Altar Servers

Altar Server's Schedule Altar Server Guidebook

	Mission

	To assist the Priest on the altar with reverence, faithfulness and love. To help make the Sacrifice of the Mass and other Liturgical celebrations meaningful and faith enhancing for the parish community.
What We Do

Altar servers assist the Priest in the celebration of the Mass so the liturgy can be conducted with grace and reverence. We assist the celebrant at the chair and at the altar by setting the altar, lighting the candles, carrying the processional cross, carrying the incense, holding the books, and a variety of other tasks during the service. We do this by performing our duties with honor and respect, reflecting the true presence of Christ at the Mass. This ministry helps to develop a sense of participation in parish life and a love for the church's liturgical life, while growing closer to God in one's own life. It also offers an opportunity to understand the rewards of service toward others and their community.
	When We Do It

	The Altar Servers assist primarily at weekend and Holy Day Masses. We occasionally serve at weddings, funerals, missions, and other special liturgies.
Who Can Participate		How You Can Help

The ministry is open to all interested students - male or female - 5th grade through high school, who would like to help enhance the worship of our faith community.		Assist in training of the servers and maintaining the servers albs.

	Information

	To offer your assistance or for further information, please contact Kathy Peters, 271-8337.

Prayer for an Altar Server

O God, You have graciously called me
to serve You upon Your altar.
Grant me the graces that I need
to serve You faithfully and wholeheartedly.
Grant too that while serving You,
may I follow the examples of St. Tarcisius,
who died protecting the Eucharist,
and walk the same path that led him to Heaven.

St. Tarcisius, pray for me and for all servers.

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