Beginning in fourth grade, children are elgible to assist the priest during the mass.  For information and training please contact Father Joe (fatherjoe@stmarycloster.org) or Deacon Jim (jimtobin1@aol.com).

Adults are trained to assist the priest at mass and at Funerals. For information and training please contact Father Joe(fatherjoe@stmarycloster.org) or Deacon Jim (jimtobin1@aol.com).


Parishioners: As part of the Ministry of Adult Altar Servers, I would like to say that this is something I always wanted to do, be an “Altar Boy”. But, alas, this was not possible when I was a young person. So when the opportunity arose, needless to say, I became an “Altar Boy” at 65+ years of age. There is something wonderful that happens when you are so close to God. Serving as an Altar Server for Funeral Liturgies has also educated me on the importance of the Rite of Funerals. We are in need of men and women during the day to serve at Funeral Liturgies and other liturgies as needed. It would be great if we could create a group of people. Not a huge commitment of time that we are asking of you. This ministry can be done according to your availability. Please consider this ministry for yourself and contact me: Victoria Maiorino at 201-767- 1698.