As stated in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), "The acolyte is instituted to serve at the altar and to assist the priest and deacon. In particular, it is his responsibility to prepare the altar and the sacred vessels and, if it is necessary, as an extraordinary minister, to distribute the Eucharist to the faithful" ( GIRM, 98). "In the absence of an instituted acolyte, there may be deputed lay ministers to serve at the altar and assist the Priest and the Deacon; these carry the cross, the candles, the thurible, the bread, the wine, and the water, or who are even deputed to distribute Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers" ( GIRM, 100).

If you are interested in serving as an Altar Server, please send an email to aucatholic@stmichaelsauburn.com.