Saint Joseph the Worker Society – Young Men

Group Contact Email Phone
Saint Joseph the Worker Society – Young Men Rev. Clement Dickie, O.P. frclement@stgertrude.org 513-561-5954

It is important for the Church to create the conditions that will permit many young people to say ‘yes’ in generous response to God‘s loving call… It is my hope that the local Churches will become places where vocations are carefully discerned and their authenticity tested; places where young men and women are offered wise and strong spiritual direction. In this way, the Christian community itself becomes a manifestation of the Love of God in which every calling is contained. —Pope Benedict XVI, 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Saint Joseph the Worker Society – Young MenThe St. Joseph the Worker Society recruits young men from the 4th grade through high school. They are trained to serve holy Mass and other important liturgical celebrations. The Society for the young men will be an opportunity for them to be mentored in Dominican spirituality, build community, and provide needed service to the church. It is a program of fraternity, discipline, accountability, and discernment; the spirituality of manhood, priesthood, and fatherhood is the focus of the training for our young men. This program is organized by the pastor and pastoral associates, the Director of Youth Ministry. Go to our website to learn about how you can sign up to learn how to serve and become a member of this great group of young men serving our parish. Training sessions will begin very soon.

Saint Joseph the Worker Society (Young Men) Sign Up Form – Fall 2016

It is important for the Church to create the conditions that will permit many young people to say ‘yes’ in generous response to God‘s loving call… It is my hope that the local Churches will become places where vocations are carefully discerned and their authenticity tested; places where young men and women are offered wise and strong spiritual direction. In this way, the Christian community itself becomes a manifestation of the Love of God in which every calling is contained.

—Pope Benedict XVI, 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The St. Joseph the Worker Society recruits young men from the 4th grade through high school. They are trained to serve holy Mass and other important liturgical celebrations. The Society for the young men will be an opportunity for them to be mentored in Dominican spirituality, build community, and provide needed service to the church. It is a program of fraternity, discipline, accountability, and discernment; the spirituality of manhood, priesthood, and fatherhood is the focus of the training for our young men. This program is organized by the pastor and parochial vicars and will involve fathers from the parish as well.

Dear Parents and Boys, Grades 4-12,

Welcome to the altar server training program here at St. Gertrude’s!

It is indeed a great privilege to be able to serve Holy Mass. One must be mature, disciplined, striving to be holy, and willing to take directions from Fr. André-Joseph, Fr. Gabriel, and older altar boys.

Do you have the qualities needed to serve as an altar boy at St. Gertrude church? Remember the qualities listed above before you say yes. Attendance at the sessions does not guarantee that you will be allowed to serve Holy Mass. Fr. Andre-Joseph and Fr. Carroll will make their decisions based on your ability to be mature, disciplined, striving to be holy, and able to take directions during the training sessions.

Please note the following dates for the training sessions. All sessions are held in the church. You must attend all three sessions in order to begin serving here at St. Gertrude’s. No exceptions will be made.

1st Session: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6-8:30pm

  • Introduction into the Ministry of Altar Server
  • The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
  • Explanation of liturgical objects, vestments, etc.

2nd Session: Thursday, Oct. 13, 6-8:30pm

  • How to serve Mass.

3rd Session: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-8:30pm

  • How to serve Mass.