Our downtown church doors will be open from 8am to 8pm daily

Masses and Confessions have resumes at their regularly scheduled times. 

Adoration is still suspended.

Weekly Contributions: Although we have resumed Mass, we know that many of you are still not able to join us. We appreciate you continuing your help to the parish in this time of need. You may mail your contributions to the Parish Office at 220 Church St., St. Joseph, MI  49085. You might also wish to consider On-Line Giving. Just click the button on the top right side of this page and follow the instructions. This is a safe and easy way to contribute to the parish.

Registration for Religious Education will begin soon. However, classes will be mainly online. Complete information will be available soon on the Religious Education page.

Information regarding Confirmations is going out to all students preparing for this Sacrament. Please watch your email to see what will need to be done. More information will be available on the Religious Education page soon. 

In his Letter to the Faithful Bishop Bradley explains how Confirmations may be celebrated this year and offers his promise of prayers to those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

All Youth Ministry and general parish activities on property have been canceled. However, we will continue to reach out through virtual meetings with activies, reflections and prayers for you and your family to continue on your faith journey.

The Parish Office is open and ready to help you. Please remember to wear a mask and limit the number of people entering the building.

Join Bishop Bradley every Sunday at 10 a.m. on the diocesan website: www.diokzoo.org; or on www.facebook.com/catholicdioceseofkalamazoo/. Thank you to all who watched with us!

• Check out the Diocese of Kalamazoo's Sunday Experience page for ways to continue your faithful devotions during these times of social distancing while we care for and pray for those who are sick, alone and suffering during these times. https://www.diokzoo.org/sundayexperience

We encourage you to use the link below to read an article by Thomas W. McGovern, Deacon Timothy Flanigan and Paul Cieslak

Catholic churches across the country have been open for up to four months since shelter-in-place orders were lifted. With approximately 17,000 parishes in America typically holding three or more weekend masses - and a greater number of daily masses - for the last 14 or more weeks - over one million public masses have been celebrated following guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus: in sum, follow the three W’s - watch your distance, wear your mask, and wash your hands. 

https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2020/08/19/evidence-based_guidelines_to_celebrate_mass_safely_are_working.html

• In consultation with clergy and diocesan staff, Bishop Bradley has released Level 1.5 of the Parish Community Plan which includes a new addendum with guidelines for non-worship activities at the Parish.

• For all of the Diocesan information on the coronavirus, go to https://www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/coronavirus

• Michigan Catholic Conference released a newsletter that urges us to demand an ethically made COVID-19 vaccine by contacting the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar. 

• A list of local live stream Masses and prayer times can be found at diokzoo.org/live.

• Teen Bible Study, Mondays, 7 p.m.
   
  Every Monday a weekly high school teen Bible study will be hosted via Zoom. The Bible Study will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel readings and will be led by a local high school student. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.
   
• Adult Bible Study, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
   
  Join in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a  weekly Bible study via Zoom. The study will be led by a Diocesan staff member and will discuss the coming Sunday’s Gospel reading. Learn more and register at diokzoo.org/diocesanofferings.

• Aquinas College and the Diocese of Kalamazoo offer three opportunities for post-traditional learners to access a 50% tuition reduction. Learn more. 

Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo has set up a special "Emergency Response Fund" to gather donations which can be used in general support of any individual or family experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Catholic Charities has started collecting food and distributing it to families most in need of support during these trying times. Click here to help support Catholic Charities.

For the latest information, please go to https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus