Blessed Sacrament Altar Servers Mass Blessed Sacrament Altar Servers

Back Front Usher’s pew This is a layout of the church. There are some things to note before we begin. The albs for the Altar Servers are in the south sacristy in the cabinet closet in the back of the room (look for a corkboard). There are schedules, instructions, cinctures (ropes) choose the same color as the tabernacle veil, and crosses there too. Make sure all the candles in the sanctuary are lit unless father says otherwise. There are 2 at the sides of the altar and sometimes there are some up by the tabernacle. The candle bearer candles are in the front of the church on a small table next to the usher’s pew. Light the candles bearer candles. There is a furnace with a board on it behind the tabernacle. Place the candles there after you process. This is where they will be kept during mass. This is a layout of the church. There are some things to note before we begin. The albs for the Altar Servers are in the south sacristy in the cabinet closet in the back of the room (look for a corkboard). There are schedules, instructions, ropes, and crosses there too. Make sure all the candles in the sanctuary are lit unless father says otherwise. There are 2 at the sides of the altar and sometimes there are some up by the tabernacle. The candle bearer candles are in the front of the church on a small table next to the usher’s pew. Light the candles bearer candles. There is a furnace with a board on it behind the tabernacle. Place the candles there after you process. This is where they will be kept during mass. The Sacramentary is the large red book located on the table next to chair 1 All sacred vessels (Chalice, cups, ciboria, cruet…etc..) are in the north sacristy on the table next to the door. Front Usher’s pew

You will all process in from the front of the church in this order. Candle Cross Candle -------Book--------- ------Deacon------- ------Father------- You will all process in from the front of the church in this order. Candle Cross Candle -------Book--------- ------Deacon------- ------Father-------

Process to the sanctuary (not in a hurry) Process to the sanctuary in a slow walk.

Stop at the stairs -The candles and cross will bow (its hard to genuflect with these items) Bow Stop at the stairs -The candles and cross will bow (its hard to genuflect with these items) -The book will genuflect

Genuflect -The book will genuflect Stop at the stairs -The candles and cross will bow (its hard to genuflect with these items) -The book will genuflect

(there is a small board on a furnace for the candles.) The candles with be placed behind the tabernacle as the crucifix will be placed in its holder in the north sacristy The candles with be placed behind the tabernacle as the crucifix will be placed in its holder in the north sacristy (there is a small board on a furnace for the candles.)

The candles with be placed behind the tabernacle as the crucifix will be placed in its holder in the north sacristy

The candles with be placed behind the tabernacle as the crucifix will be placed in its holder in the north sacristy

The candles with be placed behind the tabernacle as the crucifix will be placed in its holder in the north sacristy

Right candle is in chair 4 on the other side. Cross is in chair 3 Left candle is in chair 2 Book is in Chair 1 Right candle is in chair 4 on the other side. Cross is in chair 3 Left candle is in chair 2 Book is in Chair 1 Right candle is in chair 4 on the other side.

Cross is in chair 3 Left candle is in chair 2 Book is in Chair 1 Right candle is in chair 4 on the other side.

Lord, have mercy… During the “Lord have mercy…” The book bearer needs to prepare the Sacramentary (red book) for the opening prayer. -it is right next to you on the small table. Notice that there is a bookstand under it. During the “Lord have mercy…” The book bearer needs to prepare the Sacramentary (red book) for the opening prayer. -it is right next to you on the small table. Notice that there is a bookstand under it, you will need that later.

Let us pray. When father says, “Let us pray” The book bearer takes father the sacramentary (red book) When father says, “Let us pray” The book bearer takes father the sacramentary (red book)

Hold the book toward father with the back of it leaning against your chest.

Place the Sacramentary back on the small table.

Place the Sacramentary back on the small table.

All are seated for the readings.

1st Reading All are seated for the readings.

2nd Reading All are seated for the readings.

