St. Joseph Parish

Due to the threat presented by the coronavirus, and the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order all masses, adoration and stations have been suspended through April 5th.  Bishop Bradley will be informing us soon with regard to Holy Week and Easter.   The Archdiocese has put together a number of things that you can do to enrich your spiritual life during this difficult time. CLICK HERE to be taken to the SUNDAY EXPERIENCE page.

Fr. Partick will not make routine home or hospital visits during this time unless death is imminent.  If someone is actively dying and requires last rites, call the parish office and choose the emergency option. If your loved one is in a hospital, it may requre that the doctor approve his visit. We have seen priests turned away without doctor approval so find out what is needed. 

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance to get food, presecripionts or medical supplies, we have volunteers available for assistance to those for whom it is not safe to leave home. If you  need help, please call the parish office 269-463-5470, Kate will be manning this line which is being directed to her cell phone when not in the office.

Current stats for our 2019 Bishop's Annual Appeal Goal:
We are short by $2,059
Goal:                                                                $45,556
Amount Pledged:                                         $44,497
Percent of goal pledged :                                  95%
Percent of participating families                  46%
If we don't make it in donations it will have to come from the church. 
All amounts collected over goal will be returned to the parish.

If you have not made your pledge yet, please do so today, or if you have and can chip in anohter $20 that would really help!

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesusasleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. 

​St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls - Pray for me.