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 3 to 6 weeks. 

When is the next training?

• Trainings are held each 4th Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Sign up for training using the Signup Genius form 
• Other trainings can be scheduled to accommodate the scheduling needs of prospective servers. Email Joan Valdez, Altar Server Coordinator, at msjoanvaldez@yahoo.com to arrange an alternate training date or submit 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.