Altar Servers

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to serve God and His people of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish by assisting the Priests at Holy Mass and at other liturgical celebrations to bring the ultimate spiritual experience to each parishioner attending.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare the Altar
  • Light candles
  • Prepare incense and bearers when needed
  • Cross and candle bearers

REQUIREMENTS

  • Desire to serve God
  • Received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and Holy Communion
  • Attend a training session
  • Arrive at Mass 15 minutes early
  • Believe in the teachings of The Holy Catholic Church
  • Willingness to learn all the prayers of the Holy Sacrifice of The Mass from memory
  • Must know the Parts of the Mass.
  • Serve a weekend Mass once or twice a month
  • Be prepared to fill in at any Mass you are attending
  • Be available for extra Masses or Liturgical celebrations such as weddings, funerals, benediction, vespers, stations, etc.
  • Be available for extra Masses or Liturgical celebrations such as weddings, funerals, benediction, vespers, stations, etc.