Saint Cecilia Catholic Church

Washing Altar Linens & Four Small Table Cloths

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Remove ALL stains, especially lipstick, before putting in washing machine; use spot remover or bar of soap left in hamper for this purpose.

Iron when damp; use SPRAY STARCH on CORPORAL and TABLE CLOTHS.

PURIFICATOR: (+ in middle) Fold in thirds lengthwise; then in thirds crosswise with + on top.

CORPORAL: (larger than PURIFICATOR, but with + in middle). With RIGHT SIDE up, fold in sequence:

  • Bottom third: fold UP
  • Top third: fold DOWN
  • Right third fold LEFT
  • Left third fold toward RIGHT

When finished, + will be inside and wrong side of fabric will be facing up. In use Corporal is placed on altar and unfolded to expose +.

FINGER TOWEL: (+ on bottom of length, and fabric is courser) Fold in thirds lengthwise; then in half. TABLE CLOTHS: No special instructions - other than STARCHING.  Place in a drawer marked "linens".

Pick linens up as soon as possible after last Sunday Mass - and return then to Sacristy by Friday daily Mass at the latest.