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Liturgical Ministries

Proclaimers of the Word

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

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Servers

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Servers

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Ushers

Music Ministry

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Music Ministry

Music Ministry

Music Ministry

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Proclaimers of the Word / Proclamadores de la Palabra

Who can be a Proclaimer of the Word / Lector?

 

Those who are called to serve as Lectors are entrusted with the important ministry of proclaiming God’s Word to our parish community. For this reason, Lectors should strive to be examples of faith and Christian living.

To serve in this ministry, a person should:

  • Be 15 years of age or older, whether a man, woman, or young person. 
  • Be a baptized Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church and able to receive Holy Communion. 
  • Demonstrate a mature and sincere practice of the Catholic faith and a commitment to growing in relationship with Christ. 
  • Be “of sound doctrine and exemplary moral life,” seeking to live in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Those whose manner of life or family circumstances are not in conformity with the Church’s teachings may not be admitted to this ministry. 
  • Be a registered parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
  • Be willing to participate in the parish or diocesan formation and training required for this ministry. 
  • Complete the Lector training provided by Deacon Orlando. 

Serving as a Lector is both a privilege and a responsibility. We are grateful to those who prayerfully discern this ministry and are willing to share God’s Word with our parish family.

¿Quién puede servir como Proclamador/a de la Palabra - Lector/a?

Quienes son llamados a servir como Lectores reciben la importante responsabilidad de proclamar la Palabra de Dios a nuestra comunidad parroquial. Por esta razón, los Lectores deben esforzarse por ser ejemplos de fe y vida cristiana.

Para servir en este ministerio, la persona debe:

  • Tener 15 años de edad o más, ya sea hombre, mujer o joven. 
  • Ser un católico bautizado y estar en plena comunión con la Iglesia Católica, y poder recibir la Sagrada Comunión. 
  • Demostrar una práctica madura y sincera de la fe católica y un compromiso de crecer en su relación con Cristo. 
  • Ser una persona de “sana doctrina y vida moral ejemplar”, procurando vivir de acuerdo con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica. Aquellos cuya forma de vida o situación familiar no esté en conformidad con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia no podrán ser admitidos a este ministerio. 
  • Ser un parroquiano registrado de la Iglesia Católica San José. 
  • Estar dispuesto a participar en el proceso de formación y capacitación parroquial o diocesano requerido para este ministerio. 
  • Completar la capacitación para Lectores ofrecida por el Diácono Orlando. 

Servir como Lector es tanto un privilegio como una responsabilidad. Agradecemos a quienes, después de discernir en oración, se sienten llamados a este ministerio y están dispuestos a compartir la Palabra de Dios con nuestra familia parroquial.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 

Promulgated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, January, 2013


Normas para Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión  (Spanish)  

 Promulgado por el Obispo Kevin C. Rhoades, enero 2013

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Altar servers - Monaguillos

Who can serve as an Altar Server?

 Altar Servers have the special privilege of assisting the priest and deacon during the celebration of the Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Through this ministry, young people are invited to grow in their love for Christ and in their service to the Church.

To serve as an Altar Server, a person should:

  • Be 10–17 years of age, or be someone who is seriously considering a more formal dedication to serving the Church through the priesthood and/or religious life. 
  • Be able to receive Holy Communion. 
  • Have the permission of a parent or guardian. 
  • Be a registered parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. 
  • Be willing to participate in and complete the proper formation and training for this ministry. 
  • Complete the Altar Server training offered by Deacon Orlando. 

Serving at the altar is a beautiful opportunity to draw closer to Christ, grow in faith, and serve our parish community. We encourage young people who feel called to this ministry to prayerfully consider becoming an Altar Server.

¿Quién puede servir cómo Monaguillo?

 Los monaguillos tienen el hermoso privilegio de asistir al sacerdote y al diácono durante la celebración de la Santa Misa y otras celebraciones litúrgicas. A través de este ministerio, los jóvenes tienen la oportunidad de crecer en su amor por Cristo y en su servicio a la Iglesia.

