St. Joseph's Parish

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Online Giving

Our parish is now offering a new option for you to use for contributions to the church. As of December 1, Onliving Giving, provided by Our Sunday Visitor, is available for those who would like to make donations online. Please prayerfully consider Online Giving and visit the link below to get started.

Hospital/Shut-in Visitation

Do you know someone who is hospitalized or ill in the community who would like a friendly visitor? The Outreach Commission wants to make sure our parish is reaching out to people during this stressful time. If you know someone who would like a visit, please contact Willie O'Bryan or the Parish Office so we can serve those in need.

Jail Ministry

The Jail Ministry is looking for volunteers to join the group. It only requires a minimum of one evening visit per year to the Boone County Jail to minister to those incarcerated. This is a very rewarding ministry and a great way to live out our Christian calling to help those in need of prayer and support. Contact Al Avila for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul

Volunteers are needed to help with the food distribution the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Set-up begins at 7:00 am and food distribution is from 10:00 - 11:30 am. For more information about this ministry, please contact Stacy Vail.

Report Flood Damage

If you sustained damage due to flooding between April 17-22, 2013, the Indiana Deportment of Homeland Security is asking you to report damages online. This information will be used ot help Boone County and IDHS assess damages to determine if federal assistance can be pursued. A link to the form is availabe on the IDHS websited at www.in.gov/dhs. In the middle of the page under "Featured Topics", click on "Report Damage From Severe Storms and Flooding - April 17-22, 2013". Click here for the IDHS press release.

 

 

Events

Vacation Bible School

The theme for the 2013 Bible School will be “Kingdom Rock” and will be held June 3 - 7 from 9:00 am—12:15 pm. Click here to volunteer or to register your child. Any questions, please call Caroline Van Atter at the Parish Office.

NCYC Volunteers

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is inviting all who would like to be a part of the 2013 conference the opportunity to witness over 20,000 young people praise and worship our Lord.  If you would like to volunteer for a 2-3 hour shift or more please fill out the volunteer form found on the diocesan website at www.dol-in.org/ncyc .  You do need to be protocol trained and background checked.  There is no registration fee to volunteer.  Join us in being a part of something bigger than us.  “Sign, Sealed, Delivered.”

"Come and See" Inquiry

Would you like to ask some questions to learn more about the Catholic faith? Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? The RCIA Team invites you to "Come and See" Inquiry on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the St. Aloysius Room. Enter from the south side of the parish hall through the door next to the office entrance. Look for the "Come and See" sign on the door. Parishioners are welcome to accompnay anyone who wants to "come and see." For more information contact the RCIA team coordinators, OA and Candy Kincaid.