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School: Cluain Tuaiscirt (roll number 1405)

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Clontuskert, Co. Galway
Teacher:
(name not given)
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    Altar Linen 31-3-38
    Altar Cloths - There must be three cloths on the altar for Holy Mass. The Altar linen represents the linen in which Our Lord's Body was wrapped in for burial.
    Corporal - A piece of linen about twelve inches square, which the Priest places on the Altar, and upon which the Sacred Vessels rest.
    Purificator - A square piece of linen with which the Priest purifies the Chalice and Paten.
    Pall - A small square linen envelope, stiffened with cardboard, with which the Priest covers the Chalice during Mass.
    Communion Cloth - A linen cloth laid on the Altar rails out of respect, and for fear of an accident to the Blessed Sacrament.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Coirceán
    Gender
    Female