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Outreach Ministries


​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 strives to be a family of families who serve God through beautiful and reverent worship
and a sacred haven where people know they are welcomed and loved by Jesus. At St. Joseph's Church there is always someone
ready to lend a hand. Scroll down to see the many opportunities to help at St. Josephs!

To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates at (209) 551-4973
​or fill out this form ​(Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form).


Bereavement: Funeral Reception & Support

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Leader:  Fadia Cole
Purpose: To aid and console the grieving during a great time of need for individuals and family members by preparing and serving them  during the funeral reception. 


Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound

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Leader: ​Wes Stoltz
Purpose: To take the Holy Eucharist to members of our community and Parish who are unable to come to Mass.  There is a time commitment for participants of this ministry.  Participants must be practicing Catholics, in full communion with the Church.  Training will be provided at a time to be arranged.


Grieving with Great Hope

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Leaders: Colleen Charlton & Gloria Casas
Purpose: Grieving with Great Hope is a five week grief support workshop. It offers a prayerful, practical, and personal approach for anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a spouse, a child, a grandchild, a parent, another family member, or a friend, you are welcome to attend.  

Military Support Ministry

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Leader: Colleen Charlton
Purpose: Request to have name added to Parish military member Plaque.
(Note: Person must be a member of the parish or a family member of a St. Joseph's parishioner.)
Military Plaque Form

TLC - Respect Life Ministry 

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Purpose: Coordinate the Good Friday Modesto Walk for Life, the bus trip to the West Coast Walk for Life in January, and to educate Catholics regarding Church doctrine on abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, contraception and natural family planning.

For more information, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973.
Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/STJMODTLCMinistry/
Formerly the STJMOD Respect Life Committee. We are now renaming the ministry as
"STJMOD TLC Ministry"
https://www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/modesto/
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STJMOD Pantry and Helpline

Leader: Jim Montavon
Purpose: STJMOD Pantry & Helpline invites parishioners to live their Catholic Stewardship  by offering person to person service to the needy and suffering.  Services include twice a week food bag distribution from the back of the parish office, and weekly assistance with emergency utility assistance and other needs. Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 AM in room 5 of the St. John Paul II Center.  Food distribution is on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To volunteer, please call the Parish Office, (209) 551-4973.
If you need assistance, the Help Line phone number is (209) 551-0229.  Voicemail messages are reviewed several times each week.

Tribunal Aides

Leader: Virginia Coffman
​Purpose: We assist persons seeking annulments.


Welcome Center on the Plaza

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Leader: ​
Purpose: We’re here to welcome and provide information to new and current parishioners.  We help by pointing parishioners in the right direction, answering questions regarding any needs they might have, and most importantly by smiling and being inviting to all who pass by.  You don't have to know everything to participate in this ministry. Training will be provided.

To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates at (209) 551-4973
​or fill out this form ​(Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form).

St. Joseph's Catholic Church
​A Stewardship Parish

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Location

1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
​Fax (209) 551-3213

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Office hours

Monday         8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday         8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday   1:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday       8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday             8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday        Closed
Sunday           Closed

St. Joseph's phone numbers

Main Office:                                  (209) 551-4973
  Faith Formation Office :              (209) 661-8803
OCIA:                                             (209) 661-8803
STJMOD Pantry & Help Line:      (209) 551-0229


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  • Our Parish
    • Called and Sent - BMA
    • Mass Times
    • Eucharistic Revival >
      • Eucharistic Miracles Experience
      • Stations of the Eucharist
      • EME Rooms
    • Parish Festival
    • Sacraments >
      • Holy Eucharist
      • Reconciliation (Confession) >
        • Examination
      • Confirmation >
        • Confirmation (Adult)
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism >
        • Pre Baptism Class English
        • Clases Pre-Bautismales en Español
      • Marriage >
        • Marriage
      • Holy Orders
    • Consecration to St. Joseph
    • St. Joseph's Library
    • About Catholicism >
      • The Gospel
      • The Church
      • The Faith
      • Stewardship
      • Becoming Catholic/Returning to the Church
      • Defend the faith
      • More >
        • Novena for St. Joseph
        • Novena to blessed Carlo Acutis
        • Holy Spirit Novena
        • Mother of Perpetual Help Novena
        • Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
        • 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
        • Beatitudes
        • Catechism of the Catholic Church
    • Live Stream
    • STJMOD APP
    • Share your story
    • Prayer Request
    • Scholarships
    • Parish History
    • Bishop Cotta
    • Child and Youth Protection
    • Online Resources
  • Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
      • Women's Bible Study
      • STJMOD Daughters of the King (Women's Faith Study)
      • St. Joseph's Workshop (Men's Faith Study)
    • Teen Faith Formation >
      • Becoming Catholic
      • High School Youth Group
      • Confirmation Preparation
    • Children's Faith Formation >
      • Circle of Grace
      • First Holy Communion Guidelines
      • Becoming Catholic
      • Adoration for Children
      • Children's Faith Programs (Non-Sacramental)
      • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Homeschool Families
    • Family Faith Formation Online
    • Forms
  • News
    • Funerals
    • Events
    • About Voting as Catholics
    • Publications >
      • Parish Bulletin
      • Live the Faith Magazine
      • Promote your event
      • Stewardship Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Vacation Bible Retreat
    • Traveling Chalice Family Sign-Ups
    • Ministry Pages >
      • Daughters of the King
      • Josephs Juniors
      • Men's Workshop
      • STJMOD Young Adult (Ages 18-25)
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • Stewardship Renewal
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Outreach Ministries
    • Community Life Stewardship
    • Youth Volunteers
    • Parish Leadership
    • Militia of the Immaculata
  • Contact Us
    • Staff Directory
    • Registration Inquiry
    • Homeschool Info
    • Job Opportunities
    • Survey
    • Ministry Resources
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