Servers

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Mission
Who Can Join
Skills Needed
Training
Time Commitment
Who to Contact

Mission
Servers assist the priest at Mass. Assisting the priest at the altar is a wonderful way to participate in the celebration of Mass. Our servers light candles, join in processions, hold the sacramentary book for the priest, greet people with the sign of peace, and give any other help that is needed.

Who Can Join
All youth in our parish, grade four and above, are invited to become Mass Servers. They must have received First Eucharist. There is no upper age limit for servers. They may continue into adulthood.

Skills Needed

• Ability to follow directions.
• Eagerness to actively participate in Mass.
• Ability to perform duties listed in the above mission.
• Willingness to find substitute if not able to serve at scheduled Mass time.

Training
New servers must attend one training class presented by the priest or deacon. New servers are paired up with experienced servers during the first few scheduled times.

Time Commitment
The time commitment varies based on number of servers volunteering for a specific Mass time. Usually servers are scheduled once every 4-6 weeks.

Who to Contact
For questions about being a Mass server, contact the Mass Server Coordinator or the parish office.

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