Pastor’s Weekly Reflection
May 3, 2026
Dear Most Holy Trinity Family:
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.” (John 14:1)
The wearing of an alb has been discontinued in our parish for Lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Why? Recently, there was a Diocesan training for liturgical ministries where the question regarding the use of the alb was raised. In reply, a member of the Liturgical Commission of our Diocese said that albs for Lectors and Eucharist ministers is not the norm. Thus, I emailed the Office for Worship of the Diocese, and the reply to me confirmed that the practice of wearing albs for Lectors and Eucharistic ministers is not normative in the Diocese. I know that some ministers like wearing it, others feel obliged to do so, some refuse to wear it, others think that they cannot serve unless they wear it, and a few walked away from ministry when the custom was implemented. In reality, the use of the alb for Lectors and Eucharist ministers has become a sign of disunity and confusion, and I realize the discontinuation of it might lead to more confusion. However, please keep in mind that wearing albs for Lectors and Eucharist ministers is not normative in our Diocese.
The discontinuation of the alb comes after speaking with representatives of the Diocese, and after consulting with Frs. Marty, Manh, and Vincent. I know that some of...
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