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Be a part of the Saint Joseph Parish Family 2015 Pictorial Directory

 Do you know the names of the people sitting around you?photo session

 It was in 2008 that our last Parish Family Pictorial Directory was completed and a lot has changed since then! 

 Help us to build a tool that will put names to faces. Be a part of the Saint Joseph Parish Family 2015 Pictorial  Directory! We need you to make our Family Album complete!

 Some changes that have taken place over the last few years -- our beloved Father Glenn O'Connor was assigned to St.  Susana in July of 2012 and our new pastor is Father Robert Hausladen. Though it was difficult for many, if not most - to  adjust to this change, we have come to know and love Father Rob very much! He comes to us with many and varied talents, most obvious his gift of preaching. His homilies are very deep, thought provoking and in a word "awesome"!

We've also had several staff changes. Judy Meyers has accepted the responsibility of Religious Education following the retirement of Trudy Davis. Patty Arthur now manages the Parish Office and is Father Rob's Administrative Assistant since the retirement of Rita Basch. Karen Ferris our bookkeeper came on-board when Kari Clendenen had to resign due to medical concerns.

We have a lot of new faces at St. Joseph's with many new registered parishioners. In addition we've added several new ministries and have seen a change in ministry leadership; all of which deserves to be memorialized in our NEW Saint Joseph Parish Family Pictorial Directory.  

We have PHOTO SESSIONS BEGINNING IN AUGUST starting on Tues.—Fri., Aug. 18—21 from 2:30—9 p.m. and on Sat., Aug 22 from 10 a.m.—4:30 p.m. We also have additional dates in September for anyone who may be on vacation or unable to attend a photo session in August. These additional dates are: Tues.—Wed., Sept. 22—23 from 2:30—9 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to get a family portrait and parishioners are encouraged to invite extended family and friends.

All Participating Parish Families receive a FREE 8x10 Portrait and a FREE Parish Directory. Special offers include:

  • A $10 off coupon just for signing up through our website at www.stjosephindy.org!
  • 20% off of all purchases!
  • $5.00 off with a donation to our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry!

SIGN-UP begins in the Narthex after each Mass starting on July 12 and continuing on July 19, 26 and Aug. 2. If you sign-up online please stop by the sign-up table to get your portrait guide. Also remember those who sign-up early get the best choice of appointment times.

When you arrive for your appointment time you can expect the following to occur:

  • You will sign in and then have a short wait for a photographer.
  • You will have your photo shoot and then view and choose your favorite pose for the directory and FREE 8x10.
  • You can then select and purchase additional photos if desired. 

We anticipate seeing all who attend Saint Joseph at one of the above photo sessions and look forward to a complete Parish Family Directory.  

Visit www.stjosephindy.org for more information or contact Patty Arthur with questions at 339-6503 or e-mail at patty.arthur@aol.com.