Saint Joseph Catholic Church - South Bend, IN

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Eucharistic Procession

Join us on Sunday, June 11, following the 10:00am Mass, for a Eucharistic Procession as we kick off our parish's Year of the Eucharist!

As we enter into the second phase of our National Eucharistic Revival, we will be making an intentional effort within our Saint Joseph community to foster Eucharistic devotion and mission at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through faithful celebration and awareness of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and procession, small group formation, service, and communal celebration. Please join us on this journey as we seek to re-encounter the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and thus rediscover the fullness of our identity as one Body of Christ.

Underwear and Sock Drive

Our parish is having an Underwear and Sock Drive during the month of June for Our Lady of the Road. Each weekend during June, there will be baskets in the back of the church for collecting new, packaged men’s and women’s underwear and socks. For additional details please contact Tim Cleaver (tcleaver@stjoeparish.com) or any member of the Christian Action Commission: Joe Larson, Mary Meiser, Suzanne Wiwi, Cathy Hall, Julie Urbany, or Ana Szopiak. Thank you for your generosity!

St. Joe Day @ Four Winds Field

Bring the family and join Fr. Matt (on his birthday!) and fellow parishioners as our South Bend Cubs take on the Fort Wayne Tincaps! Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. Price includes a game ticket, souvenir hat, and a buffet meal (hamburgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese, snacks, etc.). Our group will be in the newly opened Landing area of the outfield. Reserve your spot by June 18! Reach out to Tim Cleaver for more details at tcleaver@stjoeparish.com.

Parish Pilgrimage to Montreal

Get your Passports ready, St. Joe...we are going to Canada! Are you interested in accompanying other parishioners to see the Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal, where St. Andre Bessette is buried? Or how about sites of significance for the early American martyrs and St. Kateri Takawitha? Maybe Niagara Falls or Quebec City? Our parish is currently discerning the feasibility and gathering interest. Please fill out the short questionnaire, or contact Tim Cleaver with any questions at tcleaver@stjoeparish.com.

Adoration

All are invited to commit to a weekly holy hour as an Adoration Apostle each Thursday at Saint Joseph Parish. Adoration Apostles attend Adoration at the same time each Thursday in order to ensure that the Sacrament is accompanied throughout the day. The graces of Adoration are manifold, and Adoration Apostles make it possible for our church to remain open for Adoration to anyone who needs a moment with Jesus throughout the day.

Please prayerfully consider becoming an Adoration Apostle, and sign up now. All are welcome to join for Adoration as you are able on Thursdays from 7:30am to 9:00pm.

Diocesan Year of the Eucharistic Revival

The "Diocesan Year" of the Eucharistic Revival officially began on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 19, 2022. As a diocese we are joining the Catholic Church across the United States in preparing our bodies, hearts, and minds to enter more deeply into the mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist in our lives. There are many activities and prayerful opportunities for you and your family to get involved, including pilgrimages, saints of the month, reflections, and more. Go to diocesefwsb.org/eucharist.