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Please call the Center for Lay Apostolates at 551-4973, ext. 202 for more information. 

“Every Christian is called to the apostalate; every lay person is called to give personal witness and to share in the Church's mission."

Pope John Paul II, General Audience, 3.23.94

There is always a place for you at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where Stewardship  is a way of life.


Called to communion with God, St. Joseph’s desires to be a family of families who serve God through beautiful and reverent worship: a sacred haven where people know they are welcomed and loved by Jesus.


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Leader:  Madeline Holloway

Purpose: To participate in the religious, charitable and educational apostolate of the Church. We strive to embrace faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and advancement of human rights and human dignity for all mankind.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader:

Purpose:  To answer the call to political responsibility and to meet the challenge of Faithful citizenship. 

To advocate the Catholic tradition that responsible citizenship is a virtue and that participation in the political process is a moral obligation.  To advocate to the Church’s interests with regard to abortion, the death penalty, poverty, health, pro-family and other interests.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Purpose:  St. Joseph’s is always in need of event helpers and champions throughout the year.  For those with just a little time or a lot of time and heart and an interest in enriching the spiritual, social, faith and prayer life of our Parish family.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551 4973, ext. 207.

Leader:  Richard Braun

Purpose:  To plan the annual Parish Fall Festival.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader:  Maria Serrano

Purpose:  To share the beauty of devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and the beauty of the culture of Hispanic (or Latin American) countries.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551 4973, ext. 207.

Leader: Barbara Moran

Purpose: The Health Ministry Team and Volunteers assists at Church activities providing first-aid and medical assistance. Responding to Health needs of our community, they plan activities such as Blood Pressure Clinics to address these needs.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551 4973, ext. 207.

Leader: Mel Mattos

Purpose:  A Catholic brotherhood supporting charities, vocations, altar servers and the RCIA program along with many other charities.

St. Joseph’s Council #10644 is a family focused fraternal organization of Catholic men, who support our Holy Father and all those committed to their vocations.

Leader:  Elaine Shield

Purpose: An association of Catholic men and women under the sanction of the Church and leadership of Our Blessed Mother who seek to grow in spirituality through prayer and service.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates,(209) 551-4973 ext 207.

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Purpose: The Light Weigh is a 12 week video series Bible Study where you learn a new approach to eating and to prayer.

The Light Weigh is designed for group use.  Groups provide encouragement, friendship, example and the opportunity to help one another.  Meetings are held once each week for 12 weeks and are designed to spend the first 30 minutes discussing Bible Study, which is written around the topic of the week and then viewing the weekly videotapes which last about one hour.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Purpose:  To assist during special events and other occasions in setting up tables and moving furniture and other heavy equipment.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader: Kathy Ralls

Purpose: To provide religious articles, books and videos for the parishioners to purchase after Masses.  To help our parish family enhance their faith and come to a fuller understanding of the Church.

For more information, please call  the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader: Leslie Field

Purpose:  The St. Joseph’s Lending Library is a wonderful resource of books, DVD’s and other resources for all ages.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader:  Aaron Riojas

Purpose: To extend welcome and hospitality into our parking lot, directing traffic, answering questions and providing a helping hand to those in need.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader:  Louise Vargas

Purpose:  To help those who are age 50+ be better Stewards of their bodies with light, stretching exercise and great fellowship!

This group meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Leader:  Jim Brady

Purpose: To foster and affirm vocations to the ministerial Priesthood and vowed religious life in the United States. Through this ministry we desire to further our member's common Catholic faith.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.

Purpose:  To offer service to God and to St. Joseph’s Parish with joy by assisting in various, special projects and other clerical duties.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 207.