Altar Linen Care
Each week a group of dedicated women wash and iron linens used at Mass according to a specific formula. These women pick up the linens from the Parish Office on Monday and return them by the following Thursday. This is a loving and much needed service for the Lord.
Contact: Betty Johnson 509-366-6864
Apologetics (SP)
A branch of theology that aims to present historical, reasoned and evidential bases for Catholic Christianity defending it against objections.
Contact: Lucio Sanchez 509-212-7462 & Rafael Aguilar 509-302 0391
Meets: Wed. 7:00pm conference room
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop #168 of St. Joseph’s Parish has been very active for many years. The troop fulfills the mission of scouting, which is to help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship, encourage good sportsmanship and help foster a sense of pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Contact: Kent Harrison 509-735-2621
Meets: Tuesday 7:00pm basement
Carmelites
Meet on the 3rd Wednesday at the St Joseph Pre-School building at 9:00am. Coordinator Wendy Nuxoll 582-0451
Catholic Charities
Please visit www.catholiccharitiescw.org
Cub Scouts
Meets: September – June, Tuesday’s 6:30-7:30 PAC
Contact: Coordinator John Hickman 586-9757
Cursillo
The Cursillo has a goal – to change the world; to remake the world in Christ; to restore all things to Christ. And the Cursillo has a strategy, the strategy of structuring Christian life, of providing a backbone for Christian life in every environment. Involved is a weekend program, which is then followed by small and large group meetings for prayer, sharing and teaching. Participation is by invitation and approval by parish priests.
The English Cursillo group meets at Christ the King Parish in Richland, and the Spanish group meets every Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Dillon Hall at 8pm.
DH Coordinators
Candelario Zaragoza (509) 948-8066
Kennedy De La Cruz (509) 792-5899
Christ the King Contact:
Carl Zeamer (509) 943-9991
Environment (Liturgy Colors)
The Environmental Committee helps the church community celebrate the changing liturgical seasons by using color and symbols found in Scripture. The church year is divided into three seasons: Advent-Christmastime, Lent-Easter time and Ordinary time. Each season is represented by a specific color and unique symbols. Creating an inviting and prayerful atmosphere through the use of these visual aids is the goal of our ministry.
Funeral Committee
The Funeral Committee is in charge of helping with the funeral reception. We are always looking for volunteers to help serve and or donate a cooked dish or dessert. For more information call the Parish office 509-586-3820
Guadalupanas
This ministry is comprised of Catholic lay people devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The group supports families who have experienced a death by helping with the funeral and praying the rosary with the family.
Contact: Ramon and Viola Mata 509-586-9995
Hope Medical
Hope Medical is a faith-based, non-profit community medical clinic providing compassionate, evidence-based health care services to empower people to make informed decisions.
Contact: 509-396-7737
Knights of Columbus #8179
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal service organization for men, eighteen (18) years of age or over. Council 8179 offers church-related activities, insurance protection for its members and families, social outlets, community service, family-oriented events, youth programs, as well as vocational and Pro-life support. The Order dedicates itself to the ideals of Columbianism: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
Contact: 509-873-8179
Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter helps us make a good marriage better. The Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience for married couples, offering a technique of loving communication they can use for the rest of their lives. It is an opportunity to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. Marriage Encounter Weekends are held at various times throughout the Diocese. There are support groups and social activities held on a local level for encountered couples
Contact In English
Mikhail and June Alnaijar – 509-627-4680
Contact En Espanol
Sergio and Sally Preciado – 509 607-8354
PREPARES
PREPARES is dedicated to supporting pregnant women and parents with children under the age of 5. Through a network of parish volunteers, we meet essential needs by providing support and fostering nurturing relationships that guide families on their journey.
Interested in volunteering or seeking pregnancy or parenting support? Contact us today!
Contact:
Serra Club
A group of lay Catholics of all ages and from all walks of life who are dedicated to the promotion and fostering of vocations.
Contact: Mike Barnett – 509-586-0274
St. Vincent De Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps those in need within our parish boundaries. If you know of anyone who needs help with food, gasoline, or electricity, have them call 509-591-0149.
If you, or you know someone who would like to know more about what we do, call 509-591-0149 and leave a message such as “I am interested in learning more about how I could help the SVdP Conference at St. Joseph”, and leave your name and phone number. If you are bi-lingual, you would be a double blessing to our group.
Women of St. Josephs
ALL ladies of this parish, and those involved in St. Joseph’s School, are members of the Women of St. Joseph and serve the parish community in a variety of ways. Among the many activities are semi-annual yard sales and providing funeral dinners. Proceeds from the fund raising projects go for the care of the altar vestments and linens as well as other identified needs of the church including our building projects. Social events are also an important component of this organization
Contact:
Kim Sheldon 509-586-2032
Theresa Thomas 509 366-5631