Ushers serve under the direction of the St. Joseph Hospitality Committee, whose goal is to provide a warm and welcoming experience for all parishioners and visitors to the Church.

• Before Mass, ushers address special seating requirements and assist attendees by answering their questions.
• During Mass, their duties include conducting collections and safeguarding the offerings, maintaining proper civic and religious order, facilitating emergency situations, and recruiting individuals for the offertory procession. They also manage the flow of traffic during the distribution of Holy Communion, ensure that the elderly and handicapped are accommodated, and remain alert to take appropriate action when necessary to uphold the respect and sanctity of the consecrated host.
• After Mass, ushers distribute parish bulletins and assist handicapped parishioners or those with small children as they exit the church. Four to six ushers are needed for each Mass.

Time commitment includes approximately 15 minutes before and after the Mass. If you are a take-charge person and you feel God is calling you to service, this ministry may be for you.