LITURGIcAL MINISTERS
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To request more information on becoming a Liturgical Minister  CLICK HERE

Minister at Mass by giving the Eucharist to fellow parishioners Instruction in proper procedures is provided. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office to schedule training.

Another Eucharistic ministry is that of carrying Holy Communion to the sick and home-bound members of the parish family. You may be the only visitor the home-bound person sees in a week; this is truly a work of God’s mercy and love. If you or someone you know is in need of this service, please call the parish office.

Coordinators trained in this area are responsible for making the preparations for a liturgical celebration. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office.

The sacristan is privileged to prepare the altar for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as well as to keep the sanctuary light burning, to make sure the vestments are clean and in good repair, and to see that the altar linens are clean and available. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office to schedule training.

Both men and women are invited to join this ministry. The welcome we extend to those coming to services reflects the spirit of the parish, which should be as warm and cordial as Christ’s own. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office to schedule training.

PARISH MINISTRIES
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Music Ministries 
Click here for more information about our music ministry.

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Youth Ministry 
Click here for more information about our Youth Ministries.

 

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Bereavement Ministries
A trained group of ministers meet with members of the family of the deceased to plan the funeral liturgy. They also assist the priest in the Rite of Vigil (attend the funeral home visitation) and the funeral mass. They meet quarterly to discuss new procedures. If you are interested in this ministry, please call the parish office. 

A Journey from Grief to Healing has been presented in three series of nine Grief Support sessions.  Contact Kathy Teipen (489-7489, 474-6907) or Shelley Jensen (891-9494) or  check our bulletin for information.

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Prayer Ministries
Many in the parish family are no longer able to participate in ministries that require physical effort. We suggest that these people join our ministry of prayer which involves saying daily prayers—your choice—for the needs of St. Joseph parish and the entire church. If you ore someone you know is in need of prayers, please contact the parish office.
 

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Prayer Chain
The St. Joseph Prayer Chain began in November of 2004 with Sr. Rita Hawk, Ruth Kern & about eight other parishioners. This Ministry has 32 individuals praying for others who are ill or need prayers for something special such as: surgery, care giving, death, results from tests, addictions, treatments, special intentions, and many other reasons. The Prayer Chain currently prays for over 700 individuals averaging approximately 60 new names a year. If you are interested in joining this ministry to pray for others, please contact Elaine Mack at 513-941-3499. Or, If you know of someone who needs or wants to be on the Prayer Chain, someone who needs prayers, please have a family member call the parish office or Elaine Mack at 513-941-3499.
 

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Visiting the Sick
A trained group of parishioners visits and brings communion to the sick, shut-ins, and those in nursing homes. Other parishioners visit and pray with those in the hospital. If you would like to join this group, or if you know of someone who should be visited, please call the parish office.