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✨ Altar Servers Ministry
✨ Altar Servers Ministry
“Serve the Lord with gladness!” – Psalm 100:2
Welcome to the Altar Servers Ministry
At Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish – Rotorua, our Altar Servers play a vital role in the celebration of the Mass and other liturgies. They assist the priest with dignity, care, and reverence, helping the whole community to worship in beauty and order.
This ministry is a beautiful way for young people to love (Aroha) God, live (Ora) their faith joyfully, and lead (Ārahi) others through their service.
🙋♂️ Who Can Be an Altar Server?
🙋♂️ Who Can Be an Altar Server?
We welcome:
• Boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion
• Youth who want to serve the Church in a meaningful way
• Those who are willing to attend training and serve with care
You don’t need experience — just a willing heart, a respectful attitude, and a readiness to learn.
🕊️ What Do Altar Servers Do?
Altar Servers assist in the following ways:
• Carry the processional cross and candles
• Hold the Roman Missal for the priest
• Help prepare the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist
• Assist with incense, holy water, and other sacred items when used
• Model reverence and focus during Mass
This ministry helps deepen their understanding of the Mass and fosters a spirit of prayer, teamwork, and joy in serving.
🗓️ Rosters and Training
• Servers are scheduled on a monthly roster for weekend and special Masses.
• Training sessions are held regularly to build confidence and understanding.
• Servers are asked to arrive 15 minutes early to prepare and vest.
📅 Rosters: Posted on the church noticeboard, emailed to families, and uploaded to the parish website.
🧑💼 Ministry Coordinator
Altar Servers Leader:
Kyree Catena
Phone: 0276184885
Email: k_catena@yahoo.com
Parish Office Contact:
Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish – Rotorua
Phone: 07-3480289
Email: office@rotorua.cdh.nz
Website: rotorua.cdh.nz
🤝 Interested in Joining?
🤝 Interested in Joining?
If your child would like to become an altar server, or you would like to know more, please speak to one of the priests or contact our Altar Servers Coordinator. Training and robes are provided. Parents are encouraged to support and be involved too!
To serve at the altar is to be close to Jesus. It’s a privilege, a joy, and a way to grow in love and faith.
Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish – Rotorua
Aroha – Ora – Ārahi
(Love – Live – Lead)
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