Saint Joseph Catholic Church - South Bend, IN

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Haiti Book Club

Our Haiti Committee is organizing a Haiti Book Club this summer and would like to extend an open invitation to interested members of the parish! We will be reading the first two parts of Mountains Beyond Mountains, an inspiring book and great read about the experiences and work of Dr. Paul Framer in Haiti. The book is appropriate for those of high school age and older and all are welcomed to join.

We will meet twice this summer in the Ackles Parish Life Center: Wednesday, June 29, 7:00-8:30pm (part 1, p. 1-44) and Wednesday, July 27, 7:00-8:30pm (part II, p. 48-121).

Our aim is to learn together about Haiti and reflect upon our call to solidarity and service to justice in our relationship with our brothers and sisters of Mary Immaculate Parish.

Dr. Farmer and the organization he co-founded, Partners in Health, were awarded the Ford Notre Dame Prize for International Development and Solidarity in 2010. He was a friend and source of inspiration to many, and tragically passed away earlier this year at the age of only 62.

We have purchased a few books and it can also be ordered here (Mountains Beyond Mountains). Please indicate your interest to participate by signing up here and feel free to reach out to TJ D'Agostino with any questions: adagosti@nd.edu.

CCD Registration
Online registration is open for the 2022-23 Pre-K through 8th grade Children's Faith Formation (CCD) program. Classes are scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 12, and will meet in the Ackles Parish Center. We will meet weekly on Sundays from 11:15am to 12:30pm from September to May. More details to come. For more information, contact Sean Driscoll at sdriscoll@stjoeparish.com.

Share the Gift of Faith with Our Children

Our Children's Faith Formation (CCD) program is currently in need of a few lead catechists and several assistants to aid in the intellectual and spiritual formation of our children. Classes are held on Sunday mornings (11:15am - 12:30pm) for children in grades pre-K through 7th grade from mid-September to May. Prior experience in the classroom is not needed; this is a beautiful opportunity to simply share your love of Christ with our children and grow in faith alongside them! The catechist assistant is a great opportunity for high school students as well (especially those in need of service hours). If you are interested in serving our parish community, or would simply like to know more about this ministry, please contact Sean Driscoll at sdriscoll@stjoeparish.com.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

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 to learn more about growing in the gift of faith and exploring fuller and deeper belonging in God's family. We are also always ready to welcome members of our Christian community who are desiring to share their faith and accompany others along this journey. Join us!