ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH ALTAR SERVER

SERVER 1: CANDLE BEARER Processional Candle Bearer Candle Bearer at Gospel Reading Set Roman Missal for Eucharistic Celebration Assist with reception of Gifts at Presentation of Gifts Cruet of Water for Preparation Cruet of Water for Lavabo Retrieve Collection after Communion/take to Sacristy Recessional Candle Bearer

SERVER 2: CANDLE BEARER Assist in preparation of the Mass (set out purificators, Chalices, Cruets, Lavabo Bowl & Towel, Lectionary, Light Candles, Bells, etc.) Processional Candle Bearer Candle Bearer at Gospel Reading Prepare Altar for Eucharistic Celebration Assist with Presentation of Gifts as time allows Lavabo Bowl and Towel Ring Bells (1.Epiclesis-calling down of the Holy Spirit; 2.Elevation of Host; and, 3.Elevation of Chalice) Clear Altar on Blessed Mother’s Side after Communion/take items to Sacristy Return the Roman Missal to the Cross bearer if needed Recessional Candle Bearer

SERVER 3: CROSS BEARER Assist in preparation of the Mass (set out Roman Missal, extra Ciborium, Presider Water, Announcement Book, Presider Hymnal, Light Candles, Bells, Take Ciborium, Decanter and Prayers of the Faithful to back of church for Processional, etc.) Processional Cross Bearer Roman Missal/Book for Opening Prayer Presentation Cross Bearer Assist with Presentation of Gifts as time allows Ring Bells (1.Epiclesis-calling down of the Holy Spirit; 2.Elevation of Host; and, 3.Elevation of Chalice) Set Additional Ciborium on Altar in preparation for Communion Remove Prayers of the Faithful Clear Altar on St. Joseph’s Side after Communion/take items to Sacristy Roman Missal/Book for Closing Prayer Recessional Cross Bearer Altar Servers modified 091111 Roman Missal Change.doc