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Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM (view online)
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
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Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil: 5:30 PM Holy Day: 7:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
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Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Confession
Saturday: 8:35 - 9:30 AM
Sunday: 30 minutes before each Mass
Parish Office
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
711 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617
Happening Now at Saint Joseph
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Peace be with you! Today we celebrate the feast day of Saints Anne & Joachim, the parents of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and the grandmother of Jesus! Did You know that Anne and Joachim are depicted in the Basilica in several places, including many wall murals that depict the life of Mary? They are shown here in this stained glass window from the Basilica, and their relics rest in the reliquary chapel there—including a piece from their house where they raised Mary. Sts. Anne and Joachim, patron saints of grandparents—pray for us!
https://faith.nd.edu/saint/sts-anne-and-joachim/
Only have a few minutes? Want to stay for an entire holy hour? Everyone's situation is unique but know that Jesus will meet each and every one of us where we are no matter the circumstance. Come pray today (or any Thursday). All are welcome.
Interested in social justice and social advocacy, lobbying our government representatives to allocate funds for needed humanitarian projects throughout the world, and working to promote human dignity? Join us for an information session about this work of Catholic Relief Services. A local chapter is beginning to form and Saint Joseph Parish wants to be a part of it!
The information session will be hosted by our parish Christian Action Commission on Monday, June 22, at 6:00pm in the Ackles Center (711 E. Colfax Ave, door #5). Rick Addis and Michael Amodei will give a brief history and overview of the advocacy work of CRS. For questions, contact Tim Cleaver at tcleaver@stjoeparish.com.
Saint Joseph Parish is hiring! Help us spread the word! We are seeking a full-time Director of Marketing & Communications and a part-time Business Operations Assistant. See below and visit https://www.stjoeparish.com for more details.
The Director of Marketing & Communications will play a vital role in sharing the stories and mission of our Catholic community that proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the life of the parish and school, and invite others into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. View the full job description and apply online here: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6168565.careers?ShowJob=604470358
The Business Operations Assistant will support the parish's financial administration and provide professional administrative support to parish clergy and staff. View the full job description and apply online here: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6168565.careers?ShowJob=604476096
Join us for Catholic Conversation at Corby's on Monday, May 11, at 7:00pm at Corby's Irish Pub. The month of May is devoted in a special way to our Blessed Mother. Holy Cross seminarian Keenan Bross, C.S.C., will discuss the place and purpose of Marian devotion in the Catholic tradition, and how Mary constantly leads us closer to her son. 21+ only please. RSVPs appreciated to tcleaver@stjoeparish.com.
The St. Joe Auction is happening now! Silent auction bidding ends at 8:45 PM tonight!
https://e.givesmart.com/events/Oag/
Thank you for supporting our parish grade school and preschool with your bids and donations this evening!
Just one week left to purchase tickets for our Garden Party Auction taking place May 1, at Morris Park Country Club! Ticket sales end Friday, April 24: https://www.stjosephgradeschool.com/auction
This year’s auction theme – "Saint Joseph Garden Party" – reminds us of our call to steward our garden full of budding young hearts and minds. When we gather together to raise funds, we aren't just "buying items" or "attending an event." We are providing the "water and light" our students need to thrive.
The proceeds from this auction directly impact the daily lives of our students and teachers. The funds help us invest in new curriculum, enhance our fine and performing arts programs, improve our resource and intervention spaces, and support our dedicated faculty in their continuing education.
Whether you are donating an item, bidding on a basket, or joining us for the evening, you are helping to ensure that our garden continues to be a place where children grow in the knowledge of God's love and the skills they need to serve the world. Thank your generosity this year.
