This past February Fr. Ted asked Mary Beth Martin and me to co-chair St. Cyprian’s Altar Guild. Chris Mason has been leading the group for 12 years, assisted at different times by Annette Capella, Maggie Gordy, Michelle Park, Nita Storey, Jody Stowers, Nell Toensmann, Cheryl Thomas, Jane Warriner, and Mary Lou Woods.

Current members are Barbara Colee, Anita McDonough, Judy Padgett, and Jane Schwab, besides Chris, Mary Beth, and myself.

Before Lent the group met to go over responsibilities (posted in the Sacristy.) We came together again on Maundy Thursday to clean and polish the altar and all vessels used for Holy Eucharist. We agreed to clean and polish before Christmas as well. Also confirmed were the responsibilities of the co-chairs, which will include planning a gathering of members for lunch or coffee during the year.