Why I'm an Altar Server at St. Ignatius Parish

I love being an altar server at St. Ignatius because of our community and how it helps me deepen my engagement with Mass. I started serving when I was 9 years old in Malaysia. Especially because I was so young, it drew me as a very special way to help contribute to a meaningful weekly event that my entire community looked forward to. The kind way of how adults and the Pastors would recognize me, made me feel like my gifts and time were a part of something bigger. Almost 30 years later, I still find myself learning and helping out in any way I can as an altar server. I've learned more about our beautiful Christian traditions when we ask why is liturgy structured a particular way. It stirs respect for the incredible men and women who have served over the past 2000 years in shaping our weekly gatherings of praise and worship. I've found myself gaining a deeper appreciation for the different roles that friends at church have during weekly Mass. As a server, I've gained a perspective for how I can get involved with other ministries at St. Ignatius. You really get to know a lot of people! At the end of the day, as a server, I've found myself growing spiritually closer in my faith to God. That feeling alone is worth everything. Spending Mass serving in the sanctuary and singing the hymns in unity with the choir is an incredible experience I invite you to try once. All ages are welcome. I feel grateful for how wonderfully diverse our server community is. No prior experience needed. We serve together as you learn the ropes.

Matthew Lee, Altar Server at St. Ignatius Parish
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We are looking for Lectors, Eucharist Ministers, Altar Servers, Greeters and Ushers, and Music Ministers to serve with our Liturgies. We are all called to by Jesus Christ to serve and this is a way for you to answer that call.