Historically men and boys have substituted as servers at worship when an instituted acolyte was not present. 

The discipline of the Church, in view of the 1992 authoritative interpretation of Canon 2302 permits the diocesan bishop to entrust the functions of the instituted acolyte to females as well as to males. (Altar Servers Norms for the Diocese of Kalamazoo)

All parishioners are invited to be part of this ministry. Boys and girls fourth grade and up and men and women are also encouraged to be part of this ministry. Altar Servers help set up for mass and assist the priest during our liturgical celebrations. A training and formation period must be completed. 

More information is available in the "Being an Altar Server" pdf.

Adults who would like to be trained are invited to call Margie Lanko, Ministry Coordinator at 269-968-6645 or via email any time during the year and make arrangements with the trainer.