Altar Servers

      Altar servers are generally recognized by the parish for assisting the priest, carrying the candles, carrying the cross, receiving the gifts, and setting the altar at Mass. Altar servers are also prayer leaders and role models for all the children in the parish. Their service is commendable and significantly contributes to our beautiful liturgies and church celebrations. All boys and girls beginning in the 3rd grade are encouraged to participate. Training sessions with Fr. Jorge, Daniel Bohora, and Jaydi Garcia are held monthly. Call the rectory at 718-892-3232 or contact Daniel or Jaydi if you are interested in this exciting ministry.

TO AN ALTAR BOY

To be Christ's page at the altar, 
To serve Him freely there. 
Where even the Angels falter, 
Bowed low in reverent prayer.

To touch the throne most holy, 
To hand the gifts for the feast, 
To see Him meekly, lowly, 
Descend at the word of the priest.

To hear man's poor petition, 
To sound the silver bell, 
When He in sweet submission, 
Comes down with us to dwell.

No grander mission surely 
Could Saints or men enjoy; 
No heart should love more purely, 
Than yours my altar boy.

God bless you, lad, forever, 
And keep you in His care, 
And Guard you that you never 
Belie the robes you wear.

For white bespeaks untainted 
A heart both tried and true; 
And red tolls love the sainted 
The holy martyrs knew.

Throughout life, then, endeavor 
God's graces to employ; 
And be in heart forever 
A holy altar boy.

------ by St. John Berchmans

Our next meeting is going to be in November 9th, 2024 at 4:00pm in the Church

Our First Altar Server Meeting of 2024

St. Helena altar servers marching in parade, May 30, 1943.