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Parish Ministries

- Communion for the Homebound
  
  Once a week, Eucharistic Ministers bring Holy Communion to those homebound of our parish. Please call the parish office if you know of someone who cannot attend Mass due to health issues and would like to receive the Eucharist.
  
  Communion Prayer Service
  
  Provides Liturgy of the Word, song and reception of the Eucharist twice a month for residents and patients confined in retirement and convalescent facilities.
- Commentator
  
  This group has a monthly calendar from which 4 or 5 different commentators are assigned to read the commentary text at the beginning of Mass according to that Sunday's or feast's scripture readings. We invite all to reflect and to receive our Lord in Word and Sacrament.
- Consolation Ministry
  
  Our Consolation Ministry currently holds Grief Support Groups twice a year - in the Winter and in the Summer. Dates and times will be announced in the weekly bulletin.
  
  These sessions are for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, pet, loss of a job, divorce, or loss of their health. Grieving is one of the ways which helps us accept our loss.
  
  If you have any questions or need to speak to a Consolation Minister, please contact: Marilyn Petruska or Mary Ellen Trapp at [email protected]
- Ministerio de Consolación
  
  Nuestro ministerio de consolacion tiene dos sesiones de apoyo durante el invierno y el verano. Las fechas y horarios seran anunciadas en el boletin.
  
  Nuestra mision es ofrecer apoyo pastoral y espiritual a los dolientes a traves de la educacion y recursos para poder sanar el dolor por una perdida.
  
  Si desea más información o tiene alguna pregunta con respecto a nuestras sesiones, puede contactar a Jorge Alvarado por medio de correo electronico a [email protected].
- Marriage Preparation
  
  This is a ministry geared toward the formation and preparation of couples to receive the Sacrament of Marriage.
  
  Coordinators:
  Guillermo & Estela Uribe, Raul & Amelina Mendoza (Spanish)
- Baptismal Preparation
  
  St. Joseph & St. Vincent de Paul Parish celebrate many baptisms throughout the year. We hold English baptisms the first Saturday of the month and Spanish baptisms on the second Saturday of the month. Preparation involves filling out a registration packet as well as attending a preparation class which both parents and sponsors must attend. You may attend to this class at St. Joseph or at a different parish. Please ask for a certificate of completion if you decide to attend some where else. Preparation for children 6 years or older for baptism can be discussed.
  
  Coordinators: Deacon Jovy Perez, (English)
  Guillermo Uribe & Estela Uribe (Spanish)
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
  
  This is the formation for those adults called to a conversion of mind and heart. Its is a preparition for a full and active life in the church as disciples of Jesus. This process involves weekly hour and a half sessions usually beginning in September and continue for a month or so after Easter. During the process, adults participate in the liturgical rites that both mark the progress of their journey and form them deeply by God's grace. The culmination of that ritual process is the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation during the Easter Vigil.
  
  Coordinator: - [email protected]
- Respect for Life
  
  The Respect for Life ministry is dedicated to actively promote renewed respect for sanctity and dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Major events in which we participate are Forty Days for Life and West Coast Walk for Life.
- The Martha's (Funeral Receptions)
  
  This committee helps with funeral receptions as needed for deceased parishioners and their families. The Martha's prepare cold foods and help with serving food, setting up and taking down and cleaning the parish kitchen and hall.
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter (Encuentro Matrimonial)
  
  This is a movement in the Catholic Church that provides a weekend experience for couples to help them enhance their relationship and grow in their understanding of each other. Their vision is "Love one another as I have loved you." In order to become an active couple in the movement, they must first participate in the experience provided by World Wide Marriage Encounter.

ST. JOSEPH PARISH

and Mission Church of

St. Vincent de Paul

Parish Ministries

Communion for the Homebound

Commentator

Consolation Ministry

Ministerio de Consolación

Marriage Preparation

Baptismal Preparation

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Respect for Life

The Martha's (Funeral Receptions)

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (Encuentro Matrimonial)