Our Parish Ministries

St. Joseph is a vibrant, active, caring and diverse community of gifted and talented men, women and youth; all the qualities necessary to fulfill our calling as Catholic Christians to KNOW, LOVE and SERVE our Lord.

Our Catholic tradition teaches us at all times in our lives, we have an opportunity—and a responsibility—to share what we have been given.

The parish family of St. Joseph's take this profound opportunity and responsibility seriously; and understands the rewards are far greater than the sacrifice. This opportunity and responsibility has the following four parts which are the foundation for all our ministries and to those we serve:

• Receiving the gifts of God with gratitude.
• Cultivating them responsibly.
• Sharing them lovingly in justice with others, and;
• Standing before the Lord in a spirit of accountability.

The gifts (talents) we have recieved from God are:

• Our faith, hope, love, and joy.
• Our family love and relationships with others.
• Our time, intelligence, talents, and skills.
• Our imagination, compassion and vision, and;
• Creation in all its splendor

As Catholic Christians we are also called to take care of the world around us:

• We are called to work as partners with God in the redemption of the world.
• We are called to respect human life and dignity.
• We are called to protect the natural environment.
• We are called to share our gifts of time, talent, and treasure with others, and;
• We are called to communicate our enthusiasm.

Through the gift of God's grace we can expect to be rewarded by:

• Making a difference in people's lives.
• Becoming an active member of a fulfilling Catholic community.
• Discovering talents inside us, waiting to be used.
• Letting go of our worries and setting realistic goals in our spiritual, family and work life and;
• Experiencing the amazing increase in God's presence that comes with a partnership with the Lord.

It is up to each of us as indiviuals to determine or discern how God has called us to live out this responsibility in our indiviual lifes; at St. Joseph we have the following opportunities and responsibilities to consider. 

Community Outreach:

The following ministries are available to those in need of material, spiritual, emotional or social service assistance.  These are truly the neediest people within our community - poor families; women, children and babies; elderly, disabled, handicapped or otherwise home bound individuals.

Those individuals taking on this opportunity are particularly blessed.... 

Following Jesus command “Whenever you did this for one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it for me;” Mother Theresa told herself: “You must see your beloved Jesus in each one of these people. You must love that Jesus, serve that Jesus and look after that Jesus.” 

More infomation about these ministry opportunities, the committee coordinators and contact information can be found here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Community Outreach".

  • Birthline
  • Funeral Luncheons
  • Gabriel Project
  • Nursing Home Ministry
  • Prayer Chain
  • Pro-Life
  • Seeds of Hope
  • Sick and Shut-in Visitation
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society

Fundraising:

A quick review of the parish bulletin will reveal the day-to-day operational expenses are not met by our weekly parish collection.  To help met the operational expense of our parish community and cover any additional financial needs, St. Joseph parish has taken on several "fundraising" endeavors.

These opportunities are particularly appealing because they come with an added bonus of providing a lot of fun, fellowship and making new friends. Those individuals who discern God's calling to one of the following ministries can find more information, committee coordinators and contact information here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Fundraising".

  • Festival Committee
  • Track Workers

Liturgy:

The following opprtunities are needed to ensure a reverent, faith-filled liturgical celebration of the Sunday Mass. More information to share in these ministry opportunities, the committee coordinators and contact information can be found here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Liturgy".

  • Airport Ministry
  • Altar Servers
  • Cantors
  • Church Decorations
  • Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
  • Gift Bearers
  • Lectors
  • Liturgy Committee
  • Ushers and Greeters

Parish Life:

The following opportunities bring together social gatherings and ministry service in a fun and unique way in the life of the parish family at St. Joseph. More infomation about the fun and fellowship of these unique ministry opportunities, the committee coordinators and contact information can be found here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Parish Life".

  • Altar Society
  • Community Garden
  • Harvest House Seniors
  • Men's Club

Parish Needs:

The following opportunities present themselves in the day-to-day operation and function of St. Joseph parish. More infomation about these ministry opportunities, the committee coordinators and contact information can be found here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Parish Needs".

  • Building & Grounds Committee
  • Bulletin Typists
  • Calling Committee
  • Church Cleaners
  • Collection Counters

Religious Education:

Continuous education in our Catholic faith tradition is essential to ensure we KNOW and LOVE our Lord so we will be fully equiped to discern the ways in which he has called us to SERVE him and his people in our parish community. The following ministry opportunities not only provide a source of great blessing, but also of tremendous responsibility in transmitting the 2000 year old Catholic faith established by Jesus Christ on the foundation of the Apostles.

More infomation about the Religious Education ministry opportunities available at St Joseph parish, the committee coordinators and contact information can be found here or by clicking on the tab to the left labeled "Religious Education".