Frequently Asked Questions
What are mass times at St. Joseph?
Weekend Masses:
5:00 PM Saturday Evening
7:30 AM Sunday
9:00 AM Sunday
10:15 AM Sunday
11:30 AM Sunday
Weekday Masses:
6:10 AM
8:30 AM
What are the normal Confession hours?
Confession can be made with an appointment or during scheduled Confession times: 3:30-4:30 every Saturday
What is a Holy Day of Obligation?
A Holy Day of Obligation is a feast day for Catholics on which your are obliged to attend Mass and refrain from servile work. Sunday is always considered a Holy Day of Obligation
What are the Holy Days of Obligation?
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
Can I be married in St. Joseph Church if I am not a member of the parish?
Parishioners of St. Joseph Church who are baptized and free to marry in the Catholic Church may celebrate their marriages in St. Joseph Church. Couples from St. Joseph Parish seeking marriage in St. Joseph Church should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to their intended date of marriage. The couple must meet with a priest of St. Joseph Parish before the date for the marriage can be confirmed.
Is it necessary to be both confirmed and baptised in order to get married in a Christian Church?
In the Catholic Church, it is only necessary that one of the spouses be a baptised Catholic. It is preferred that this person also be confirmed, but that is not required.
What is ParishPay?
ParishPay is an automated means to financially support the parish through monthly contributions from your checking, savings, or credit card account.
If you choose to participate in the Automated Giving Program, it replaces the use of weekly envelopes.
Special "donation slips" are available for those enrolled, if they wish to have something to drop into the collection basket.
How do I enroll in ParishPay?
Enrollment is easy and free. You can enroll by filling out an enrollment form at the rectory, calling 866-PARISH-1, or signing up directly on the ParishPay website: https://www.parishpay.com
The process is quick and takes just a few minutes.
Note: You will have an opportunity to contribute to second and special collections.
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