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what it means to be an altar server
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Altar Server Schedule
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Ministry Leader: James Mason at the Parish Office (254) 773-4541 or james.mason@stmarytempletx.org
Training sessions
Any child, grade 3 or higher who has received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Communion will be considered for the special ministry of Altar Server. Adult altar servers are also WELCOME
Announced in the bulletin or call the church office at 254-773-4541 for more information regarding instruction.
Mission of Altar Servers
The altar server will assist the priests and deacons by their service during the Mass in a reverent, dignified and prayerful manner. The altar server will grow in recognition of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ present upon the altar in His body, blood, soul and divinity through transubstantiation.
Responsibilities of Altar Server include:- demonstrating leadership in prayer
- attend training sessions
- arriving before Mass at least fifteen minutes earlywith time to prepare properly,
- assisting the priests and deacons around the altar with vessels, candles and liturgical books as instructed in training sessions
