Altar Servers

Altar Server Ministry

                        

                          Prayer to St. Pius X

 

 

            Glorious Pope of the Eucharist, Saint Pius X, you sought "to restore all things in Christ."

      Obtain for me a true love of Jesus so that I may live only for Him.

     Help me to acquire a lively fervor and a sincere will to strive for sanctity of life, and that I may avail myself of the riches of the Holy Eucharist in sacrifice and sacrament. By your love for Mary, mother and queen of all, inflame my heart with tender devotion to her.

     Blessed model of the priesthood, obtain for us holy, dedicated priests, and increase vocations to the religious life.

     Dispel confusion and hatred and anxiety, and incline our hearts to peace and concord. So that all nations will place  themselves under the sweet reign of Christ. Amen.      

                                                 Saint Pius X, pray for me!

 

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.