St. Joseph Catholic Church
3425 Andersonville Highway
P.O. Box 387
Norris, TN 37828
865-494-7746
In the Diocese of Knoxville
"Becoming Disciples of the Gospel"
MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES
WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL LIFE:
These ministries assure the planning, preparation, and coordination of many aspects of worship. Their goal is to enhance the prayer life of the parish by providing meaningful liturgical support that is uplifting, enriching and sacred.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Music
Eucharstic Ministers
Lectors / Readers
Altar Servers
Altar Linens / Decor
Ushers & Greeters
Spiritual Life
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COMMUNICATION:
The duties of this group are to support audio and written communications as needed or required to keep parishioners informed of events; Maintaining sound system within the Church so all attending services are included in the Liturgy.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Bulletin
Audio / Visual Systems
Webpage Maintenance
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ADMINISTRATION/STEWARDSHIP:
The administrative aspect of the Parish is to provide for the physical, financial and tangible needs of the Parish and to ensure efficient operations.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Registrations
Finance
Stewardship Support
Bookkeeping
Long Range Planning
Building Maintenance
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FAITH FORMATION:
The various ministries of this group provide opportunities for each person to grow in faith, please God and fulfill their own lives, both as an individual and in Community.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Baptism Preparation
First Communion Preparation
Confirmation Preparation
Marriage Preparation
R.C.I.A.
Religious Education (CCD)
- Kindergarten - 8th Grade
- Youth 9th - 12th Grade​
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PARISH & FAMILY LIFE:
These ministries have a twofold purpose: First, to foster the family spirit of St. Joseph by providing activities and events that bring the parish together for fun and social times in the spirit of our Christian commitment; Second, to provide Parish sponsored service to the community at-large and needs of the world.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
Men’s Club
Senior Moments
Garden Maintenance
Columbarium
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SOCIAL ACTION:
Corporal works of mercy (feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead) are first and foremost the hallmark of this ministry. In both the simple and complex affairs the goal is the same, uplifting the human person, child of God in the environment where they are found.
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Ministries within this Committee are as follows:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Community Garden
Men’s Club & CCW