The Knights of Columbus of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish hold our Altar Servers in the highest esteem, and praise them for their dedicated service to our Lord, our Pastor and our Parish.  Please remember to thank them for their service at every opportunity.  Annually, our Rev. Ettorre Council #13662  at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, awards our Altar Servers with Certificates of Appreciation for their tireless daily service.  May God bless our Altar Servers.	What do Altar Servers do?
Pope John Paul II said to Altar Servers: You are far more than mere ‘helpers of the parish priest.’  Above all, you are servants of Jesus Christ, the eternal High Priest.  Thus you altar servers especially are called to be young friends of Jesus.  Strive to deepen and foster this friendship with him.  You will discover that in Jesus you have found a true friend for life.	Roman Missal
Pope Benedict XVI said to a gathering of Altar Servers:  "When you take part in the Liturgy by carrying out your altar service, you offer a witness to all. Your absorption, the devotion that wells up from your heart and is expressed in gestures, in song, in the responses: if you do it correctly and not absent-mindedly, then in a certain way your witness is one that moves people...  You are very close to Jesus in the Eucharist, and this is the most important sign of his friendship for each one of us. Do not forget it.... May you always be friends and apostles of Jesus Christ!"
Please pray for our Altar Servers . . . Think about their dedication in serving Mass every day of the year, and special occasions like Holy Days, weddings, and funerals.  May God bless them.