Any Orthodox Christian boy in 3rd-12th grade is permitted to serve as an Acolyte (Altar Server) in the Holy Altar for Divine services. This is both a privilege and a serious commitment for both parents and boys who will serve.
If your boy isn't currently on a list but you would like him to be in an Altar Group, OR if you would like to receive the current schedule with names of group members, please contact Fr. Emmanuel via email.
ALL ALTAR SERVERS are invited and encouraged to attend and serve at any weekday service that does not interfere with school or work responsibilities, as well as on Sundays when there is no Sunday School. The regular Sunday schedule is listed below:
List of Acolyte Groups & Scheduled Date of Service
- Mar. 30: Group 3 (Archangels)
- Apr. 6: Community Sunday (Group Church School lesson. Only adult Altar servers)
Altar Server mini-retreat and church cleanup on Lazarus Saturday, April 12, following Divine Liturgy
HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA: All groups are welcome for all services April 12-20
- Apr. 27 (Thomas Sunday): Group 1 (Cherubim)
- May 4: Group 2 (Seraphim)
- May 11: (Mothers' Day): Group 3 (Archangels)
- May 18 (Last day of Sunday School): Group 1 (Cherubim)
During the summer months, ALL ALTAR SERVERS are invited to serve each Sunday, as well as our Feast Day on Tues-Wed, May 20-21, and the Feast of Ascension on Wed-Thurs, May 28-29.
Please do your best to be here consistently!
Refer to this guide to learn more: Altar Server Guide