Acolytes & Alter Servers
Ministers and servers at the altar, ages 10 and above, assist at parish liturgies and other events. Training takes place throughout the year. Young members of the parish are encouraged to participate in the ministry.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Deacon Sunday Espinoza
Coordinator
Phone: 801.255.8903 Ext. 232
Email: Deacon.Espinoza@dioslc.org
Bereavement & Grieft Support
An important parish function is to provide the help to those in the process of grief and adjustment following the death of a loved one.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Nancy Mulder
Coordinator
Phone: 801.598.4340
Email: omanancym@msn.com
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist & Homebound
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are trained within the parish to assist at liturgies for the distribution of the Eucharist. Ministers assist at the Weekend Liturgies. Extra-Ordinary Ministers also take the Eucharist to area health care residences, retirement centers, hospitals and private homes
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Jim Steffon
Coordinator
Phone: 801.641.0029
Email: steffonjim@comcast.net
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council 7961 have been active at Saint Joseph the Worker for many years. They contribute to parish life in many forms of service and fundraising.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Mike Anglin
Grand Knight
Phone: 801.562.2155
Email: Michael.Anglin@gmail.com
Lectors & Ministers of the Word
Lectors are trained to proclaim the scriptures during the Liturgy of the Word during daily and Sunday Eucharistic celebrations. They also assist at other liturgical events. Lectors generally are of middle school age or older.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Sid Cowand
Coordinator
Phone: 801.968.4506
Email: s.cowand@comcast.net
Choir & Music
There are many opportunities to share the musical and vocal gifts of our parishioners. We have a Youth Choir and Parish Choir. There are cantors at each liturgical event. The parish liturgies are enhanced by these choirs and musicians. A variety of musical instruments are incorporated into our liturgical celebrations weddings and funerals.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Agnes Yoon
Music Director
Phone: 801.253.1076
Email: agnes.j.yoon@gmail.com
Parish Advisory Council
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Jan Meigs
Council President
Phone: 702.219.7221
Email: ejmeigs@yahoo.com
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adults who are interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic faith, and may want to be baptized and received into the Roman Catholic Church are part of the RCIA. Instruction begins in late summer and continues throughout the year, culminating at Easter. Baptisms and Confirmations take place at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. This is an intensive program of faith growth and development. Parishioners are encouraged to act as sponsors and contributors to the RCIA. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Deacon Sunday Espinoza
Coordinator
Phone: 801.255.8903 Ext. 232
Email: Deacon.Espinoza@dioslc.org
Seniors Group
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Gerard & Pauline Collet
Coordinators
Phone: 801.676.9815
Email: gerard.collect@comcast.net
Ushers
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Lou Mickler
Coordinator
Phone: 208.484.4189
Email: lwmickler@msn.com
Vocation Crucifix
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Todd & Susan Brown
Coordinators
Phone: 801.573.1883
Email: toddandsuziebrown@gmail.com
Vocations
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Sid Cowand
Coordinator
Phone: 801.968.4506
Email: s.cowand@comcast.net
WOW's (Women's Group)
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Lydia Moore
WOW President
Phone: 801.949.8115
Email: moorelyd368@gmail.com
Youth Group
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Melissa Castellano
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Phone: 801.255.8902 Ext. 236
Email: CCD@sjtwchurch.org
Safe Environment
All teachers, aides, coaches, officials, coordinators, extra-ordinary ministers to the sick and volunteers who assist with parish programs involving youth are required to complete safe environment training and certification. They must complete a required background check. This is in compliance with all polices of the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
MINISTRY CONTACTS
Melissa Castellano
Director of Safe Environment
Phone: 801.255.8902 Ext. 236
Email: CCD@sjtwchurch.org