Would you like to be a Nativity Stars?

Nativity Stars are our Altar Servers.

If you are interested in becoming an altar server contact Fr. Roland.

Why are you a Star?

Altar Server Application

2009 Altar Servers

Catholic Church. The word ‘catholic’ is of a Greek origin and means ‘universal’. At the beginning of the second century, we find in the letters of Ignatius the first surviving use of the term "Catholic" in reference to the Church. At that time, or shortly thereafter, it was used to refer to a single, visible communion, separate from others. Jesus Christ instituted the Catholic Church to administer the sacraments and to give instruction in the practical application of God's law. The Catholic Church has faithfully performed this duty for two thousand years.


Pope Benedict XVI


 








Archbishop George Niederauer

Monsignor Steven Otellini


 
  • Video Manual
    There you find video instructions regarding serving Mass. The instructions are not only for those who are new to the service of the altar, but also for more experienced servers. Watching the videos you can verify if you do everything correctly while serving Mass.

 

 

 

Commitment To be or become an altar server is a commitment. There are people counting on you.  First, the priest depends on you.  He needs to know you will be there on time.  He needs to know you are prepared.  You help the priest ensure things go smoothly.  Remember also the people in the assembly count on you. Without you an important part of prayer leadership is missing.  You have been called to serve.  Your parish is grateful that you have responded to God’s call.

A Server's Prayer
Loving Father, Creator of the universe, You call your people to worship, to be with you and one another at Mass. I thank you for having called me to assist others in their prayer to You. May I be worthy of the trust placed in me and through my example and service bring others closer to you. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen

Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church.  Lent is a time of preparation before Easter.  It gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful in the form of a cross as a sign of repentance.  The day is also observed by fasting and abstinence from meat. Everyone 18 and older, but under the age of 60 is bound to fast. The law of fast allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit taking some food during the day, so long as this does not constitute another full meal.  Drinking liquids during the day is permitted.  Everyone 14 or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. 

 

 

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