SACRED HEART AND HOLY SOULS
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ALTAR SERVING


Altar servers play an important role in the liturgy of the Church as they assist the clergy in the celebration of the Mass and other Sacraments. Their role includes, among others, the carrying the processional cross and candles, carrying of the thurible, holding the missal for the celebrant when he is not at the altar, assisting the priest when he receives the gifts from the people, washing the priest's hands at the offertory and assisting in any other way as necessary. 

To serve the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is an immense privilege and therefore it is important that servers should endeavour to perform their role with dignity, reverence and understanding. New altar servers are always welcome. They can be young and not so young and with varying degrees of experience. Don’t worry if you’ve never served before because training is available.

Our altar servers become enrolled into the Guild of St Stephen after they settle into their roles and are awarded with the Archconfraternity's  medal.

If you would like more information about altar serving at Holy Souls or about the Guild of St Stephen please contact one of our priests.
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The Parish of Sacred Heart and Holy Souls  is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham
​Registered Charity No. 234216
  • Home
  • Parish
    • Parish Clergy >
      • Past & Present
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Get Involved >
      • Altar Serving
      • Reading at Holy Mass
      • Music Ministry
    • Livestream >
      • Watch Mass
    • Our Diocese
    • Parish History
    • Schools
    • Photo Gallery >
      • Our Church
      • Events
  • News & Events
  • Newsletter
  • RESOURCES
    • Parish Forms
    • Funeral Liturgies
    • Financial Help
    • Synod 2021-2023
    • Useful Links
  • OUR FAITH
    • Parish Prayer Page
    • Coming back to Church
    • Becoming a Catholic
    • Bereavement
    • Introduction to Prayer
    • School Children's Prayers
    • Our Lady
  • Sacraments
    • Sacramental Preparation >
      • For Children
      • For Adults
    • 1. Baptism
    • 3. Confirmation
    • 4. Confession
    • 5. Anointing of the Sick
    • Christian Vocation
    • 6. Marriage
    • 7. Holy Orders
  • PARISH GROUPS
    • Saint Vincent de Paul Society
    • Bereavement Group
    • The Leisure Group
    • Journey in Faith
    • Prayer Group
    • Legion of Mary
    • Parish Gardening Group
  • Contact
  • Safeguarding