Coordinator of Altar Servers

Austin Lee — To contact Austin Lee, please call the parish office at 407-293-9556 and leave a message with the Parish Receptionist.

About the Altar Servers

As members of the faith-filled community of Saint Charles Borromeo, the Altar Servers answer the call to service that we all receive. Annually, the servers log over 800 hours of community service and demonstrate what it means to be good stewards of our Father and His Church.

The members of the Ministry of Altar Servers assist in the celebration of the sacred liturgy through the sharing of their talents and contribute to the spirit of prayer through the reverent way they perform their tasks. Service to the parish community is a way to live out the life Jesus promised us in the sacrament of baptism. At St. Charles, the Ministry of Altar Servers serves the people of God in a variety of liturgical celebrations, including:

• Saturday Vigil Mass
• Sunday Masses
• St. Charles School Masses
• Holy Days of Obligation
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Stations of the Cross
• Prayer Services
• Penance Services
• Parish Mission Services

They participate in many activities within the church community as well. The Altar Servers host two car washes annually, with moneys recently raised going to the Joey Uvalle Fund.

To be an altar server is an honor and a privilege. As the late Pope John Paul II stated, “Your commitment to the altar is not only a duty, but a great honor, [and] a genuine holy service.” The purpose of this ministry is serving at the Table of the Lord, assisting the presider in the celebration of the Eucharist as well as other sacraments or liturgical activities.

“Like baseball, the liturgy thrives on teamwork, the more of it the better. No baseball team is only composed of pitchers or left fielders, and the liturgy similarly looks for many different ministers, especially during grand celebrations.” Part of the responsibility of Altar Servers is to help “set the pace” for all those who participate in the liturgy. The servers “help other people to understand the Mass better and make their love for God stronger.”

People do not go to Mass because they are interested in seeing you make mistakes; rather, they go to Mass to “see what it means to be really involved.” The servers’ “actions and appearance should show that [they] love God and God’s people.” Altar Serving is not just about serving God at the Table of the Lord. The ministry allows the people of the church community to become more involved in their faith and to learn more about the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church.

Mission Statement

We, the members of the Ministry of Altar Servers from the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Community in the Diocese of Orlando, respond to God’s call of service. Guided by our Baptismal Call, we actively participate in the liturgy. As faithful stewards to our surrounding community, we, like the other members of our parish, sacrificially give our time, talent and treasure always showing our love, support and acceptance for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Ministry Enrollment Requirements

The Ministry of Altar Servers is open to both boys and girls that meet ALL of the following requirements:

1. They have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion in the Roman Catholic Church.
2. They are in the 4th Grade or above.
3. They fully understand the importance of this ministry and are committed to it.
4. They have attended a training session to learn the duties and responsibilities during Mass.
5. They agree to attend ALL mandatory meetings held throughout the year.

Schedule Information

For the Serving Schedule, as well as the Robe Cleaning Schedule for the Ministry of Altar Servers, please visit out Ministry Schedules page.

Ministry Information Documents

More information coming soon!