Saint Joseph Parish is offering 40 Hours of Devotion to and Adoration of Christ's Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Beginning this Thursday, March 19 (The Feast of St. Joseph), and continuing until the Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00pm on March 21, the church will be open for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Come spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist! We are still looking for signups especially on Friday evening and on Saturday. View more info at https://www.stjoeparish.com
Join for our annual Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 13, 5-7pm in the Parish Gym! The menu for this dine-in only communal event includes fish fried on site, mac & cheese, coleslaw, bread, and dessert. Reservations required by Sunday, March 8.
https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/ddf0eb60-6d9f-48fd-b4ea-838c4d46a666
Join us for Ash Wednesday Mass at Saint Joseph Parish, South Bend, this Wednesday. Masses are 7:00am, 12:15pm, and 5:30pm.
Our St. Joe seniors gathered today at Ackles Center for a small Valentine's luncheon and decorated cookies that were brought over to Hope Ministries to be used in their small faith group gatherings!
Our annual Saint Joseph Women's Retreat will take place Saturday, March 7, from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Registration information coming next week!
Our annual St. Joe Chili Cook Off is Saturday, February 7, at 6:00pm in the Parish Gym (enter door #9).
Brush off those culinary skills and fill your kitchen with the sweet and savory smells of a hearty winter chili! Whether your recipe is a closely guarded secret or a last-minute miracle, we invite you to join us for a warm evening of fellowship and fun!
Awards will be given for best in categories: traditional, spicy, non-traditional, and vegetarian. If your chili pairs well with some sides, toppings, or desserts, bring those too! Drop off your dishes anytime after 4pm and feel free to attend the 5pm Mass, and then head over to the gym immediately following Mass.
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA4A62FA4F5CE9-61670970-2026#/
To celebrate Holy Cross Heritage Month, Saint Joseph Parish is hosting choirs from all of the area Holy Cross Parishes for a sacred music concert. Choirs from Christ the King, Holy Cross, St. Adalbert, and our own parish and children’s choirs will all participate. Join us in the church tonight, January 21, at 7:00pm, for what is sure to be an uplifting experience of joy and hope through music.
Holy Cross Heritage Month is January 6 to February 2, observing and honoring in a special way the Congregation of Holy Cross religious family that is dedicated to making God known, loved, and served. During this month that includes the feasts of St. André Bessette and Blessed Basil Moreau, as well as the birthday of Venerable Patrick Peyton, we celebrate the rich heritage and ongoing mission of the Congregation.
Saint Joseph Parish, stewarded by the religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross since it’s founding in 1853, has recently acquired first-class relics of Blessed Moreau and Saint André, and is excited to be installing them for public veneration in the church space during the parish's celebration of Moreau's feast day.
All are invited to come and witness the installation of these relics during the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, January 18, followed by a celebration of our Holy Cross heritage in the gym with plenty of food and Holy Cross giveaways.
Please also make plans to join us this Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00pm, as Theresa Rice, a Notre Dame PhD candidate in theology, will offer a presentation in the Ackles Center on the tradition of relic veneration in the Church and its importance in the Church today. Her talk will be followed by an opportunity for group discussion and open questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join us tonight at 7:00pm at Saint Joseph Church, South Bend, for our Advent Reconciliation service. A number of priests will be on hand to hear confessions and materials will be made available for guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity to be reconciled to Christ and His Church so that you may welcome the Lord with joy when He comes!
Tonight at 6:00pm, our adult choir, children’s choir, and handbell choir will come together in the church to lead music for our Advent Lessons and Carols. This service alternates lessons (Scripture readings or reflections) with Advent carols to draw our focus on the Incarnation during the Advent season. Please invite a friend and join us!
It was a cold but festive celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas at St. Joe on Saturday with the 15th running of the Saint Nick 6 road race! Thank you to our 500+ participants, our sponsors, our volunteers, and our race committee for bringing cheer to our community while raising funds for Saint Joseph Grade School!
For seven years, St. Joe parishioners have provided school lunches for the students of Mary Immaculate School in Platon, Haiti. The enrollment at Mary Immaculate has grown tremendously over those years. A daily meal is a huge blessing to these students. On their parish feast day of the Immaculate Conception, we will have a special collection at our Masses to support their school lunch program. You can also donate at the link below or by scanning the QR code in the image. A monthly gift of $10 will feed one student for the school year.
