Ministry of Altar Servers - St. John the Evangelist Parish

01/09/2026

22/08/2026

14/08/2026

"Once you understand the Eucharist, you can never leave the Church. Not because the Church won't let you, but because your heart won't let you" -Saint Teresa of Calcutta

14/08/2026

“How can we not be inspired to serve when those who are much older than us still faithfully attend Mass every Sunday?”

05/08/2026

"Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening."
- 1 Samuel 3:10

The Ministry of Altar Servers of St. John the Evangelist Parish warmly invites all Knights and Dames of the Altar, aspiring altar servers, and all parishioners to join us in this meaningful night of prayer and devotion on August 8, 2026, Saturday, 5:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Luna, Quirino, Isabela.

Come and experience the beauty of prayer through silence, Scripture, meditative chants, and candlelight as we gather in the loving presence of God. Let us pause from the busyness of life, entrust our intentions to the Lord, and allow His peace to renew our hearts.

Together, let us pray for our Altar Servers, our Church, our parish community, our families, our youth, and for peace throughout the world. May this sacred moment strengthen our faith and unite us more closely with Christ through the intercession of Saint Dominic Savio.

We especially encourage every Altar Server to be present as we gather in prayer and fraternity. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are and let us pray together as one parish family.

31/07/2026

HAPPY ALTAR SERVERS' MONTH!

With grateful hearts, we celebrate Altar Servers' Month and honor the dedication, faith, and selfless service of the St. John the Evangelist Parish - Ministry of Altar Servers.

Every time you serve at the altar, you are not simply wearing a vestments, you are answering Christ's call with humility, reverence, and love. May your service continue to inspire others to draw closer to God and to live lives rooted in prayer and holiness.

To all our Knights and Dames of the Altar:

"DEAR ALTAR SERVERS YOUR COMMITMENT IS NOT JUST A MATTER OF HELPING THE PRIEST. YOU ARE SERVING JESUS HIMSELF."

- POPE LEO XVI

May St. John the Evangelist, our Parish Patron Saint, and St. Dominic Savio, Patron Saint of Altar Servers and Youth, intercede for you always. Through their intercession, may the Lord bless all the Knights and Dames with strength, wisdom, purity of heart, and perseverance as you continue serving His Holy Church.

St. Dominic Savio, pray for us and guide all Altar Servers to serve God with joy, holiness, and love.

“I can’t do big things, but I want everything to be for the Glory of God”
-Saint Dominic Savio

06/05/2026

FEAST DAY OF ST. DOMINIC SAVIO

Dominic Savio was born on April 2, 1842 in the village of Riva in northern Italy. His father was a blacksmith and his mother a seamstress. He had nine brothers and sisters. His family was poor but hardworking. They were devout and pious Catholics.

When he was just two years old, Dominic's family returned to their native village of Castlenuovo d'Asti, (Today, Castlenuovo Don Bosco) near the birthplace of John Bosco. Bosco would himself later be canonized as a Saint by the Church and became a major influence on the life of Dominic.

As a small child, Dominic loved the Lord and His Church. He was very devout in practicing his Catholic faith. For example, he said grace before every meal and refused to eat with those who did not. He was always quick to encourage others to pray.

Dominic attended Church regularly with his mother and was often seen kneeling before the Tabernacle in prayer. He even prayed outside the Church building. It did not matter to Dominic if the ground was covered with mud or snow, he knelt and prayed anyway.

Dominic was quickly recognized as an exceptional student who studied hard and performed well in school. He became an altar server. He also attended daily Mass and went to confession regularly. He asked to receive his first communion at the age of seven. This was not the practice in the Church of Italy at the time. Normally, children received their first holy communion at the age of twelve. Dominic's priest was so impressed with his intelligence concerning the faith, his love for the Lord and his piety that he made an exception. Dominic said that the day of his First Communion was the happiest day of his life.

On the Day he received his first communion, Dominic wrote four promises in a little book. Those promises were: I will go to Confession often, and as frequently to Holy Communion as my confessor allows. I wish to sanctify the Sundays and festivals in a special manner. My friends shall be Jesus and Mary. Death rather than sin.

"I can't do big things. But I want all I do, even the smallest thing, to be for the greater glory of God."

-Saint Dominic Savio, Patron Saint of Altar servers; pray for us