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 please contact Fr. Emmanuel.

 

List of Acolyte Groups & Scheduled Date of Service

	Altar Group 1 (Thrones)	Altar Group 2 (Powers)	Altar Group 3 (Seraphim)	Altar Group 4 (Archangels)
May 12 (Thomas Sunday)	x
May 19 (Myrrh-bearing Women)		x
Feast Day of our Parish Monday, May 20 - 7pm Vespers Tuesday, May 21 - 9:45am Liturgy & Ordination ALL GROUPS	x	x	x	x
May 26 (Paralytic)			x
June 2 (Samaritan Woman)				x
June 9 (Blind Man)	x
Thursday, June 13 Feast of Ascension ALL GROUPS	x	x	x	x
June 16 (Sunday of the Holy Fathers)		x
Sunday, June 23 (Feast of Pentecost - note earlier start time! 9:15am Liturgy followed by Kneeling Vespers)			x
June 30 (Sunday of All Saints)				x
July 7	x

 

Please call the church office or Fr. Dn. Emmanuel to have your boy(s) added to an Altar Group. 

Refer to this guide to learn more: Altar Server Guide