Archbishop Cushley thanked youngsters from across the Archdiocese at The Day for Altar Servers at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh.
He told them: "I am very grateful for the work you do in your parish. If you are serving at Mass, you are serving the Lord, and it doesn't get better than that." -
The annual event involved training, games and prayer, along with a presentation of medals for children joining the Guild of St Cuthbert.
Thanks to Fr Robert Taylor (St Mary's Cathedral) and Fr Jamie McMorrin (St Margaret's, Edinburgh) for leading the day, along with fellow clergy, parents and parish sacristans and volunteers for joining us.
Also present were Fr Paul Lee (St Agatha's, Methil), Fr Francis Ututo (St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh), Canon Gerard Hand (Holy Cross & St Margaret's, Edinburgh), Fr Peter Shankland (St Mary's, Stirling), Deacon Tom McEvoy (Sacred Heart, Penicuik) and Gerard Holden, a seminarian of the Archdiocese.
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Altar servers The Parish from St Barbara Whitburn/Armadale with Archbishop Cushley." If you are serving at Mass, you are serving the Lord, and it doesn't get better than that." - Archbishop Cushley.Altar Servers from Our Lady & St Ninian's, Bannockburn.Altar Servers from The Sacred Heart & St Margaret, Penicuik.Altar Servers from St Joseph's, Broomhouse, Edinburgh.Altar Servers from St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh.Holy Cross & St Margaret Mary Churches, Edinburgh.Altar Servers from St Agatha's, Methil, and St Giles, Kennoway, with parish priest Fr Paul Lee.Altar Servers from St Margaret's, Dunfermline, and Lady of Lourdes, Dunfermline.
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Altar servers from across the Archdiocese enjoyed a day of games, training and prayer at The Gillis Centre at the weekend.
Thanks to Fr Martin Eckersley of St Francis Xavier's in Falkirk for leading the day and to the priests and parents who came along to help make it a joyous event!
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Altar servers make history
Altar servers made history by becoming the first members of the Guild of St Cuthbert in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.
Nearly 150 attended the Gillis Centre, Edinburgh, in brilliant sunshine last Saturday. They enjoyed training, testimonials and games before attending Mass together in St Margaret’s Chapel.
Named after a local saint, the guild encourages and rewards faithful altar servers throughout the Archdiocese.
It was a blessing to see so many young people attend our Altar Servers Day on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/fG5J8brOBi
To qualify for membership, each altar server had to serve at ten Sunday Masses, attend a training session and write a short essay. Just over 100 of them were awarded a medal featuring the St Cuthbert’s Cross.
Archbishop Leo Cushley said: “It was a real blessing to see so many young people happy to serve the Lord and being an example to their peers and their parents.
“This was a great day, full of fun.”
Father Daniel Doherty, Vicar Episcopal for Catechism, said: “There were servers from the four corners of the Archdiocese. It’s so uplifting and encouraging to see such a great turnout.”
Altar servers invited for day of training, games and testimonials
Altar boys and girls can look forward to games and activities at a free annual training event this month.
Servers from across the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh are being invited to the Altar Servers’ Day at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh.
Fr Daniel Doherty, who is organising the event, said: “Altar servers play an important role in parishes and are valued by priests and church communities for their role at Mass.
“This is a chance for the Archdiocese to say thanks while giving them some extra training in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.”
Servers should bring a packed lunch, comfortable clothes and the robes they normally wear at Mass. Parishes are responsible for completing parental consent forms, available from parish priests.
The day will conclude with Mass, during which Archbishop Leo Cushley will present medals for those participating in the Guild of St Cuthbert.
To sign up, search ‘Altar Servers Day’ at evenbrite.co.uk or call 0131 623 8900.
Day for Altar Servers, Saturday 21st September, 10:30am-3pm, Gillis Centre, 10 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh.
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