The Altar Servers' Handbook

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serve in detail Low Mass by himself, as well as the position of 1st and 2nd Acolyte and thurifer at High Mass and must have passed a test regarding these positions. the Senior Acolyte trades the plain cord for the red cord with tassels, but retains the pewter medal.

Master of Ceremonies. The MC must have proven his reliability as well as his fidelity to the rule of punctuality, intelligence and reverence while serving, must have a thorough knowledge of all the serving positions at Low Mass and High Mass and must have passed a test regarding the position of MC at High Mass. he MC trades his pewter medal for a gold medal, and retains the red cord with tassels.

President. The President wears a two-tone, gold and black medal with the red cord and tassels.

INDULGENCES

With the object of increasing the fervour and devotion of members of the Guild, the Holy Father, on the 22nd May 1906, granted the following indulgences:

I.  THREE PLENARY INDULGENCES
    (1) On the day of admission.
    (2) On the patronal feast of the Guild, 26th December.
    (3) At the hour of death.

II. AN INDULGENCE OF SEVEN YEARS AND SEVEN QUARANTINES (Forty Days) on each of the following feasts:
    (1) Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, 27th December.
    (2) Saint Joseph, 19th March.
    (3) Saints Peter and Paul, 29th June.
    (4) Saint Michael, 29th Septtember.

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