For centuries, young people have been given a special place in the Eucharistic Liturgy: to assist the priest celebrant by serving at the altar. To be an altar server, our parish youth also become integral to the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

The duties of an altar server are varied, but the role can be extremely fulfilling. Altar servers go through a training program to learn their role at Mass, and to gain a deeper knowledge of the Eucharistic Celebration. On special occasions, altar servers will learn to assist at special liturgical celebrations, as at the Easter Vigil and at Confirmation when the Bishop presides. The primary focus of the altar server is to assist the Priest Celebrant during the Sunday Mass. This assistance by the Altar Servers allows the congregation to concentrate and participate better in the music, the prayers, the proclamation of Scripture, and most especially, the beautiful Liturgy of the Eucharist. Additional Altar Servers are always welcome. Fr. William regularly recruits from those boys and girls who have completed their First Communion.

If you are interested, please contact Fr. William at 479-754-3610 or [email protected].