Fellowship Activities
Fellowship ministry is a part of the larger picture of community life that St. Joseph Parish encourages and grows through all of our ministries. Fellowship ministry works to support and help flourish fellowship and community at St. Joseph Parish.
The parish council assists and encourages opportunities for all parishioners to deepen their own Christian camaraderie. The parish calendar offers such events as monthly Fellowship Sunday, dinners, scripture study, bus trips and other activities.m Marriage preparation
In addition to group sessions, several teams of married couples share in providing “sponsor couple” parish marriage preparation courses.
Mothers' Support Group
Mothers' Support groups consist of moms and their children who meet regularly at each other's homes. They serve as a vehicle for meeting women in similar circumstances and provide an opportunity for children to play together. Moms swap recipes, parenting advice, books, baby equipment, and just enjoy the company of other mothers who can understand the demands of childrearing. All mothers with children - infant to preschool age - are welcome.
Singles
The adult singles groups are programs for single men and women ages 35 and up. They seek to encourage these parishioners to become more active within the parish family and grow in their Christian life. Religious, social and community service activities are scheduled year 'round, with events normally occurring several times each month.
Single parents are the focus of seminars and group meetings arranged by the parish adult education staff.
Youth Ministry
Our parish's Catholic Youth Ministry is a program designed to meet the needs of youth- through teaching, fellowship, service, community, prayer and common ownership. The program is designed to be comprehensive as directed by the US Bishops document on youth ministry: Renewing The Vision. The youth ministry team offers a diversified program of religious, cultural, social, and scouting, athletic activities to bring parish youth closer to their church community.
The CYM operates for, by, and with teens, grades 9-12, and additionally with teens in grades 6-8. Each has a youth council, a planning board, advisors, and a parent advisor board who help support the program in countless ways.
Young adult and parent volunteers are integral to the implementation of our programs and are encouraged to participate in the support of the parish youth.
Young Adult Ministry
This ministry aims to connect young adults (between the ages of 21 and 35) with Jesus Christ, the Church, and a peer community. This is accomplished through monthly gatherings, retreats, liturgies, faith-sharing groups, and other planned activities.
Other activities
A Leisure Club exists to provide recreational activities for senior citizens on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month.
Spiritual growth and an increased sense of parish unity are the goals of several other programs, among them: Prayer groups (a Monday morning one for women, and a Thursday evening mixed group); Vocation Awareness Committee; Bridge groups.