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Parish Organizations

Org Name Org Description Contact
Adult Education

Informal parish classes, open to all parishioners, meeting peoples’ needs to know their faith. Classes offered in scripture, Church doctrine, religious and secular subjects. Also, Diocesan Institute—more formal courses designed to certify catechists, teachers and Religious Education teachers.

Sister Jean Holtz
Office - 755-7503
Altar Linen Laudering

Do you have a busy life that makes it difficult to commit to regular meetings, but have a heart that longs to serve our Lord? Do you long for alone time with God but find it difficult to sit still without falling asleep? Maybe this is the ministry for you! All linens that touch the Precious Blood and/or Body of our Lord in the Eucharist during Mass must be laundered on a weekly basis. Special attention is required, as we do not simply wash any remnants of the Eucharist as we would any other household laundry. Ironing is also required. If you feel called to serve our Lord in this way.

Carolyn Milano, Sacristan 755-7503
Altar Servers

Ministry is not just for grown-ups! Get your children involved in the Mass to learn about the Mass, learn reverence for the Mass, serve the Lord, His Church and the parish—Encourage them to be Altar Servers! Boys and girls grades 4 - 12 assist the priests and Extraordinary Ministers during the Mass.

Marty Glass 764-1506
Arts & Environment Committee Determine how and where to decorate our church building. Sr. Jean Holtz 755-7503
Athletic Association

Committee of parents and coaches for the parish children to participate in athletic teams and programs.

Beth Brennan
Bingo

If you have been feeling “lost in the crowd” at Mass and wish you could get to know people outside of the few minutes before and after Mass each week, Bingo may be just what you have been looking for! Every week we open our school gym to the adult public community to play Bingo. Some volunteers come to help sell Bingo sheets and other games of chance, and others come to help sell concessions in the kitchen. It is the perfect opportunity to serve your parish, participate in the local community, get to know fellow parishioners, and really have a fun time! Come join us!

Bob Fedroff
Home - 757-1478
Bulk Mailings

Volunteers help prepare for bulk mailings by folding letters, stuffing envelopes and affixing labels. Some bulk mailings include the Lenten Appeal and Carpenter’s Call Newsletters.

Parish Office 755-7503
Cantors TIndividuals who lead the congregation in singing during the Mass. Ronald K. Daugherty Office: 755-7503
Carnival

Come join us as we plan this year’s Carnival! Planning is required regarding advertising, soliciting commercial sponsorships, determining booth layouts and other logistics regarding the carnival, as well as overseeing this annual 5-night event. Though much work is to be done, there is also much fun to be had! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your time and talent, as well as get to know your follow parishioners! We look forward to including you on our team!

Ms. Sam Reichart 845-5842
Carpenter's Call Newsletter

Current events of our parish are compiled into a quarterly newsletter and mailed to all active and non-active families of the parish.

 
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry

Volunteers are always welcome! The pantry is open five days a week.  Some volunteers help sort incoming donations; some volunteers direct clients through the distribution process; and some volunteers drive the Food Pantry van to pick up bread from neighborhood grocery stores. If you have a heart that is called to serve, please call Kris to discuss what hours may suit your schedule.

Kris Pollick 846-8571
Children's Choir Opportunity for children to contribute to the Music Ministry  
Church Cleaning

A group of dedicated parishioners keep our church neat and clean. Can you join us for a few hours each month? Cleaning schedule: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month 8:30-11:00 AM and the 4th Monday from 5:30-8:00 PM.

Carolyn Milano
755-7503
Columbiettes

A council of Catholic women 17 years of age and older, which raises money for orphanages, problem pregnancies, seminarians and food pantries.

JoAnn Kurek
Home - 757-7129
Development Committee

Meaningfully engages the public in the mission of the school, through recruitment, community relations, publicity and fundraisers (Annual Appeal, SCRIP and Race for Education). Meets monthly.

Beth Brennan 755-1797
Eucharistic Adoration

Jesus is waiting for you! Literally, every Thursday, He sits in the Daily Mass Chapel and WAITS FOR YOU to stop in to see Him. Like any best friend would, He longs to see you; He longs to hear from you; He longs to be there for you; He longs for your love and your attention. And not only does He long for you, but He needs you to make the effort. At least one person must be scheduled to be with Him every hour while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. Please consider volunteering for one of these hours. If you feel you cannot do it, you’re right! But He can! PRAY that He will part your day and make the time available to you— you will be amazed at what He can do!

