Altar Servers & Masters of Ceremony
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER?
THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE MASS AND BELONG TO A GREAT ORGANIZATION OF KIDS YOUR AGE! THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO DO AS A SERVER: CROSS BEARER - CANDLE BEARER - BELL RINGER - BOOK BEARER; YOU HELP SET THE GIFTS TABLE AND THE CREDENCE TABLE; AND PROVIDE A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR THE YOUTH OF YOUR PARISH.
ALTAR SERVERS - MASTERS OF CEREMONY
The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy by their actions, singing of hymns, responses of the people, looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times.
UNIQUE TO ST. MARGARET MARY
MASTERS guide the priest through the Mass. They can't start studying until they've served a minimum of 6 months and are 12 and a half years old. They have to learn the order of the Mass and the names and locations of all the things that are used at a Mass. If a mistake happens when a Master is serving he's responsible for it no matter who makes it. If they continue on after graduation they become "senior masters" and wear a yoke that matches their surplice.
The Masters' program brings a boy close to the altar in hopes he'll feel called to the priesthood.
Interested in becoming an Altar Server or Master?
Contact the Parish office at
(928) 758-7117
All Boys & Girls who have received their First Communion are welcome and encouraged to attend ~
Being an Altar Server allows you to actively participate in the Mass and be an example to all our Parish Youth!!
