We welcome the ordination to the Episcopate and installation today of Bishop Stephen Wang to the See of Arundel and Brighton which was vacated by our Superior General Archbishop Richard Moth, when he translated to Westminster earlier this year. Ad Multos Annos! #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

The Sunday has displaced the Feast of St Luke the Evangelist, who was a partner of Paul and the author of the Acts of the Apostles. At Mass today we begin to hear the first of Paul’s letters, to the Thessalonians in modern day Greece. #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

The next meeting of our Goods Team to fulfil orders from the Guild Shop will be on Wednesday 4th November. We must receive your order by the 2nd November to be fulfilled in this batch. The last date for orders for delivery in-time for St Stephen’s Day will be Friday 4th December.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Guild is fast approaching, on Saturday 7th November in London. This year we have 4 places on the Central Council up for election and we encourage anyone interested in assisting in the management of the Guild to complete a nomination form and come along to the meeting. There will also be elections to the President and Vice-President positions. Everyone is welcome to join us at the meeting starting at 1:30pm and Mass at 12 noon. Details on our website. guildofststephen.org/events/… #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

‘For many are called, but few are chosen.’

"You are a wonderful reminder to everyone of the importance of the sacrifice of the Mass in our lives and in the life of the whole world." +Moth Last Saturday the National Mass was held at Westminster Cathedral where we welcomed over 500 servers from across 15 of dioceses of England and Wales, a post-pandemic record. The archbishop preached on the martyrdom of our patron St Stephen, how the word martyr means ‘witness’ and how all who serve at the altar are visible ‘witnesses’ to faith and the importance of the server in the liturgy. You can read his full homily, find all the photos and the Order of Service at the link below. Our thanks to all who helped arrange this special day in advance and on the day. Our thanks also to the Choir of Gunnersbury Catholic School and the Westminster Diocese Comms team for the photos. If you have any photos let us know by tagging us in your social post or email to [email protected]. guildofststephen.org/news/na… #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism @westminstercath @rcwestminster

Our thanks to Archbishop Moth and the team at Westminster Cathedral for hosting us yesterday for the National Mass, a brilliant turnout of over 500 servers, 15 priests, 4 deacons (and 1 archbishop!) from across England and Wales made for a worthy celebration. Photos soon, our thanks to the Westminster Diocese Comms team for providing the photography. #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism @rcwestminster @westminstercath

We’re en-route to the capital and @westminstercath for our National Mass on Saturday afternoon 2:30pm with Archbishop Moth. We’ve had a great response and are expecting a large representation of servers from all corners of England and Wales, hope you’ll be among them, we’ll see you there! #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

Yesterday, members of the Central Council attended the annual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine at Ladyewell just outside Preston, Lancashire. The Mass at the nearby church was followed by a Eucharistic procession down the country lanes to the Shrine itself for a time of prayer and benediction. Dozens of Altar Servers assisted in the proceedings and our own Deacon Paul Briers was the deacon at the Mass and led the rosary during the procession. A great day, please join us next Saturday at Westminster for the National Mass. All photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5Umf #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

Our National Mass for Altar Servers is now just one week away, next Saturday at Westminster Cathedral, led by our new Superior General Archbishop Moth. We hope you'll be able to join us, almost 400 Servers plus their families have so far have let us know they are coming from across England and Wales. Full details and RSVP on our website, hope to meet you there! guildofststephen.org/events/… #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism @catholicew @RCWestminster @brentwoodrc @RCEastAnglia @RCNorthampton @NottsDiocese @RCBirmingham @cliftondiocese @shrewsdiocese @cardiffmenevia @HallamDioceseCC @dioceseHN @LancasterDioces @MbroDiocese @SalfordDiocese @rc_southwark @PlymouthDiocese @UKOrdinariate @BrentwoodCYS @igniteyea @luxnymo @thekenelmyt @cliftonyouth @Shrewsbury_YMT @emmauscatholicyouth @WrexhamDioYouth @AnimateYouth @ymteam @YS_Castlerigg @LeedsDYS @MYMissionTeam @WestminsterCath

From Parish of St Luke The Evangelist, Whiston, Liverpool Archdiocese. This weekend our parish rejoiced as three of our young altar servers were formally enrolled into the Guild of St Stephen. During a reverent and joyful ceremony at both of our churches, Fr Thompson presented the Guild medals to: Michael Sidor Jayden James Ashwin Ansan We give thanks for their commitment, their dignity in service, and the example they offer to our community each time they assist at the altar. Their dedication enriches our liturgy and strengthens the prayerful life of our parish. May they continue to be fathful in their service at the altar, and may they always grow in faith hope, and love. Amen

“Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” - Philippians 1:27

The National Director, Hon. President and members of Central Council were delighted to join over 40 altar servers from Brentwood Diocese at their Annual Mass which was held at St. Joseph the worker Parish Hutton.

Our 2026 National Mass is now just 2 weeks away, 3rd October at Westminster Cathedral with Archbishop Moth at 2:30pm. We look forward to welcoming servers and their families to this special Mass with our new Superior General. To help us and the Cathedral know how many people to plan for, please RSVP to let us know you are coming, guildofststephen.org/events/… Servers to arrive and vest in the Cathedral Hall (Ambrosden Avenue) from 12:30pm onwards. Servers are reminded to bring their own vestments and to wear dark coloured footwear. Concelebrating Clergy are welcome and invited to report to the Sacristy and are reminded to bring their Celebret if they are not from the local diocese, the liturgical colour will be red.

‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.' The Liturgy of the Word today focuses on forgiveness. It can be one of the hardest things to do, but Jesus challenges us in the Gospel today to find the grace to forgive those who have sinned against us in the Parable of the Ungrateful Servant.

Today the Goods team volunteers returned from their summer break for this months packing session. In total they packed 67 orders comprising 198 enrolment packs, 13 tasselled cords, 15 silver medals and 27 handbooks. Our thanks to all the volunteers who pack and dispatch all orders throughout the year.

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” #catholic #altarservers #altarserver #mass #catholicism

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.