Worship Commission
Mission Statement: The Worship Commission gives special attention to how the parish community worships and celebrates the Liturgy. The commission will devote sufficient time educating itself regarding the Church's liturgical history and principles of liturgical renewal as outlined by Vatican II. It will implement these principles in the celebration of the sacraments at St. Joseph parish, and members will discuss recommended changes to enhance the common prayer of the assembly. The commission will work with liturgical ministers, through their representative on the commission, in developing the skills they need to perform their ministry. In collaboration with the pastor, they will plan the seasons and feasts of the Church's Liturgical Year, sacramental celebrations, and other liturgical events.
Liturgical Ministry Training: On going training for all liturgical ministers will help them minister with confidence and excellence. All liturgical ministers should receive training on various aspects of their ministry several times a year. The service of our liturgical ministers has the power to enhance our worship and strengthens and faith of the assembly. This committee will make sure that the proper training is provided to all liturgical ministers.
MINISTRIES:
Ushers: Ushers
are called to serve the community when gathered together for the
Liturgy. They offer special assistance as needed, take up the offertory
collection and offer any other help as the need arises.
Contact: Donna Milner (812) 567-4001
Eucharistic Ministers: Eucharistic ministers are
commissioned after receiving instruction to administer Holy Communion
at Mass. They are men or women over the age of 18 who have been
confirmed and are active members of the church.
Contact: Donna Milner (812) 567-4001
Lectors:
Lectors are commissioned after training to proclaim the Word of God to
the gathered community. They are men or women of any age who have good
communication skills, clarity of voice, and a desire to proclaim the
Word of God to the assembly.
Contact: Donna Milner (812) 567-4001
Servers: Servers are called to serve God and the
community by assisting the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist.
They may be adults or youth who are in the fifth grade and up. They
should be dependable and attend proper training.
Contact: George Nord (812) 567-4946
Choir:
The choir is a group of volunteers who customarily serve at the 8:00am
Sunday Mass and Holy Days. They provide leadership to the assembly and
encourage participation in the celebration of the Mass. Meeting times
vary according to season. All are welcome to join. No audition is
needed.
Contact: Mary Fischer before or after Mass
Cantors: Cantors are called to serve the community in
the leading of songs and Responsorial Psalms. They should possess a
clear, musical voice and receive proper training on how to effectively
lead the assembly. They may sing at any of the Mass times.
Contact: Mary Fischer before or after Mass
Art and Environment: This committee plans and
executes the art and environment for major seasons and feasts of the
Church year. It strives to produce a pleasing and prayerful environment
throughout the worship space during the entire Liturgical year.
Contact: Cindy Morrison (812) 937-4817
Funeral Vigils and Masses
The family and the priest and/or one of the staff members plan the
funeral vigils and funerals. We have put a booklet together outlining
these two celebrations at the time of death hoping to respect the
individual wishes of the family. Musicians and cantors are also needed
to assist in the funeral liturgy.
Contact: Nora Weber (812) 937-2189
