Altar Service
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Those times I recall as I pour out my soul, when I went in procession with the crowd,
I went with them to the house of God, amid loud cries of thanksgiving,
with the multitude keeping festival. Send your light and fidelity, that they may be my guide and bring me to your holy mountian, to the place of your dwelling, that I may come to the altar of God, to God, my joy, my delight.
Psalm 42:5, 43:3-4 N.A.B.
Assisting the assembly and the ministers, while in close proximity to the sacred rites being celebrated, altar servers fulfill a vital role in Catholic worship.
During the holy sacrifice of the Mass, assisting servers will:- Lead the entrance procession: carrying the thurible, boat, processional cross and candles.
- Bring the thurible and boat to the priest to incense the altar.
- Hold the Missal for the Greeting, Penitential Act, Gloria and the Collect.
- Lead the Gospel Procession: carrying the thurible, boat and candles.
- Hold the Missal for the Universal Prayer and Creed.
- Assist the deacon or priest in preparing the altar by bringing the corporal, Missal, chalice(s), paten(s), and purificators to the altar.
- Accompany the priest and deacon to receive the gifts of bread and wine and bring them to the altar.
- Bring water to the priest or deacon for mixing with the wine.
- Bring the thurible and boat to the priest or deacon to incense the gifts.
- Bring the water pitcher, basin and towel for the lavabo or washing of hands by the Priest.
- Ring bells at the epiklesis and elevations during the Eucharistic Prayer.
- Incense the Blessed Sacrament during the elevations in the Eucharistic Prayer.
- Hold the Missal for the Prayer after Communion, the Blessing and Dismissal.
- Lead the recession from the sanctuary: carrying the thurible, boat, processional cross and candles.
Opportunities for service include the following:
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Sunday Masses
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Holy Day Masses
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Funeral Masses/Liturgies
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Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
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Stations of the Cross
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Special liturgies throughout the year - including Confirmation, Weddings and Baptisms.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Michael Van Allen,
Head Sacristan, Coordinator of the Catechumenate & Liturgy
sacristan.holytrinityhudson@gmail.com
(518) 828-1334