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Family Ministries

Family Ministry is involved in the ongoing development of resources, activities and programs for youth, singles, married, divorced, widowed, elderly and hurting families in collaboration with existing parish organizations in response to the needs of the parish family. A core group meets monthly for planning, enrichment and ongoing education.
 

The mission of Family Ministry is to empower families to minister to one another and to bring a family perspective to all parish activities. Its goal is to strengthen healthy families and to support hurting families in times of crisis and transition.

Good Counsel Retreats

St. Joseph's Parish encourages the men and women of the parish to make an annual retreat at the retreat house in Waverly. The retreat house assigns dates for the retreats, which are usually held in the late winter or early spring. Watch the bulletin for details regarding the specific dates and how to sign up for a retreat.

Holiday Fair

This major fundraising and entertaining activity for the parish is held in November before Thanksgiving. Many holiday crafts are donated for sale, games are presented for children and those who have not outgrown childhood, various raffles are conducted, and a meal is provided during this fun event.

Perpetual Adoration

A program of 24-hour-a-day adoration and devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioners sign up for an hour a week. Substitutes are also recruited to replace adorers who on occasion are unable to be present for their hour. The feature of someone being in the church around the clock, praying for the needs of the parish is a powerful force for good in the parish. Contact the rectory to become a regular adorer, a substitute, or simply to obtain more information about this most worthwhile apostolate.

Prime Timers

A social group of parishioners who are in the "prime of their lives".  Check the bulletin for more information.

An educational and prayerful organization devoted to protecting all innocent human life from conception to natural death. All parishioners are strongly encouraged to participate in the various pro-life activities sponsored, including picketing at Planned Parenthood.

Project Rachel: healing the wounds of abortion.  Don't suffer any longer from guilt, despair, psychological and spiritual problems.  For more information visit Hope After Abortion.

Religious Education

St. Joseph's School & Pius X High School

St. Joseph's CCD (Grades 1 -8) 

Godparents (High School)

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

RCIA - Call rectory (402) 483-2288 to register (Meetings held September-April)

Private instructions in Catholicism - Call rectory (402) 483-2288

Youth Rock (Junior High age students)

A full program of scouting sponsored by the parish is available.