Church Decorating and Flower Care
(Easter and Christmas Seasons)

Saint Patrick parish has a long tradition of glorifying God during the holy seasons of Easter and Christmas by maintaining displays of potted plants in the sanctuary.
 
 Helpers in this ministry will set up plants prior to the holiday and care for them throughout the holiday season.
 
 Helpers will set up displays on the flower delivery date.

Activities: Helpers will be notified when a delivery date (typically Holy Saturday and December 23 or 24) is set to determine each helper's availability to assist with flower setup and/or maintenance throughout the subsequent weeks.

Assistance is needed during the 3 weeks of the Christmas season and 8 weeks of the Easter season to:

• water

• deadhead

• stake and nurture

• clean up fallen petals and debris

• remove wilted plants and rearrange when appropriate

• clear all pots at the end of the season

Helpers are needed on both weekends and weekdays and, when possible, the coordinator will schedule two to work together during daytime hours when the church is open.

With assistance of interested helpers, the coordinator plans layouts, determines which flowers and quantities to order, communicates with parish staff to ensure budgets are not exceeded, and communicates with the florist to place orders and take delivery.

If you can help or want more information, please contact
 Amy Graf  (cell) 717-850-6551 or 
 [email protected]