Ministry of Gift Bearer Schedule

2006 Gift Bearer Schedule

Thank you for your commitment to the ministry.  Gift bearers should arrive at the meeting place at the Sacred Heart Chapel by 5:40 on the scheduled Sunday to check-in and get instructions.  If you are unable to be a gift bearer, please find a replacement and let our staff know as soon as possible. Thanks!!

Job Description:

Before the Eucharist

• sign the ministry list in the Gathering Place by 5:40 pm and be ready to practice.
• rehearse with gift bearers at 5:45 pm.
• use the assigned pews close to the gift table.

During the Eucharist (toward the end of the collection time)

• one gift bearer adds a drop of water to the wine cup and decanter
• gift bearers wait for the collection to be completed before moving toward the altar.
• gift bearer with the bread walks on the North side and stands on the north side of the altar (opposite side of the choir)
• gift bearers with decanter and cup walk on the South and stand on south of altar (by the choir side)
• greeter with the collection basket walks on North side, behind the bread bearer. This person receives the collection basket from the person with the basket from the north.
• gift bearers present their gifts to the presider; collection person places collection on the floor in front of the altar and stands on the opposite side of the presider.
• presider and gift bearers stand forming a nice balanced circle by the altar.
• all bow with the presider when all the gifts have been presented.

Note: It is important to walk with honor and stand by the altar with dignity. It is also important to dress appropriately.