Spiritual Life
At Saint Joseph School, we believe that spiritual formation is deeply connected to the academic, social, emotional, and physical growth of the whole child. Through classroom and school-wide liturgies, prayer, and service projects, we offer opportunities for students to respond to the Spirit’s call: to see God in all people and all things, and to live with and for others as part of a caring community.
Mass
Students at Saint Joseph School attend Mass on all Holy Days of Obligation as well as once each month. Under the guidance of their teachers, students in Grades 1 through 8 help plan and actively participate in a Mass for the school community. PreK3 through Kindergarten students attend a special Prayer Service prior to these Masses, helping them engage in the school’s spiritual life from an early age.
With many parents and grandparents joining these liturgies, there is a wonderful sense of community and shared faith throughout the school.
With many parents and grandparents joining these liturgies, there is a wonderful sense of community and shared faith throughout the school.
Sacraments
Second grade students prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion.
Students in Grades 3 through 8 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation four times each year: September, during Advent, during Lent, and June. Second grade students receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice a year: during Lent and June.
Students in Grades 3 through 8 receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation four times each year: September, during Advent, during Lent, and June. Second grade students receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation twice a year: during Lent and June.
Prayer
At Saint Joseph School, we begin and end each school day with a brief moment of reflection and prayer. Throughout the day, teachers and students pause for prayer in their classrooms, and prayers are also offered before snack and lunch. Athletic teams and extracurricular clubs begin their events with prayer as well, helping to foster a culture of reflection, gratitude, and community throughout the school.
Service
At Saint Joseph School, students, families, and staff actively participate in a variety of service activities throughout the year. Middle school students are required to complete a set number of service hours as part of the religion curriculum, while all students are encouraged to join voluntary service projects that help nurture a Christian heart and teach the importance of living for and with others.
Each month, students learn about a different saint and the Virtue of the Month associated with that saint. When participating in service projects, the items collected or activities completed are connected to the saint and virtue being highlighted, helping students see the real-world application of their faith.
Saint Joseph families have contributed to a wide range of meaningful service projects, including:
Each month, students learn about a different saint and the Virtue of the Month associated with that saint. When participating in service projects, the items collected or activities completed are connected to the saint and virtue being highlighted, helping students see the real-world application of their faith.
Saint Joseph families have contributed to a wide range of meaningful service projects, including:
- Food Drives
- Community Clean-Ups
- Clothing Drives
- Adopt-a-Family Programs
- Toiletry Drives
- Visiting the Elderly
- Preparing Meals for the Poor and Less Fortunate
St. Joseph Parish
Weekly Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: After Labor Day 2025, the Saturday Vigil will be at 4PM year-round.
Sunday: 7:15am, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays: 7:00 a.m./ Saturdays 8:00 a.m.
Parish Mission
Affirming our common Baptismal call to holiness and discipleship, we at Saint Joseph Parish strive to deepen our communion with Christ and His Church, by worshiping God through Word and Sacrament, serving our community with God's healing compassion and love, giving freely what we have received, nurturing our children in faith, and respecting the dignity of all human life. In this we hope always to be a sign of the saving power of God in the world, by inviting all people to journey with us spreading God's presence to all who yearn to see His face.
Saturday Vigil: After Labor Day 2025, the Saturday Vigil will be at 4PM year-round.
Sunday: 7:15am, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekdays: 7:00 a.m./ Saturdays 8:00 a.m.
Parish Mission
Affirming our common Baptismal call to holiness and discipleship, we at Saint Joseph Parish strive to deepen our communion with Christ and His Church, by worshiping God through Word and Sacrament, serving our community with God's healing compassion and love, giving freely what we have received, nurturing our children in faith, and respecting the dignity of all human life. In this we hope always to be a sign of the saving power of God in the world, by inviting all people to journey with us spreading God's presence to all who yearn to see His face.