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!

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

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 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 Maria G. Barajas Business Manager Email Elizabeth Rogers Organist - Sunday Contact Father Raul Marroquin FM Parochial Vicar Email Guadalupe Hurtado Secretary Director of Religious Education Email Erick Nieves Maintenance Contact Father Jorge Sis FM Parochial Vicar Email Kevin Ramer Organist - Saturday Contact Veronica Montoya Housekeeping Contact RE Director

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

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 and Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Closed on Monday and Friday)

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)

2026 Lent & Easter Schedule Ash Wednesday Masses February 18, 2026 9:30 a.m. Mass in English 7:00 p.m. Misa en Español Vía Crucis después de la misa en español de las 6:30 p. m. todos los jueves durante la Cuaresma. English Mass every Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm followed by the Stations of the Cross. (NOTE: There will be no First Friday Mass in the Morning during Lent) Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, March 19, 2026 Solemn Bilingual Mass at 6:30 p.m. with a short procession around the Church followed by a Mexican dinner *No morning Mass, Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions this day Lent Penance Service Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:30 p.m. Palm Sunday Masses Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) *No Confessions on Sunday Women's Rosary with the Blessed Sacrament Monday, March 30, 2026 6:30 p.m. Men's Rosary with the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper with washing on the fee Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:00 p.m. followed by Eucharistic Adoration until 11:00 p.m. * No morning Mass this day Bilingual Celebration of the Passion of the Lord & Stations of the Cross Friday, April 3, 2026 3:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Sunday, April 5, 2026 10:00 a.m. (English) No Confessions this day 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

2025 Advent & Christmas Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2025 Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 8, 2025 English Mass - 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass - 7:00 p.m. Christmas Parish Party Wednesday, December 10 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost is $20 per person - NO walk-in's - Must sign up No gifts - BYOB Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, December 12 5:00 a.m. - Mañanitas 5:00 p.m. - Praying Spanish rosary 5:30 p.m. - Solemn Spanish Mass Followed by the Representation of the Apparitions, the traditional "Mañanitas" procession with the Virgin of Guadalupe with candles around the Church and dinner in the social hall. Mexican Christmas Posadas December 15 - 23, 2025 Advent Bilingual Penance Service Thursday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. *No Spanish Mass this day Christmas Eve Mass Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. *No morning Mass or Confessions this day Christmas Day Mass Thursday, December 25, 2025 10:00 a.m. - English 12:30 p.m. - Spanish

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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: Paul Offerle Haga clic aquí para ver la lista Altar Servers & Sacristan Altar Server Coordinator: Guadalupe Barajas Sacristan Coordinator: Veronica Montoya Llámanos Knights of Columbus Coordinator: Mike Keith Member List Baptism Preparation Coordinator: Paul & Cheryl Offerle Pastoral of the Sick Coordinators: Larry Gephart Haga clic aquí para ver la lista Daughters of Mary Coordinator: Marilyn Morton 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

Matrimony Couples need to take part in marriage preparation beginning six months prior to the wedding date. Assistance is welcome to run wedding rehearsals. Training is needed. Please contact one of our priests to schedule an appointment. Phone: 260-463-3472 Email: frosman@saintjosephlagrange.org Platicas Prematrimoniales: Salvador & Alma Nieves English Obligations Obligaciones españolas Marriage Registration Form Upcoming Pre-Marriage Course Dates Summer & fall dates coming soon. If you cannot attend any of these sessions, please register for the self-paced Pre-Marriage Course by clicking on the link below. And don’t forget your journals! These are important for the course. Register Here