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A very warm welcome to you as you visit St. Joseph Catholic Church's websiteBackForwardPauseCaption
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Welcome to The Parish Community of St. Joseph's website. As you get acquainted to our parish, it is our hope that you will take advantage of the many activities that happen throughout the year. You will find the people of St. Joseph to be very welcoming and inviting. The parish, since its inception in 1864, has been blessed with enthusiastic, dedicated, and faith-filled people committed to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
As of May 28, 2022, St. Joseph Church, St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville, St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora officially became a collaborative region known as northern Portage County.
Fr. Shawn Conoboy has been appointed pastor of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose. Fr. Conoboy maintains his responsibilities as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer, 
and part-time professor at Walsh University. He will work with Fr. Chris Luoni, pastor of St. Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, to serve the needs of the faithful of all four parishes in northern Portage County.
As of July 1, 2022, Fr. Joseph Ruggieri as been appointed parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua, St. Ambrose Parish in Garrettsville, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Aurora, and St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro.St. Joseph Masses are currently at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday (St. Ambrose Church has 11 a.m. Sunday Mass). Weekday Mass is celebrated at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays (Noon on Fridays at St. Ambrose). Reconciliation is available prior to these weekday evening Masses.
Deacon Gerry holds a Communion Service at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Ambrose).
We, the Parish Community of St. Joseph Catholic Church
are a welcoming family of believers who:
are committed to our Baptismal call
to Discipleship in Jesus Christ,
witness the gospel,
and further the Kingdom through
our ministry and worship
Supporting Fr. Ed Stafford
Please keep Fr. Ed in your continued prayers. If you would like to send a card or note to him, please send to or drop off at the Parish Office and we will make sure that he gets them.
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What's Happening . . .
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August 10
Come for an evening of adoration, worship, reflection, prayer, and healing all under the night sky of God’s creation at St. Joan of Arc Church, 8894 St. Rt. 14 in Streetsboro on Friday, August 12. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, along with the healing prayer ministry of Peter’s Shadow will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run throughout the evening. A procession of the Eucharist in the monstrance with a Rosary for peace will begin at 7:05 p.m. Adoration will commence after the procession around 7:30 p.m. Adoration will consist of creation scripture, prayer, worship music and sacred silence. Everything will wrap up under the night sky around 9:20 p.m. with Benediction as we give thanks for the incredible work God does. It is suggested that you arrive early, as a large crowd is expected. Please remember to bring your own bug spray, water, lawn chairs or blankets for use during Adoration. No food please. Above all, bring a friend, neighbor, co-worker, someone in need of God’s healing graces. Bring the entire family. The event is open to all faiths. For more information, please visit www.sjoa-church.org.Read More -
August 9
While remaining a holyday, the obligation to attend Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday, August 15, is abrogated (put aside) this year. If you wish to celebrate this Holy Day that we recall Our Lady's being assumed into Heaven and crowned Queen, Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9 a.m. and at St. Ambrose Church on Monday, August 15, at 6:30 p.m. (Reconciliation available at 6 p.m.). THE ASSUMPTION TRIDUUM, August 13-15, will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 2643 Waterloo Rd. in Randolph, with Masses held in their Grotto beginning each evening at 7 p.m. followed by a candle-lit rosary procession around the Grotto. Please bring lawn chairs if you do not plan to sit in the Grotto pews. For more information, please call 330-628-9941 or visit https://stjosephrandolph.org/grotto.Read More -
August 8
ABOUT LITURGICAL MINISTRIES - Liturgical Ministers make an important contribution to our weekly worship. The two kinds of liturgical ministers at St. Joseph Parish are Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Lectors serve us by proclaiming the first and second readings during Mass. A lector’s understanding and interpretation of scripture enhances the community’s illumination of the written traditions of our faith. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve us by assisting the priest and deacon in the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass, demonstrating knowledge and reverence of our Eucharistic practice. Those having been baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church are eligible to serve. You are also required to be a registered parishioner and in good standing with the Church (practices their faith regularly by attending Mass, Holy Days of Obligation, church and community service). You can read more about these ministries at https://stjosephmantua.com/liturgical-ministry. LECTOR TRAINING & REFRESHER SCHEDULED - Are you a current lector or interested in becoming one? Join us for a training session on Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Any questions, please contact Peg Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING & REFRESHER SCHEDULED - Are you a current Eucharistic Minister or interested in becoming one? Join us for a training session on Thursday, August 11, at St. Joseph Church. Any questions, please contact Peg Haney at phaney@stjosephmantua.com.Read More -
August 7
Come join the fun on Saturday, September 10, as the Mantua Knights of Columbus Council 3766 host a Pig & Chicken Roast from 6 to 10 p.m. Held under and around the pavilion at St. Joseph Church, the event features good food, live music, corn hole tournament, 50/50, and fellowship. With food being served at 7 p.m., the menu includes roasted pork and chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans, corn on the cob, pop and bottled water (BYOB). Cost is $25 per person. Seating will be available in the pavilion but you may wish to bring lawn chairs. For tickets or any questions, please contact Greg (330-569-4614 or gdaurelio@live.com) or Ed (440-413-4236 or edwardzwolinski@gmail.com).Read More -
August 4
As of August 4, 111 families from St. Joseph Parish have made a combined contribution to the appeal totaling $30,262.00. Our parish portion of the $4,000,000 diocesan goal is $35,600.00. In celebrating Pentecost, we conclude the Easter season, but more so, continue to give life to the Church as we receive and share the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As disciples of the Lord, part of our work is to support the incredible work of Catholic Charities and the many ministries of the Church. One way we can achieve this is by making a gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Once again, thank you to those who have made a gift, and thank you to everyone prayerfully considering how they may be able to respond in support of all these worth-while activities in the Church. Please use the envelope provided or visit www.doy.org/appeal to make a gift. Again, on behalf of Bishop Bonnar and all who will be served by your generous response, thank you.Read More -
August 2
Starting on Saturday, October 8, and coinciding with each future St. Joseph Cares’ free clothing giveaway, a Free Diaper Giveaway will also be hosted. The cost of diapers has risen significantly and the St. Joseph Cares team believes that one practical thing we can do to help struggling families and mothers is to provide free diapers and wipes. They are asking parishioners to drop off new, unopened packages of diapers and wipes at any Mass time over all weekends. The diapers and wipes will be stored and distributed every quarter with the free clothing giveaways. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you’d like more info., please contact Joe or Angela Daczko (216-233-8293, jdaczko@roadrunner.com or 216-272-1506 or adaczko@roadrunner.com).Read More -
August 2
Enrollment for our PSR program will begin on Monday, August 8th. Enrollment is in-person for all NEW STUDENTS (preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade) and any students who have not actively participated in our program in the last 3 years. Contact Peg Haney at 330-274-2268 or email her at phaney@stjosephmantua.com to make an appointment now. We’re looking forward to meeting you!Read More
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