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Facility Improvements Please prayerfully consider a gift to our campaign. Success depends on the sacrifices of many, rather than a few. We invite every family to build our future together. Though we may not all be able to offer equal gifts, we can offer the Lord and each other equal sacrifice. Priest Sacristy Dear parishioners, It is with great joy that I share with you that the Priest Sacristy is already finished. The project cost $7,694.77. I am deeply grateful to the Hispanic community for all their work at the Corn School Festival last year and to all of you for buying Mexican food there and also for your donations. I hope to start the second and last phase of this project next year. It will be the renovation of the sacristy for altar servers and the sacred vessels for the Holy Mass. Also, remember that we need your donations and support for the roof of our parish. Our parish groups will be doing some activities to raise money. We hope for your generosity. Thank you so much. Fr. Osman Ramos

Sacraments We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith. Baptism In Baptism, the Holy Spirit moves us to answer Christ's call to holiness. In Baptism, we are asked to walk by the light of Christ and to trust in his wisdom. We are invited to submit our hearts to Christ with ever deeper love. Eucharist In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present -- body, blood, soul, and divinity -- under the appearances of bread and wine, the glorified Christ who rose from the dead. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist. Penance & Reconciliation Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in his presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). Confirmation Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. Holy Orders Ordination to the priesthood is always a call and a gift from God. Christ reminded his Apostles that they needed to ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into the harvest. Those who seek priesthood respond generously to God's call using the words of the prophet, "Here I am, send me" (Is 6:8). This call from God can be recognized and understood from the daily signs that disclose his will to those in charge of discerning the vocation of the candidate. Matrimony The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons. The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. Anointing the Sick When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.

Adult Faith Formation Contact Parish Secretary Guadalupe Hurtado Formed Login Grupos españoles info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 Eucharistic Revival Daily Readings The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good. THREE MAJOR GOALS: Invite and enable ongoing conversation to Jesus in Holiness of Life. Promote and support active membership in the Christian community. Call and prepare adults to act as disciples in mission to the world.

Religious Education Director of Religious Education Guadalupe Hurtado info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 2025 Registration Form Handbook of Policy (Spanish & English) 2025-2026 Calendar (English) Calendario 2025-2026 (español) Thank you for trusting us and choosing our Parish for the Religious Education of your children. Our main objective is to transmit the Christian faith of Our Catholic Church by being faithful to Jesus Christ and his doctrine; Therefore, we commit ourselves to educate your children in faith with a quality education lived in the middle of a family environment. Our catechists are prepared to develop their role with quality and dedication, however, we remind you that the first educators and transmitters of the faith are you, the parents; That's why your support is unconditional for us; so, we ask you the maximum effort to give an example of faith to your children, to help them to carry out the duties assigned to them by the catechists, to attend the Sunday Mass and to comply with the rest of the rules described in this manual since they are part of the religious education that we will provide to your children. Thank you for being part of our parish family, for us it will be a pleasure to carry out this mission that God and you entrust to us. The Lord blesses you.

Youth Ministry Contacts Ruben Jr. Hurtado, Nathan Cook & Diana Mendoza info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 All students in 9-12 grade are welcome to join our Youth Ministry!

Holy Orders Diocesan Priesthood Permanent Diaconate Women Religious Vocations Discernment Men discerning the Call to the Priesthood can contact: Father Andrew Budzinski - Vocation Director at the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend info@discernpriesthood.com 260-422-4611

Our Pastors & Staff Secretary Office H ours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Father Osman Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm **If you want to meet with him, you must make appointment by calling the Parish Office. Thank you. Email Us Father Osman Ramos FM Pastor Email Anna Mendoza Business Manager Email Elizabeth Rogers Organist - Sunday Contact Father Raul Marroquin FM Parochial Vicar Email Guadalupe Hurtado Secretary Director of Religious Education Email Jay Benak Maintenance Contact Father Jorge Sis FM Parochial Vicar Email Kevin Ramer Organist - Saturday Contact Veronica Montoya Housekeeping Contact RE Director

