ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS

Saturday, October 4, 2008   

Celebrant: Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M., Cap.

Description

Again this year the Vocation Office will sponsor an Altar Server Appreciation Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley for youth altar servers. A “Make Your Own Sundae” social time with various religious orders will follow at the Cathedral High School Gymnasium.

During the Mass, the Cardinal will bless and acknowledge those altar servers in attendance. He will present them with a small gift in appreciation for their service.
Pope John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Awards will be given to four youth who have exhibited exemplary character of service to God and their parish communities. Nomination forms are enclosed.

The Pope John Paul II Award is given to one Junior Server and one Senior Server who have shown exemplary service to their parish and their community by their imitation of Pope John Paul II. The recipients are young men of dedication and zeal in service to others, especially at the Altar.

The Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award is given to one Junior Server and one Senior Server who have shown exemplary service to their parish and their community by their imitation of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The recipients are young women of dedication and zeal in service to others, especially at the Altar.

Date:  October 4, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Place:
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
1400 Washington Street
South End, Boston, Ma. 02118

For more information contact:
Denise Fortin at Dfortin@rcab.org or call 617-746-5949

Register online: http://www.altarserverappreciation.org/

Download the event flyer here.