ACOLYTE MINISTRY​

Altar Servers Commissioning.
June 2, 2024

Prayer to St. John Berchmans, patron of Altar Servers:
​Dear St. John, you died at a very young age, but in that short time
you learned to live an exemplary life as a member of the Society of Jesus.
Directed by your Guardian Angel, whom you confidently invoked,
you learned to be a most humble server at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Help altar servers imitate you in their service at Eucharistic celebrations
as well as in their conduct with others. Amen.

Patron Saint of Altar Servers:
St. John Berchmans, died August 13, 1621. Feast Day is November 26th.

• The mission of the acolyte is to serve God and the church as an active participant during worship. Acolytes do more than carry a flame to the altar candles. They are symbolically carrying the light of Christ's Spirit into and out of worship service. With the changes of time, so comes the need to adjust to the needs and ministries of our beloved Church. One of those needs is to fulfill the Ministry of Acolyte. We need active parishioners, young or old, single or married (married or engage couples would be a treat out of this world!) to join us and be part of this wonderful ministry that enhances so much our Liturgies.