Baptism
Requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for a child involves a serious obligation and faith commitment on the part of the parents. We celebrate this Sacrament after the parents have been involved in a special process. Further, we encourage parents to begin this process prior to the birth of their child. It is important that parents call the Parish Office to register for Baptismal preparation as soon as possible because a date for the celebration of Baptism will not be set until the preparation is complete. Please call Glen Aitken, DRE, for more details. (287-2727, ext.109)
Adults interested in personally receiving the Sacrament of Baptism should call the Parish Office to speak to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Please call Glen Aitken, DRE, for more details. (287-2727, ext.109)
Celebration of the Sacraments at St. Joseph Church
Matrimony
Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements at least six months in
advance. Total preparation may take up to one year, depending on how long
you have been a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish (If you are a current
parishioner and have been for at least six months, your preparation time is six
months. If you are new to our parish, we ask that you show a commitment of
six months participation before you begin the additional six month Marriage
Preparation process). During the Marriage Preparation Process, you and
your fiancée will be asked to meet with a priest and participate in ongoing Marriage Preparation. Please call 287-2727 for
more details.
Click here to see Diocesan
schedule for Engaged Encounter.
Holy Orders
If you feel you may have a vocation to serve the People of God in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, please call the Diocesan Vocation Office at (561) 775-9555 or speak to one of our parish priests.
Reconciliation
Confessions are held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Thursday before the First Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Penitential Services are held during the Seasons of Advent and Lent.
Eucharist
Celebrated daily: Schedule of masses
First Eucharist: Children receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist are prepared through the Parish School of Religion catechetical program. Please call Glen Aitken, DRE, for more details. (287-2727, ext.109)
Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist should call the Parish Office to speak to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Please call Glen Aitken, DRE, for more details. (287-2727, ext.109)
Candidates for this Sacrament are baptized and have received formation in religious education or in the Parish School of Religion. The Confirmation Program is intended for ninth grade students, but older high school students can also be accommodated. Please call Nicole Aitken, Confirmation Director, for more details. (287-2727, ext. 107)
Adults interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation should call the Parish Office to speak to the Director of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Please call Glen Aitken, DRE, for more details. (287-2727, ext.109)
Anointing of the Sick
This Sacrament will be celebrated with a special Liturgy for the Sick twice a year, or in the case of immediate need, upon request. 287-2727.