Position Summary
Servers
Acolytes play a vital role in the worship life of Saint Michael & All Angels, helping to lead the congregation in prayer and praise through their faithful service at the altar. This page outlines the responsibilities of the Server from quick reminders to a full review of what to expect, how to prepare, and how to carry out this ministry with confidence and care.
Quick Reminders
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Check the diagrams to be sure you know where to stand - especially during retiring procession.
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Always go after the last banners (or after the CBs if there are no banners).
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At the sign of the peace go behind reredos wait until directed by MA to go out.
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S1 will take the water up to the priest (if one server struggles with stairs they should not be server one) and wait for priest to give it back.
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S2 waits at the bottom of the steps with bowl and towel on wrist. Wait there for server 1 to finish.
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The Celebrant will stop in front of S1 and S2 at base of Altar steps.
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S1 will pour a small amount of water over Celebrant's hands into Lavabo Bowl held
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by S2. Celebrant will dry hands with Lavabo Towel.
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S1 and S2 return Water Cruet and Lavabo Bowl and Towel to Credence Table behind Reredos.
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Servers will stand on gospel side during communion to wait for any further instructions.
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Return behind reredos when choir takes communion.