Every morning at 6 AM, Shirley Blyther opens the doors to Saint Therese Church. The church is quiet this early in the morning, and Shirley has not yet turned on the lights. She cherishes this time alone with the Lord. Shirley is the sacristan of Saint Therese Parish. She believes it is a blessing—a gift—to perform the duties required of a sacristan, which include preparing the church for prayer and worship. Shirley is responsible for washing all the altar cloths and linens used during Mass.
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