“Every Christian is called to the apostolate; 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

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.

Leader:  Robert Gutierrez

Purpose:  To seek and prepare our community for life, for responsible citizenship and for service to all peoples and ultimately for God’s Kingdom.  To foster a sense of belonging and support within the team and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, to encourage members to reflect on the significance of their own spirituality as they compete and work with each other toward common goals.

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

Leader:  Gary and Edith Olalo

Purpose:  To preserve the sanctity of the family, promote Catholic unity and proclaim God’s Word through evangelization.  It also brings God’s strength and light to those who are struggling to be truly Christian families in the modern world.

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

Leader:  Arlene Jones

Purpose:  To promote spiritual and social activities for energetic and vibrant single adults.  With Christ at its center, this group is committed to rejuvenating and refreshing the soul in order to give back to those in need through prayers and by including God in their travels and activities.

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

Leader:  Mike Grodt

Purpose:  St. Joseph’s Catholic Church provides a place for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to meet on a regular basis.

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

Leader:  Chris and Dawn Powers

Purpose:  To turn a good marriage into a great marriage through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Visit www.wwme.org.

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

Leader:  Roxanne Durando

Purpose:  To promote a safe environment for Mom’s to learn to sew, while enjoying the company of other mothers who foster the same Faith and values of the Catholic Church.

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

Leader: Bob Selover

Purpose: To promote fellowship for seniors in the parish through spiritual, social and service activities.

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