St. Joseph Catholic Parish

Mass Schedule

Confession
Saturdays 3:00-3:45 or by appointment

Regular Mass Times
Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Mass
Sunday: 9:00 AM (preceded by the Holy
Rosary beginning at 8:20)
11:00 AM

Daily Mass
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM
preceded by the Holy Rosary beginning at 8:30

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9-4
Friday: 9-12

Phone: (301) 539-3903
Fax: (301) 539-3912

Bulletins

Parish Staff

Rev. Harry J. Stokes, Jr., Pastor
Deacon Jim Tittinger, Permanent Deacon
Deacon John Barnes, Permanant Deacon
Mrs. Ali Rak, Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry Director
Mrs. Beth DeLabar, Parish Secretary
Mrs. Margaret Young, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Andrew Blumhardt, Music Director
Mr. André Martin, Property Caretaker

2025

The Year of Grace

Catholics Dedicate The Month of January to the Holy Name of Jesus

We're Family Friendly

We have no Crying Room because we love seeing children in the pews!

For those particularly challenging or prolonged moments, the foyer is available.

HAPPENING NOW

WE ARE HIRING!

Join Team St. Joseph!

After over 10 years on staff, Mrs. Rak is embarking on a new journey. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry, starting in the new year.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, or a related field, OR significant relevant experience in Religious Education and Youth Ministry.

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a parish.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to:

• stjoepastor@comcast.net (cc: stjoeoffice@comcast.net)

We look forward to welcoming a new team member to continue the mission of St. Joseph Parish!

For a full job description, please visit this link!

Vocations Cross Sign Up

See the sign up sheet in the narthex of the church.

Bring our special Cross into your home for one week. Pray daily for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This devotion requires a very small amount of time but the impact of our prayers is huge! Open to families and individuals. This special Cross will begin traveling on December 1st, the First Sunday of Advent.

PRAYERS FOR FALLEN AWAY CATHOLICS

Every Friday at 9:00 am

Are there special people in your life who have fallen away from practing the faith? Does the state of the Church or the country weigh heavily on your heart? Join us at 9:00 am in the church each Friday as we pray the Rosary with a special intention for the return of all Catholics to God's Holy Church.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST

Sun. Jan. 26 at 10:00

CANDLEMAS

Sun., Feb. 2

Candlemas is a beautiful, candlelight, liturgical event that commemorates the first entrance of Jesus, The Light of the World, into the Temple 40 days after His birth.

Father Stokes will bless your 100% beeswax candles before all Masses and we will process into the church, together, by candlelight.

For your convenience, we have ordered a limited supply of 100% beeswax votives and tapers handmade by monks in a WV monastery. More information available when the candles arrive.

COMING SOON

Next Youth Night

Sat., Feb. 1

5-7

Open to all middle and high school students

Contact Mrs. Ali Rak for more information stjoeformation@comcast.net

Save the Date

Sat., Mar. 15 - Purse Bingo

Sat., Apr. 5 - Eucharistic Procession St. Joseph's to Sacred Heart

Sat., May 3 - First Holy Communion

June 22 - July 1 - Pilgrimage to Medjugorje See bulletin board in church for more information.