Parish Faith
Mr. Greg Gibbons, Chairperson
The Parish Faith Committee initiates and coordinates those activities of the parish, which pertain to the celebration of the liturgy of the Church and the spiritual growth of the members.
The Holy Eucharist
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers
Commissioned to distribute Holy Communion to the faithful during Mass, take it to the sick. Requires reception of confirmation; good standing with the church; participation in formation from the Archdiocese of Louisville Worship Office and being trained in parish procedures.
Lectors
Ministers of the Word proclaim the Scriptures at Mass. Requires oral reading skills, participation in formation from the Archdiocese of Louisville Worship Office and being trained in parish procedures.
Acolytes
Assist the celebrant with the movement of the liturgy at weekend and Funeral Masses. Open to anyone that has received the sacrament of the Eucharist. Requires training.
Ushers and Hospitality
Parish members who greet the people as they gather to worship. The primary responsibility of this ministry is the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and unity within our assembly.
Gift Bearer
Present the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory.
Sacristans
Prepare the sanctuary before Mass
Liturgical Preparation
Coordinate the liturgical celebrations in calendar of the Church.
Ministers to Sick and Elderly
Visit parish members who are homebound, in hospitals or nursing homes
Music Ministry
Enhances parish liturgies providing music under the direction of the Music Director who follows the guide of the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Worship.
Musicians
Requires the ability to read music and play an instrument during the liturgical celebrations. If interested, please contact Wil Wilder at wwilder@sjosephcatholic.org.
Cantors
Leader of sung prayer at our parish liturgies, including weekend masses, parish weddings and funerals. Anyone blessed with vocal talents is welcome. Requires the ability to read music and lead the assembly (congregation) in song.
Choirs
Under the direction of the Music Director, adults & youth enhance the music at weekend Masses. Requires the ability to sing in a group and time to attend practice.
Church and Environment
Creates the ambiance in the spirit of each Liturgical Season.
Art & Design
Plans for the décor for feasts and seasons of the church year. Decorating skills and study of church’s liturgical documents are helpful.
Cleaning
Group of parishioners that bi-weekly: dust; polish furniture, vacuum carpet and dry mop sanctuary floor.
Important webpages related to Worship
- Readings of the Day: www.usccb.org/nab
- Vatican City: www.vatican.va
- Archdiocese of Louisville: www.archlou.org
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org
Formation
The Formation of St. Joseph Catholic Church advocates the vision of faith formation and education in the parish. It upholds the teaching of Catholic believes, traditions and values in the context of deepening spirituality and lifelong religious formation.
Life Long Formation and Education
Adults
Religious Education Classes are held from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Sundays, September through April. These classes are open to any adult, including parents of children who are participating in Sacramental Preparation classes for First Communion and Confirmation.
Children
Religious Education / Educación Religiosa
St. Joseph offers Bilingual Religious Education for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. Classes are held for Pre K (age 5) through Grade 8 and offered September through April on Sundays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in the Educational Center. See the bulletin for important registration information.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Claudia Reinhardt at the parish office.
Sacramental Preparation
See under Sacraments