Stand GOSPEL Stand for the Gospel. (Alleluia(Ordinary Time) or (Glory and praise to you Lord Jesus Christ(Lent) Stand GOSPEL Stand for the Gospel. -Candle bearers, go and get the candles from behind the tabernacle. Stand for the Gospel. -Candle bearers, go and get the candles from behind the tabernacle.

Alleluia! GOSPEL The only time we don’t say alleluia is during lent. During lent we will say “Glory and Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ”

GOSPEL Line up with each other and father or deacon. Wait for them and lead them to the ambo. Line up with each other and father or deacon. Wait for them and lead them to the ambo.

GOSPEL Line up with each other and father or deacon. Wait for them and lead them to the ambo.

-the right candle bearer will lead GOSPEL -the right candle bearer will lead -the right candle bearer will lead

-right candle goes to the outside of the ambo -left candle goes inside GOSPEL -right candle goes to the outside of the ambo -left candle goes inside

GOSPEL Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them.

Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them. GOSPEL The Gospel of the Lord. Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them. Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them.

After the Gospel, takes your candles back behind the tabernacle. After the Gospel, takes your candles back behind the altar. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

After the Gospel, takes your candles back behind the altar.

After the Gospel, takes your candles back behind the altar.

After the Gospel, takes your candles back behind the altar.

It is time for the homily, everyone sit and listen to father. --do NOT— Play with hair or Cincture (rope) or Feet or Cross or Hands or kick your legs or pick your nose or do anything distracting --please sit still– It is time for the homily everyone sit and listen to father. --do NOT— Play with Hair or Rope or Feet or Cross or Hands or kick your Legs or pick your Nose or wave at each other or stare at people in the congregation --please sit still–

Homily It is time for the homily everyone sit and listen to father. --do NOT— Play with Hair or Rope or Feet or Cross or Hands or kick your Legs or pick your Nose or wave at each other or stare at people in the congregation --please sit still– Homily

-Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. After the Homily -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Bow Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Bow Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Offering During the offering the -Book places the sacramentary with its stand on the altar facing you. -Cross will go get the chalice and communion cups and take them take it to deacon or father at the altar, if no one is there just place it on the altar. Place the cups diagonally. -Candles will both go with father to receive the gifts. Offering

Candles Take whatever father hands you and do the following with whatever you have. Wine – take it to the left side of the altar to give to father, wait for him to be done and take the bottle in the north sacristy. Set it on the counter with the fridge. Basket – take it into the north sacristy and place it on the counter with the cabinets above them. Candles Take whatever father hands you and do the following with whatever you have. Wine – take it to the left side of the altar to give to father, wait for him to be done and take the bottle in the north sacristy. Set it on the counter with the fridge. Basket – take it into the north sacristy and place it on the counter with the cabinets above them. Bow Offering

Go get the water cruet so father can purify the wine. Cross Go get the water cruet so father can purify the wine. Cross Go get the water cruet so father can purify the wine. Offering

Cross Go get the water cruet so father can purify the wine.

Candles Take whatever father hands you and do the following with whatever you have. Wine – take it to the left side of the altar to give to father, wait for him to be done and take the bottle in the north sacristy. Set it on the counter with the fridge. Basket – take it into the north sacristy and place it on the counter with the cabinets above them.

Bow

Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands. Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Bow Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Left candle Get the towel next to the water bowl and wait for cross to return. Cross After you return with the water cruet, get the water bowl for the washing of hands.

Both of you will go out side by side to father Both of you will go out side by side to father. He will turn to you for the washing of hands. Both of you will go out side by side to father. He will turn to you for the washing of hands.

Both of you will go out side by side to father Both of you will go out side by side to father. He will turn to you for the washing of hands.

Both of you will go out side by side to father Both of you will go out side by side to father. He will turn to you for the washing of hands.

Both of you will go out side by side to father Both of you will go out side by side to father. He will turn to you for the washing of hands.

