Altar Servers Boys and girls of the parish assist the priests in the celebration of the Eucharist. Students in grades 4 and up are eligible for Server Training. Open to St. Joseph full-time school, PSR, home school and private school students. For more information contact Fr. Tom Pastorius, tpastorius@stjoemanchester.org.

Extraordinary Ministers Men and women (at least 18 years old) distribute the Eucharist at Masses and bring communion to the sick and homebound of the parish. For more information call Sue Grimm in the Liturgy Office 636/227-5247.

Lectors Men and women proclaim the Word of the Lord at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Call Sue Grimm for further information 636/227-5247.

Hospitality Ministers Men and women welcome people to our celebration, assist visitors, help with seating and take up the collection. Call Sue Grimm 636/227-5247 if interested.

Music Ministry Cantors, organists and instrumentalists enhance our worship by leading the assembly in a joyful song of praise. Those interested in this ministry should contact Lisa Doerr, ldoerr@stjoemanchester.org.

Adult Choir The choir sings at the 9:00 am Sunday Mass from September through May. Open to parishioners high school age or older. The choir rehearses on Sunday mornings after 9:00 am Mass. Call Denise Smith 636/220-7768 for more information

Ensemble The 11:00 am Sunday Ensemble is a group of musicians and singers who minister by enhancing the worship of the congregation through contemporary music. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings and new members are always welcome. To set up an audition, please contact the director, Marti Signaigo, martisig@charter.net.

Children's Choir Our children’s choir, Kindergarten to eighth grade, comes together on the first Saturday of each month to praise and worship God in song at the 4:00 pm Mass. Rehearsal is at 3:00 pm before Mass. It is a great way to teach children the blessings of serving the Lord through music and to develop future church musicians. For further information contact Julie Quillo at jquillo@stjoemanchester.org.

Sanctuary Society (Marthas) Volunteers are needed on Fridays after 8:30am Mass to clean the church. All are welcome. Extra help is needed before Christmas and Easter. Watch the bulletin for information. For information, call the Parish Office at 636/227- 5247.

Sunday Collection Money Counters There are four teams of men and women who count the Sunday Offertory Collection. Call Shari at 636/227-5247 if you would like to assist.