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A very warm welcome to you as you visit St. Joseph Catholic Church's websiteBackForwardPauseCaption
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Advanced Giving Days
12:00 a.m. Monday, November 14
through
11:59 p.m. Monday, November 28
Giving Tuesday, November 29
12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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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. Weekday Mass is celebrated at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8 a.m. on Thursday. Reconciliation is available prior to these weekday evening Masses.
Deacon Gerry Scopilliti and Deacon Steven Gies will be assisting the priests as they serve the four parishes of northern Portage County.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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November 28
Our annual Advent tradition of the Giving Tree has begun. Coordinated by Marcy Fleming, this community outreach provides those in need with a little brighter Christmas (this may be the only gifts they receive). As in the past the “wish lists” were obtained from Catholic Charities of Portage County. To participate, please select a tag (remember to sign the list), shop, and return your wrapped gifts to the Narthex with the tag securely attached and visible by Sunday, December 4. Assembling of the family gift bags will take place on Monday, December 5. To volunteer to help with this project or for more information, please contact Marcy (330-274-2253, 205-401-8548, or mfleming@stjosephmantua.com).Read More -
November 27
The Women’s Renewal Team of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose is hosting a Chili Cook-Off Saturday, December 3rd 6 to 9 p.m. in Hughes Hall Beat the others for People’s Choice vote and a local prize! Awards for the top three chilies! $5 per bowl, $5 for 5 samples, or $10 for 5 samples & 1 bowl of your favorite Enter a crockpot of chili to be judged for $20 (includes 5 samples & 1 bowl) OR for $25 enter a crockpot of chili, get 10 samples & 1 bowl of your favorite, AND be a Guest Judge! A vendor fair, baskets, and raffles are also part of the fun! For more information, please contact Jay at 330-569-8156.Read More -
November 26
The BSA High Adventure Group will be holding a Gift Wrapping Room Fundraiser on Sunday, December 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. in Hughes Hall. For more information, please contact Jennifer Kelley (330-459-5954 or Jennifer.kelley@mail.com). Proceeds benefit their trip to Philmont Scout Ranch BSA in Cimarron, NM in 2023. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.Read More -
November 25
A Holy Day of Obligation in the United States, this is the day on which we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin, the conception of Mary in the womb of her mother. This feast intensifies our preparation during Advent, remembering how God prepared for Christ's birth by creating Mary free from original sin at conception. What makes her conception immaculate is not that she was conceived by the Holy Ghost of a virgin, as was Christ Our Lord, but that from the very moment of her conception, she was filled with grace by God, Who knew, in His omniscience, that she would say "yes" to the Angel Gabriel and become the Mother of the Savior. Chosen by God, Mary reverses the sin of Eve. Because of her obedience, God's Salvation is made known to all the nations. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS SCHEDULE Wednesday, December 7th 6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Joseph, Mantua Thursday, December 8th 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joan of Arc, Streetsboro 6:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady, Aurora 6:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose, Garrettsville 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Joan of Arc, StreetsboroRead More -
November 25
St. Joseph Cares will be holding Free Clothing Giveaways for the greater Crestwood area on Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. to Noon, in an upstairs classroom in the school building. This is a collaborative effort of area churches providing free clothing to families in need. You do not need to be a resident, there is no limit, and no questions are asked. For more information or to volunteer, please contact St. Joseph's Parish Office (330-274-2253 or parishoffice@stjosephmantua.com).Read More -
November 10
As we continue to work together throughout our diocesan community to decrease poverty and increase the mission of the Church, a primary source of funding for both endeavors is the Annual Diocesan Appeal – One in Hope, One in Mission. Over the past months, our parish has joined with every other parish across our six counties to support the work of Catholic Charities and the many ministries which extend the mission of the Church. As of November 10th, St. Joseph Parish has received pledges totaling $31,990.00 (that's 89.86% of our parish goal of $35.600.00). The diocese has reached the 90% mark of the Annual Diocesan Appeal goal of $4,000,000. We currently stand at $3,600,543 from 13,066 households (21% of all registered households). If you have not made a gift to the appeal, we ask that prayerfully consider making a response very soon. Pledges may be made via the diocesan website at www.doy.org/appeal or mailed directly to the diocese. Thank you again to all who have made a generous response to help get us to where we are today, and to everyone who will consider making a pledge to get us even closer to our parish goal. God bless you all.Read More -
November 2
Is God calling you to bring Christ in the Eucharist to those unable to join us for weekend Mass? Anyone wishing to join the team of Homebound Ministers for St. Joseph Church or St. Ambrose Church is required to receive initial training. If you currently take Communion to someone, whether it be a member of your family, a friend or a neighbor, you are also expected to receive this formation. Thank you to all those who are interested in performing this important and rewarding service to others. Questions? Please contact Deacon Gerry (gscopillit@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-569-4795). In addition, if you are aware of a homebound person who would like to receive Communion, please contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253) with their name and contact info.Read More
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