When the Priest stands up to receive the gifts, the two candle servers should stand to the left of the Priest and the cross bearer stand to the right. The congregation will bring up the ciborium and flagon of wine. The Priest may hand these to you to bring the Altar. The flagon of wine and the ciborium should be placed on the corporal.
One Altar Server will get the small cruet of water from the credence table and bring it to the Altar. Turn the cruet so that the handle faces the Priest. A second Altar Server should be getting ready the large pitcher and basin. When the server with cruet returns to the credence table, pick up the towel, place it on their right arm and go to the Priest for the washing of the hands. Return to your seats.
Remember this is an Altar Server’s busiest time during the Mass. It is important to be attentive and responsive to the Priest’s and/or Deacon’s needs. Don’t wait for the Deacon or Priest to give you a nod. There is nothing wrong with you standing ready, right beside the altar. Be sure to get close enough so that the Priest or Deacon doesn’t have to reach. It’s more important that you are right there waiting for him. Don’t make him wait for you.
Each time you hand something to the Priest or he hands something to you, be sure to make a slight bow. Remember during the Mass, the Priest represents Christ – In Persona Christe!