Cleric's assistant (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

altar boy

(Other definitions for altar boy that I've seen before include "Priest's young assistant during a service" , "Youth who assists priest at mass" , "Young singer" , "Priest's attendant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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