The Platform and Altar
The
platform at the foot of the chancel steps was constructed inthe early
1990s. This was to enable the Eucharist (or Mass) to be celebrated more
closely to the congregation, thereby reinforcing the concept of the
worshipping community offering the celebration as one body, the church.
A new moveable altar was donated by a parishoner and other furnishings,
e.g. the lecturn and credence table were all made to match the altar.
The communion rail around the platform are removable to accommodate
different patterns of worship as curcumstances require.
A credence table is a small side table used for holding the elements of
the Eucharist (i.e. bread, wine and water) and the chalice and other
vessels before they are used in the service.
During the celebration of Mass, the lecturn is used as the focal point
for the Liturgy of the Word, this is the part of the service dedicated
to listening to readings from the bible, especially readings from the
gospels.
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