Appeal for Catholic Ministries, or ACM, is the new name for our annual diocesan appeal. For many years, this has been known as the Bishop's Faith Appeal. We pray our 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries will be a great success with many families participating. Thank you for all your help and support of our diocese!

There will be a liturgical meeting for all Lectors, Ushers, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers & Homebound Ministers on Sunday, November 12th, at 4:00pm.  This session is essential for all Liturgical groups!  If you are unable to attend, please contact the church office as soon as possible.

There will be a Bilingual Thanksgiving Mass on Tuesday, November 21st, at 6:00pm.  The weekday mass for Wednesday at 8:00 will be held as usual, however, there will be NO Masses or adoration on Thursday, November 23rd, or Friday, November 24th.  The office will also be closed beginning Thursday, November 23rd until the following Tuesday, November 28th.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as our office staff spends the holidays with their families!

St. Joseph's Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage will be on Sunday, December 10th.  The procession will begin at the parking lot of the First National Bank downtown location at 9:00am.  Everyone is welcome to participate in this beautiful celebration.  If you would like to offer your gifts or talents, or you would like to make a donation to support our celebration, please contact the church office as soon as possible.

St. Joseph Catholic Church is committed to providing a safe and protected environment for our parishioners.  In order to do this, we would like to remind everyone, in accordance with Diocesan guidelines, that any person over the age of 18 who volunteers in any capacity for the church needs to complete a background screening and the “Protecting God’s Children” training before beginning their ministry to the church.  Requirements can be completed at the following link:
 

www.virtusonline.org

Remember:  If you volunteer as an Usher, Lector, Minister, Maintenance professional, Catechist, Vacation Bible School volunteer, or dedicate your time on any council, committee or group, please make sure you have completed the above requirements.  If you are unsure if you have completed the requirements to volunteer, or are unsure whether the requirements apply to you, please contact the church office as soon as possible for more information.