Para servir como monaguillo, la persona debe:

  • Tener entre 10 y 17 años de edad, o ser una persona que esté considerando seriamente una dedicación más formal al servicio de la Iglesia a través del sacerdocio y/o la vida religiosa. 
  • Poder recibir la Sagrada Comunión. 
  • Contar con el permiso de uno de sus padres o de su tutor. 
  • Ser feligrés registrado de la Parroquia de San José. 
  • Estar dispuesto a participar y completar la formación y capacitación necesaria para este ministerio. 
  • Completar la capacitación para monaguillos ofrecida por el Diácono Orlando. 

Servir en el altar es una hermosa oportunidad para acercarse más a Cristo, crecer en la fe y servir a nuestra comunidad parroquial. Invitamos a los jóvenes que se sientan llamados a este ministerio a discernir en oración la posibilidad de convertirse en monaguillos.

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Ushers - Ujieres

Who can serve as an usher?

 Ushers play an important ministry of hospitality at our parish, helping create a welcoming and prayerful environment for everyone who comes to celebrate the Holy Mass. Through their service, they offer a warm welcome and assist parishioners and visitors with kindness and joy.

To serve as an Usher, a person should:

  • Be 15 years of age or older. 
  • Be serious about the practice of their Catholic faith and demonstrate a mature spirituality, being “of sound doctrine and exemplary moral life.” 
  • Be willing to receive training and follow the instructions of the clergy and parish staff respectfully and cooperatively. 
  • Be respectful, dependable, welcoming, and joyful when serving and interacting with others. 
  • Be a registered parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. 


For those interested in serving as Ushers, please contact Genaro Rodriguez or Luis Cruz for training. 


We are grateful to all those who generously offer their time and gifts in service to our parish community. Your ministry helps make St. Joseph a welcoming place where all can encounter Christ and feel at home.

¿Quién puede servir como Ujier?

 Los ujieres desempeñan un importante ministerio de hospitalidad en nuestra parroquia, ayudando a crear un ambiente acogedor y de oración para todos los que vienen a celebrar la Santa Misa. A través de su servicio, ofrecen una cálida bienvenida y ayudan a los feligreses y visitantes con amabilidad y alegría.

Para servir como ujier, la persona debe:

  • Tener 15 años de edad o más. 
  • Tomar en serio la práctica de su fe católica y demostrar una espiritualidad madura, siendo una persona de “sana doctrina y vida moral ejemplar”. 
  • Estar dispuesto a recibir capacitación y seguir las instrucciones del clero y del personal parroquial de manera respetuosa y cooperativa. 
  • Ser respetuoso, responsable, acogedor y alegre al servir y al relacionarse con los demás. 
  • Ser parroquiano registrado de la Parroquia de San José. 


Quienes estén interesados en servir como ujieres pueden comunicarse con Genaro Rodríguez o Luis Cruz para recibir el entrenamiento necesario.


Agradecemos a todos aquellos que generosamente ofrecen su tiempo y sus dones al servicio de nuestra comunidad parroquial. Su ministerio ayuda a hacer de San José una comunidad acogedora, donde todos puedan encontrarse con Cristo y sentirse como en casa.

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Music Ministry

  

Sunday Morning Choir

This choir sings at the 9am mass once a month. The choir is open to anyone interested in choral singing. Experience is appreciated but not necessary. Choir members receive an email with the date of the next mass, music list, sheet music and recordings. Members are expected to practice at home and arrive prepared for the rehearsal at 8am Sunday morning just before the mass. No audition needed. Contact Ken Jehle for more information.


Cantor at 9:00am Sunday Mass

Singers must be experienced and well prepared. It is highly recommended that singers have taken voice lessons, read music, and know classic catholic hymnody. There are limited cantoring slots available. Applicants may send a video audition piece to Ken Jehle.


Choir for the 12:00pm Spanish Mass

This is a lively group of loyal singers and instrumentalists. Rehearsal times vary. Contact Jaime Palma at 260.414.7554 for more information. 

Coro para la Misa en español

Por favor llama a Jaime Palma 260.414.7554


Accompaniests and Instrumentalists

Additional instrumentalists are appreciated at all masses. Call Ken Jehle for more information. 

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