4.
All servers proceed to chairs. When seated on the
altar the two Acolytes will sit in the chairs closest
to the Credence Table. Book sits next to the priest
and on the other side Cross. When seated, please place
your hands on your thighs or keep them folded in your
lap. If you would like you may use a songbook and
sing the opening hymn. If you are unfamiliar with
the prayers used during mass please use a missal.
5. Book holds the book for the priest whenever asked
or the priest uses the words, "Let us pray."
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| 6.
After the second reading during the Alleluia both
Acolytes go to the Credence Table, pick up the candles
and follow the priest to the front of the altar when
he picks up the Book of Gospels. Then process to the
pulpit and stand on either side facing each other.
Remain there until the end of the Gospel. Then return
the candles to the Credence Table and return to your
seats for the Homily. |
Gospel |
Eucharistic Prayer |
7.
After the collection begins prepare the altar for
the Eucharist. Book places the book on the altar.
One Acolyte takes the chalice and purificator from
the Credence Table and places them on the altar. |
8.
Both Acolytes then take their candles from the Credence
Table and proceed to the back of the church to lead
the people carrying the gifts to the front of the
church. When the priest rises to receive the gifts
from the people Book and Cross rise and accompany
the priest.
9. Place the collection basket in front of the altar
and place the bread on the altar.
10. Two servers will assist with the wine flagon and
the water cruet with the handle facing the priest.
The other two go to Credence Table.
11. The altar servers hand the Flagon and cruet to
the priest one at a time, wine first followed by the
water.
12. After the priest hands the water back, bow slightly,
turn in toward each other and proceed back to the
Credence Table. When the first two servers begin returning
to the Credence Table the other two begin heading
toward the priest for the washing of the hands.
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| 13.
For the washing of the hands, one server holds the
towel (unfolded) at the corners. The other server
holds the water pitcher and the bowl. After washing
the priests' hands and he is finished with the towel,
bow slightly, turn in toward each other and proceed
back to the Credence Table. |
Washing Hands |
14.
All servers proceed down to the front of the altar
for the entire Eucharistic Prayer standing when the
congregation stands and kneeling when the congregation
kneels.
15. After the Sign of Peace all servers gather in
the center isle behind the Eucharistic Ministers to
receive the Holy Communion.
16. While the congregation is receiving Communion
Book takes the book back to the chair. The other servers
take any remaining items (Chalice, Flagon, etc.) back
to the Credence Table.
17. After Communion the priest will read any announcements
and give the final blessing. Book holds the book for
the priest when asked or hears, "Let us pray."
18. When the priest is finished and says, "The
Mass is ended..." (or something similar) all
servers take their items (cross and candles) and proceed
to the front of the altar (facing front) and wait
for the priest. |
Recessional |
19.
After the priest bows all turn and walk to the sacristy.
Cross leads followed by the Acolytes followed by Book.
Cross proceeds at a slightly faster pace than the
beginning of mass.
20. All servers should help prepare the sanctuary
and altar for the next mass. (Empty the water bowl,
bring the water cruet back to the sacristy, refilling
if needed.) |
| The
altar candles are to be lit by an adult before the
first mass of the day and extinguished after the last
mass. |
