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Liturgical Ministries


All Liturgical Ministers must be practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church and registered at St. Joseph's.
To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates 
at (209) 551-4973 or fill out this form (Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form)

Altar Guild Ministry

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Leader:  Myrna Dirige
Purpose:  Our purpose of this ministry is to prepare, clean and organize everything for daily mass; clean and iron linens, clean candles make sure the light to the tabernacle is working, organize books in the pews; and assist the priest during the mass on the altar and with the reading.

Altar Servers

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Leader:  John Marsella
Purpose:  To provide a higher degree of respect and worship during the liturgy so that all will recognize Christ in the Eucharist. This ministry is for persons 9 years of age or older, who have received First Holy Communion and are interested in serving during Sunday Mass and other solemn events at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.


Liturgical Art Ministry

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Purpose:  To adorn the house of the Lord!  This ministry oversees the Church environment, inside and outside, for the liturgical seasons and feast days. Men and women, girls and boys are all welcome to be a part of this rewarding work throughout the year.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

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Leader:  Len and Dave Perez
Purpose:  To assist the Priest in distributing the Eucharist during Saturday and Sunday Masses.
Participants in this ministry must be 18 years of age or older, must be practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church, must dress in accord with the sacredness of the liturgy, and must be willing to distribute Holy Communion at Mass each weekend and Holy Day of Obligation.  Training for this ministry will be provided.


Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound

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Leader:  Wes Stoltz
Purpose:  To feed the souls of the Catholics in our area who are homebound and unable to get to Mass with Holy Communion. Participants of this ministry must be 18 years of age or older, practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church, registered members of St. Joseph's Church. Training will be provided for this ministry.

Lectors

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Leader:  Kent and Laura Harker
Purpose:  To joyfully proclaim the Word of God during Mass as a representation of God's people and bringing God's Word to life during the liturgy. Lectors must be a practicing Catholic, in full communion with the Church and have the ability to read and proclaim the scriptures with a commitment of two or three Masses a month, including the preparation time for each assigned Mass.  Training will be provided.


Sacristans

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Leader: Mel Noack
Purpose: To manage the sacristy and all that pertains to the ritual celebration of the sacred liturgy. A Sacristan oversees the setting up and taking down of all the vessels, vestments, and other liturgical implements. The attention to the details of the liturgy will allow the priest to attend to the people before and after mass.  Sacristans must have participated in other liturgical ministries prior to becoming a sacristan.

Sunday Hospitality - Greeters

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Leader:  Myrna Dirige
Purpose:  To welcome all parishioners and visitors in a polite, gracious and respectful manner. Participants of this ministry must be practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church, registered members of St. Joseph's Church, and willing to commit to at least one Sunday Mass per month to service. 

Sunday Hospitality - Ushers

Leader:  Ralph Hidalgo and Richard Goeken
Purpose:  To direct parishioners and visitors to available seats. Additional duties include the distribution of bulletins and other material and coordination of the offertory collection. Participants of this ministry must be practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church, registered members of St. Joseph's Church, and willing to commit to at least one Sunday Mass per month to service.  Training will be provided for this ministry.

Liturgical Linens Cleaners & Coordinators

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Leader: Myrna Dirige
Purpose: Maintain, clean and repair liturgical linens as well as replace linens as needed. Dress the altar for Holy Mass and liturgical events.



To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates
at (209) 551-4973 or fill out this form (Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form)

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Monday         8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday         8:30am - 5:30pm
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Thursday       8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday             8:30am - 5:30pm
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St. Joseph's phone numbers

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  • Our Parish
    • Mass Times
    • Eucharistic Revival >
      • Eucharistic Miracles Experience
      • Stations of the Eucharist
      • EME Rooms
    • Sacraments >
      • Holy Eucharist
      • Reconciliation (Confession) >
        • Examination
      • Confirmation >
        • Confirmation (Adult)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism >
        • Pre Baptism Class English
        • Clases Pre-Bautismales en Español
      • Marriage >
        • Marriage
      • Holy Orders
    • Consecration to St. Joseph
    • St. Joseph's Library
    • About Catholicism >
      • The Gospel
      • The Church
      • The Faith
      • Stewardship
      • Becoming Catholic/Returning to the Church
      • Defend the faith
      • More >
        • Novena for St. Joseph
        • Novena to blessed Carlo Acutis
        • Holy Spirit Novena
        • Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
        • Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
        • 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
        • Beatitudes
        • Catechism of the Catholic Church
    • Live Stream
    • STJMOD APP
    • Share your story
    • Prayer Request
    • Scholarships
    • Parish History
    • Bishop Cotta
    • Child and Youth Protection
    • Online Resources
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
      • Women's Bible Study
      • STJMOD Daughters of the King (Women's Faith Study)
      • St. Joseph's Workshop (Men's Faith Study)
    • Teen Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • High School Youth Group
      • Confirmation Preparation
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • Circle of Grace
      • First Holy Communion Guidelines
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Adoration for Children
      • Children's Faith Programs (Non-Sacramental)
      • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Homeschool Families
    • Family Faith Formation Online
    • Forms
  • News
    • Funerals
    • Events
    • About Voting as Catholics
    • Publications >
      • Parish Bulletin
      • Live the Faith Magazine
      • Promote your event
      • Stewardship Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Summer Music Camp 2025
    • Traveling Chalice Family Sign-Ups
    • Ministry Pages >
      • Daughters of the King
      • Josephs Juniors
      • Men's Workshop
      • STJMOD Young Adult (Ages 18-25)
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Stewardship Renewal
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Community Life Stewardship
    • Youth Volunteers
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    • Militia of the Immaculata
  • Contact Us
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