Return the items and go to your chairs.

Make sure you bow at the same time when he is ready for you both to leave.

Bow Make sure you bow at the same time when he is ready for you both to leave.

Return the items and go to your chairs.

Return the items and go to your chairs.

Return the items and go to your chairs.

Return the items and go to your chairs.

Holy, holy, holy… At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

Holy, holy, holy… At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

Holy, holy, holy… At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

Holy, holy, holy… At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

Holy, holy, holy… At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

At the “Holy, holy, holy…” You will kneel. Book-----Cross LC----------RC Bells Bells

Ring Together One time! When father places his hands over the gifts. Ring the bells together one time. When father places his hands over the gifts. Ring the bells together one time.

Ring Together three times! When father raises up the host, ring together 3 times. When father raises up the bread, ring together 3 times.

Ring Together three times! When father raises up the chalice, ring together 3 times. When father raises up the chalice, ring together 3 times.

After “through Him, with Him, in Him..” Stand for the Lord’s Prayer.

We say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father…. We say the Lord’s Prayer We say the Lord’s Prayer

Make the sign of peace with your neighbors

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

Immediately after the Sign of Peace, Book needs to go get the sacramentary and its stand off the altar. Place it back on the table next to your chair

All kneel together for the “Lamb of God”

Lamb of God… All kneel together for the “Lamb of God”

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father. After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

After the “Lamb of God” Cross will go into the North Sacristy to get the ciboria. Take it to father.

Bow

Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them. After the “Lord I am not worthy…” AND after father has received the body and blood. All stand and line up appropriately to receive communion. Place candles on the ambo sides and remain holding them.

During communion you will all kneel for a short amount of time. Say a short prayer. Wait for the others to be done and get up together. During communion you will all kneel for a short amount of time. Say a short prayer. Wait for the others to be done and get up together.

Get up at the same time and sit.

As the Eucharistic ministers are coming back after communion. Cross – Go get the water cruet so father may purify the vessels. When he is done, put the cruet back and go to your seat. As the Eucharistic ministers are coming back after communion. Cross – Go get the water cruet so father may purify the vessels. When he is done, put the cruet back and go to your seat.

Left candle After father purifies the vessels, help Cross to take the vessels back to the north sacristy. Left candle After father purifies the vessels, help Cross to take the vessels back to the north sacristy.

Left candle After father purifies the vessels, help Cross to take the vessels

Left candle After father purifies the vessels, help Cross to take the vessels

Bow Left candle After father purifies the vessels, help Cross to take the vessels

Bow

Bow

Father will go to his chair for a moment of silence.

Book needs to be ready with the sacramentary for the closing prayer.

v Let us pray. When father says “Let us Pray” Book takes the sacramentary to father. Proceed as before. When father says “Let us Pray” Book takes the sacramentary to father. Proceed as before.

Book - Take the Sacramentary back to the table next to your chair

When father concludes the prayer : Candles – Go get your candles and wait for Cross Book – you will be behind the Candles and Cross Cross – Go get the crucifix and lead the candles and book out to the front of the altar down the steps. When father concludes the prayer Candles – Go get your candles and wait for Cross Book – you will be behind the Candles and Cross Cross – Go get the crucifix and lead the candles and book out to the front of the altar down the steps.

Make sure you turn around to face the tabernacle and give father enough room to genuflect. When father genuflects you all will bow or genuflect depending on your role. Make sure you turn around to face the tabernacle and give father enough room to genuflect. When father genuflects you all will bow of genuflect depending on your role. Genuflect Bow

Process slowly to the front of the church.

Candles will be placed on the small table next to the usher’s pew where you got them.

Blow candles out. Blow candles out.

Now that mass is over. Make sure all candles in the sanctuary are out. Blow candles out. Now that mass is over. Make sure all candles in the sanctuary are out. Now that mass is over. Make sure all candles in the sanctuary are out.