For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”
 —Mark 10:45

Being an altar server is a great privilege and responsibility.  Altar servers serve God by assisting the priests and deacons during Mass and other liturgical events to ensure that they run smoothly.  Students ages 10-17 are eligible to join this ministry and become more involved in our parish community!

Responsibilities include:

• Arriving 20 minutes before Mass.
• Assisting the Priest/ Deacon in the sacristy to prepare for mass
• Lighting the altar candles
• Bearing the cross & candles during the processions
• Assisting in setting the altar for the consecration
• Preparing and using incense for special masses and Holy Days
• Commitment to serve 2-3 masses per month, more frequently during Holy Days(Christmas, Easter, etc)
• Dress code: plain white shirt or blouse, black bottoms, flat black shoes(no sneakers)
• Required training:  2-3 training sessions and occasional workshops. New servers will shadow more experienced servers for their first few masses until comfortable with their responsibilities.