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The sanctuary lamp, also called a chancel lamp, is placed before the tabernacle or aumbry in  Roman Catholic, Old Catholic, and Anglican, (Episcopal) churches as a sign that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved or stored.
St. Patrick’s Church has a Sanctuary Lamp with a candle burning, by the aumbry (or Tabernacle) near the altar, donated by the late Evie Borger. In many Episcopal churches, parishioners are encouraged to make a modest donation toward the purchase of candles by burning the lamp in memory of loved ones, or in thanksgiving for blessings received; i.e., birthdays, anniversaries, births, safe travel, etc. It is suggested that a donation of $5.00 be made to the Altar Guild.
If you wish to have the candle burned in commemoration of any event, please contact the parish office, and it will be listed in the bulletin denoting that “The Sanctuary Lamp burns this week to the Glory of God and in loving memory of N., or in Thanksgiving for___by N.
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