The Proskomediynyk, or Table of Preparation Sitting on a red cloth are the Chalice, Paten and Star. They are used to transfer the bread and wine from the Proskomediynyk to the Prystil, or Altar - and used to distribute Holy Communion. In the foreground are three Chalice covers, embroidered to match the priest’s vestments – one cover for the Paten, one for the Chalice, and the Great Cover to cover both. To the right of the Chalice covers is the Spear, used during the prayers to prepare the bread for Holy Communion. Above the Spear are two cruets containing water and fortified red wine, used for Holy Communion. Two candles illuminate the table. The tablecloths on the Table of Needs, Altar and Table of Preparation were all embroidered by parishioner Tekla Mulak in 1985.
This tetropod, or Table of Needs, holds a cross with a Holy Relic of St. Josephat, candles, icons and a cloth. Other items are placed on the tetropod as needed.
The small, lined basket with a handle is used to collect tithes. The trikirion, or three-handed wooden candleholders, inside the larger basket are used as part of a ceremony to bless water on the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany).
