Altar Servers

ALTAR SERVERS - Altar servers serve the community's prayer by helping to make the ritual of the Mass proceed with style and grace. They remind us at every weekend Mass that in the task of worship there is a place for everyone!

Their ministry includes being an example to the rest of the community through their faithful attention and participation during the liturgy.
 

Why be an altar server?

• You get fully involved in the Mass and gain a better understanding of its meaning.
• It opens your heart to a deeper relationship with God.
• You learn life skills like teamwork, communication, and self-confidence.
• It gives you an opportunity to be more involved in your church community.
• You become a role model at Mass.

What do altar servers do?

• Assist the priest at Mass
• Prepare the altar, light the candles, ring the bells, handle special vessels.
• Actively participate in the Mass, responding to prayers and singing hymns.

 
Who can become an altar server?

• Servers are boys and girls who have already made their First Holy Communion and are in the fourth grade or older.
• After training, they are scheduled at their Mass time preference along with a seasoned altar server.  Altar servers are typically scheduled to serve once every 4 to 6 weeks. 

When is the next training?

• For new servers, there will be a training Tuesday, July 6th or Thursday, July 8th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the church.  RSVP to Joan Valdez to sign up for training.
• For returning servers, a Refresher Training will be held Sunday, August 1st at 12:30 pm or Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30 pm.
• Training sessions are held periodically throughout the year.  If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server, Contact Us or submit the form that follows.

If anyone is interested in becoming an altar server, please contact Joan Valdez, Altar Server Coordinator, OR fill out the form below. 
SS. Peter & Paul Sunday Mass times:  Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m., Sunday at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m.