St. Joseph

The Parish office is open
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
by phone & email only. 
No visitors except by appointment  until further notice.

For those who are unable to attend Mass at this time, and do not want to enroll in Online Giving  please remember to mail your budgets or a monetary offing (no cash please) to the parish or drop them in our rectory mailbox.  Your support is not only greatly appreciated but necessary for the parish to to pay our bills and remain solvent at this very critical time.  

A special thank you to the parishioners of our parish who have blessed us with $10,000.00, $5,000.00, $2,000.00, $500.00, $250.00 and $100.00 special donations to our parish during these difficult times.  This is truly a blessing to our parish as we have been financially hit extremely hard by the pandemic. 
 
With virus cases continuing to rise (even though religious institutions are not considered  spreaders of the virus) many have been scared away and have separated themselves from the Eucharist and from the graces and blessings received from the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.  I am very concerned about such members of the parish and keeping these individuals in my prayers.  Nothing should ever keep one from the saving graces received in the celebration of the Holy Mass and the reception of the Eucharist.

A very special thank you to those who are attending our liturgies.  When I see you each week, I praise God for the gift of your presence! 

Your parish priest,
Fr. Sousa  

PARISH ONLINE GIVING (Electronic Funds Transfer)

St. Joseph Church needs your support now more than ever! Join the parishioners who are using Parish Giving for automated giving to St. Joseph Church. Parish Giving offers a safe and secure way to donate to our parish in this time of uncertainty. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish.  Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. 
                                                                                                 
1. 98% of the collection remittance goes directly to St. Joseph’s
2. Budget contributions can be automatically deducted or submitted at parishioner convenience
3. Payments can be made by checking account, debit, or credit card
4. Contributions made are credited to budget account                                               
5. Ability to choose date and frequency of contribution                                
6. Ability to access end-of-year donations for tax statements
7. Ability to 1-time donation/contribution

Contact the parish office at 401-421-9137  OR click "Parish Giving" photo at right.
 

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are NOT allowed to have a “Giving Tree” displayed in the Church.  This year our method of giving will look a little different. We are asking, if in the past you have taken a tag off our tree, you consider still participating in this new approach. We suggest that you purchase gift cards that total the amount that you would normally spend.

Example: Last year you spent $40.00 on the Giving Tree gifts, this year we would appreciate 4 - $10.00 gift cards or 2- $20.00 gift cards. We are asking that you purchase Walmart, Target, Visa or American Express Gift Cards in $10 or $20 denominations. Please return them to church or mail to the rectory. Please label the envelope Attn: Christmas.

These cards can be used for a wide variety of items for families. The cards will be distributed to families that are in need of help at this time. We are doing this earlier than usual so the cards can be given to the families at the beginning of December. This will allow time for families to shop. THANK YOU for embracing this new way of giving at Christmas.

May God Bless you and your families for your generosity.
Fr. Sousa

REGINA CLERI RESIDENCE FOR RETIRED PRIESTS AT ST. JOSEPH'S