Guild of St. Stephen - Recommendations

Recommendations

We also recommend the following:

Be ready to serve at every opportunity, yet making sure that your fellow servers have an equal chance. Take part in all services as fully as possible, by paying careful attention to everything that is being said or done and by joining in the prayers, responses and hymns -and especially by receiving Holy Communion at Mass. Avoid doing anything, which might distract the attention of the people. Do not fidget or look around, or stare at the people in the church. Carry out the ceremonies calmly and without drawing too much attention to yourself and remembering that you are part of a team. Be in good time before services so that you can prepare properly. See that you are suitably dressed for serving (especially footwear) and that your alb is clean and cared for. Wear the Guild medal on all occasions when serving. Do your best to attend Guild meetings and festivals so as to get to know other servers, especially those from other parishes.

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