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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

Our Parish On January 5, 1937 the construction of St. Joseph's Catholic Church began and was concluded by the following 19th of March, when it was dedicated by Bishop Noel . The dedication service was full to capacity, including twenty-three priests. In 1957, St. Joseph's was granted the full status of Parish by the Bishop, and with that received a full time priest. Fr. Raymond Osdyke, a Franciscan, was assigned to be St. Joseph's first priest as a true parish. In the summer of 1977, the ground was broken to begin a larger church and hall building, which continued until completion at the end of 1979-80. Bishop McManus dedicated the new church on April 26, 1980, making the new home official. Little changed over the years, but in June 2012 the parish ended its affliction with the Franciscan friars in Angola, becoming instead a parish of the diocese. Anyone who grew up at St. Joseph's or attended Mass there during the time of the affiliation would undoubtedly look on Angola as forever part of the family. 10 years later, in 2022, our bond to Angola returned with sharing our priests with St. Anthony of Padua in Angola and St. Paul's Chapel in Fremont. Become a Parishioner Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Church! Please complete the registration form and return to the Parish Office. Register Here Ministries We welcome new members to become involved in our ministries. Please contact the parish secretary to learn more. Learn More Pastoral Council English - President John Romer Español - Presidente Salvador Nieves List of Members Finance Council Business Manager Christine Strong July 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024 Support Us Online Giving Stocks Special Collections Planned Giving Support the Franciscans of Mary Donate Here Safety at Our Parish Anyone working with children and teenagers (under 18) must complete a safety program before they begin. Please contact the parish office to begin. More Info Praye I need a prayer First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit Are you in need of a prayer? Your prayer will be kept confidential and be seen only by Father Osman Ramos, the pastor.

Our Ministries We are one body and community in Christ and it is our goal to bring our parishioners together through the stewardship program of sharing time, talent, and treasure. It is desire to make our church an inviting, joyful, and prayerful place to worship. To make these happen, we encourage our parishioners to share their time and tales and be part of at least one ministry. Spanish Ministries View Here English Ministries View Here Safe Environment Coordinator: Guadalupe Hurtado The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend requires all priests, deacons, and other personnel, lay and religious, paid and volunteer to adhere to the diocese's Code of Conduct when interacting with a child or young person. Anyone working with children and teenagers (under 18) - directly or indirectly - must complete a safety program before they begin. The program includes an educational component, a legal procedure component, and a criminal background check. If you would like to volunteer at St. Joseph's, please contact our coordinator to get started! More Info

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Contact Us 50 N. 100 E. LaGrange, Indiana 46761 secretary@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 Send us a message! First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Secretary's Office Hours Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bienvenido a la Iglesia Católica de San José Reavivamiento Eucarístico: Año Parroquial June 2024-June 2025 ¿Qué es el Eucaristía Qué es la Eucaristía Recursos La Eucaristía es el corazón de la Iglesia. Donde florece la vida eucarística, allí florecerá la vida de la Iglesia. EL PAPA SAN JUAN PABLO II Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend Eventos Eventos Eucarísticos Te invitamos a participar en los actos eucarísticos regionales y a preparar a los líderes de la Iglesia para que compartan el amor de Cristo con los fieles. Únete a nosotros. Información sobre el Avivamiento Eucarístico Nacional El renacimiento está en el aire UN VIAJE EMOCIONANTE POR DELANTE Nuestro mundo está herido. Todos necesitamos curación, pero muchos de nosotros estamos separados de la fuente misma de nuestra fuerza. Jesucristo nos invita a volver a la fuente y cumbre de nuestra fe en la celebración de la Eucaristía. El Renacimiento Eucarístico Nacional es un movimiento para restaurar la comprensión y la devoción a este gran misterio aquí en los Estados Unidos, ayudándonos a renovar nuestra adoración a Jesucristo en la Eucaristía.

