deacon ericA parish is a community of believers, a spiritual family that grows together in their relationship with the Lord. Together we discover and live out our true identity and mission as followers of Jesus Christ, seeking an ever deepening unity with Him as His mystical body in the world today. Therefore, we take seriously our Baptismal call to seek out opportunities to act as His hands, His feet and His voice in our world today. It is our hope this website will aid us in that growth well into the future, as we reach our members, visitors, or those looking for a new parish home.
In addition to basic information about our faith, the church and ministries of our parish and school, this website will provide a vehicle for us to stay connected with one another. For example, feel free to stop by and check out our parish Facebook page, “Like us” and leave a comment.
Again, we're glad you stopped by our website today and urge you to join us in doing all we can to live the faith this day. To deepen our relationship with the Lord and each other and to allow the Lord, through us, to touch the lives of those we meet along our way this day. Have a wonderful day and may you know the Lord's blessings in abundance.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Michael Williams
Palm Sunday Mass
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Please read Bishop Boyea's response to the Coronavirus from 03/17/2020
Church:
As of 3/25/20
The Church will remain open everyday including Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., please make sure you are observing the social distancing rules of staying at least 6 feet away from each other.
Mass Intentions:
Mass Intentions will be fulfilled, as Fr. Mike will pray Mass privately.
Masses and Activities:
All activities and Masses at St. Joseph will be cancelled until Monday 04/13/2020. (Since the situation is rapidly changing, please check the website often for updates.)
Please click here for What to do when you can't go to Mass
The Parish Office as of 03/24/20
The parish office will not be staffed from Tuesday 03/24/20 until further notice. The answering machine messages and emails will be checked every couple hours until 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and until 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
ADDITIONAL CONFESSION TIMES
FOR THE WEEK OF 03/23/2020 - Are cancelled.
AS a result of the recent "Stay at Home" order from the governor, the scheduled times for confession for this week are cancelled. If you want to receive the sacrament simply call the emergency line and we can make arrangements for you to come in and receive the sacrament. -Fr. Mike
Mass Schedule:
Weekend Masses:
As of 03/23/20
We are NOT having weekend Mass as of 03/18/20 ~ the weekend Masses have been cancelled until the weekend of 04/18/20 (as the situation is changing rapidly, please continue to check our website for updates.)
Saturday: Cancelled until 04/17/20 @ 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Cancelled until 04/18/20
Spanish Weekend Masses:
Sunday: Cancelled until Sunday 04/18/20
Weekday Masses:
As of 03/23/20, the Lenten Weekday Masses will be done until 2021.
We will return to weekday Masses on Tuesday 04/14/20, unless the situation changes again.
Confessions:
As of 03/24/2020
Tuesday:
6:30 PM
Saturday:
4:00 PM
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration:
*Every first Friday we have Eucharistic Adoration after 8:30 AM Mass to Saturday morning ending with Benediction before
8:30 AM Mass. Everyone is welcome to come spend some time with the Lord!
*Unless otherwise advertised in the bulletin.
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If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church
Please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every diocese in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire.
The victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Lansing is: Cheryl Williams-Hecksel – 1.888.308.6252 or
In addition, you may also report through the law enforcement toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov