The Holy Mass and Sacraments are the bedrock of Catholic worship. St. Joseph's offers several ways for parishioners to participate:

Altar Servers - children and adults who assist the priest during Mass. Through their integral role in the Mass, altar servers gain a deeper appreciation of the Liturgy, receive valuable Catechesis and forge a deeper love for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Contact:
Darlene Smith (343-6452)
Juan Paz (344-5339) for Spanish Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - minister the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to their sisters and brothers at Sunday Mass, and take Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound or in nursing homes. Training is periodically held for those who wish.

Contacts:
Sr. Mary Catherine (Holy Communion to the Homebound) 343-6256 x108
Beth McElhone (English weekend and Holy Day Masses) 343-6256 x113
Chela Gelabert (324-2438) for Spanish Mass

Children's Liturgy of the Word - provides a way of engaging children in grades 1-6 with the Sunday Scriptures. It is offered during the 8:45 a.m. English Mass and 1:15 p.m. Spanish Mass on Sundays.

Contacts:
Kathy Brown (372-0224) for English Masses
Laura Romero (615-1426) for Spanish Mass

Lectors - Proclaim the Word of God to the gathered Faithful at Mass other parish services, and offer the Prayers of the Faithful.

Contacts:
Beth McElhone (343-6256 x113) for English Masses
Lydia McNamara (342-4946) for Spanish Mass

Music Ministry - supports the singing of the Assembly of the Faithful and provides music during worship services and devotions. St. Joseph's has three adult choirs, two children's choirs, a chime choir, and seasonal adult choirs.

Contact:
Beth McElhone (343-6256 x113) for English Masses

Ushers - help parishioners and visitors as necessary to find their places at Sunday Mass, collect the Sunday offering, and distribute bulletins and other literature.

Contact:
Clair Branch (372-7688) for English Masses
Tomás Mata (383-0668) for Spanish Mass