Ministries Events Coordinator: Irene Romer Please contact the parish office to schedule Click here to view calendar Eucharistic Minister Coordinator: Marilyn Morton Read More Lectors Coordinator: Delores Henderson Haga clic aquí para ver la lista Altar Servers & Sacristan Coordinator: Philip Pritts Llámanos Knights of Columbus Coordinator: Mike Keith Member List Baptism Preparation Coordinator: Karen Grogan & Sandy Boals Pastoral of the Sick Coordinators: Larry Gephart & Joan Van Wagner Haga clic aquí para ver la lista Daughters of Mary Coordinator: Mary Beth Members 2023 Let's work together If you are interested in volunteering or joining any of our ministries, please contact our parish office at (260) 463-3472 o info@saintjosephlagrange.org

Mass Schedule If you would like to schedule an event for your Ministry, please contact the Event Coordinator: Irene Romer or the Parish Secretary. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (English) Sunday: 10:00 a.m. (English) & 12:30 p.m. (En Español) Tuesday-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 Mass Times Confession Adoration Saturday: 6:15 until last penitent Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00-9:20 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spiritual Direction: By appointment Every Thursday all day from 10:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. *The Rosary is every Tuesday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (English)

Youth Ministry Contacts Humberto Garduño Ortega / Daniela Granados info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 All students in 9-12 grade are welcome to join our Youth Ministry!

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.

Penance & Reconciliation Confessions: Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Spiritual Direction: By appointment

Offertory Program Todo lo que hacemos aquí en la Iglesia San Jose se hace por el amor a Dios. Esto puede parecer obvio, pero ¿refl exionamos sobre eso lo sufi ciente? Hay mucho que hacer para mantener una parroquia en funcionamiento: administrar los sacramentos; proporcionar ministerios y programas; atendiendo a los necesitados, a los enfermos y al sufrimiento; cuidando el edifi cio y la propiedad. A veces podemos caer víctima de olvidar por qué estamos aquí. Podemos olvidar que somos una familia de creyentes, unidos en el amor de Dios, que estamos trabajando y esforzándonos por ser discípulos fi eles de Jesucristo. ¡Pero esto es lo que somos! Y es el amor de Dios el que nos une, sabiendo que Su Hijo nos mandó que “se amen unos a otros como yo los he amado” (Jn 15: 12, Biblia Latinoamericana). Cuando mantenemos esa misión a la vanguardia de nuestros pensamientos, palabras y acciones, todo cae en su lugar. Este es el corazón de lo que hacemos aquí en la Iglesia San Jose, y es una gran bendición poder compartir esta misión con ustedes. Es unido en el amor de Dios que ofrecemos nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro para edifi car el reino de Dios. Lo hacemos por: • Orar por otros y participar en la vida sacramental de la Iglesia. • Servirse unos a otros, especialmente a los más vulnerables. • Cuidar a los enfermos y a los que sufren. • Crecer más profundamente en la vida de fe. • Y difundir las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo a todos. Para vivir nuestra misión, necesitamos que todos los feligreses de San José se unan. Todo lo que tenemos es un regalo de Dios, así que debemos devolverle a Él generosamente. Esto es amor en acción. Pedimos que los feligreses de San Jose consideren con espíritu de oración hacer un regalo fi nanciero a nuestra parroquia para ayudarnos a avanzar en esta misión más crítica. Como familia unida en el amor de Dios, podemos hacer mucho más juntos que separados. Ningún regalo es demasiado pequeño, y estoy muy agradecido de antemano por su generosidad. Mientras trabajamos juntos para llevar concretamente el Amor de Dios a un mundo muy necesitado de él, oro que permanezcan en el Amor de Dios, y que su alegría sea completa. Por favor, oren por mí también. En Cristo, P. Osman Ramos, FM Párroco Our Mission Nuestra misión 274 families in our parish / familias en nuestra parroquia 16 Baptisms / bautizos 18 Confirmations / confirmaciones 107 Religious Education / educacion religiosa 13 First Holy Communions / primeras comuniones Our Community Nuestra comunidad 343 Masses celebrated in our church each year / misas celebradas en nuestra iglesia al ano 32 Lectors proclaiming the Word / lectores proclamando la Palabra 156 Hours Eucharistic adoration / adoracion eucaristica 122 Liturgical ministries / miniserios liturgicos 14 Communion visits to the homebound and hospitals / visitas para llevar la comunion a los confinados en casa y en hospitales Our Witness Nuestro testimonio 50 Volunteers mainting our parish / voluntarios manteniendo nuestra parroquia 8 Funeral lunches prepared and served / Almuerzos para funerales preparados y servidos $13,954.54 contributed to special collections / aportados a colectas especiales Make your commitment today! Commitment Card Online Giving Sign up for ONLINE GIVING or update your current online gift amount. Offering Envelope Use your OFFERING ENVELOPE and bring it to Mass each Sunday or mail it to the parish office. IRA / Stocks Explore using tax advantaged charitable gifts such as IRA Distributions, Gifts of Stock, or remembering the parish in your will.