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ALTAR SERVERS

The ministry of Altar Server, sometimes called an acolyte, is among the earliest of all liturgical roles. Only the ministries of the presider (priest) and deacon have a longer history and a place closer to the altar during the celebration of the Eucharist.

In the early Church, virtually all Altar Servers were adult men, usually men preparing to become deacons and priests. Until the Second Vatican Council, assisting as a Server was confined to males. Since that time, however, the bishops in most countries have recognized the importance of including women in liturgical worship and the Church has welcomed girls to ministry as Altar Servers.   

As altar servers, you play an important role in the celebration of Holy Mass, and are a valuable asset to the priest and the parish community. 

Although the duties of the altar server are many and varied, the most important responsibility of the altar server during Mass is to pray!

  • To be an altar server at St. Anthony, you must first have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and made your First Communion.

If you are interested in having your child(ren) become an Altar Server, please call the Rectory at 625-2048.

Altar Servers

 

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