Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church

Altar Server -- These ministers assist at the Altar during Liturgy. Boys and girls who have received their first communion are eligible to serve as Ministers of the Altar. Training provided.          
                  
Extraordinary Minister of Communion -- These ministers assist in distributing the Eucharist (Communion) under both forms during Liturgy. Training provided.  

Extraordinary Minister of Communion to the Sick -- These ministers take the Eucharist (Communion) to home-bound parishioners, nursing home residents, and hospital patients. Training provided.

Sacristan -- These ministers prepare the vessels and all other items used for Liturgy and ensure that all items are set up for the next Liturgy or put away. Training provided.

Lectors --These ministers proclaim scripture and read the Prayers of the Faithful at Liturgies. Training provided.

Hospitality --These ministers assist in greeting and seating people before Liturgy, assist in collecting the stewardship (collection), escort during communion, distribute bulletins, and straighten up the church after Liturgy. Training provided.

Children's Liturgy of the Word -- Provides an environment for children, preschool through 1st grade, to hear and understand the Word of God. Training provided for teacher and aide.

Music -These ministers enhance the sung prayer of the faith community during the Liturgy.

Committees:          
Art and Environment- The members of this committee assist the Director of Liturgy/Music with plans for the environment and artwork for the liturgical seasons of the parish. This committee is a sub-committee of the Worship Committee.   

Sacred Liturgy Committee- Members of this committee assist the Director of Liturgy/Music with plans for the liturgical seasons and worship of the parish. They also help evaluate and improve the worship of the parish.
             

5-27-09