Martha Pavlick 757-3484
Evangelization to aid and enable the various groups and activities of our St. Joseph Parish to bring the Good News of Christ to all.  See the Web Page Fr. Robert
  755-7503
Fellowship Committee The Fellowship Committee works with the many Parish groups to host a fellowship of complimentary coffee and refreshments after 8:30 Sunday Mass  
Finance Committee The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing all the financial activities that go on within the Parish as well as preparing and reviewing operational budgets of the Parish, convent, rectory and school Charles Rupp
Home - 757-3350
Girl Scouts/Brownies   Kelly Lorenzen
Home - 246-6904
Grocery Certificates The more than 40 volunteers that help with promoting and selling food certificates for Food Lion, Giant, Weis, and County Market help raise $30,000 annually for the parish Thelma Greaves
Office - 755-7503
Holy Name Society The Holy Name society meets the second Friday of the month for Mass followed by a dinner and a speaker at a local restaurant for spiritual enrichment and fellowship Mike Moul
Home -
755-0883
Knights of Columbus, Council #6353
Saint Joseph Knights of Columbus, Council#6353 is a Catholic Fraternal organization committed to providing support to religious education, Catholic vocations, the spiritual growth of our parish and the community  
Lectors The Lectors participate in the masses with announcements and readings Terry Burg
Liturgy Committee Support the Liturgy Readings Carolyn Beebe
755-7503
Liturgy of the Word for Children The Liturgy of the Word for Children's goal is to help children experience the Word of God in words that they can understand. This is accomplished by providing sessions for children ages 4 to 9 during Mass Sr. Jean Holtz
Office - 755-7503
Ministry to the Sick Coordinates the Ministers to the Sick Br. Mike Rubus
Office: 755-7503
Music Ministry Choirs; Folk, Clarion, Youth and Young at Heart Ronald K. Daugherty Office: 755-7503
New Beginning program to provide education and support for those separated or divorced.  
Nursing Homes Ministry to the area Nursing homes Fr. Robert McCreary
Office 755-7503
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Parish volunteers that help with our daily bread soup kitchen provide coordination and assistance in preparing and serving meals to those less fortunate Gerry Paradise
Home - 755-8119
Parish Nurses Ministry to the Sick Call Office 755-7503
Pastoral Council The Pastoral Council is dedicated to supporting the pastor in fulfilling the mission of St. Joseph Church. We exist not for ourselves but for the mission of the gospel, which calls us to minister to those around us  
Peace and Justice Ministry Ministry that helps the needy throughout the year with a special emphasis at Thanksgiving  
Pre-Cana The purpose of this organization is to prepare people for the sacrament of marriage  
Pro - Life This organization attempts to bring awareness of need for prayer regarding Pro-Life issues, including concerns regarding care for the aged and inform of Pro-life candidates Ken and Lois Pasch
Home - 755-1245
PTC The purpose of this organization is to enhance the spiritual and educational forces of home and school in a program of Catholic child training and information PTC Email 
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIA is the process through which persons who wish to become members are received into the Church or who are baptized Catholics but who never completed their initiation  
Religious Ed Classes Religious Ed classes are conducted for all children in Kindergarten through 8th grade who do not attend Catholic school. The program is run with an entirely volunteer staff Bernadette Snook
Office: 755-7503
Religious Education Teachers The mission of this group is to provide education in the Catholic faith to parish children that attend public schools Bernadette Snook
Office: 755-7503
Secular Fransican Fraternity Inter-parish group of lay people in the canonically established order of Franciscans who desire instruction, discussion and spiritual direction in making the Gospel their rule of life in daily activities Jane Kerchner 751-6402
Small Christian Communities  Groups of families together meet, talk, and support their Christian lives. Fr. Louis Petruha
755-7503
Spaghetti Dinner Fall Fundraiser  
St. Vincent de Paul Members Raise funds for distribution to those in urgent need, at the discretion of the pastor. Fr. Louis Petruha 755-7503
"Technically Speaking" Computer Courses & Seminars Computer courses offered typically in the winter, spring, summer, and fall for beginners and intermediate users on a variety of topics. Seminars are also given in the church meeting rooms. Costs vary. For more information, visit www.sjy.org/technicallyspeaking. Tom Steele  Office - 755-7503 ext. 220
Ushers  Adults who greet parishioners prior to Mass, organize the collection, direct parishioners to receive Communion, distribute bulletins after Mass. Rose and Mike Rucci
Home - 755-0558
WINGS - Women in Growth Spiritually WINGS is a group of women of all ages gathering weekly to be strengthened, renewed, refreshed and nourished through study, prayer, fellowship and God's word Karen Bozovich
Home - 757-5096
Youth Ministry The Youth Ministry serves the youth of our parish during weekly events. Visit the IGNITE Youth Ministry website at: www.sjy.org/youthministry. Scott Anthony
Office - 757-5424

 

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