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.

• demonstrating leadership in prayer;
• attend training sessions
• arriving before Mass with time to prepare oneself properly, at least fifteen minutes early**;
• assisting the priests and deacons around the altar with vessels, candles and liturgical books as instructed in training sessions;
• assisting with the smooth flow of the congregation during the celebration;
• praying, singing and responding with the congregation; and
• listening to and appreciating the celebration and wonder of the entire worship.

Mission of Sacristans 
The sacristan will assure that each liturgical celebration occurs in a carefully prepared space and in a manner that reflects the devotion and reverence of the worship and the worship community.

The Sacristy is a privileged space within the church where preparation is made for the liturgical rites and where the sacred vessels, vestments and treasured objects are stored in a clean and orderly fashion.  A sacristan is appointed by the clergy to fulfill specific duties and may be any Catholic--priest, deacon, or layperson.  The sacristan works in close collaboration with clergy, volunteers, servers, lectors, ministers, and Altar Society. Some of the sacristan's duties may include the following:

• Prepare for specific seasons and liturgical celebrations;
• Establish the working order of the Sacristy;
• Maintain the order of the Sanctuary;
• Prepare the lectionary, sacramentary or other books of rites; assure presence of prayers of the faithful and maintenance of the vestments, vessels, and other materials necessary;
• Monitor the flowers, seasonal decor, etc. (works closely with Altar Society);
• Monitors and/or maintains supplies of bread, wine, candles, charcoal, incense; and
• Assists in the capacity of Sacristan or Head Acolyte at major liturgies; responsibilities include but not limited to unlocking/locking of facilities; assuring that all persons needed for the celebration are present; setting up the Altar and side tables and chairs; welcoming servers and ministers, participating in certain parts of the Rites; and returning all objects to proper place.

Please consider being a part of this valuable and sacred ministry.  For more information, please see or call Fr. Kurtis Wiedenfeld or James Mason (254) 773-4541.