Family of Faith
Saint Mary & Saint Joseph
Roman Catholic Parishes
╬ Prep News: Help Wanted
Our Parish is in IMMEDIATE need of a Catechism teacher, and a few substitutes. No special training is required, only a Love of our Catholic faith. A Teacher Guide is provided which outlines the chapters and provides answers. State & Diocesan clearances are needed, which take time, so please let us know if you’re interested ASAP. Either contact the Parish office, or speak with Father or any current teacher. Classes are held at St Joseph’s/Sheppton after the 8:15 am Mass-typically from 9:15 am-10:15am September through mid-May. We need people a volunteer to be our new 1st grade Prep teacher and 1 or 2 substitute prep teachers so that our Cathechism program for the children of our parishes may continue to successfully serve the children of our parishes who are in the Prep program. Thank you for your time and prayerful consideration.
Saint Mary / Saint Joseph
84 North Center Street
Ringtown, PA 17967
ph: 570-889-3850
Liturgical Ministers Schedules
Current Special Minister and Server Schedules
The Church has clear directives with regards the use/participation of
Extra-Ordinary ministers of Communion.
When we use the cups (except during flu season), we are in need of 2 ministers to assist with the cup.
When we have a need for a minister to take communion to the choir, there is a need for another minister
(regularly at St Mary's, holidays at St Joseph's), the minister takes communion to them and gives them communion
after they are finished singing, You can consume the remaining hosts, place the ciborium at the altar.
When there is a number of people attending the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,
the priest is to distribute communion (if a deacon is present he assists either the priest or the cup.)
When there are a sufficiently large number of people,
Fr will indicate the need for an additional minister to come forward.
(a reason we should come to every mass prepared to assist, if needed.)
Do not take offense if you come forward and you are not used,
it says nothing about you nor your worthiness or desire to serve,
it is simply about the directives of Holy Mother Church
who looks out for the needs of her priests and people.
It truly is a reason why we are called: Extra-Ordinary.
Thank you for your faithfulness and attentiveness to your ministry.+ fr miller
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St. Joseph Church
Extra-Ordinary Ministers Schedule
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St. Mary Church
Extra-Ordinary Ministers Schedule
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Schedules are posted in Adobe Reader (.pdf) format
Saint Mary / Saint Joseph
84 North Center Street
Ringtown, PA 17967
ph: 570-889-3850