Altar Servers

 

Altar Server Retreat, Sunday, March 16, 2025

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church hosted this year’s Altar Server Retreat, attended by a group of Annunciation boys. His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, the Retreat Master, emphasized the profound spiritual importance of serving as an Acolyte in the Holy Altar. Throughout the afternoon, His Eminence explained the iconography of the Church and instructed them on the significance of the liturgical items found within the altar. Serving at the altar is not only a sacred duty but also a powerful way to deepen one's faith and actively participate in the life of the Church. Any boys from our Annunciation Community interested in joining our Acolytes can contact Fr. John Johns or Mitch Papakirk at mpapakirk@yahoo.com.

 

Holy Friday Evening, 2019.

MISSION

To assist the clergy during worship services by performing all the necessary tasks that allow him to lead the faithful in prayer. To perform faithfully and dutifully the many holy and spiritual tasks that are expressive of biblical truth, like carrying the cross, candles, and liturgical fans; journeying in processions and entrances of faith; offering God the censer of sweet fragrances; preparing the hot water and receiving the Holy Spirit at the consecration of the holy gifts and offering the "blessed bread" for the faithful to receive God's blessings. 

VISION

To be a genuine and vital part of the Eucharistic Assembly of the faithful and in other services; to be a Stewardship of young men, offering to God their regular Sunday offering of talent and ability, an exceptional experience that stays with them for a lifetime.

PARTICIPATION

Young men ages 8-18 years old are invited to participate.

CONTACTS

Nick Economopoulos, Apostolos Fisfis, and Mitch Papakirk.