Comments for The Altar Guild Resource for the Diocese of Rhode Island

Comment on Mail Call by K.B.

K.B. — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:11:55 +0000

Check out thetattededge.blogspot.com for hand-embroidered palls at low prices.

Comment on Mail Call by Kimberly Kertis, St John's Cathedral, Knoxville, TN

Kimberly Kertis, St John's Cathedral, Knoxville, TN — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:19:28 +0000

Another resource is Mary Corbet’s blog Needle ‘N Thread (http://www.needlenthread.com/). She has several entries that address pall construction. She also has a small book, Church Patterns, in downloadable .pdf format. It is a printable collection of over 120 ecclesiastical designs suitable for hand embroidery. Of particular interest are the multiple designs suitable for palls. I believe the book is USD 12.

To make the inserts, go to you local window or lumber store, purchase a sheet of Lexan (polycarbonate) or Optix (acrylic) and have the store cut the inserts to the size you need. Locally I use Lowe’s for this as they have the cutting machine available. Once the insert is cut, you will need to sand the sides to remove the sharp edges and to round the corners.

Mary indicates she makes her palls 6 inches square. My church uses an 8.5 inch square.

Comment on Summer’s ending by iconstitcher

iconstitcher — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:31:44 +0000

Hello, I am looking for an Agnus Dei design to do in whitework for the Adoration chapel of my parish. I have a standing lamb, but would like to use the lamb laying down on the book with the 7 seals. Thanks so much for your help. Blessed Holy Week and Happy Easter, Anne Gomes

Comment on Getting ready for Palm Sunday by administrator

administrator — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:08:10 +0000

Keep your palms in the heavy plastic bag and keep cool. I put ours in the fridge section but a cool garage or cellar is fine. If they are VERY dry- mist them with water before closing the bag. The plastic holds the moisture in. I noted our palms arrived with just the very tips browned-these can be snipped off.

Comment on Getting ready for Palm Sunday by barb Molloy

barb Molloy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:54:38 +0000

In urgent need of advice on how to keep palm fronds from drying out, i googled Altar Guild tips for keeping cut fronds fresh for Palm Sunday,
and was happy to find your site.
Our family history of church activities (aside from attending services) has been mainly as choir members, some community outreach projects, and children’s programs.
This year, in addition to her full-time & part-time jobs plus choir, my daughter’s been rehearsing for a Passion Play, plus doing costumes and getting lumber for Crucifix, and is running out of energy. The Director just asked her to buy 500+ palm fronds at the city flower market, which she did yesterday. The long bunch was bound with thin rope, partially wrapped in newspaper around the middle She asked the florist (maybe palm vendor would be a better term?) if they need to be in water or how to keep them from drying out, and was assured that no such measures are needed. This was yesterday when she purchased them bringing them home last evening, but this morning was upset to see they are already drying out.
So temporarily they are propped against corner of shower, with enough water in tub to cover bottom few inches. We are hoping this measure will help and not make things worse.
From your paragraph, pasted here: “Our palms arrived from Egan’s yesterday-the new Eco Palms. They are staying wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator. A cool cellar or garage will also do for palm storage. Keep the moisture in by keeping the heavy plastic bags closed tight.”,
i see heavy duty bags are needed, and maybe putting the AC on.
Perhaps we should unwrap and individually bend them into manageable size loops to place in fridge, alternating a few at a time. Sorry to bother you with this. We are clearly WAY OUT OF OUR AREA of expertise,, and literally grasping at straws.
Wishing you well, and a Blessed Palm Sunday and Eastertide.
thanks for any further ideas you (or other readers) could suggest, at this busy time.
barbara.

Comment on Mail Call by Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:07:12 +0000

I love the acrylic inserts in the pall. I also like embroidering or printing an inspirational image on fabric and then embellishing it with tiny beads or sewing jewelry on them. I like making new ones for the different feasts of the year. Nothing is too much for the altar.

Comment on Our Mailbox by mary e. rodning

mary e. rodning — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:17:37 +0000

I need a photo of a Veronica paterned parament, thanks.

Comment on 12 Pew Torches Available by Sharon Dobard

Sharon Dobard — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:06:44 +0000

I volunteer at Catholic Campus Ministry at Missouri State University & we also service Drury Univ. & Ozarks Technical College. The Claretians run it & they truly take a vow of poverty. So our chirch could use some decor.
Also, any suggestions for altar plants that are hardy indor plants would be greatly appreciated. Any ideas for attractive but reasonable stations of the cross?
Thank you & God Bless, Sharon

Comment on Summer and the toll on stoles by Lou

Lou — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:39:47 +0000

Good evening. I have been searching the internet for an appropriate edging for an altar cover which I promised to crochet for a priest friend. On Tuesday I went to a Greek Orthodox Monastery in Pleasant Prairie, WI and I saw a very beautiful edging with a cross design. I left a voice mail message with the sisters but I haven’t heard from them.

Well anyway, can you please suggest a good pattern for me to use? I would be willing to pay for it.

Thank you very much.

Lou Burgonio

Comment on Altar Linen Project by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:52:23 +0000

congratulations to Maureen for completing such a fabulous piece of work, it looks beautiful. I discovered the photo when i was searching for a suitable pattern for an Altar cloth edge, I started on it last night and i can tell you that i think it will take me a very very long time to complete as our Altar is quite big. I would be delighted if it ever looked as good as Maureen’s. Annie Welsh, Liverpool UK

Comment on Removing wine residue from glass cruets by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:21:04 +0000

How long may wine be left in a silver cruet without damaging the silver interior ?? Is it ok to put wine in the silver cruet during Saturday morning altar guild set up and leave it for the 8AM service on Sunday ??

Comment on Symbols: Sacred Pelican by sewsusan

sewsusan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:23:33 +0000

Has anyone been successful in locating a machine embroidery of the sacred pelican? I have been doing research on finding one too. Would you like to share notes? Please email me at: SewSusan@bellsouth.net

Sincerely, Susan