ABOUT LITURGICAL MINISTRIES - Liturgical Ministers make an important contribution to our weekly worship. The two kinds of liturgical ministers at St. Joseph Parish are Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Lectors serve us by proclaiming the first and second readings during Mass. A lector’s understanding and interpretation of scripture enhances the community’s illumination of the written traditions of our faith. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve us by assisting the priest and deacon in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass, demonstrating knowledge and reverence of our Eucharistic practice. Those having been baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church are eligible to serve. You are also required to be a registered parishioner and in good standing with the Church (practices their faith regularly by attending Mass, Holy Days of Obligation, church and community service). You can read more about these ministries at https://stjosephmantua.com/liturgical-ministry. LECTOR TRAINING & REFRESHER SCHEDULED - Are you a current lector or interested in becoming one? Join us for a training session on Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Any questions, please contact Peg Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING & REFRESHER SCHEDULED - Are you a current Eucharistic Minister or interested in becoming one? Join us for a training session on Thursday, August 11, at St. Joseph Church. Any questions, please contact Peg Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com.