Altar Servers

All the baptized share in some manner the priesthood of Jesus Christ.  They exercise this at Mass by joining with Jesus, in the person of the ordained priest, offering sacrifice to the Father.  They may also serve in various liturgical ministries that they are able to exercise because of their baptismal union with Jesus Christ the High Priest.  These ministries include: Altar Server, Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Communion, and Music Ministry.

Altar servers serve an important role in the Mass.  Fulfilling a sacred function at the altar, and in other aspects of the liturgy, they have the privilege to be close to the action of the Mass and to assist the priest and deacon in their duties as Jesus becomes present to us in the Eucharist.
 

Once one has been baptized and received first communion they may begin to serve.  There is no upper age limit   There is a training required and you will be assisted by a more experienced server as you learn.  Servers are scheduled to serve at various Masses and may be called upon to exercise their ministry at special Masses and Feasts.

We welcome more Adults to serve Funeral Masses and early daily Mass.

High School and College students are very welcome to join the ranks of altar servers and may be asked to take on roles of leadership among other servers if they are so inclined.

To get more information or to schedule training to assume this ministry please contact: 
 Director of Liturgy:  Fr. Luke  978-632-0253, ext 130
 Coordinator:  Deacon Stan   978-855-9805