Ministry Close-up:

Environment and Art

Purpose: To enhance the beauty of the liturgical spaces and furnishings. Assist the sacristans in cleaning spaces, as well as choosing and maintaining liturgical vessels and vesture.

Commitment: One could commit in the following ways:

• 4-6 Saturdays a year for setting up for the liturgical seasons (Advent/Christmas, Summer/Fall OT, Lent/Easter, Holy Week)

3 evening planning meetings a year

• Weekly plant care workers or cleaners for Chapel/Church
• One time project workers such as seamstresses, carpenters, etc

Testimonies: What do your E/A members say about why they do what they do?

“I joined the Environment and Art ministry several years ago.  I have been a member of St. Anne’s parish now for 10 years.  first started by volunteering for small things-----occasionally cleaning the old church before a holiday and sometimes helping set up for Christmas.   Soon these little things turned
into being a member of the chapel cleaning crew and the plant care team.  Each of these taking one day and three days a month respectively.  But the most interesting, enjoyable and sometimes frustrating job is helping decorate and enhance the beauty of OUR church for the various liturgical seasons.  The overwhelming feeling of satisfaction I get from contributing to the care and beauty of our church is just unbelievable.  It makes me proud to say I belong to St. Anne’s.  All the members of our ministry are a joy to work with – I can honestly say they are like family to me.   Come share your talents!!!”    Cindy Del Olmo

“I have been involved in the liturgical environment ministry for over 20 years. I love taking care of the details. There is a great sense of satisfaction when I step back to see the results of many talents and hands that help to enhance the beauty that already exist within the liturgical space. This ministry touches people you never see, but hopefully your work helps them to encounter God in the beauty of the liturgical environment.” Courtney Murtaugh

More information? Call Courtney Murtaugh @ 847-381-2450 or email murtaughs@ameritech.net