Within the Church there are various areas where special care, time and attention is given. These include different circumstances, groups of people and activities that occur within a parish or diocean community. 

OCIA

Organized and Taught by: Mr. Greg Sete & Mrs. Barb Sete FAQ What is OCIA? Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. OCIA is what the Catholic Church calls the process for those who are entering the Catholic Church. Every parish does some form of OCIA, though they may not call it OCIA as most people desiring to learn more about the Church does […]

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Protecting God’s Children

St. Joseph Parish, along with the Diocese of Kalamazoo, is committed to creating safe environments in our parishes and schools. The mission of the Safe Environment Office is to assist parishes and schools in their implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The Office of Safe Environment conducts criminal background […]

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Prayer Line

The prayer line is a very active faith-based project in which many parishioners provide prayer hours to lift up those in need. We currently are rebuilding our prayer line, those whom would like to take part in this much needed ministry please call or text Ginger with your information and or with any questions. Part […]

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Parish Councils

Finance Council Our council assists Fr. Andrew with the church budget and making sound financial decisions for the betterment of the parish The Finance Council meets quarterly the first Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is Thursday November 2nd at 2:30pm Pastoral Council Pastoral Council meetings are held quarterly or when Fr. Andrew deems it […]

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Liturgy

In the Catholic Church, liturgy is divine worship, the proclamation of the Gospel, and active charity. Catholic liturgies are broadly categorized as the Latin liturgical rites of the Latin Church and the Eastern Catholic liturgies of the Eastern Catholic Churches MUSCIAN NEEDED We are actively looking for a musician to lead our congregation both vocally […]

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C.C.D.

“For the LORD gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He has counsel in store for the upright, he is the shield of those who walk honestly, Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand rectitude and justice, honesty, every good path; For wisdom will […]

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Schedule & Newsletter

Welcome!

We are so excited to have you be part of our program!

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Schedules

2020 January-June CCD Schedule

Important Dates & Info

CCD Class resumes January 12th, 2020.

Join us January 18th for our Diocesan wide stewardship retreat
16603 US 12 White Pigeon, MI 49099
269-483-7621

Registration is at 8 A.M.

The Retreat will begin with Mass at 8:30 A.M. celebrated by Bishop Bradley accompanied with music by Vince Ambrosetti.

"For where two or more are gathered in my name
there I am in the midst of them…" (MT 18:20)