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.
Applications are being accepted now.

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

The Year of Saint Paul
June 29, 2008 to June 28, 2009
The Pauline Year commemorates the 2000th Anniversary of the birth of the Apostle Paul.  “As in early times, today too Christ needs apostles ready to sacrifice them-selves.  He needs witnesses and martyrs like St. Paul.  Paul, a former violent persecutor of Christians, when he fell to the ground dazzled by the divine light on the road to Damascus, did not hesitate to change sides to the Crucified One and followed him without second thoughts.  He lived and worked for Christ, for him he suffered and died.  How timely his example is today. And for this very reason I am pleased to announce officially that we shall be dedi-cating a special Jubilee year to the Apostle Paul on the occasion of the bi-millennium of his birth, which historians have placed between 7 and 10 A.D.”     Pope Benedict XVI

 

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