Liturgy and worship opportunities include:

Musicians and Singers

If you are interested in discussing volunteer these opportunities, please call one of the individuals listed below.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist in the distribution of the sacred bread and wine at Eucharistic Celebrations. The ministers may also take communion to the faithful in health care centers, or those who are homebound. Training and continuing education is required. The minister must be 18 years of age and living a life worthy of the ministry. The ministry is commissioned for a period of two years. To volunteer, contact Greg Kirk at 419-468-9593.

Lectors

Lectors are responsible for proclaiming the Word of God at liturgical celebrations. Training and continuing education in scripture are required for this ministry. Lectors should be living a life worthy of the ministry. To volunteer, contact Greg Kirk at 419-468-9593.

Ushers

Ushers of the parish greet and welcome those who come to the parish for week-end worship. Anyone may be an usher (men and women) at St. Joseph Parish. The taking up of the weekly offering, seating of people, and distribution of the bulletin comprise the group's main activities. To volunteer, contact Bill Fox at 419-468-1257.

Servers

Youth of the parish in the fourth grade and older can be servers. To volunteer, contact Sister Mary Samuel at 419-468-6330.

Greeters

Greeters make everyone feel welcome at the Sunday Liturgy of St. Joseph Parish and also serve as gift bearers at the offertory procession. To volunteer, contact Delores Kelley at 419-462-1646.

Gift Bearers

Parishioners who would like, may sign up to take the gifts to the altar during the procession offertory. To volunteer, contact Delores Kelley at 419-462-1646.

Liturgy of the Word for the Little Ones

This class is held during the 11:30 a.m. Mass in the activity center during the school year for children four-years-old through kindergarten. The classes are lectionary based and use the curriculum from Pflaum Gospel Weeklies called "Seeds for Preschool". Parents may pick up their children after Mass. Call Mary Ellen Heacock at 419-468-6353 to register a child or to volunteer to teach a class.

Get Involved

Are you interested in volunteering to help with liturgy and worship services? if so, please contact us or fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.

Your first and last name Your phone number Your email address Preferred contact Phone Email No Preference Area of interest (check all that apply) Musician or Singer Lector Server Greeter Liturgy of the Word for the       Little Ones Extraordinary Ministers of       Holy Communion Usher Gift Bearer