At St. Joseph Calasanctius Church, there are many opportunities to become involved in the celebration of Holy Mass. It is encouraged that all of our parishioners will become a part of one or more of these ministries:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

• Is trained to distribute Holy Communion within the celebration of Holy Mass
• Is trained to administer Communion to the Sick
• Provides this ministry to the homebound in their residences as well as to the Austinburg Rehabilitation Center and Jefferson Healthcare Center.

Lectors

• Is trained to proclaim the Word of God
• Is included in weekday as well as Sunday celebrations of Holy Mass
• Is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture with the exception of the Gospel
• May also announce the intentions for the Universal Prayer in the absence of the Deacon

Greeters

• Welcome parishioners to the celebration of Holy Mass on Sunday mornings
• Distribute bulletins
• Direct parishioners and visitors to different areas of the Church and Hall

 

Altar Servers

• Receives training about how to assist the pastor during the celebration of Holy Mass
• Is placed on a rotation schedule
• May be an adult or child
• Contacts a replacement when unable to serve as scheduled
• Arrives 15 minutes prior to the start of Holy Mass

Ushers

• Take up the collection at Mass
• Help to direct visitors to open seating
• Direct parishioners and visitors to different areas of the Church and Hall