Altar Server

Altar Servers assist the presider and other ministers throughout the liturgy, developing their sense of participation in parish life. Altar servers are selected from volunteer candidates and, after a period of formation, are scheduled to serve at Masses, funerals, weddings and special liturgies. Periodically, servers receive additional training to review the actions related to a variety of liturgical services at which an altar server participation may be required.

From Fr. John Gizler, III, Pastor of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish: On August 25, 2025, Pope Leo met with 360 student Altar Servers (both male and female) from France during their pilgrimage to Rome. Along with their parents, parish priests and bishops, they had the opportunity to meet the Holy Father and have an audience with him. He reminded the student servers, “Jesus desires nothing more than to be part of your life, to illumine it from within, to become your best and most faithful friend. Life becomes beautiful and joyful with Jesus.” The Holy Father thanked them for their generous service to their parishes and urged them to always “keep in mind the greatness and holiness of what is being celebrated.” Pope Leo invited the student servers to prayerfully consider a vocation to the priesthood or religious life as they faithfully serve the Holy Mass. 

On behalf of our entire Parish Clergy Team, I am happy to announce and welcome all students (male and female) in grades 4 -12 to consider becoming an Altar Server at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish for our Sunday Liturgies. For those interested, parental permission will be needed, and training will be required. Altar Server Sign-Up Forms may be found in the vestibule of each church. Parents may also call the Parish Office at 724-775-6363, EXT. 101, and speak with Judi Dalton for more information. Altar Server Training Dates will be announced in next week’s bulletin.