to the liturgical season.

Art & Environment Chair: Nancy Wong

Preparation before Mass

Review the Liturgy Preparation documents for any special requests for A&E relating to themes of the Mass.
Replace all (sanctuary included) candles as appropriate.
Create a beautiful worship environment that is in tune with the season.
When decorating the Altar area, please be aware that there will need to be room for 2 large collection baskets in the front of the Altar on the step below the altar.
The stand in front of the Ambo will be empty at the start of Mass but the Book of Gospels will reside there after the Gospel reading. Please decorate the stand appropriately
Put out all the appropriate altar cloths.