Parish Ministries
Parish Brochure: Sharing your gifts, your assets, the gift God created you to be, with your brothers
and sisters in the St. Joseph Parish, and our community, can not only be rewarding, but life giving!!! We
have thousands of families, imagine all that could be done if we all responded to the loving invitation of
Our Lord, to love as He loves us!! We welcome and encourage your involvement. As you review our
ministry list, we hope that you will discover some opportunities where you can share your gifts and
talents in Christ's Name.
Psychotherapy & Counseling - Paul Seishas, MA, MS: (please see his website, paulseishas.com)
Paul will provide marriage preparation counseling services for all couples engaged to be married in our
parish, and is available for other psychotherapeutic needs in the community at a very reasonable cost
for our parishioners. You may reach him at (916) 616-1800 directly, and via e-mail at:
seishasp@jhssac.org.
Music Ministry Services: (Services and Prices)
Altar Servers: Minister at Mass by serving with the priest, deacon, lector, Eucharistic ministers,
musicians, etc. Training is provided. Contact Parish Office to begin, ph. 685-3681. Come join this very
important service to the Church! (Our parish Altar Server scheduler is Stacy McCarley -- she may be
contacted at -- smccarley@surewest.net.
Catholic Faith Formation Office (CFF): Catechists and assistants working together to guide the
children of our parish in the Catholic faith. (Catechist Formation & Guidelines)
Environment and Art Committee: Work together with our team to serve the action of the liturgy;
reflecting the seasons, feasts, and traditions of our church throughout the interior of our church, and
the exterior of our parish grounds. We responsible for the liturgical environment are a ministry of the
Church, and also a ministry for the Church. Inspired by seasonal themes directed by our Liturgy
Committee, meditation on Holy Scripture, and artistic ideas; we work together as an integral part of the
experience of our communal prayer, and can contribute to the beauty and richness of our encounter
with the mystery of God among us. All are welcome to join us, no special skills required, we’ll give you
opportunities to help you find what areas you are gifted in… If you are interested in serving with us
please contact Carol Aivagedis 916-838-6598, or email: Hislove2you@gmail.com.
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Eucharistic Ministers: For those who have celebrated ALL the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,
First Eucharist, Confirmation), the EM assists in distributing the Body & Blood of the Lord at Mass; and
taking Communion to the sick and homebound. [Please call Parish Office for more information and
training materials. The Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator is Mari Barragan who may be contacted at this
e-mail address -- mari.barragan@yahoo.com.
Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women: Fosters fellowship for the purpose of evangelization,
promoting spiritual development and group ministry for women. Meets bi-monthly. [Geralyn Bollong,
at 916-685-7284] Web site: www.fellowshipofcatholicchristianwomen.org/stjosephs.html.
Greeters / Usher: Minister at the Masses, providing hospitality to others as well as assisting with the
collection. [Contact the Parish Office, 916-685-3681]
Knights of Columbus: Men’s Christian service organization promoting Church and family. Meets the
second Thursday of each month. [Bill Montoya, 916-684-4082]
Lectors: For those who have celebrated ALL the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist,
Confirmation), the lector proclaims the Word of God at our Masses. Training is provided by Percy White.
Lector scheduling and coordinator is Deb Petersen Bryant.
Ministry of Consolation: "Meeting the needs of those who minister to the Bereaved, to comfort those
who Mourn."
Parish Youth Groups: Program for teens grades 7-12 incorporating social and service themes;
meets each week. English: Meets on Sunday evenings. [Jen Campbell, 916-685-3681, ext. 51]
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: (RCIA) Becoming a Catholic Christian. Our parish lovingly
invites adults who are not baptized, those baptized in other Christian traditions, or those baptized
Catholic as children but who have not had any experience of what it means to be Catholic. You can
download the RCIA Registration Form here. If you have any questions, or would like to request a
registration form for RCIA to be mailed to you, please call the Parish Office (916) 685-3681 and speak
with one of the staff or speak with Sr. Nancy McInerney. You can also email Sr. Nancy directly at
sister.nancy@parishmail.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: A service organization working to meet the needs of those less
fortunate in our parish. Meets once per month. Please contact Parish office or call (916) 667-2779
Parish Brochure: Sharing your gifts, your assets, the gift God created you to be, with your brothers
and sisters in the St. Joseph Parish, and our community, can not only be rewarding, but life giving!!! We
have thousands of families, imagine all that could be done if we all responded to the loving invitation of
Our Lord, to love as He loves us!! We welcome and encourage your involvement. As you review our
ministry list, we hope that you will discover some opportunities where you can share your gifts and
talents in Christ's Name.
