LITURGICAL MINISTRIESEucharistic Ministers:
Lay ministers who distribute the Eucharist during Mass Proclaimers of the Word: Lay ministers who proclaim the Readings and the Prayer of the Faithful. The Eucharistic Ministers & Proclaimers Schedule is done by Lynne Gautreau if you have any questions you can reach her at 508-989-8067 or email her at [email protected] If you are unable to serve a particular Mass, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. Refer to your schedule for names and phone numbers. ALTAR SERVERS: Those who assist the celebrant with Mass and other liturgical celebrations! For schedule and more, please click the ALTAR SERVER PAGE UNDER FAITH FORMATION |
MUSIC MINISTRY Ms. Ruth Monty, Music Director
St. Joseph’s Parish Ruth Monty has been a professional keyboard player, vocalist, and music educator for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, IL., a Masters of Education in Music Education from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA., and is a certified public school Music Teacher in Massachusetts. Currently, she teaches private lessons at Debra Perry’s Vocal Development Studio in New Bedford. Since 1985, Ms. Monty has served as a Cantor, Organist, and Organist/Choir Director for several churches and parishes, and most recently served as an Organist/Choir Director at St. Joseph/St. Therese Parish in New Bedford. Previously, she served as an Organist/Choir Director at St. Patrick in Wareham, a Cantor and Organist at St. Margaret/St. Mary in Buzzards Bay, and an Organist/Choir Director at the Congregational Church in Wareham. Ruth is looking forward to celebrating Mass with you! |
