The Church teaches flowers should not be placed on the top of the altar (General Instruction of Missal No. 305). The reason for this is “the altar on which the Sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs” (No 296)Flowers do not relate well to the sacrificial aspect of Eucharist. In addition, vases may stain and damage the beautiful American Cherry wood of our altar.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Sunbury 