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Sometimes
the liturgy in a church with a catholic tradition can be
quite involved.
The Server's Team at All Saints' provides invaluable
assistance in our presentation of worship and much to
enhance the dignity.
At Solemn
Mass, we usually have a team of about five: a
thurifer and a boat -person (who carries the incense boat),
two acolytes (who carry candles in procession) and an MC
(who is responsible for directing the ceremonial) - all
assist the celebrant with the ritual. At All Saints', it is
our policy that, whilst we have a rota of serving which
allows everyone to have a chance at the different tasks
involved, we never turn servers away - whoever turns up on
Sunday morning is allowed to serve. Consequently, we can
have up to eight in the sanctuary some Sunday mornings, and
we always find jobs for all of them!
We
are always pleased to welcome new servers, adults or
children and, in the case of all young people, we are happy
to accept them before the age of confirmation.
Fr. Paul believes that probably the best way to learn about
the Mass and the Christian faith, whether as an adult or a
child, is through experience - being in church, taking part
in the Services and listening to the readings and the
sermons. Serving can be fun and, who knows, it may
encourage a vocation along the way!
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