Liturgical Ministry
Prayer and Worship Committee
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Provides liturgical formation and ministerial opportunities for parish members and service to the assembly.
Membership consists of those who are already involved in some aspect of Ministry of Worship.
Meetings monthly: September through June.
Altar Server (Family or Individual)
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Assist at the Lord’s table during liturgies.
Ages 10 through adult are welcomed. You need to be responsible, dependable, respectful, and committed.
Scheduling is done online allowing for flexibility.
Training is required.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Assists in the distribution of the Eucharist with a sense of hospitality and a love of the Eucharist.
Ministers are not scheduled, and will know they are needed by checking the Cross Board when arriving for Mass.
New ministers are welcome and will be contacted for a short training session.
Minister of Hospitality Usher
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Greet people, assist in seating, receive the Offertory collection, guide the congregation in receiving the Eucharist, distribute bulletins.
Parishioners over the age of 16 are encouraged to join.
Ushers are assigned to teams which are scheduled to serve at a specific Mass four months each year.
Liturgical Art and Environment
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Assist in design, setup, and take down of decorations and/or care of flowers or plants in the worship area.
Artist, interior decorator, seamstress, flower arranger, carpenter, designers are welcome!
Time commitment varies with liturgical season; called upon as needed.
Technology Support during Liturgies
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Audio-visual support during liturgies.
Greeters
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Greet those arriving for Mass.
Arrive in time to begin greeting 15 minutes prior to Mass.
A short training will be provided.
Lectors
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Proclaim the scripture readings and offer prayer petitions at Mass.
Interested parishioners have a deep interest in scripture; are able to read clearly and audibly. Eye contact is important, but minimal, it is always secondary to effective proclamation on the Word of God.
Music Ministry
Parish Adult Choir (18 and older)
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Leads sung prayer during Mass.
Parish members 18 years of age and older with a love of music and some experience singing.
Weekly rehearsals (Thursday evening) from September through June.
- Sings at one Mass each weekend during those months.
Cantor
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Lead sung prayer at weekend liturgies.
Anyone with a music background is invited to join.
Responsible for preparing prior to scheduled Mass.
Scheduled approximately two times per month.
Instrumentalist
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Provide musical accompaniment for worship music.
Called upon as needed; weekly or monthly.
Sacristy Ministry
Linen Launderer
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Ensure linens used during Mass are available for use.
Instructions for laundering, folding, and ironing are provided.
Each volunteer is assigned a month and is asked to take linens home each week and return them prior to the following weekend’s liturgies.
Sacristan
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Prepare altar before Mass.
Clean vessels following Mass.
Scheduled about one each month. Training is provided.
Sacramental Supply Coordinator
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Monitors candles, hosts and wine supply for parish.
Training is provided.
Funeral Ministry
Resurrection Choir
Contact:
William Stevens (262) 375-6500 Ext. 106, wstevens@stjosephgrafton.org
Sings at parish funerals.
Individuals who have a love of music are invited to join.
Time commitment (including rehearsals) is about 1-1/2 hours for each funeral.
Funeral Host
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175,
shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Greet and be present for families and friends of deceased during visitation when no funeral home is present.
Assist with the placement of flowers, photos, etc.
Orientation is provided.
Funeral Liturgy Ministry
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175,
shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Altar Servers during funeral liturgies.
Time commitment (including set-up and clean-up) is 1- 1/2 hours.
Training is provided.
Funeral Hospitality
Contact:
Sheri Hanson (262) 375-6500 Ext. 175,
shanson@stjosephgrafton.org
Assist with set-up, serving, and clean-up for a funeral reception or luncheon.