The Liturgy Committee is a dedicated team that works with our priests to prepare for the various feasts and solemnities throughout the liturgical year. Together, they help ensure that each celebration of the liturgy reflects its meaning, beauty, and joyful character, inviting our parish community to worship and celebrate our faith more fully. Deb Barnes (English EMs) - [email protected] Mario Perez (Sp Mass EM) - [email protected] James Moralez (Altar Servers) - [email protected] Deb Petersen (Lectors) - [email protected] Irma Zambranoi (Sp Lectors) - [email protected] Mark Light (Hospitality/Ushers) - [email protected] Christina Koh (Art and Environment) Brian Steck ( Sacristans) - [email protected] Karen Mauro (Mission Church SVdP) - [email protected] Aurora Fragozo-Aguirre ( Parish Office) - [email protected]
Coordinators: James and Celeste Moralez - [email protected]
Boys and girls who have received First Communion are invited to consider this ministry of service to God and His people during our Mass.
For more information please click the link below:https://sites.google.com/view/st-joseph-parish-altar-servers?usp=sharingCoordinator: Christina Koh
This committee serves the action of the Liturgy - reflecting the seasons, feasts and traditions of our Church throughout the interior of our Church, and the exterior of our parish grounds. Inspired by seasonal themes, meditation on Holy Scripture and artistic ideas, we contribute to the beauty and richness of our encounter with the mystery of God among us. The Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word (the readings proclaimed at Mass) specifically adapted for children. The children are invited by the priest to receive a special blessing after the Opening Prayer to go to a separate space with trained catechist/s or leaders. There they listen to the Word of God in language and explanations appropriate for their age.
(Currently we are in need of volunteers for the CLOW. If you are interested please contact:)
Coordinator: Sr. Hermenia Maravillas, RVM - [email protected]Usher members greet worshippers and parishioners as they arrive. They also assist in collection; ready the church pews for the following service; and provide assistance to those who have special needs. Coordinator: Mark Light - [email protected]The lectors, who have received the sacraments of initiation ( Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation), proclaim the Word of God at Masses and other liturgical services. Reclutar e invitar a nuevos proclamadores de la palabra, y proveer entrenamiento inicial. Asignar proclamadores para las lecturas dominicales, y mantener el calendario mensual. Además, ofrecer formación espiritual y entrenamientos periódicamente. Coordinators: Deb Petersen (Lectors) [email protected] Coordinator de Proclamadores: Irma Zambrano (Sp Lectors) [email protected]
Diocese of Sacramento - Guidelines for Lectors Click here
Music Coordinator: Ana Estaris-Quirante Contact: [email protected]"He who sings, prays twice" Music ministry is more than singing in a choir - it is a sacred privilege. Our goal is to serve God and help the congregation engage spiritually through worship, using music to lead, teach, encourage and draw others closer to Him. When people sing together, it fosters spiritual and emotional unity. We would love for you to prayerfully consider joining us! "Quien canta, ora dos veces"
El ministerio musical es mas que cantar en una coro: es un privilegio sagrado.Nuestro objetivo es servir a Dios y ayudar a la congregaci6n a conectarse espiritualmente a traves de la oraci6n, usando la musica para guiar, enseñar, animar y acercar a otros a El. Cuando las personas cantan juntas, se fomenta la unidad spiritual y emocional. jNos encantaria que consideraras unirte a nosotros en oracion!
Coordinators: Deb Barnes (English) - [email protected]
Ministros Ex. de la Com: Mario Perez (Spanish) - [email protected]Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist our priests and deacons in the reverent distribution of Holy Communion at weekend and Holy Day Masses. Through this ministry, ministers have the opportunity to serve Christ and our parish community in a deeply meaningful way, growing in their faith and in their relationship with the Eucharist.
We invite those who feel called to this ministry to prayerfully consider sharing their time and gifts in service to Christ and His people.Please contact Deb Barnes at [email protected] if you are interested in joining this ministry.Diocese of Sacramento - Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion click here
Sacristans serve the priest and our parish community by preparing everything needed for the celebration of the liturgy, especially the Holy Mass and other liturgical celebrations. They ensure that sacred vessels, liturgical books, candles, and other materials are properly prepared, arranged, and cared for, helping each celebration be carried out with dignity and reverence.
Sacristans also assist and supervise our altar servers, helping them serve confidently and reverently at the altar.
We welcome parishioners who would like to serve behind the scenes and help make our liturgies prayerful, beautiful, and meaningful.