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I.
Introduction:
To
be in ministry is to serve the Lord and His people --- it is a
privilege, not a right! Being
a server means serving God and the people at
Mass.
That is what makes serving Mass worth doing, and worth doing well.
Part
of ministry is to help “set the pace” for all who take part in the
Mass.
What you do there and how you do it can help other people to understand
the Mass better and make their love for God stronger.
As a server, you must be involved in the Mass so that other people
will become involved also. At
Mass, our actions and appearance show that we are proud to serve.
II.
Expectations:
A.
All servers are
expected to be at the Church at least 15
minutes before Mass begins.
B.
All
servers are expected to fulfill
their obligation to serve at their assigned times.
C.
All servers are to sign
in when they serve.
D.
All servers are
expected to find
their own replacement at Mass if they cannot make it for whatever
reason.
E.
All servers are
expected to wear
appropriate clothes at the weekend Masses i.e. shirt,
sweater, slacks, dress shoes. Sweatpants,
sneakers and flip-flops are not considered appropriate.
You must also have clean hands, face and hair.
Female altar servers with long hair must tie back their hair.
F.
All servers are
expected to hang
up their vestments after
Mass.
G.
All servers are
expected to pay
attention to the presider at all times.
The presider may require your assistance at any point during the
Mass and you need to be able to respond immediately.
H.
All servers are
invited to
serve at funerals and weddings on request.
I.
All servers are
expected participate during
Mass.
You should know
and say the appropriate responses throughout the Mass and
also participate in the singing.
Complete
guidelines
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