Music Liturgy is a Communal Worship of God

The Mass is a special liturgical celebration where all God's people gather, not only to give praise and worship, but to offer themselves in the sacrifice of Christ's Body. To accomplish this, many people are needed to serve at any given Mass.

There are many opportunities for music ministers (vocal and instrumental) to be involved in the musical proclamation of the Word and sung prayer at  St. Joseph. Below is a listing and description of each of our music ministry opportunities.

The St. Joseph Liturgical Choir

This choir, made up of adults of all ages, sings twice per month at 4:30 pm Masses on Saturdays and 10 am Masses on Sundays. They also sing for Christmas, Easter and other feast days throughout the year. Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm - 8:30 pm in the main sanctuary at the Parish Center. No experience is necessary; music reading ability is a plus, but not required. A variety of musical styles is sung.

The LifeLine Band

The style of music at our 6 pm liturgy is contemporary, and is open to all parish youth and adults. The LifeLine Band, which includes electric guitar, drums, electric bass, and vocals, ministers at the 6 pm Mass and rehearses before the Mass at 4:45 pm on Sunday afternoon. Please contact Mary Bur in the Parish Office for more information.

The Contemporary Small Ensemble (CSE)

This small ensemble is made up of treble and bass singers, and accompanist. This group is available on a  by-audition-only basis, and is particularly in need of a strong male singer at this time. Please contact Mark Streeter  at 763.545.6181 for more information and to schedule an audition.

The Carpenters

This ensemble is made up of experienced instrumentalists and singers with music-reading skills. The main function   of the group is to support Assembly singing, while embellishing it with harmony and expanded accompaniment; although some special music is prepared as well.

Soundboard Ministry

These ministers assist the Music Ministers in set-up and take-down of all sound equipment for music ensembles, including microphones, monitors and stands, and operate the sound board and mix the sound during liturgies. 

Children’s Christmas Choir

Children in grades 2-8 sing for the 3:30pm Christmas Eve Mass at the Parish Center. Rehearsals are held Sunday mornings at 9:00am, November through December,  See the Documents section for the registration form.  Contact Paula Lutz, paulajlutz@gmail.com for more information.

2019 Information
November 3, 10, 17, 24 - Sunday rehearsals at 9:00am in the Parish Center Chapel
December 8, 15 - Sunday rehearsals at 9:00am in the Parish Center Chapel
December 23 - Monday rehearsal at 9:00am in the main Sanctuary 
December 24 - Tuesday performance, arrive by 2:45pm; Mass at 3:30pm

Cantor Ministry

Lead the Responsorial Psalm, hymns, songs and service music. This position is by audition only and requires a high level of musical skill. Contact Mary Bur for more information.