Institution of Acolyte

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On Thursday evening June 1st 2017, Bishop Kevin Doran will confer the ministry of Acolyte on Tony Larkin, Ss Peter and Paul’s Parish , and Martin Reidy, Kiltoom Parish, (candidates for the permanent Diaconate) at 7 pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone. We ask your prayers for Tony & Martin and wish them every happiness in the service of the Lord.

All are welcome to attend the ceremony

Explaining the Ministry of Acolyte

An Acolyte is appointed to aid the deacon and to minister to the priest at the altar and as a special minister to give Holy Communion to the faithful at Mass and to the sick.

Acolytes may also expose the Eucharist for public adoration in the absence of a priest or deacon.

During the institution ceremony, candidates are reminded that they will have a special role in the Church’s ministry, since the summit and source of the Church’s life is the Eucharist, which builds up the Christian community and makes it grow.

The candidates are asked to show a sincere love for Christ’s Mystical Body, God’s holy people and especially for the weak and the sick.