Liturgical

Altar Servers

Youth of the parish (boys and girls), grades 5 and above, are encouraged to volunteer as altar servers. 

Please contact the parish office at (636) 332-6676 to sign up and arrange training.

Children’s Choir

All school-aged children are encouraged to join our Children’s Choir. Formed in the Spring of 2022, the choir sings at the 10:00 am Mass on the first Sunday of the month and other special occasions. 

Contact person: Sarah Kersting at 636-485-1315.

Choir

Sings at weekend Masses and special occasions (i.e., Midnight Mass) under direction of Lisa Silliman, organist. 

Contact person: Lisa Silliman (314) 795-3740

Eucharistic Ministers

Assist the pastor in the distribution of Holy Communion.

Contact parish office: (636) 332-6676

Greeters/Ushers

Welcome and greet each person as they join our Mass celebration; assist with seating and collections, and distribute bulletins.

Contact parish office: (636) 332-6676

Lectors

Proclaim the Good News at Mass celebration.

Contact parish office: (636) 332-6676

Prayer

Eucharistic Adoration

Every Tuesday, from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, parishioners spend time with the Blessed Sacrament praying. Someone needs to be present at all times during Eucharistic Adoration. If you are willing to commit to a specific hour each Tuesday, call the parish office at  (636) 332-6676.

Prayer Chain

Join other parishioners in praying for special needs as they arise.

Contact person: Nancy Dotta (636) 459-5555 or  dottanan@gmail.com

Vocation Prayer Chalice

Each week a parishioner takes the prayer chalice to their home to be used in family prayer for vocations.

Contact parish office: (636) 332-6676

Advisory

Finance Committee

Assists the pastor in financial matters, expenses and investments of St. Joseph parish. Meets quarterly.

Members:

Fr. Joseph Post
Deacon Bob Mayo
Vickie Gilb
Tanya Buechel
Jimmy Byrne
Adam Richardson
Rick Bampton
Kathy Eggering
Trish Seaman

Parish Council

Meets once a month to consult with Fr. Joseph Post on issues regarding St. Joseph parish.

Members:

Fr. Joseph Post
Deacon Bob Mayo
Kim Emge
Ashley Hackmann
Rhonda Jennings
Sean Juge
Sarah Kersting
Bill Luetkenhaus
Bonnie Roettger
JoAnn Schaefer
Chris Schneider
Dan Stamer
Maddie Whiteaker

School Board

Consults and advises the pastor on St. Joseph school matters. Meets once a month during school months. 

Members:

Fr. Joseph Post
Tanya Buechel
Maggie Anderson
Kristina Cyr
Allison Green
Sarah Kersting
Jennifer Vogler
Kim Emge

Service and Organizations

Cleaning Church

Teams of volunteers clean the church once a month either on Friday morning or Saturday morning. To volunteer in this ministry call the parish office at (636) 332-6676.

CYC

CYC promotes, sponsors and organizes the sports programs for the youth of the parish.

Contact person: Heather Martin (636) 578-0341

Dinner Auction

The Dinner Auction Committee plans the annual dinner auction, collects donations, and facilitates the event.

Contact person: Bonnie Roetgger (314) 313-8550 or Megan Venable (314) 614-4373

Donut Sunday

If you are interested in helping this group, please see the contact below. All proceeds benefit Birthright of Wentzville.

Contact person: Barb Kinder (314) 805-9598

Funeral Luncheons

This group volunteers and coordinates funeral luncheons.

Contact person: Nancy Dotta (636) 459-5555 or dottanan@gmail.com

Golf Tournament

The annual golf tournament is always a good time to gather golfers and raise money for our school. Join this committee to help plan this fun event.

Contact person: Mary Gregory (636) 262-7163.

Joyful Messengers

Prepare and mail cards and letters to sick, elderly and shut-in parishioners. Meet once a month at school.

Contact person: Mary Ann Fischer (314) 255-4343

Knights of Columbus Council 15433

“In service to One, in service to all”

Knights of Columbus is a men’s fraternal service organization that promotes Catholic values in homes and communities. They meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm.

Contact person: Grand Knight Dan Stamer (636) 795-1805

Meal a Month

Our parish supports the food pantry of St. Patrick in Wentzville by donating food and personal items. Bags are distributed the first Sunday of every month.

Ministry of Meals

Provides home cooked meals to those in need of temporary assistance. Please contact Nancy Dotta if you are willing to prepare meals or if you are in need of meals.

Contact person: Nancy Dotta (636) 459-5555 or dottanan@gmail.com

Money Counting

Volunteers count the offertory collection each Sunday at 11:00 am. To volunteer, please contact the parish office at (636) 332-6676.

Music Fest

St. Joseph Music Fest and Car Show is held in the fall and features live music, a car show, concessions, games. Committee members are needed to help plan this event and members of the parish are asked to work a shift on the night of the event.

Contact person: Tom Schaefer (314) 495-7039

Quilters

Contact person: Arlene Rothermich (636) 327-6199

St. Patrick Center

Our parish supports the food kitchen at St. Patrick Center in St. Louis by preparing chili to be distributed to the Center on the third Monday of each month.

Contact person: Jim and Pat Wilmes (636) 639-5774

Spirit Alive

Two-day youth conference for Catholic teens (grades 7th-12th) across the St. Louis archdiocese (and beyond). Promotes fun, fellowship and building a stronger relationship with Christ. Held yearly in October.

For more information, visit SpiritAliveYouthConference.com

Contact person: Maria Citrowske (636) 293-7149

Youth Group

Fellowship of Eucharistic Defenders is the youth group organization for teens to share and stay excited about their faith. Meetings are the first and third Sunday of each month from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at St. Joseph School Cafeteria. All are welcome and encourage to bring a friend. Check the calendar for upcoming meetings.

Contact person: Clare Citrowske (636) 675-6911