Altar & Rosary Society
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The ministry of the Altar & Rosary Society is to promote devotion to Our Blessed Mother through the recitation of the
Rosary, to enhance the spiritual growth of the women of the parish, and to care for the house of God through cleaning
and dressing the altar, sacristy, and vestments.
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Altar Servers
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Altar servers are boys and girls who assist the priest during the Mass. Duties include lighting the altar candles, holding the
priest's book, assisting at the altar table with the water, wine, and hosts.
Altar Server Schedule
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Bereavement Committee
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Members of the Bereavement Committee bring comfort and ease the burden for family of the recently deceased by
attending to all of the details of the post-funeral meal.
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Extraordinary Ministers
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Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are lay people who distribute Communion at Mass or who take Communion to
the homebound and to those in hospitals and nursing homes.
Extraordinary Minister Schedule
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Lectors
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The lector is the person who proclaims the readings at Mass. The lector also leads the Prayer of the Faithful
(petitions).
Lector Schedule
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Music Ministry
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The parish music director and organist, along with musicians and members of the choir, lead the assembly in songs of
worship and praise at each of the weekend Masses and at special parish celebrations.
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Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
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Several local parishes support this K - 8 school, which emphasizes academic excellence, individualized attention, and
spiritual and character formation in the Catholic school tradition.
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Prayer Group
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A ministry which offers prayers for parishioners who are sick, as well as for peace and justice
issues.
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Faith Formation
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Journey is St. Joseph Church's version of a Catholic
intergenerational faith formation model called "Generations of Faith." Parishioners of all ages participate in monthly
gatherings which include a meal, large and small group interaction, and exploration of the church theme for that month.
In addition, specialized instruction is given to those children and teens preparing for the sacraments of First Holy
Communion and Confirmation. Also see RCIA below.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults prepare for entry into the Catholic
Church. Teachers and sponsors guide candidates through months of study, discernment, and faith formation, culminating
at Easter in the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion.
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Ushers
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Ministers of hospitality who greet those entering the church, collect the offerings, and direct congregants at Communion
time.
Usher Schedule
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Youth Ministry
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The CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) at St. Joseph's provides recreational and social opportunities in a Catholic,
christian-based atmosphere.
Youth Ministry Page
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