St. Joseph Catholic Church
936 Lake Street, Kalamazoo Michigan 49001
(269) 343-6256
Contact Information
Office Phone 269-343-6256 | Fax: 269-343-1214
| EMAIL: lmnorth@tds.net
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Saturday,
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sunday,
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Weekly Bulletins: January 3, 2010 January 10, 2010
Parish Staff Pastor Office Manager Pastoral Council Contact Person
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Parish Services Annointing of the Sick Sacrament of Marriage The Church welcomes a couple as they begin their life of committed, faithful love, and celebrates the wedding of its members in the context of our prayer as Christians. Thus we come together as a community asking God’s blessing on them and giving them our prayerful support. Application for a Declaration of Nullity Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Sacrament of Baptism Rebirth which makes us sharers in the life of God and members of the Church, the Body of Christ is among the many graces of Baptism. We celebrate the baptism of infants in groups with other families several times during the year. Adults and children old enough to be instructed take part in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This process includes prayer, instruction, community experience and service which lead to full initiation into the life and mission of Jesus as lived by the Church. The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are celebrated at the Easter Vigil the night before Easter. Holy Communion to the Homebound The Church reaches out in loving care to those who are confined at home due to illness or the limitations of advanced age by commissioning Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to make communion calls to them. Call Sr. Mary Catherine Fodocy if you, or someone you know would desire such a visit. Sacrament of Confirmation The Holy Spirit deepens and strengthens our Baptismal life and commitment through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Together with Baptism and the Eucharist, Confirmation brings us fully into the life and mission of Jesus as lived by the Church. For Information about the Catholic Church If you would like to know more about Catholic belief and practice so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not to pursue becoming Catholic, we invite you to call Sr. Mary Catherine or come to one of our meetings. Click here for more information. Catholic School Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo is a faith-based elementary and secondary education system that focuses on high achievemnet in a caring Christ-centered environment. It is sponsored by seven Kalamazoo area parishes. St. Joseph Parish is a sponsoring member. Parish rate tuition applies for each of the schools. Religious Education English and bilingual (Spanish/English) formal religious instruction and sacramental preparation are provided for children and youth up to 18 years old. Youth Ministry/Youth Formation The youth program is sponsored by St. Joseph and St. Thomas More parishes. High School and Middle School youth from all area schools are welcome to participate. Click here for more information.
St. Joseph Parish has both a Pastoral Council and a Finance Council, each with connected commissions. The two councils are distinct in function but are related because both are concerned with the life and mission of the parish. Both councils and the commissions are consultative to the pastor; the Pastoral Council and Commissions in matters of major pastoral concern, the Finance Council and its commission in matters of financial concern. Pastoral Council and Commissions Pastoral Council - comprised of parishioners whose role is to supply input to the pastor concerning the needs of the parish. The focus is on the prayerful identification and consideration of issues concerning parish life and the direction in which the parish is being called to carry out its mission. The format is based on prayer, reflection on Sacred Scripture relating to the issue being considered, and discussion of the issue. The parish staff meets with the pastoral council at various times during the year to clarify a common direction. The council meetings occur the second Wednesday of the month from September through June at 7:00 PM (7:30 PM when the staff attends) in the parish library. The meetings are open to guests. Contact: Dotty Kasunic (381-6444) Liturgy Commission - plans and coordinates liturgical services throughout the Church year. The commission meets the third Wednesday of the month. Contact: Maribeth Huster (382-5778) Finance Council - comprised of parishioners who aid the pastor and staff in the administration of parish goods, in order to carry out the mission of the parish. The Finance Council includes persons with skills in finance, administration, and law. Contact:
Richard J. Wheeler
cell: 269-358-1129 Facilities Commission - Reviews conditions of parish buildings and grounds; advises pastor, Finance Council, and staff of needed repairs and maintenance; recommends plans for the future; coordinates with vendors regarding major projects to be done; and, repairs and maintains buildings and grounds as needed. Contact:
Lynn North
343-6256 x 101
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