Lectors

The primary purpose of the lector is to proclaim the Word of the Lord at the Sunday liturgies. In addition to being on a rotating schedule for the weekend Masses, lectors may be requested to read at "special liturgies" or "prayer services" throughout the year. Yearly workshops are held to train new lectors and promote the spiritual development of the reading ministry. If interested contact the St. Joseph, Pillar of Families Parish offices.

*Lector must be confirmed, practicing Catholics as understood by the Church. Attire for Lectors is modest and formal. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to mass and check in with the sacristy. Lectors are responsible for finding a replacement if unable to attend Mass. Thank you for your ministry to our church!

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are called to serve the parish community in the distribution of the Holy Eucharist.

*Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion must be confirmed, practicing Catholics as understood by the Church. Attire is modest and formal. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to mass and check in with the sacristy. Extraordinary ministers are responsible for finding a replacement if unable to attend Mass. Thank you for your ministry to our church!

Altar Servers

Boys and girls are invited after they have received their First Holy Communion and may serve through high school. The servers assist the priest at the altar during the liturgy.

*Altar Servers are asked to wear closed toe shoes, preferably black dress shoes, under their cassock or alb. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to mass and check in with the sacristy. Altar servers are asked to try and find a replacement if unable to attend Mass, or let the Church know. Thank you for your ministry to our church!

Ushers

Ushers are faithfully present at all weekend and Holy Day Masses. They greet and seat parishioners, collect the offering, and see to many details, before and after Mass. If you are interested in becoming an usher, contact the Parish Office at (937) 498-2307.

*Ushers are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to Mass and are responsible for finding a replacement if unable to attend Mass. Thank you for your ministry to our church!