Red necklaces for serving the
Precious Blood
Blue necklaces for serving the
Host.
Please make sure that all of the crosses have been
taken. Try to sit in the front quarter of the Church in order to
proceed to the altar in a timely manner.
B. PROCEED TO THE ALTAR:
"Let us offer each other the sign of Peace"
After a quick sign of peace to those nearest
you, start walking to the altar so that you will be on the altar before
the "breaking of the Bread." [Lamb of God] Show reverence
with a bow as you approach the altar.
C. RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION:
If there is no deacon or second priest (10:30) Mass),
the minister of the Host closest to the metal screen on the VICKSBURG ST. SIDE
steps up to receive Communion from the priest. He then distributes
Communion to the other ministers on that side. He or she then hands out
the ciboriums and chalices to the remaining ministers; according to the
designated cross necklaces. (Red or Blue)
D. PROCEED TO STATIONS:
After you have received a ciborium or chalice,
proceed, AFTER THE PRIEST, to the station designated on the back of your
cross.
[For those Masses where the Choir or
Contemporaries are serving - whoever has the Cross for the center-back
Memphis St. side will serve them and then proceed to your designated
position.]
E. RETURN TO ALTAR:
1. If you are a minister of the Host,
return to the side of the altar (at the base of the steps) and wait for the
priest of deacon to take the ciborium.
2. If you are a minister of the
cup, proceed to the John of Vercelli altar on the Vicksburg St. side or
to the Blessed Mother's altar on the Memphis St. side. Stop at the
altar and consume any remaining Precious Blood. Do not consume
while walking. Open the purificator (white cloth) completely and
lay across the chalice so that the chalice is completely covered.
F. RETURN TO YOUR SEAT:
Show reverence with a bow as you leave the altar.
Return the Cross to the wooden board and return to your seat.
Notes About Dress:
Ladies: Please do not wear
flip-flops, shorts, short skirts or revealing tops.
Gentleman: Please wear a
collared shirt with buttons and slacks. No shorts or T-shirts.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
