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Religious Education |
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Catechism provides catechesis and faith formation to the youth of our parish, kindergarten to eleventh grade. It also prepares young people and their parents for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. |
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RCIA |
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. A process of conversion focused primarily on those belonging to a non-Catholic faith, but seeking information on becoming a Catholic. The process begins in the Fall and concludes at Easter. |
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Knights of Columbus |
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A national fraternal service organization open to all Catholic men age eighteen years and older. Provides assistance for the work of the church and the community through family support and the spiritual development of its members. |
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High School Youth Group |
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The focus of this ministry is to help young adults in High School grow in their faith through fellowship, service and spiritual activities. |
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Junior High Youth Group |
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The focus of this ministry is to help young adults from 6th grade to 8th grade grow in their faith through fellowship, service and spiritual activities. |
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Music Ministry |
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Serves the worshiping community with music for liturgical celebrations. Includes Cantors and instrumentalists, adult and children's choir. |
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For all the following ministries, contact Joyce at the rectory for more information. |
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Elderberries |
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This is an organization for all senior Women and Men that gather and grow in faith through fellowship. Their social is every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30-Noon in the Life Center. |
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Ladies Altar Society |
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Ladies in the parish who prepare the Altar for weekend liturgies and Holy Days. |
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Assist priest at liturgical services. Open to boys and girls from sixth grade through high school. All servers attend parish training. |
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Lectors |
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Catholic adults who proclaim the Liturgy of the Word at Sunday Masses and on Holy Days and other liturgical services. Open to all adults eighteen years and older. Lectors attend parish training. |
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Eucharistic Ministers |
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Men and women in the parish who assist the celebrant with the distribution of the Eucharist. They also bring the Eucharist to the homebound. All Eucharistic Ministers attend parish training. |
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Familia |
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Familia is an international Catholic Lay apostolate of the Church committed to the well-being of the family. It is dedicated to meeting the challenges facing the family in contemporary society, through deepening the Catholic faith and discovering the roles in the family and parish. |
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Vacation Bible School |
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A summer program (one week) for children (kindergarden through 4th grade) sharing our faith through education and activities. |
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Men and women help with the orderly flow of the liturgy during Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Assist wherever needed to help the congregation feel welcome and comfortable. |
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Ministries & Organizations |
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St. Joseph Catholic Church |
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Building a Tradition of Community Spirit |
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Ushers |