This ministry plays the important role of preparing the church for mass and assisting the priest during mass. The Sacristan in particular, prepares the church for mass and communion service throughout the week. The Sacristan also supports the parish priest in preparing for school masses and funerals at the parish. 

Junior Altar Servers

The altar servers’ primary role is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass, including carrying the processional candle(s), holding the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, and assisting the priest when he receives the gifts from the people.

Junior altar servers serve alongside adult altar servers at Saturday evening mass and Sunday morning masses. Children, both boys and girls, who have received their First Holy Communion, are welcome to participate in this Ministry. They will undergo a training session conducted by the Parish Priest and/or Sacristan, as well as mentoring by adult altar servers.

Participation in the Ministry of Junior Altar Servers is a wonderful avenue of fostering the spiritual growth of young children and teenagers. Register your child(ren)’s interest by emailing Liza at ssppjraltarserver@gmail.com or download and fill in the form and submit it to the parish office.