Saturday, October 24th, at 11:00 a.m., the Office of Vocations in conjunction with the Providence Serra Club will host an Altar Server Appreciation Mass at St. Philip’s Church in Greenville, RI. The Mass is an opportunity for the diocese to recognize altar servers for their commitment and service in their vital role in liturgical celebrations. All servers and their families from around the diocese are invited to attend. Please RSVP by notifying Cynthia DeAngelis at 401-331-1316.Alaskan altar server participates in Holy Thursday service at St. John by the Sea Church in Klawock“Being close to Jesus and knowing him in the Eucharist through your service at the altar, enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them.” – Pope Francis to Altar Servers, August 4, 2015