One of the core values of St. Ann and St. Joseph Catholic Parishes is Mission Ownership - we believe all members must take ownership of their Parishes.  Leadership and collaboration are pivotal to the success of our Parishes, and so we are fortunate to have many active parishioners involved in various councils and committees.  Whether the group is consultative, advisory, visionary, or hands-on/working, each plays a role in our mission of growing in holiness together.  Membership, responsibilities, and involvement in each council or committee varies, please contact your Parish Office to Learn More.

Here is a list of current and active councils and committees:

• Bishop Hoffman Catholic School Governing Board
• Building and Grounds Committee
• Finance Council
• Hospitality Committee 
• Pastoral Council
• Social Concerns Committee

The Mass is where Heaven and Earth meet - where God's very presence and grace is received like nowhere else.  There are countless ministries available for Parishioners to serve one another by using their God-given gifts and talents.  St. Ann and St. Joseph Catholic Parishes are proud of the involvement by parishioners of all ages in serving the Lord and the entire community during Mass.  All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to serve in these capacities.  To learn more about any of these ministries or to get involved, please call your Parish Office.

Here is a list of Liturgical Ministires:

• Altar Servers
• Bereavement Team
• Children's Liturgy of the Word
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
• Greeters
• Liturgical Environment
• Music Ministry
  • Adult Choir
  • Cantors
  • Contemporary Group
  • Hispanic Choir
  • Instrumentalists
  • Resurrection Choir
  • Youth Choir
• Parish Ambassadors
• Readers
• Sacristans
• Ushers

Going out into the world to serve those in need is central to the great commission given by Jesus Christ to his disciples.  Parishioners continue this mission by serving parishioners and others in need in various capacities.  Whether its bringing Holy Communion to the homebound or cooking a meal for someone ill, parishioners love to be the hands and feet of Christ.  To learn more information or to get involved, call your Parish Office.

Here is a list of various Outreach Ministries, although we are always looking for new ways to bring Jesus Christ to the world:

• Bereavement Ministry
• Hispanic Outreach
• Ministry to Homebound and Nursing Homes
• Social Concerns Committee
• St. Martha's Meal Ministry
• St. Vincent de Paul Society 
• Welcoming Team

St. Ann and St. Joseph Catholic Parishes have a large number of parishioners involved in Connect Groups and other prayer groups where individuals can grow closer to the Lord in community.  While each group has its own format, charism, and spirituality, all are focused on growing in holiness together.  To learn more about our current prayer groups or to form your own, please call your Parish Office.

Here is a list of current Prayer Groups available:

• Association of the Living Rosary
• Blessed Sacrament Confraternity
• Centering Prayer Group
• Charismatic Prayer Group
• Connect Groups
• Focolare
• Guadalupe Society
• Hispanic Prayer Group
• Marian Prayer Group
• Rosary Altar Society
• St. Joseph Prayer Group

There are countless ways for parishioners to share their time and talent in caring for St. Ann and St. Joseph Catholic Parishes.  Volunteering allows parishioners the opportunity to give back, serve one another, and help advance the mission.  While many ways to get involved may not appear glamorous, each is important to continuing the good work to be done in Fremont and Sandusky County.  For more information, call your Parish Office.

Here is a list of ways to Volunteer:

• Catechists
• Church Cleaners
• Coffee and Donuts Hosts
• Collection Counters
• Croghan Street Gardening Club
• Funeral Luncheons
• Liturgical Environment
• Parish Ambassadors
• Parish Office Help
• Special Projects
• St. Ann Landscapers