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 2024 Appeal for Catholic Ministries will be a great success with many families participating. Thank you for all your help and support of our diocese!

Sacramental Preparation classes for all Confirmation, and First Communion students and their parents are in session.  Classes will be every Sunday from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.  These classes are mandatory!  Please contact the Director of Religious Education with any questions.

There will be a special second collection on the weekend of February 8th, and February 9th, to benefit Heart to Heart, and SAAFE House.  Heart to Heart provides utility assistance to Polk county, as well as provides bags of dried food for those in need.  SAAFE house provides assistance to women and children in situations of domestic abuse. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 

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.