The Sacristan is charged with the responsibility of preparing the altar for the celebration of Holy Mass and other liturgies, caring for the sacred vessels and vestments of the parish, and attending to all other needs of the Sacristy. A good sacristan is a gift to the parish, fulfilling an essential but hidden liturgical duty.
CURRENT SACRISTAN SCHEDULE
The primary duties and responsibilities of the usher are those of hospitality and service; always conscious of Christ’s words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” They welcome and seat parishioners, if necessary, direct traffic flow as needed, and take up the collection. Ushers are knowledgeable of the liturgy and in dealing with safety and emergency issues.
Trained parishioners warmly welcome other parishioners and visitors as they enter the church and distribute bulletins as parishioners leave, serving at Holy Days of Obligation and Weekend Masses.
To view the current schedule, please log-on to the Web Terminal.
Altar Serving at St. Joseph is a dedicated service provided by youth in grades 4-12. Altar Servers serve at all Masses and assist at Funerals and Weddings as well.
Please fill out the form below and return to the Parish Office or the Sacristy. If you have questions, please email Kristi at serverscheduler@churchofstjoseph.org
ALTAR SERVER INTEREST FORM
Our beautiful worship space is decorated according to the rhythm of the liturgical year. Throughout the ebb and flow of fasts and feasts, we express the spirit of the season by the way our sanctuary is adorned. Artistic-minded disciples assist to creatively convey the appropriate tone, but there is also plenty of room for disciples who are interested in tasks such as watering the plants and assisting with the important feasts of Christmas and Easter.
St. Joseph Hospitality Ministry for Weddings needs vibrant and welcoming adults who assist with the many weddings here!
Please contact Jeri Nulty in the Parish Office if you are
interested at 651-789-8350 / jeri.nulty@churchofstjoseph.org