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Parish area adoption/stewardship program (grounds/community care)

Sacramental preparation program for adults receiving Confirmation

Youth and adult servers assisting at Mass

Volunteer group maintaining the altar and sanctuary environment

Coordinates funeral arrangements and supports bereaved families. "At St. Joseph Church, we do all we can to make their passing a consoling experience."

Provides hospitality and support to grieving families around funeral services

Choir for children participating in parish liturgies

Adult parish choir providing music ministry at Mass

Ministry responsible for liturgical environment/decorations in the church

Divine Will Prayer Group centered on the spirituality of the Divine Will (Luisa Piccarreta tradition)

Adoration every Wednesday after 8 AM Mass until 10 AM. All day and overnight First Friday of each month following 8 AM Mass ending with Benediction before First Saturday Mass at 10 AM.

Lay ministers distributing Holy Communion at Mass and to the homebound/sick

Parish advisory body overseeing financial stewardship and planning

Assists over 100 families each week (approx. 400 people). Provides weekly grocery bags; accepts donations. Open weekly.

Parish subscription to FORMED.org offering Catholic movies, children's programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies. Complimentary access offered to parishioners.

Global Catholic fraternal service order. Council #15812 meets 2nd Thursday monthly at 6:00 PM in parish hall.

Lay ministers proclaiming Scripture readings at Mass

International Marian apostolic association

Opportunities for greater formation for liturgical ministry in the parish.

Coordinates parish facility maintenance

Oversees all liturgical/worship ministries

Elected advisory body representing the parish community in governance

Intercessory prayer network. Call office to be put in touch with the manager of this ministry.

Parish ministry supporting the pro-life cause

Coordination of the Quinceanera celebration (Catholic rite of passage for young women turning 15)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (English). Classes begin August 26 at 7 PM in the Hall.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Spanish). Spanish application available for download.

Youth catechesis program; English and Spanish. Classes begin August 16 at 9:20 AM. Registration at R.E. office.

Administers diocesan safe environment/child protection policy compliance

Spanish-language faith formation or devotional group named for Pope St. John Paul II

Ushers welcoming and assisting parishioners at Mass

Coordinates Catholic wedding ceremonies at the parish

Sacramental preparation for youth receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation