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ALTAR SERVERS It is the custom at St. Joseph to allow one to begin Altar Serving in the fifth grade and continue until graduation from high school. Contact Person: Fr. Bernie (316-655-9384) |
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CHURCH USHER Opportunities to usher at Mass include Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 9am, and Holy Days of Obligation. Ushers welcome guests, take up collection, ensure the church is ready for the next Mass, and are prepared with instruction and information for emergencies. Contact Person: Jason Seiwert (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF HOLY COMMUNION Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion help to distribute Holy Communion at Mass. They may also take the Holy Eucharist to the sick or homebound with the pastor's permission and/or training. This ministry requires pastor approval, a diocesan mandate, and training. Contact Person: Fr. Bernie (316-655-9384) |
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LECTOR Lectors proclaim the word of God at Mass. This ministry is for high school or older and is subject to training and approval by the pastor. Contact Person: Dan May (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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OFFERTORY GIFTS A great way to engage your family in the Mass. The offertory gifts are carried and presented at Saturday 4pm, Sunday 9am, and Holy Day Masses. Single persons can easily carry the gifts alone or be assigned with a fellow parishioner. |
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SACRISTAN Sacristans make the necessary preparations for Mass, are responsible for the care and upkeep of sacred vessels and the care of the Church. Training is required as well as approval of the pastor. Contact Person: Wanda Day (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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MUSIC MINISTRIES CANTOR, CHOIR, INSTRUMENTAL Music within the Mass helps to provide a sacred sound that uplifts the liturgy, making a joyful noise to the Lord! Currently music is provided for the Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. The Youth Choir (grades 6-12) sings on the 1st Sunday of the month and the Adult Choir sings on the 2nd Sunday of the month. The other Sundays of the month are led by a cantor. Practice times are scheduled per the needs of the group or individual. There is no music at Mass during the month of July. Any and all availability to help our growing ministry is welcome! Contact Persons: Amanda Coleman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Theresa Kremer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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PERSONAL PRAYER APOSTOLATES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our parish offers adoration in the adoration chapel weekly on Wed. at noon until Thurs. at midnight. Children are most welcome with a parent. Contact Person: Kelly Linnebur (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) SEVEN SISTERS APOSTOLATE Organized into groups of 7 women; each taking one hour on a specific day to pray for a specific priest in our diocese. Our parish currently has two Seven Sisters groups. Each sister makes a one year commitment of prayer, renewed each year on the feast of the Sacred Heart. Contact Person: Missy Seiwert (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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ROSARY LEADER Twenty minutes prior to each Mass, the rosary is prayed in church. Leaders are assigned on a rotating schedule. This is a great ministry for families or a student to lead with an adult. Vigil Mass, Sat 4pm; Sunday Mass, 9am; Weekday, 8am & 6:30pm Contact Person: Byron or Dorothy Bergkamp (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) |
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