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- Our online media ministry is currently seeking more volunteers. Click here to learn more.
- July 28, 2020 - If you’ve watched Mass online in the last week, you’ve likely noticed the much improved video quality of our liturgies that are posted online. It is thanks to several staff members, volunteers, and financial contributors that the project is nearing completion. Thank you to Shane Akin and Mick Mulder in their assistance installing the new system, and thank you to Susan Reiser, Jeff and Julie Kliegl, and Alana Kliegl in managing the live-streams for each liturgy.
  
  We are excited to offer live-streaming so that those who are worshipping from home can continue to share in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist from St. Joseph Catholic Church. This ministry has not only been a welcome addition to live-stream our daily and weekend Masses, it has served our parish in the event of First Communion and funeral liturgies when many could not make it because of distance or health-related reasons.
  
  We are excited to make these upgrades as it’s just another way we can share our faith with those who may not be able to join us in person for any reason, aligning with our parish mission and vision statement: “We are committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and invite you to join us! May the Holy Spirit lead us in living as a welcoming Catholic community.”
  
  Our new system is very user friendly, and can be managed by volunteers of all technical backgrounds and levels. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Cain at cain@stjosephmilford.org or 712.338.2274, ext. 11. Training is provided for all who wish to volunteer.
  
  We are continually accepting donations to assist in the completion of the project, and then to provide continual updates, upgrades, and additions of equipment as we progress with the new ministry. To donate towards this ministry, please visit stjosephmilford.org/give and select the “Online Ministry” tab. Checks can also be mailed to the parish office:
  St. Joseph Catholic Church
  Attention: Online Ministry donation
  1305 Okoboji Avenue
  Milford, Iowa 51351
  Thank you to all who have contributed so far to make this project a success. Thank you, again, to those who were involved in the installation of the equipment, and those that operate the live-streams for each liturgy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who would be responsible for managing the live streams?
  Our parish staff would be responsible for heading the ministry. The ideal ministry would also be lead by several rotating volunteer parishioners each week.
- My family wishes for our loved one’s funeral or wedding be live streamed. How do we go about this?
  We ask that you please reach out to us as far ahead as possible. You can either contact our ministry team by emailing mediaministry@stjosephmilford.org or by calling the parish office. We do provide you with up front information that although most music falls under our parish licensing to live stream, in the event that a particular piece is not covered by our parish license, the family is responsible for paying for the rights required to perform said piece of music within the church proper. Due to licensing restrictions, no pre-recorded music is permitted in any liturgy or event that is live streamed.
- I am interested in learning more about volunteering with the media ministry. How do I go about learning more?
  Please email mediaministry@stjosephmilford.org, or call the parish office. Training is provided outside of the liturgies. Interested persons would also be paired with an experienced volunteer for the first couple of liturgies so as to help the new volunteer feel comfortable prior to being on their own. We designed a system that is easy to use, and very little technological experience is necessary to volunteer.
- How do I access the live streams and media content that is shared?
  You can access the content by visiting our parish website or by following us on Facebook - simply search “St. Joseph Catholic Church, Milford, IA” and give us a “Like” to stay informed.