St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Flower Guild
Procedure and Checklist
As of September 23, 2019
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Introduction
The inclusion of flowers at the altar and in the chapel is a traditional and integral part of liturgical celebrations. The St. Mark’s Flower Guild is comprised of a Flower Guild Chairperson/s and four (4) teams of church members. The Chairperson is responsible for the overall performance of the teams, funding for the purchase of supplies and flowers and to represent the Flower Guild within the overall operation of St. Mark’s.
Budget
The weekly budget for flowers is $50.00. Each team is responsible for the purchase of flowers within the budget limit. Flowers can be purchased from, but not limited to, the following local sources; Publix, BJ’s, various florists. A Publix card is available in the sacristy for flower purchases at Publix only. Flowers purchased and paid for at other sources can have the receipt submitted to the Alter Guild mailbox at the Church for reimbursement.
The budget for flowers for specific celebratory occasions; i.e., All Saints, Christmas, and Easter will be established by the Chairperson.
The purchase of supplies ie oasis, flower preservative, brass cleaner will be made separate from the weekly flower budget. Team members should notify the Chairperson when supply levels are low so they can ensure sufficient stocking levels.
Tools
Arrangement Guidelines
Assigned teams should plan to meet at the church and prepare arrangements on each Friday so flowers will be fresh for Sunday services. Arrangements should be checked on Sunday and then, again, mid week for watering or deadheading.
As each flower stem is cut on an angle, it should be dipped into a prepared mixture of water and flower preservative.
The two (2) altar arrangements should not significantly encroach into the height of the central cross located between the two arrangements.
The two (2) altar arrangements should not be made so full that they impede passage by people between the back wall of the altar and the altar table.
Each of the two (2) altar arrangements are not required to be identical but, should be similar in design. This will require coordination between team members.
The chapel flower arrangement should coordinate with the altar flowers in type and color as much as possible. Any additional flowers and greenery can be used to make arrangement/s for the church foyer area.
Identified Church Holidays
The inclusion of flowers at the altar and in the chapel is a traditional and integral part of liturgical celebrations. The St. Mark’s Flower Guild is comprised of a Flower Guild Chairperson/s and four (4) teams of church members. The Chairperson is responsible for the overall performance of the teams, funding for the purchase of supplies and flowers and to represent the Flower Guild within the overall operation of St. Mark’s.
Budget
The weekly budget for flowers is $50.00. Each team is responsible for the purchase of flowers within the budget limit. Flowers can be purchased from, but not limited to, the following local sources; Publix, BJ’s, various florists. A Publix card is available in the sacristy for flower purchases at Publix only. Flowers purchased and paid for at other sources can have the receipt submitted to the Alter Guild mailbox at the Church for reimbursement.
The budget for flowers for specific celebratory occasions; i.e., All Saints, Christmas, and Easter will be established by the Chairperson.
The purchase of supplies ie oasis, flower preservative, brass cleaner will be made separate from the weekly flower budget. Team members should notify the Chairperson when supply levels are low so they can ensure sufficient stocking levels.
Tools
- Cutters (team members should plan to bring their own cutters)
- Oasis
- Flower Preservative
- Small Watering Can
- Buckets (several are available)
- Brass Containers (multiple sizes)
- Brass Cleaner + Cloths
Arrangement Guidelines
Assigned teams should plan to meet at the church and prepare arrangements on each Friday so flowers will be fresh for Sunday services. Arrangements should be checked on Sunday and then, again, mid week for watering or deadheading.
As each flower stem is cut on an angle, it should be dipped into a prepared mixture of water and flower preservative.
The two (2) altar arrangements should not significantly encroach into the height of the central cross located between the two arrangements.
The two (2) altar arrangements should not be made so full that they impede passage by people between the back wall of the altar and the altar table.
Each of the two (2) altar arrangements are not required to be identical but, should be similar in design. This will require coordination between team members.
The chapel flower arrangement should coordinate with the altar flowers in type and color as much as possible. Any additional flowers and greenery can be used to make arrangement/s for the church foyer area.
Identified Church Holidays
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Christmas Season
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Altar and chapel arrangements, Christmas tree, and evergreen swags and other decorations as determined by the Flower Guild.
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Season of Lent
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Subdued arrangements used for the entire season of Lent; Flower Guild time off
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Easter
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Saturday of Easter weekend, the altar is decorated for Easter; fresh floral arrangements and flower baskets for the interior perimeter walls of the church. Volunteers from the church family are welcomed to help with the basket arrangements.
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Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
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The use of any 3 colors of flowers can be used in the floral arrangements.
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All Saints
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All Saints is celebrated the Sunday following the identified day of All Saints. Saturday of All Saints weekend, the altar is decorated; fresh floral arrangements and flower baskets for the interior perimeter walls of the church. Volunteers from the church family are welcomed to help with the basket arrangements.
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Advent
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Greenery only is used at this time in addition to the Advent wreath/s.
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Flower Guild Checklist
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