Liturgical Ministries

St. Joseph & St. Jerome Altar boys are close to the altar as they assist the Priest and Deacons during liturgical functions. Our altar boys wear the robe of baptism (the alb), which is a sign of their position in the community as baptized people. They hold the book of...

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St. Joseph Parishioners who are trained on instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, wind, brass or string instruments are encouraged to volunteer to play for the parish liturgies. Instrumentalists should have at least two years of instruction and have good reading skills. Instrumentalists may choose to play most weekends or...

The ministry of lector is one of the most visible roles of service at liturgy. As a proclaimer of the Word, the lector helps facilitate the public prayer of the Church in the Liturgy of the Word. Lectors must have an open heart and be willing to “struggle with God’s...

St. Joseph Rehearsals take place in the Church on Thursdays at 7 pm from September through May.

St. Joseph Usher/Greeters are the ministers of hospitality. This ministry is open to any parishioner willing to come 20 to 30 minutes before Mass and welcome friends and strangers as they enter the church. They help people find seats, assist those with special needs and help respond to emergencies. Usher/Greeters...

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