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Altar Serving

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For more information and training, please contact the Parish Office.

Overview

We welcome both youth and adult servers, especially at the Sunday Mass (wearing an alb is optional for adults). Those interested in serving at Sunday or Funeral Masses are warmly invited to join this ministry.

Requirements

Must have received First Communion
Attend a 1-hour training session (includes a guide booklet)
Arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass begins
Be attentive and focused while serving

Role of an Altar Server

Welcome parishioners in the foyer as they arrive
Participate in the entrance and recessional processions
Assist the priest during various parts of the Mass