Altar Care

This ministry takes care of the Mass linens and white robes. Members rotate at two-week intervals, with the frequency of the rotation dependent on the member of members.  Members are responsible for collecting used linens and white robes any time after the noon Mass on their Sunday and returning them before the Saturday Vigil Mass the same week. Contact: Parish Office Email: parishoffice@sjasr.org
925-830-0600

Altar Servers (Weekend Mass)

Boys and girls who are at least 9 years or in the 4th grade are welcome to attend a training class to learn how to become an Altar Server. Class dates and times are announced in the bulletin.  As an Altar Server, you should expect to serve at Mass at least twice a month and attend a few training sessions a year.  Contact: Michael Kelly or call 925 648-8018

Daily Mass Ministry

Liturgical Ministers are needed at our weekday 9:00 AM Masses and include the following. Contact: Rosemarie McKenney or call 925-830-0600

  • Altar Servers (Daily Mass) Trained members of the daily Mass community assist the priest at daily Mass as altar servers. They act as sacristan before and after Mass, set and clear the altar, hold the sacramentary for the priest, and other services as dictated by the specific liturgy.  Training is provided and is a prerequisite to serving.  Ministers are scheduled a month in advance on a rotating schedule.  For more information click here
  • Eucharistic Ministers (Daily Mass) Trained members of the daily Mass community assist the priest at daily Mass at Eucharistic Ministers.   They assist the priest in the distribution of Holy Communion at daily Mass.  Training is provided and is a prerequisite to serving.  Ministers are scheduled a month in advance on a rotating schedule.  For more information click here
  • Lectors – Ministers of the Word (Daily Mass) Trained members of the daily Mass community assist the priest at daily Mass as Lectors.  They proclaim at the ambo the first reading and psalm from the daily lectionary and read the general intercessions for the day.  Training is provided and is a prerequisite to serving.  Ministers are scheduled a month in advance on a rotating schedule.  For more information click here

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion  (Weekend Mass)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion distribute Holy Communion at the weekend Masses. It is necessary to go through a one-hour training provided by the coordinator.  The ministers sign-up at church prior to the Mass they are attending that day.  Requirements are: must be registered in the parish; must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation; must be in good standing with the Church. Contact: Lisa Roberts; Call the Parish Office at 925-830-0600

Greeters (Weekend Mass)

Greeters have an important role at our weekend and Holy Day Masses – they create a warm and welcoming environment as people enter the doors. Greeters arrive 15-20 minutes and are scheduled to serve at a Mass of their preference.  Contact: Joannette and Don Fong; Call the Parish Office at 925-830-0600

Lectors – Ministers of the Word (Weekend Mass)

Through His Word, God speaks to his people and nourishes their spirit. Thus, this ministry requires readers with a speaking style that is audible and clear as a first means of transmitting the word of God properly to the congregation.  In addition to the scripture readings, lectors lead the congregation in the Prayers of the Faithful.  The requirements for participation in the lector ministry at St. Joan’s are you must be a registered member of the parish, you must be confirmed and you must attend a lector training session and complete the Safe Environment for Children training online.  As a lector at St. Joan’s, you can expect to be scheduled once every 5-6 weeks, at one of our four-weekend Masses.  Lectors also are assigned to Holy Day Masses and other special liturgies throughout the liturgical year.  Lectors spend time preparing for their assignments on Thursday nights at 7:00 P.M. prior to their scheduled Masses and meet online via Zoom. Contact: Janet Cooke

Liturgical Environment

This group creates and enhances the beauty of our church to make our worship space more prayerful and esthetically pleasing.  While the work of the committee is most noticeable during the major seasons of the Church Year, the committee functions year-round. Contact: Laure Miller or call 925-830-0600

Ushers

Ushers play an important role in creating a warm and hospitable environment for worship.  They help greet our parishioners and guests, show seats to parishioners and guests as needed, take up the collection, and arrange for the presentation of the gifts.  Both men and women are encouraged to share in this ministry.  Ushers are scheduled once or twice a month at the Sunday Mass of his or her choice.  New ushers are also requested to attend a one-hour training session and, if available, ushers are asked to attend a quarterly meeting to exchange ideas with fellow ushers on how to better serve the parishioners.

Contact: Del Tecson    Phone: 925-830-0600 (Parish Office)