To assist the Priest in the conduct of the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Altar servers help the priest and deacon during the liturgy, especially the Mass. They have several supporting duties to carry out, such as carrying the processional cross and candles, carry the incense and thurible, holding the missal for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, assisting the priest when he receives the gifts from the people, washing the hands of the priest before the prayer over the gifts, removing items from the altar during communion, and assisting the priest celebrant and the deacon as necessary. Altar servers wear the alb or the surplice during a liturgy.
This an important and helpful ministry available to boys and girls in the third grade or older who demonstrate a willingness to serve. As well, adults who desire to serve are welcomed
The parish conducts training and refreshers periodically during the year for our Altar Servers. Check our parish calendar as well as the parish web page for announcements about upcoming training.
The schedule is typically provided monthly and sent to each Altar Server family. It is also available on the Sacristy Bulletin Board
For more information, contact:
Fr. Zackary Elliott, OFM
zelliott@sacredheartfla.org
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