Decades of Service through the Altar Society 
Some members of our Altar Society have been caring for the church linens, polishing the brass, and cleaning candles since before the current church was built (in the early 50s). Former member, Gina Bedoni (pictured at right) remembers working in the original church, which was located on San Carlos Street. She recalled that one of their most difficult duties from times past was the weekly cleaning of all the small vigil candles that were lit in front of the statues. (When the church was renovated, these little vigil candles were seen as a fire hazard and no longer permitted in the church.) Before the renovation, there were also candelabras on the high altar by the Tabernacle that needed frequent cleaning and polishing.
Over the years, many members of the Altar Society have passed away. While there are still a number of women who help launder the linens each week, only a handful of ladies are willing and able to clean and polish the church on Friday mornings before Mass.
Many hands make light work and more help is always needed. If you would be interested in serving the church in this way, please call the Liturgy Office at 289-9617, extension 18.
Current members: 2008
- Jo Baroni
- Mary Lipari
- Marie Figone
- Jeanne Demers
- Estelle Lonero
- Lillian LaPres
- Monica Krebsbach
- Mary Lou Lawrence
- Lucille Mazzeo
- Therese Metz
- Betty Dillane
- Janice Dwyer
- Bev Wilderman
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