Servers

About the Ministry

The Altar Server ministry is open to all interested 5th graders and older who wish to be trained as servers for Sunday, Holy Day, and special Masses.

Scheduling

Altar Servers can pick the Mass time which they prefer and also select second and/or third preferences, if they wish. Schedules are prepared to assure that each Mass has the required number of servers available. Altar Servers are usually scheduled to serve at the Mass they most prefer to attend. If they have a second and/or third Mass preference, the Altar Servers can be scheduled accordingly. Occasionally, due to inadequate coverage, Altar Servers may be rotated into a scheduled Mass which they don't normally attend.

Any planned absences can be scheduled in advance by contacting the Parish Office at 317-787-8246. For any unforeseen absences which arise after the schedule has been prepared, the Altar Server must arrange for a substitute by contacting another member of the ministry who would be willing to fill-in. This is an extremely important responsibility! You MUST make every effort to find a sub if you're going to miss your assignment. Repeated failure to show up and failure to find a substitute may result in removal from the servers roster.

Training

New Altar Server training is offered twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Current Altar Servers are required to attend training for recertification each summer or fall.

If you are interesed in finding out more about servers or volunteering, email Angi Swiezy [email protected].