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St. Joseph Parish
567 St Joseph Lane Manchester Mo 63021
(636) 227-5247
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Liturgy is the work of the people
 

Who gather with the Lord
To hear God’s word
To pray
To offer thanks and praise for the marvelous thing God has done for us in Jesus
And, to leave with a mission.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
include Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Cantors, and Musicians. Parishioners may volunteer for these ministries by contacting the Parish Office 636-227-5247. Training and printed materials will be made available.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS' MEETINGS
These meetings are for Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Cantors and Musicians. Ministers gather together for prayer, community and instruction. Annual Ministry Mass & Brunch in October with additional meetings, as needed.

ALTAR SERVERS
The Youth of our Parish are encouraged to be Altar Servers. Sign-up and training are in the spring of their 6th grade year. Home school, private, PSR and full-time Parish school students are all welcome and may serve through the summer of 8th grade. Contact Marianne Burkemper 227-5247 X 1023 for more information.

ART & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
is composed of parishioners who wish to create an atmosphere of worship and beauty. The work is divided into three parts: Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Ordinary Time and Lent/Easter/Pentecost.

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS
Any of the priests or deacons of the parish can give this blessing. Please feel free to approach any one of them, or call the parish office and the receptionist would be happy to make arrangements for you.

FOR OUR LITTLEST PARISHIONERS
we have a cry room available during Masses.

MUSIC MINISTRY
The Music Ministry of St Joseph Parish includes the following opportunities for parishioners to offer their musical talents to the parish.

THE ADULT CHOIR
under the direction of Denise Smith and is open to parishioners 19 years of age and older. The choir sings for the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass each week from September through May and for special liturgies such as Christmas Midnight Mass, (REMOVE HOLY THURSDAY MASS) and the Easter Vigil Mass. Various styles of music are sung. Rehearsals are held after 9 am Mass on Sundays. To inquire about joining the Adult Choir contact Denise Smith at 636-227-5247.

THE CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE
performs various styles of liturgical music including both traditional and contemporary. We welcome both vocal and instrumental musicians. The ensemble provides music for the 11:00AM Sunday Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings (prior to the 1st and 3rd Sundays) from 6:00-7:15PM. To inquire about joining the Contemporary Ensemble, contact Mrs. Marti Signaigo through the Parish Office 227-5247.

INDIVIDUAL CANTORS AND MUSICIANS
may offer their talents for other parish Masses. To arrange for an audition, interested persons should contact Denise Depelheuer, Worship Coordinator at 636-227-5247.

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