We also invite all parishioners to join us in a novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help beginning on November 30 and ending on the Feast of Immaculate Conception:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Patroness of Haiti, we ask your intercession for the people of Haiti, for an end to gang violence, for peace and security, for the provision of basic needs, and for hope. Dear Mother, watch over the members of Mary Immaculate Parish, and pray that all of us may experience peace and joy through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/1c2081b6-2a35-43fb-b329-23e18291129c
Join us for Mass at Saint Joseph Church this Thursday, November 27. Our collection this day will support our parish St. Vincent de Paul ministry, which provides food to our neighbors in need. Please note there will be no 7:00am Mass and no adoration on Thanksgiving Day.
Our parish is participating in a truly historic moment for the Church. The Diocesan Synod of 2026 will be the first such gathering in our diocese in nearly 100 years. The last time this happened, the voices of the laity — ordinary parishioners — were not part of the process. But this time, things are different. ALL are invited and encouraged to participate in our parish’s Synod consultations.
Our Parish Consultations will take place next month, and everyone is welcome to attend one of these sessions:
Monday, December 8, in Ackles following the 8:15 a.m. school Mass
Thursday, December 11, in Ackles from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, in the Parish Gym from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Your voice matters in this process of our parish listening to the Holy Spirit. Please think about which consultation session you will be able to join, and take home a Reflection Booklet from the church to help you pray and prepare for the discussion.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/HRFbotUqsyHK5Qya9
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SaintNickSix
All "empty nester" parishioners are invited to join for reflection, prayer, sharing, and support this Sunday, November 16, at about 6:00pm (following 5pm Mass) at the Ackles Center. We will share dinner and conversation. RSVPs are helpful but not required to Cathy Hall at cathyhall3@comcast.net.
Join us for our Parish Prayerful Opening for Synod 2026 — a night of prayer, reflection, and community: THIS Friday, November 14, at 5:45pm in the church, with pizza social to follow in Fanelli Hall at the school.
The Synod is an invitation for our local Church to listen together to the Holy Spirit and to one another. We’ll begin in prayer — opening ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome — parishioners, school families, and friends!
Tonight, our candles burned in commemoration of the faithful departed. The prayer they represent is one of hope in God’s benevolent mercy and of trust in His abiding love. The light reminds us that Christ Jesus is the Light of the World, the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
As you may have heard, our diocese is beginning the journey toward Synod 2026, a process of prayer, listening, and discernment. The word “synod” means “journeying together.” It’s an opportunity for all of us — clergy and laity alike — to listen to the Holy Spirit and to one another about how God is calling our parish and our Church forward. Our parish "consultation" will take place in early December and every member of the parish is invited to participate.
Because this is first and foremost a spiritual process, we will begin together in prayer. Our Parish Prayerful Opening will take place on Friday, November 14, at 5:45 p.m. in the church, followed by a simple pizza social in Fanelli Hall in the school. We’ll gather for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship as we ask the Holy Spirit to guide our conversations and our hearts throughout this process. Everyone is invited — parishioners, families, and friends. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we begin this important journey of faith together.
The month of November is set aside to remember those who have died. On Sunday, November 2, join us for an All Souls Day Candle Walk at 7:00pm. We will gather on the blacktop for a brief prayer and then walk the grounds of the parish. The sidewalks will be lined with luminary candles, and the church will remain open for quiet prayer.
Our annual Parish Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:00pm, when we pray in a particular way for those who have died in the past year. All are welcome.
Join us at Saint Joseph Church for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass Times are tonight, Thursday, August 14, at 5:30 PM, and Friday, August 15, at 7:00 AM, 12:15PM, 7:00 PM.
Following the 12:15pm Mass on August 15, all are invited to pray the rosary on the blacktop. Stay after Mass, or simply come at 1:00pm. You are welcome to bring a flower for the Blessed Mother.
Attention, Parents of Teens!
