PARISH UPDATES 

We need USHERS to help at our Masses. It's a very simple and straightforward way to share your time with our parish family.
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AV TEAM - Help us live-stream Masses and other events at the parish!
We have upgraded our technology and we're building a team that will help us continue to serve those who aren't able to join us in person. We will train you if you're interested in helping!  REGISTER HERE

Masks are required at St. Joseph.
Though decisions regarding safety protocols within Catholic churches are ultimately within the authority of the diocesan bishop, Catholic tradition teaches that the Church should collaborate with public officials in the service of public health and the common good unless directives are unreasonable, impractical, or discriminatory. The Archdiocese does not regard the Governor’s Executive Order to wear face coverings to be any of these and is therefore asking parishes to comply with his order.

There are exemptions to this requirement:

• Individuals with a medical condition or disability that makes it unreasonable for the individual to maintain a face covering
• Children who are five years old and under, and
• Those assisting at Mass in certain ministries – priests, cantors, musicians, and lectors.

The mask may be removed for the reverent reception of Holy Communion. 
The Church of St. Joseph gratefully asks for your cooperation and we ask for charity for those whose particular conditions might exempt them from this requirement.

• If you are sick, elderly, or chronically ill, please stay home.  The Obligation to attend Mass and Holy Days continues to be suspended as the pandemic continues.
• Follow best hygienic practices.  Use hand sanitizer available at church or bring your own.  Avoid touching your face.  Cover coughs and sneezes.  Use the restroom at home before arriving.
• Wear a mask*.  Required for all over the age of two.
• Practice social distancing.  Remain 6 feet away from others not in the same household.   Be mindful of the pews that are roped off from usage.
• A quieter and shorter Mass.  Congregational singing will be avoided.  Hymnals and missals have been removed.
• Offertory container is available as you enter the Church for weekend Masses.  We are grateful for your continued support.
• Safely receive Communion.  The priest will come to you to bring you Communion.  Stand or kneel with extended arms to receive in the palms of your hands (no gloves) with your mask on.  After receiving Communion, remove mask to consume the Host, and then replace mask.
• Go in Peace.  Follwing Mass, we ask that all be mindful of social distance while exiting the church. Save social gathering for when it safe to do outdoors. Please avoid congregating in the Gathering Space or Hall at this time.
• We need you! The church must be cleaned after every liturgy and with many hands, we are able to accomplish this in a timely and efficient manner. Please meet at the baptismal font for gloves and cleaning supplies. Thank you, in advance, for your help in this important task.