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
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound
Leader: Mary Judd
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
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
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.) |
STJMOD TLC Ministry
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/ |
St. Joseph’s Bread (Homeless Shelter Meals)
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. |
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).
or fill out this form (Lay Ministry & Apostolate Sign Up Form).