There will be a Parent Meet & Greet tonight (Wednesday, August 13) at 7:00pm in the BMR (basement of the church). Come get to know Megan Boyington, the new youth minister, and have the opportunity to ask questions about youth group!
Please help us make the parish picnic a wonderful experience by volunteering to help out on Saturday, August 23! See the link below for more information or reach out to Fr. Peter at ppuleo@stjoeparish.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C45A4A723A1FD0-57794937-parish#/
Praise the Lord! The air conditioning is working again in the church! See you for Mass at St. Joe this weekend!
The St. Joe Parish Picnic is Saturday, August 23! Join us for our largest social event of the year!
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“When the bow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature—every mortal being that is on earth.“ ~Genesis 9:16
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Join us at Saint Joseph Church, South Bend, for our Triduum services. More info at https://www.stjoeparish.com
St. Joe is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Youth Ministry. Apply online at https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=D1536
Saint Joseph Parish is currently offering 40 Hours of Devotion to and Adoration of Christ's Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Beginning on this Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19) and continuing until Friday, March 21, at 4:00pm, the church will be open for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Come spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist! More info at https://www.stjoeparish.com
Our St. Joe St. Vincent de Paul chapter and Goodwill industries are partnering together for our Stuff-a-Truck initiative this weekend! We will have a truck available for your donations before and after all weekend Masses on March 1 & 2 in the north lot across from the church. Take some time to do some early spring cleaning. (No building ssupplies, car parts, or old electronics. Flat screen TVs are okay but not box TVs.) How does SVdP benefit from your donations? Goodwill in turn provides vouchers to SVdP for clients to purchase clothes and basic necessities.
A number of volunteers also needed for this weekend! See https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA4A62FA4F5CE9-55058577-stuff#/ or reach out to Tim Cleaver at tcleaver@stjoeparish.com if you have any questions about donating or volunteering.
Members of our senior ministry spent an afternoon last week at Cultivate Culinary preparing 486 backpack meals for young neighbors! #knownlovedserved #stjoeparish
Join us for St. Joe's Mardi Gras Trivia Night in the Parish Gym on Saturday, March 1! Doors open at 6:00pm with trivia beginning at 7:30. Register tables of up to 10; $20/person. All proceeds benefit the SJGS Excellence Fund! Register now at stjoeparish.com.
Fr. Peter and Fr. Matt made a home delivery for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry this afternoon. Thanks to our Holy Cross priests for helping us serve our neighbors in need!
St. Joe Parish's annual Chili Cook-Off is just around the corner! Come and join us for a great evening of delicious food and community in the Parish Gym on Saturday, February 8, 6-8pm! Attendees are invited to bring monetary donations or frozen ground beef, canned beans, or tomatoes for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry. To enter the contest and/or to RSVP please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA82BA5FCC43-54477867-stjoe#/
Join us Thursday, January 30, 5-7pm, in the Parish Gym for our annual Spaghetti Supper. The supper is hosted by the SJGS Home and School Association during Catholic Schools Week in thanksgiving to our parish community for its continuous support! Please purchase tickets by Monday, January 27: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/84d6d3bf-8694-4d06-ba86-b064fa007ac0
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is observed on Monday, December 9, and is a holy day of obligation. To fulfill the standard Sunday obligation, Catholics must attend Mass any time after 4pm on Saturday, December 7, or any time on Sunday, December 8.
To fulfill the separate Immaculate Conception obligation, Catholics must attend a second Mass any time after 4pm on Sunday, December 8, or any time on Monday, December 9.
In short, two separate Masses must be attended: one for each obligation.
Feast Day Masses at St. Joe are Monday, December 9, at 7:00am, 12:15pm, 7:00pm. Please join us! #stjoeparish #immaculateconception
People in Haiti continue to suffer at the hands of powerful gangs who ruthlessly attack individuals, neighborhoods, and local and international police. Although our sister parish is located in a rural mountain region, the resulting disruption in accessibility of goods in the country has led to high inflation, lost jobs, and an increase in poverty and hunger.
