Introibo- with Flowers

For the Feast of All Saints' Day, I decided to go the little way of simplicity- white alstroemeria and 'Breath of Heaven'   Coleonema pulchellum  from my garden.   This aromatic shrub has tiny pink flowers from spring through early fall and is a staple in my perennial garden.  Its common  name seems to suggest its suitability for the altar. Perhaps the learned  Fleurs de Marie-Jacqueline   knows of an etymological explanation! Our visiting priest requested that the flowers be narrow enough to go between the High Mass candles on the second gradine to make room for the reliquaries he will bring.  These arrangements are just narrow enough to fit!   I will post a photo of the arrangements after the Mass so you can get an idea of how it all worked together.      Happy All Saints' Day! Update: here are the photos! Father and I decided they would look better as you see them below rather than between the candles.   Due to Daylight Savings, it was dark outside by the time I was

Altar flowers for the feast of  Christ the King! The challenge with these arrangements was to incorporate the traditional colors of white, gold and red with the request from a dear friend to provide flowers for the church upon the celebration of her son's nuptial Mass.   The bride selected autumn colors for her bridal bouquet: burnt orange, dark red and rose.  I thought it would be best to select flowers that could be used for both the wedding (on the feast of St. Raphael Archangel) and the feast of Christ the King.  Let me know what you think!  Entry table arrangement Side altar arrangement Another entry table arrangement Main altar arrangement Roses and lilies with acacia, eucalyptus and blueberry greens. Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat!