Procedures for Serving at the Mass
ENTRANCE PROCESSION:
- Two Servers flank the Crucifer.
- Walk at the same pace as the Crucifer.
- Servers step up on the sanctuary floor together and turn to the right walking single file.
- Crucifer goes to the first step in front of the tabernacle, and servers go to their spots at the altar.
- When the Deacon (or Lector) arrives, servers place candles at the same time that the Deacon (or Lector) places the Book on the altar.
- Servers step back (Servers 2 steps, Deacon 4 steps); Servers bow to altar and turn right.
- Servers go to chairs. Deacon waits for priest (on his right) and they will venerate the altar together.
INTRODUCTORY RITES:
- Servers stand through the entire introductory rite. (Remember: fold your hands in front of you when not holding something.)
- During the Gloria (or during the Penitential Rite at Lent), pick up the Sacramentary and go stand to the right of the Deacon (open to Opening Prayer).
- At the end of the Gloria, stand in front of Father with the book open.
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