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 available at St. Josephs!

To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates
at (209) 551-4973 ext. 202 or email Bertha at bmalfavon@stjmod.com or fill out this form (Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form)

Bereavement: Funeral Reception & Support

Leader: Kathie Lee Vermillion
Purpose: To aid and console the grieving during a great time of need for individuals and family members. The Bereavement Ministry is composed of several components, including the Consolation Listeners, Funeral Reception, Prayer Petitioners and Sympathy Card Writers.

Family Promise at St. Joseph's (Homeless Family Hosting)

Leader: Glenda Espinoza
Purpose: Family Promise of Greater Modesto is an interfaith ministry of 11 congregations in the Modesto area that provides temporary shelter and support to homeless families, helps them find permanent affordable housing, and provides other family support services to low income families with children. Family Promise is committed to helping families in our community achieve sustainable independence.

English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)

Leader: Lauren Willoughby
Purpose: To provide outreach by teaching non English speakers how to communicate in English. All non-English speakers can attend. The classes are completely free and meet on Tuesdays, at 6:00pm in the Saint John Paul II Center, intermediate English class in Room 4 and beginner English class in Room 2.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Home-bound

Leader: Joann MacDonald
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.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Hospital

Leader: Sue Clarot
Purpose: To visit all Catholic patients, offering prayer, comfort and the gift of the Holy Eucharist. There is a consistent time commitment with this ministry. The Holy Communion Service includes a Penitential Rite, a short Scripture reading, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, Holy Communion, and conclusion.

Jail Ministry

Leader: Sue Garcia
Purpose: To evangelize and bring hope to those incarcerated in Stanislaus County. This apostolate requires special clearances.

Respect Life Ministry

Leader: Roger & Karen Salstrom
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, ext. 202.

Respect Life Office, Stockton Diocese: 1 (800) 396-8777.

St. Joseph’s Bread (Homeless Shelter Meals)

Leader: Pam Dinubilo
Purpose: To help the poor and hungry by preparing meals in the parish hall kitchen, which are delivered to and then served at the Modesto Salvation Army Homeless Shelter approximately 50 times per year.

St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

Leader: John Souza
Purpose: Inspired by Gospel values, the Ministry of St. Vincent de Paul Ministry leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person to person service to the needy and suffering. Services provided include twice a week food bag distribution from the SVDP 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 John Paul II Building. Food distribution is on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To volunteer, please call the Center for Lay Apostolates, (209) 551-4973, ext. 202.
If you need assistance, the SVDP 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.

Catholic Legislative Network

Leader: Joan Rutschow
Purpose: Keep parishioners informed about legislation at the state and local levels concerning faith issues and their effect on the catholic community. For more information visit www.cacatholic.org.

To participate in any of these ministries please call the Center for Lay Apostolates
at (209) 551-4973 ext. 202 or email Bertha at bmalfavon@stjmod.com.