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Organizations
For more information about any of these organizations, please contact the Rectory.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CD of A) Court 965 at St. Joseph Church recently celebrated their 80th anniversary. Three keys to the success of the
CD of A are faith, enthusiasm, and service to God. Their patroness is Mary, the Immaculate Conception and the motto is "Unity and Charity." New
members are always welcomed. Catholic lay and religious women in good standing in the church, 18 years or older, are eligible for and entitled to membership
in the order. Monthly meetings are held from September to May.
Christian Mothers
Instituted in 1953, the St. Joseph Christian Mothers have been an active and visible lifeforce in the parish, instilling Christian values in the home relating
both family and Church. They are active in parish functions when services are needed, and raise monies to help those areas of our parish in need. We are governed
by four officers and board members, with the pastor serving as moderator and the pastoral associate as liaison. The patroness is the Mother of Sorrows. The Christian
Mothers also have a "prayer circle" as a way of remembering those in need of prayer. Members meet the third Wednesday of each month, September through May,
and membership is open to any woman of the parish.
St. Anthony Congrega
St. Anthony Congrega is an organization that has a long history in the parish. It has been in existence for 51 years. This group of over 100 parishioners honors St.
Anthony annually on his feast day, June 13, with Mass, blessing and distribution of bread, a social and an annual meeting.
Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society encourages and supports men in their efforts to learn and profess their faith and to impact the world in which they live. The St. Joseph Holy Name
Society had its beginning in 1959. The primary purpose of the Holy Name Society is spiritual. It is not a beneficial organization nor is it a social club. As one of the
only purely religious, lay societies of the Catholic Church, it provides Catholic men an opportunity to develop their faith through prayer, fellowship, and active
participation in parish life.
HNS men are active in various parish ministries as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, Pastoral Council members, choir members, etc. HNS members work with the pastor
to develop a genuine spirit of parish unity by offering their assistance to him in carrying out spiritually beneficial parish programs. They support and participate in events
such as retreats, Eucharistic adoration, novenas, etc. The second Sunday of each month is traditionally referred to as "Holy Name Sunday" and the 10:00 AM Mass is
offered for the intentions of the HNS.
The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic family fraternal service organization. Membership in the
Knights of Columbus is open to all practicing Catholic men. One of the primary missions of the Knights of Columbus is to support local charities. The Knights are a familiar sight
around town during the annual Tootsie Roll drive, which raises funds for charities that support the mentally challenged and handicapped. The Knights also support other fundraising
drives to aid local parishes and charities. The Knights of Columbus promote family values by providing numerous activities throughout the year in which the entire family can
participate. Additionally, the organization provides an opportunity to ensure that a brother Knight and his family is provided for at the time of his death. The Knights of Columbus
home is located at 518 Thorn Run Road and members meet the first Thursday of each month. For more information, please contact Steve Bonidie at
sb2141@gmail.com.
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