1. Blessed Sacrament Altar Servers
Mass
Blessed Sacrament Altar Servers

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. (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.)

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

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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)

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

16. Place the Sacramentary back on the small table.

17. Place the Sacramentary back on the small table.

18. All are seated for the readings.

19. 1st Reading
All are seated for the readings.

20. 2nd Reading
All are seated for the readings.

21. 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.

22. 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”

23. 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.

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

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

26. -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

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

28. 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.

29. 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!

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

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

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

33. 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–

34. 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

35. -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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

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

53. 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.

56. Bow

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. 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.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. 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.

68. 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.

69. 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.

70. Return the items and go to your chairs.

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

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

73. Return the items and go to your chairs.

74. Return the items and go to your chairs.

75. Return the items and go to your chairs.

76. Return the items and go to your chairs.

78. 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

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

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

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

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

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

84. 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.

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

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

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

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

93. Make the sign of peace with your neighbors

94. 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

95. 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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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

99. 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

100. 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

102. All kneel together for the “Lamb of God”

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

104. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

115. Bow

117. 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.

120. 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.

122. Get up at the same time and sit.

126. 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.

127. 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.

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

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

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

138. Bow

146. Bow

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

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

154. 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.

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

159. 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.

167. 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

168. Process slowly to the front of the church.

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

171. Blow candles out.
Blow candles out.

172. 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.