The Guild Promise.
I offer myself to God Almighty, to blessed Mary our mother, and to our Holy Patron, St. Stephen and I promise to do my best to serve regularly with reverence and understanding, for the glory of God, the service of His Church and my own eternal salvation.

The Guild Prayer.
O God, you accept our ministry and allow us to serve at your Altar; grant that while serving you we follow the example of our patron, St. Stephen, the first martyr, and that we may, like him come to see Jesus standing at your right hand in the kingdom of heaven. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen.

Prayers before serving Mass.
Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love:
V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, to whom every heart is open, every desire known and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the help of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, faithfully serve you, and worthily praise your Holy Name. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

O Lord, I have many interesting things that I want to do today, but please help me to remember that I am assisting at this Mass. Help me to understand that if I serve with dignity and reverence it will help the people to pray; if I serve poorly it will distract them. Help me to serve well in the name of Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.

Father in heaven, free us from all wrong and distracting thoughts; help us to understand what we are about to do, and make us always eager to give of ourselves, that we may worthily come to your Holy Altar. Amen.

Prayers after serving Mass.
Lord Jesus Christ, you are the eternal High Priest. You lead all your saints in heaven and your people on earth in praising God, our Father. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for letting me come before you altar, so that, with your help I can praise my Father in heaven as his server. Help me to find joy in serving at your altar. Help me to find gladness in knowing and doing your will in all things.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus, and to the Father and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

We give you thanks Lord, for calling us to serve you. Strengthen our loyalty and keep us faithful to you, so that we may enjoy your friendship for ever. Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for the privilege of having served at your Altar. Now, as I leave the church, I ask that I may continue to be aware of your presence. Amen.

Prayers for vocations.
Lord Jesus Christ, grant the grace of a priestly and religious vocation to many. Inspire young people to dedicate their love, strength and work to you. Bless all those who by their generous prayers and sacrifices help God’s future priests and religious. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to pray to the Lord of the Harvest that he should send labourers into his harvest. Give to the Church many holy priests and religious. May they dedicate their love and strength in accordance with your will for the glory of your Father. Lord, if you should choose priests from among us give them the grace to answer your call generously. Amen.

God our Father, you sent your Son, Jesus, into this world and he in turn, through the Holy Spirit, sent the apostles to continue your work. We ask you to choose priests, brothers and sisters who will willingly give their lives in your service. We make this prayer through Christ the Lord. Amen.