Psychotherapy & Counseling - Paul Seishas, MA, MS: (please see his website, paulseishas.com)
Paul will provide marriage preparation counseling services for all couples engaged to be married in our
parish, and is available for other psychotherapeutic needs in the community at a very reasonable cost
for our parishioners. You may reach him at (916) 616-1800 directly, and via e-mail at:
seishasp@jhssac.org.
Music Ministry Services: (Services and Prices)
Altar Servers: Minister at Mass by serving with the priest, deacon, lector, Eucharistic ministers,
musicians, etc. Training is provided. Contact Parish Office to begin, ph. 685-3681. Come join this very
important service to the Church! (Our parish Altar Server scheduler is Stacy McCarley -- she may be
contacted at -- smccarley@surewest.net.
Catholic Faith Formation Office (CFF): Catechists and assistants working together to guide the
children of our parish in the Catholic faith. (Catechist Formation & Guidelines)
Environment and Art Committee: Work together with our team to serve the action of the liturgy;
reflecting the seasons, feasts, and traditions of our church throughout the interior of our church, and
the exterior of our parish grounds. We responsible for the liturgical environment are a ministry of the
Church, and also a ministry for the Church. Inspired by seasonal themes directed by our Liturgy
Committee, meditation on Holy Scripture, and artistic ideas; we work together as an integral part of the
experience of our communal prayer, and can contribute to the beauty and richness of our encounter
with the mystery of God among us. All are welcome to join us, no special skills required, we’ll give you
opportunities to help you find what areas you are gifted in… If you are interested in serving with us
please contact Carol Aivagedis 916-838-6598, or email: Hislove2you@gmail.com.
Easter 2011 Banners
Eucharistic Ministers: For those who have celebrated ALL the sacraments of initiation (Baptism,
First Eucharist, Confirmation), the EM assists in distributing the Body & Blood of the Lord at Mass; and
taking Communion to the sick and homebound. [Please call Parish Office for more information and
training materials. The Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator is Mari Barragan who may be contacted at this
e-mail address -- mari.barragan@yahoo.com.
Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women: Fosters fellowship for the purpose of evangelization,
promoting spiritual development and group ministry for women. Meets bi-monthly. [Geralyn Bollong,
at 916-685-7284] Web site: www.fellowshipofcatholicchristianwomen.org/stjosephs.html.
Greeters / Usher: Minister at the Masses, providing hospitality to others as well as assisting with the
collection. [Contact the Parish Office, 916-685-3681]
Knights of Columbus: Men’s Christian service organization promoting Church and family. Meets the
second Thursday of each month. [Bill Montoya, 916-684-4082]
Lectors: For those who have celebrated ALL the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist,
Confirmation), the lector proclaims the Word of God at our Masses. Training is provided by Percy White.
Lector scheduling and coordinator is Deb Petersen Bryant.
Ministry of Consolation: "Meeting the needs of those who minister to the Bereaved, to comfort those
who Mourn."
Parish Youth Groups: Program for teens grades 7-12 incorporating social and service themes;
meets each week. English: Meets on Sunday evenings. [Jen Campbell, 916-685-3681, ext. 51]
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: (RCIA) Becoming a Catholic Christian. Our parish lovingly
invites adults who are not baptized, those baptized in other Christian traditions, or those baptized
Catholic as children but who have not had any experience of what it means to be Catholic. You can
download the RCIA Registration Form here. If you have any questions, or would like to request a
registration form for RCIA to be mailed to you, please call the Parish Office (916) 685-3681 and speak
with one of the staff or speak with Sr. Nancy McInerney. You can also email Sr. Nancy directly at
sister.nancy@parishmail.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: A service organization working to meet the needs of those less
fortunate in our parish. Meets once per month. Please contact Parish office or call (916) 667-2779
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| 14673 Cantova Way, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 - 9785 Phone: (916) 354-2403 - Fax: (916) 354-2406 |