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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 August 15, 2019, St. Joseph Church became a collaborative unit with St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville and St. Michael Church in Windham with our pastor serving for all three. Each parish will remain its own entity with staffs, programs, ministries, and organizations. St. Michael's is designated an oratory (just open for feast day celebrations, weddings, funeral, and other prayer opportunities - at this time no activities are being held). Per diocesan regulations, Masses will be adjusted so that the pastor is limited to three regularly scheduled weekend Masses.Currently, Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturday & 9 a.m. Sunday (St. Ambrose Church will have a 11 a.m. Sunday Mass). Weekday Mass are at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Ambrose). Safe distancing and proper safe environment protocols will be in place (masks required for those not vaccinated and strongly encouraged for thos vaccinated). Please keep Fr. Ed and these parishes in your prayers during this difficult time.
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
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What's Happening . . .
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October 20
Our “Book of Life” is available throughout the month of October for you to add the names of loved ones who have passed away. All deceased of the parish and our families will be remembered throughout the month of November at our liturgical celebrations. The parish will hold a Mass of Remembrance on Monday, November 1, at 7 p.m. for all deceased parishioners and family members who have passed in the last two years. (St. Ambrose will have their Mass of Remembrance on Thursday, November 4, at 7 p.m.).Read More -
October 18
The Catholic Parishes of Portage County are once again sponsoring a monthly Dinner & Doctrine Annual Speaker Series for Catholics of the area to be held at The Overlook, 1519 Overlook Rd. in Twin Lakes (formerly the Twin Lakes Country Club). This year’s theme is Catholic Witness in Business. The evenings include a delicious buffet dinner beginning at 6 p.m. (with a cash bar) followed by a guest speaker, 7 to 8 p.m. The next presentation will be on Tuesday, November 9, featuring the Most Reverend David Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown. He will be speaking on the topic of “The Changing Face of the Parish”. Tickets are $30.00 per person and advanced reservations are required by November 1 your ticket purchase through Parish Office (330-274-2253) – checks should be made out to OLPH. Religious Education credits are available.Read More -
October 12
Recently, the Diocese of Cleveland’s refugee resettlement program has seen activity skyrocket over the past couple of months with the arrival of over 20,000 refugees from the U.S. to Afghanistan. You can help with this effort by praying, volunteering, or donating (refer to the 10/10 bulletin insert). On Sunday, October 31, the kids from PSR will be distributing ‘blessing’ bags to be filled with simple household, cleaning, and personal items after each Mass. These donations will be used to assist Catholic Charities – Diocese of Cleveland’s efforts to resettle Afghan refugees throughout northeastern Ohio. To participate, pick up a bag on October 31. You are welcome to take as many bags as you like. You can also share the bags with others. Fill the bags over the next week and return to the Narthex on the weekend of November 6/7. If you need ideas, take a look at the suggested list of items from the bulletin insert or through our website’s Families Growing in Faith page (https://stjosephmantua.com/families-growing-in-faith). These items are most requested by refugees.Read More -
October 8
We keep hearing of people in our communities testing positive for COVID-19 even when they've been vaccinated. PLEASE wear a mask in crowded situations. In light of the changing circumstances of the COVID-19 Virus and in an effort to maintain a safe environment, The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has issued the revised temporary guidelines for those attending Sunday/ Weekday Mass. This revised guideline reinforces the presumed practice that anyone unvaccinated is to be wearing a face covering while attending Mass. For those who are vaccinated it is recommended that face coverings also be worn for the good of all.Read More -
October 5
Don't miss one of the area's nicest craft shows, hosted by the Sisterhood of St. Joseph on Sunday, November 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Hughes Hall. The Christmas Boutique continues the 36 year tradition of a nice show of hand-crafted items, baked goods, raffles, door prizes, and breakfast and lunch items. Members of St. Joseph's PSR program will run the kitchen offering snack, lunch and dessert items at this annual fundraiser. Several other parish groups will also be a part of this event. For table availability or any questions, please contact Nikki Fathauer (937-726-6470 or nmpoppe1@gmail.com).Read More
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