St. Joe Parish offers support to our sister parish, Mary Immaculate in Platon, through prayer and financial assistance. As we approach the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we invite you to participate in both.
Learn more at https://www.stjoeparish.com/haiti
#prayforhaiti #stjoeparish #knownlovedserved
Let us give thanks to the Lord! Join us at Saint Joseph Church for Mass at 10:00am on Thanksgiving Day. Our offertory collection will support our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
To enter more intentionally into the spirit of the season of Advent and to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the St. Joe Christian Formation Commission is hosting a special Evening with Mary & Joseph on Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7:30pm. Space is limited! View more details at https://www.stjoeparish.com
#mary #joseph #ourladyofguadalupe #stjoeparish
Saint Joseph Grade School is seeking a 6th and 7th grade religion teacher to begin as soon as possible. This is a part-time position teaching class periods that fall mainly between the hours of 9:30am and 2:00pm. Please contact Mrs. Melissa Green at mgreen@stjosephgradeschool.com if you or someone you know might be interested in learning more. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Note that adoration will end at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 31, in preparation for our Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. #stjoeparish #allsaints
The month of November is set aside to remember those who have died. Everyone mourns differently and, here at Saint Joseph, we will offer prayer opportunities to assist us: On Saturday, November 2, join us for an All Souls Day Candle Walk at 7:00pm. We will gather on the blacktop for a brief prayer and then walk the grounds of the parish. The sidewalks will be lined with luminary candles, and the church will remain open for quiet prayer.
The annual Parish Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, November 4, at 7:00pm, when we pray in a particular way for those who have died in the past year. All are welcome.
Registration is open for the 2024 Saint Nick 6 taking place Saturday, December 7 at Saint Joseph Church & School in South Bend. View all the details and sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SaintNickSix
The 2024 Annual Bishop's Appeal is underway! Thank you to those who have already made gifts. If you have not yet made a pledge, we hope you will join other Saint Joseph parishioners in taking time to do so today.
Thank you for giving from the heart so that the many great ministries of our diocese can continue to be funded. Funds over our diocesan goal will be returned to our parish to directly support our ministries here.
Learn more and give online at https://www.diocesefwsb.org/aba.
Pledge forms are also available in the church and at the parish office. Thank you again for your support this year!
Come join us for our first monthly Magnificat evening of the year! All women welcome this Thursday, September 19, with Adoration at 7:00pm followed by fellowship in the church BMR (basement) at 7:30pm.
This Wednesday, September 18, 6-8pm, Saint Joseph parishioners are invited to Cultivate Food Rescue to learn more about their mission to feed the hungry in our community. Meet the Cultivate staff, tour the buildings, and help pack food! Cultivate has a vision of "No Neighbor Hungry, No Food Wasted." They work to reduce hunger and food waste in northern Indiana by recovering excess, quality food and redistributing it to school children, food pantries, shelters and more. Volunteer opportunities are available six days a week, morning, afternoon, and evening.
All those interested are asked to preregister at https://volunteer.cultivatefoodrescue.com/registrations/vxjVTmloxy/claim_spot
Learn more at https://www.cultivatefoodrescue.com
#knownlovedserved
A focal point in every Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium is the prayer table (it can also be a place that lives at the heart of the family home!). Our afternoon CGS students processed through the hallways of our parish offices this afternoon as they practiced preparing the prayer table in our atrium.
#knownlovedserved #cgs #iamthegoodshepherd
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A Feast Day Greeting
from Mary Immaculate School
Our Twinning Parish in Haiti
View a St. Joseph Feast Day greeting from the students at our Congregation of Holy Cross sister parish, Mary Immaculate in Platon, Haiti!
Who We Are
Saint Joseph Parish,
in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is a community of God’s people that has been led by religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross since the foundation of the parish by Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1853.
We are a vibrant, intergenerational parish, inviting all with the words of Jesus: “Come and see.” Anchored in the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and to grow as a faith community by making God known, loved, and served.
