The Altar Society at St. Fidelis washes, dries and irons the purificators and corporals for the altar.
      Volunteers are always needed - if more people volunteer, there’s less work for each individual.
     Info: Fran McConnell at 724-789-9433.   

A corporal is a square white linen cloth, usually somewhat smaller than the breadth of an altar, upon which the Sacred Host and chalice are placed during the celebration of Mass.

A purificator is a small piece of white linen, marked with a cross in the center, used by the priest in the celebration of Mass. It is folded in three layers and used by the priest to purify his fingers and the chalice and paten after Holy Communion.