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Prayer Shawl Ministry

Christian Service Commission 

The Christian Service Commission exists as a model and resource of Catholic social teaching to enable the entire parish communication to put the social teaching of the Church into action.  The Commission empowers the members of the parish to fulfill the Church's mission of love, justice, freedom and peace under the mantle of evangelization by communally responding, in an organized way, to societal and individual needs.

Need a ride to Mass or to a medical appointment in Monroe or Toledo?  In need of a friendly visit or opportunity to receive Holy Communion during the week?  Please call the Rectory to make your request. *Advance notice is required. Volunteers welcomed.

"We know well enough that Our Lord does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them."    - St. Therese of Lisieux

Knights of Columbus Council #7413

Members of the Knights meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the K of C Hall. Rosary is prayed at the Hall every Monday at 7pm to protect our religious freedom; all are welcome.  Once a quarter there is a First Degree induction of new members (qualifications must be met).
Contact: Conrad, 734-848-8677
Novena for Life April 27-May 5

K of C #7413 Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary is for spouses of the Knights of Columbus.  Meeting are the 3rd Tuesday of each month, except Jan, Feb, July and Aug, at 7pm in the K of C Hall, Erie MI.  Contact: Sharon Lajiness, Pres., 734-848-4177

Monroe Vicariate Committee

The committee's mission is to provide experiences that inspire action for peace and justice based on the example of Christ and Catholic social teaching. One initiative, "In the Spirit of Giving," serves the poor and homeless of Monroe County.  Donations of new and gently used household items and furniture from all parishes are needed.

Women's Prayer Group

Meets every Wednesday (unless noted) at 7pm in the School.

Endowment Foundation Committee

Virginia & Frank Kunath Family Scholarship Fund. Application available at Rectory office March 2-6, 2020; submission by March 27, 2020  Info here

Life Issues 

Although abortion plays a central role in Pro-Life Issues, the Life Issues Committee covers a broad range of ethical principles that address the universal dignity and sanctity of human life including, but not limited to, abortion / post-abortion healing, conscience protection, biotechnology, end-of-life issues, and Natural Family Planning.

Funeral Luncheon Committee

St. Joseph's Parish is pleased to serve a luncheon for family and friends of a deceased registered parishioner, if requested. Volunteers are appreciated. Family can contact the Parish office M-F at 734-848-6125, or Carol at 734-848-4137 on weekends.
Updated Funeral Luncheon Policy - please read.

Praying Hearts Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry, which began in January 2014, has distributed 229 prayer shawls as of October 31, 2017. The shawls are handmade with prayer and offered to those who may be comforted by them.
If you are interested in joining, or donating to this ministry OR desire a shawl, blanket, or cancer cap for yourself or someone else, call the Parish office for contact information.

Seasonal Projects

Heartbeat of Monroe, during the month of May, requests infant items of all kinds (new or like new).  See spring bulletins for more details.
Angel Tree project is launched in late October of each year for families in the Mason School District who are having financial difficulty. Fall bulletin will provide more information.
Thanksgiving Day Baskets project coordinates with the Erie Food Closet donating food items collected at Thanksgiving Day Mass.
Warm-Up for Winter accepts clean and gently used or new adult and children's winter coats, fleece, gloves, hats, scarves and additional items as noted in weekly bulletin.