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COVID-19 Information
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Indiana Catholic bishops have extended the dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass attendance through November 1, 2020. On Monday, August 3, a statement was issued by the bishops, which reads: “While commending our pastors and pastoral life coordinators who have gone to great lengths to assure safe worship spaces in our churches, due to the increase in the COVID-19 cases in our state, the Indiana bishops have decided to extend the dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass attendance beyond August 15 until November 1, 2020, unless further developments determine otherwise.”
Please see the diocesan COVID-19 website for more details as well as information for Catholics, such as livestream and TV Mass information, as well as prayers and resources such as spiritual communion.
Saint Joseph Parish will continue with our normal Mass schedule while taking appropriate precautions. We also invite you to subscribe to our parish YouTube channel to access weekly Masses on video as well as other videos from the parish.
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"For the Kids" Golf Benefit
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The 26th Annual "For the Kids" Golf Benefit & Dinner is taking place Friday, August 14, 2020. The benefit supports the SJGS Excellence Fund, which provides tuition assistance and other essential needs to support the mission of Saint Joseph Grade School, the educational ministry of Saint Joseph Parish. View more info about the event, registration, and sponsorship opportunities at www.stjoeparish.com/forthekids.
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The Lord's Watch Adoration
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Saint Joseph Parish is offering Adoration on Thursdays 7:30am to midnight. A maximum of 12 people may be in the church for Adoration at one time (you must sign up to show up). The only entrance and exit for adoration is located between the church and the rectory; we suggest that attendees park on the blacktop between the rectory and the school. If you would like to commit for at least 30-minutes, please signup now:
August 6
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Religious Education (CCD)
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Online registration is open for the 2020-21 Pre-K through 7th grade Children's Catechetical Development program. We are planning on beginning with in-person classes on Sunday, September 13, and will meet in the Parish Gymnasium. Classes will meet on Sundays at 8:30am to 9:45am from September to May. More details (especially regarding additional safety procedures for this year) to come. For more information, contact Sean Driscoll at sdriscoll@stjoeparish.com.
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RCIA (Christian Formation Process)
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Are you or someone you know curious about the Catholic faith, or desiring to grow in knowledge of and relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church? Are you looking to complete your sacramental initiation?Contact Sean Driscoll at sdriscoll@stjoeparish.com o learn more about growing in the gift of faith and exploring fuller and deeper belonging in God's family.
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Sharing the Gift of Faith
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Have you ever felt a desire to share your faith with others and to accompany them along a journey of growing in relationship with Jesus? We are always looking for new members of our parish community to serve as catechists, teachers, and companions within our various ministries, especially children's religious education classes and formation of adults preparing to celebrate the Easter sacraments. (High school students are also welcome!) To learn more, please contact Sean Driscoll at sdriscoll@stjoeparish.com.
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Amazing Grace Series
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Subscribe to the Saint Joseph Parish YouTube channel to stay tuned to our "Amazing Grace" series. Every other Wednesday we will share a different topic or element of our Catholic faith, paired with a story of grace from a parishioner. Topics include Spiritual Communion and Consecration to Mary.
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Saint Joseph Grade School & Preschool Admissions
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Saint Joseph Grade School, a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School, is accepting applications for grades K-8 for the 2020-21 school year. Please visit stjosephgradeschool.com/admissions for complete details and links to the online application. Contact the school at 574-234-0451 with any questions.
Preschool registration is also open. Please visit the preschool admissions website or contact the preschool at 574-234-3318.
Educating hearts and minds in the
Holy Cross tradition, making God
known, loved, and served.
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Buildings & Maintenance Collection
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Parishioners and friends, thank you for your generosity to our Buildings & Maintenance Collection, which supports our 2019 boiler replacement project as well as numerous other facilities improvements in our parish. Donate online now!
In the fall of 2019, our parish took out a three-year loan for $250,000 in order to replace two failing steam boilers with several localized water heaters, located in both the church and school. In our facilities planning, we anticipated that this project was still several years away, but the surprisingly rapid deterioration of the boilers, and our inability to continue repairing them, necessitated that we take on this project immediately to ensure heat in our buildings during winter. Your generosity will allow us to pay off this debt sooner so that we can continue to allocate money towards other capital projects and needs in our parish.
Thank you for making a one-time or recurring donation to support the Buildings & Maintenance Collection to help fund this boiler replacement project. Each contribution will make a difference! If you have any questions, please contact Sean Kennedy at skennedy@stjoeparish.com or 574-234-3134, ext. 17.
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