We have new 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

2007 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

Pentecost

Pentecost – The Birth of the Church: The Feast of Pentecost celebrated the fiftieth day after Easter, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and the birth of the Church.  It is celebrated on the day of the ancient Jewish festival call the “Festival of the Weeks,” also called Pentecost (and the source of the name of the Catholic feast).  Historically, this feast dates back to the first century and the days of the Apostles, but it appears that early on, being so closely bound to Easter, it was not observed as much more than the end of the Easter season.  The reference to Pentecost in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians likely refers to the older, established Jewish feast. The day as a celebration of the Holy Spirit coming down upon the Apostles was established by the third century.  Adapted from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia.

 

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