Saint Rita Parish

Liturgical Ministries

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Environment, Altar Linens, and Decorations Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Sacristans Music Ministry

Lectors Altar Servers

September 2010 Ministry Schedule 

Altar Server

Service at the altar by young men and women is open to all who have received their First Communion. Altar servers are assigned to assist the clergy at Sunday, Holy Day, wedding and funeral Masses. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the Mass with a reverent, mature attitude
• Lighting & extinguishing the altar candles ; Bearing the cross and/or candles in processions
• Assisting at the altar and with offertory gifts
• Carrying incense
• Holding the books from which the clergy read

Altar Servers must first obtain parental permission to serve.. They will need active support from parents in monitoring the schedule, arriving early & following the dress code. Additionally, all Altar Servers must be practicing Catholics with good moral character and an age appropriate faith.
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