Servers have been a long-standing form of service in the liturgy. Their duties emanate from those traditionally performed by the deacon. Since the deacon is not always available, this ministry has developed in the history of the church to serve as needed in the various liturgies and other forms of worship. While its duties are routinely performed by laypersons, it is an “instituted” office known as Acolyte that is bestowed on an individual by the bishop of the diocese.

Typical duties of the server are to carry the processional cross (cross-bearer), to carry the incense and its boat (thurifer), to carry the processional candles (candle-bearer), to assist with The Roman Missal and other liturgical books used in the liturgy, to carry the miter and crosier when the bishop presides, and to assist in preparing the altar.

Who Can Serve

Any male or female parishioner who has received their First Communion and has completed the necessary parish training may serve.

Servers are needed for both weekend and daily Masses as well as some special liturgies and devotions. Schedule specifics are arranged with the parish office.

Contact

For more information and/or to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Tyler Greenwood at tgreenwood@dwc.org or call the parish office at 304-233-4121.