Annual Bishop's Appeal The Annual Bishop’s Appeal is a yearly fundraising campaign that supports ministries and programs throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The diocesan-wide goal for the 2025 Annual Bishop’s Appeal is $5,325,465 Our 2025 Goal is $20,493 Donate Today Video (English) More information (English) More information (Spanish) Frequently asked questions Why do we have an Annual Bishop’s Appeal? Before the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, the ministries and work of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend was financed, in part, by a 13 percent tax on all parish income (capital campaigns, tuition–everything). In 1987 the first Bishop’s Appeal was initiated and resulted in the reduction of parish tax to six percent on the parish offertory only. This has lifted the burden of the tax from parishes while inviting you to prayerfully consider your investment directly into the ministries and work of our diocese.

Baptism All baptisms are celebrated on Saturday according to the Parish. Please contact the Parish Secretary to see available dates. You must register in person at the Parish Office, at least one month prior to the baptism. Platicas Pre-Bautismales & RCIA: Aurelio Luna Aplicación en español Información sobre el bautismo en español English Baptism Information English Application

St. Joseph Catholic Church is in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend located in LaGrange, Indiana. Welcome to Saint Joseph Catholic Church As members of the St. Joseph Church family, we are a culturally diverse Catholic community united by the grace of God, under the mantle of Mother Mary, called to dedicate our lives to Christ and to help others discover their vocation. Prayer strengthens us on our journey of faith. As friends and servants of the Lord, we strive to live in faith and love in our parish, our diocese and in the broader community. Calendar Flocknote Bulletins Donate Volunteer Join Us Mass Schedule mASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday: 10:00 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (En Español) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 a.m. (English) Thursday: 6:30 p.m. (En Español) First Friday of the month English Mass dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:30 a.m. and after coffee & donuts Masses with the Anointing of the Sick First Wednesday of the Month: English at 9:30 a.m. First Thursday of the Month: Spanish at 6:30 p.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 6:15 p.m. until last penitent Sunday: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spiritual Direction - By Appointment ADORATION Every Thursday all day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Rosary is every Tuesday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (English)

Faith Formation Catholic Faith formation primarily focuses on deepening initial conversion to faith. It incorporates catechetical, liturgical, and pastoral ministries. Religious Education We recall the statement made by the Second Vatican Council, "Holy Mother Church must be concerned with the whole of man's life, even the secular part of it insofar as it has a bearing on his heavenly calling. Therefore she has a role in the progress and development of education." (Gravissimum Educationis, Preface) Education remains critically important in the formation of the human person by teaching how to live well now so as to be able to live with God for all eternity. Youth Ministry “I want every young person in our Diocese to discover the new life that comes from Christ and to experience the grace of belonging to His Body, the Church. We must make sure that all our young people feel at home in the Church where they are loved with Christ’s love and learn to live their faith with joy. We need our young people to be missionary disciples and to give new energy to the Church!” -Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Young Adult We invite young adults in their 20s and 30s to encounter Christ in each other and in His Church. Wherever you are at in life, we are with you and for you. Adult Faith Formation The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Consequently, appropriate goals and content will embrace all the faith dimensions of an adult life—for example, understanding and communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good. Quinceanera The quinceañera ritual is valuable for the religious message it sends not only to young people, but also to parents, grandparents, godparents and the entire parish in calling them to prayerfully join with youth in making a commitment to God and the Church. Becoming Catholic The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. Free Online Resources Get thousands of enriching Catholic movies, programs, audio, and books instantly on FORMED when you sign up with our parish. Sign In Here

Young Adults Coordinator: Claudia Munoz info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 Fort Wayne Area Events Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook College Campus Ministry We invite young adults in their 20s and 30s to encounter Christ in each other and in His Church. Wherever you are at in life, we are with you and for you. As of right now, St. Joseph's does not offer any Young Adult events. However, we encourage you to reach out to other groups meeting within our diocese! These groups are available in either the Fort Wayne area or the South Bend area.