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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).
Deacon Gerry holds a Communion Service at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at St. Ambrose).
Fr. Shawn Conoboy celebrates Mass at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays (Noon on 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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June 29
Congratulations, Fr. Shawn Conoboy on your 16th anniversary of priesthood. May God's goodness and kindness be with you on this special day, June 29th, and all the days of your life. God bless you and may He keep you safe in the palm of His hand.Read More -
June 27
Catholic Charities will hold its annual First Step for Change campaign from Mother’s Day through Father’s Day, honoring the faith, humility and love it takes to raise a child, and recognizing that many parents lack adequate financial resources their children. Funds raised through this campaign assist low-income pregnant women and families with food, formula, clothing, diapers and other items essential to a child’s health, safety and well-being. Each family interested in participating in First Step for Change is asked to pick up a First Step Packet after Mass. Take it home, learn more about the program, complete the participation card, and return it to our parish by June 30. All money collected by our parish will help to meet local needs. Thank you.Read More -
June 22
Bishop Bonnar has appointed Fr. Joseph Ruggieri as 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, effective July 1, 2022. He will reside at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro. Fr. Shawn will be meeting with the Bishop to discuss further the collaboration of parishes in our region. Welcome, Fr. Joe!Read More -
June 18
We extend our congratulations to Erin Calvey and Patrick Hoyack who received the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, June 18. May you two be a blessing to God, to others, and to each other in your marriage together.Read More -
June 16
Be a part of this year's 5K Run/Walk or 1M Fun Walk at St. Joseph's Annual Ox Roast Fair!!! Race will take place on Saturday morning of the fair rain or shine. Registration is at 7 a.m. in front of the church and the race begins at 8 a.m. Out and back course begins at St. Joe's, heads down St. Joseph Blvd. to Pioneer Trail, onto Bowen Rd. to St. Rt. 82 and back to the church (Fun Walk takes place on church grounds). Spectators are welcome. Awards will be given to the top three overall and the top three in the following age groups: 11 and under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Features include water stops, timers, t-shirts (first 150 registrations), and refreshments. Pre-registration fee is $25.00 by July 14, 2022. Race day registration is $30.00. Registration forms are available in the church Narthex, by visiting https://stjosephmantua.com/ox-fun-rides-games-events-music or sign up on the website of the race coordinator, Run the Land (runsignup.com/Race/OH/Mantua/RunoftheOx).Read More -
June 16
On Pentecost weekend, June 4/5, we concluded the first phase of the 2022 Annual Diocesan Appeal – One in Hope, One in Mission. THANK YOU to everyone who has made a gift to support the work of decreasing poverty and increasing the mission of the Church. As of June 16, 105 families from St. Joseph Parish have made a combined contribution to the appeal totaling $29,468.00. 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 envelopes in the pews 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 -
June 1
Bishop Bonnar wrote in a May 27, 2022 letter read at Masses over Memorial Day weekend that Fr. Ed Stafford, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Mantua and St. Ambrose Parish, Garrettsville, has requested and been granted a medical health leave effective immediately. Please keep Fr. Ed in your prayers (cards and notes may be sent to the Parish Office). The Bishop has appointed Fr. Shawn Conoboy, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aurora, as Pastor of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose, effective May 28, 2022. 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. Fr. Conoboy will be assisted by a parochial vicar, to be named. Together, both Fr. Conoboy and the parochial vicar will work with Fr. Chris Luoni, pastor of Saint Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, to serve the needs of the faithful of all four parishes in northern Portage County. They will prepare the four parishes to share two priests within the coming year.Read More
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