Rev Yu Bo
Pastor of Chinese Community

Rev Francis Fang
Pastor of Int'l Community
Mobile: 138-1750-3946
Email: bkfang@icloud.com

ALTAR SERVERS MINISTRY

Pope John Paul II said this to altar servers gathered in Rome in 2001: "The altar server occupies a privileged place in the liturgical celebration. The altar server presents him/herself to a community and experiences first-hand that Jesus Christ is present and active in every liturgical act. Jesus is present when the community comes together to pray and render praise to God. Jesus is present in the Word of sacred Scripture. Jesus is present above all in the Eucharist under the signs of bread and wine. He acts through the priest, who, in the person of Christ, celebrates the holy Mass and administers the sacraments.

"Therefore in the liturgy, you are much more than simple helpers of the parish priest. Above all, you are servers of Jesus Christ, of the eternal High Priest. Thus, you, altar servers, are called in particular to be young friends of Jesus. Be determined to go deeper and to cultivate this friendship with him. You will discover that in Jesus you have found a true friend for life."

To be an altar server is a special honor and a great privilege in the Catholic Church. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy by their actions, singing of hymns, responses of the people, looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times.  Candidates will receive training.

If you are interested and have received your First Communion, please send email to: info@sacredheartpudong.com.