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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.
Mass schedule adjusted during COVID-19 Pandemic
Masses are at 5:00 p.m. Saturday & 9:00 a.m. Sunday (St. Ambrose Church will have a 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass). Weekday Mass are at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesdays (8:00 a.m. on Friday for St. Ambrose). Safe distancing and proper safe environment protocols will be in place including the wearing of masks and sanitizing. Only sacramental and limited ministry activities are being held in the buildings during this pandemic. 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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May 11
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Service Day is set for Saturday, May 22. This year they have invited parishioners from St. Joseph Parish of Mantua to join us in this effort. They would greatly appreciate your time as a volunteer. Please scan the QR Code found in the bulletin or go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d45adad2ca5f85-ourlady1 to be directed to their easy sign-up form where you can indicate which project you are interested in working. Parental supervision of children age 12 and under is required. Please be assured that your email address is secure and will not be shared in any way. It is also essential that you provide a phone number where you can most easily be reached. PLEASE NOTE: They have many community projects at area agencies. Of special note this year is their Nursing Home Drive-By Parade project. This will be especially good for families with small children and for those who are unable to serve at our private home sites. The home yard projects will be limited to minimal volunteers so that they can adhere to physical distancing guidelines. On May 22nd, Fr. Shawn will be kicking off the day with a special blessing under the church bell tower at 8:15 a.m. You may participate honoring physical distancing guidelines or stay in your car. The blessing will also be live streamed on Facebook so you may participate in the safety of your home as well. T-shirts will be distributed prior to the kick-off blessing for those who signed up by May 1st. Our Lady and St. Joseph Cares thank you for your generous participation. It is with heartfelt thanks that we trust in Our Lord for a safe and productive Our Lady of Perpetual Help Service Day. If you’d like more info., please email Mary (mcorrigan@olphaurora.org).Read More -
May 5
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has made a commitment to the 2021 Annual Bishop’s Appeal. As of May 5th, 138 of our 510 Active Households have collectively committed $32,199.00 toward our parish’s goal of $41,800.00. However, we need the support of all members of our parish if we are to be successful in reaching our goal. If you have not yet responded to the 2021 Annual Bishop’s Appeal, please do so at this time by visiting https://www.ccdoy.org/give/bishops-appeal/ or using the commitment envelopes available in the church or by sending your commitment to the Parish Office.Read More -
May 4
Congratulations are extended to those who received Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, May 2, 2021 - Vito Conforte, Airis Furner, Makena Hirsch, Mason Hirsch, Kate Reid, Ella Shultz, Presley Sindelar, and Edward Weisenseel. May the Lord strengthen and nourish them each in their Christian faith. Visit our Holy Eucharist Sacrament page for a photo slide show of their big day.Read More -
April 29
Last year was a tough year for all of us, but we made it. We are hitting the ground running with the Ox Roast Fair, which is being held on July 16th, 17th & 18th. We will have a few changes this year and maybe some last minute changes as the Diocese and the Governor progress through this pandemic. At this time we are able to have our fair, as all other communities. We will have sanitizing stations at all of our booths and throughout the fairgrounds. We will follow all guidelines recommended to us by the Diocese and the Governor. Health and safety are our biggest concern. Can’t wait to see everyone. Details to come!!!Read More -
April 28
Following the United States Flag Code, the Fr. Cassidy Assembly #3034 of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree will sponsor a flag disposal ceremony for all worn and weathered American flags on Sunday, June 13, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc, 8894 St. Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241. Gather your worn or torn symbols of our nation's courage and bring to the Narthex for this reverent disposal (look for the designated box or see any K of C member). All are invited to attend this impressive ceremony. Afterward, they will serve hotdogs and hamburgers. Those attending may bring a dish to share. For more information, please contact Ed Zwolinski (edwardzwolinski@gmail.com or ???). "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Acts 16:22-34Responsorial Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8Gospel Jn 16:5-11
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