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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

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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: Guadalupe Daría / Aurelio Luna Spanish Baptism Information English Baptism Information

2024 Lent & Easter Schedule Ash Wednesday Masses February 14, 2024 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent at 10:15 a.m *Spanish on Thursday following Mass Lent Penance Service Monday, March 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Solemn Mass at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a Parish Dinner *No morning Mass Palm Sunday Masses Saturday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Bilingual Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper with washing on the fee Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. *No morning Mass Bilingual Celebration of the Passion of the Lord & Stations of the Cross Friday, March 29, 2024 3:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (Bilingual) Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31, 2024 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Anointing of the Sick If you or a loved one is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick, please let your caregiver/hospital/nursing home/hospice staff know you are Catholic. You do not need to wait until death to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office at 260-463-3472 to let our priests know. Once death has occurred, the best place to start is to contact the funeral home. The staff there will guide you in preparing for a Catholic service along with contacting our Parish. Frequently Asked Questions

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 Pastors & Staff Secretary Office H ours: Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 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 Christine Strong Business Manager Email Elizabeth Rogers Organist - Sunday Contact Veronica Montoya Housekeeping Contact Father Raul Marroquin FM Parochial Vicar Email Guadalupe Hurtado Secretary Director of Religious Education Email Jay Benak Maintenance Contact Father Antonio Gutierrez FM Parochial Vicar Email Kevin Ramer Organist - Saturday Contact Tom McCue Maintenance Contact RE Director

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

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 Bulletins Donate Volunteer Join Us Mass Schedule mASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (English) and 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday: 10:00 a.m. (English) and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m. (English) Thursday: 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) First Friday of the month English Mass dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 9:30 a.m. and after coffee & donuts CONFESSIONS Saturday: 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 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) ​ June 11, 2023 - June 2, 2024 ​ The second phase will foster eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through eucharistic adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit. These local efforts will help convert hearts and minds to fall more deeply in love with Jesus Christ, truly present in the Holy Eucharist. More Information 40 Hours of Adoration Sunday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 14 What is 40 Hours of Adoration? The practice of forty hours of continuous prayer before the Blessed Sacrament originated several centuries ago, and it was introduced in the United States by St. John Neumann, the fourth bishop of Philadelphia. While the Church’s current liturgical books do not specifically reference “Forty Hours,” it is effectively what is envisioned in Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass, no. 86: “In churches where the Eucharist is regularly reserved it is recommended that solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for an extended period of time should take place once a year, even though this period is not strictly continuous. In this way the local community may reflect more profoundly upon this mystery and adore Christ in the Sacrament.” The devotion therefore need not last exactly forty hours, so long as it is spread over multiple days with opportunities for both silent reflection and communal prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.

Confirmation Our Confirmation is a two-year program beginning in the 7th grade and celebrated in the 8th grade of Religious Education. Students must complete 25 hours of voluntary community service. A sponsor is REQUIRED for Confirmation or may be a married couple. Please contact our Director of Religious Education for more information.

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 Obligations (Spanish & English) 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

Becoming Catholic - RCIA Director of Religious Education Guadalupe Hurtado info@saintjosephlagrange.org 260-463-3472 Registration Form 2022-2023 Calendar Basic Prayers Learn More Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. ​ To learn more about the steps of Christian Initiation please visit here .