1	"St." St. Joseph Catholic Church
2	St. Joseph Catholic Church 1050 N. Keller Avenue Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-7717 Fax: 715-268-9986 Website: www.stjosephamery.org Email: office@stjosephamery.org
3	Mission Statement We, the Roman Catholic Faith Community of St. Joseph Church in Amery, Wisconsin declare our parish mission is to know God, to love Him and to serve Him in this world. We pursue this mission by celebrating the Eucharist and sharing our faith, love, time, talents and treasures with our families, our communities and the world.
4	WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY We wish to offer you a warm welcome to St. Joseph in Amery, Wisconsin. We hope you feel at home when you worship with us and that you will join in our many parish activities. To help you feel at home, you are invited to watch this presentation. It will give you an idea of what we are all about – we are glad you are here!!!
5	Meet Our Staff Very Reverend John A. Drummy, V.F. Pastor Deacon Bud Heiser, Pastoral Associate Deacon Larry Bauer Tina Lundgren, Parish Secretary Mary Modjeski, Adult Christian Formation Coordinator Marita Beaudette & Nancy Madsen, Religious Education Coordinators Joanne Sabelko, Bookkeeper/Comptroller Mary Ann Larson & Peter Seidl, Custodians
6	CELEBRATIONS FOR MASS Come and join us for the celebration of the Eucharist. Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Weekday Masses and Communion Services are at 9:00 AM. Please check the bulletin
7	The Sacrament of Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is more than a grocery list of bloopers, bleeps, and blunders. It is a time for spiritual growth on our journey with the Lord. We invite you to come to the Sacrament at St. Joseph on Saturday afternoons from 3:00 – 3:30 pm or by appointment. There is hardly ever a waiting line and the Sacrament can help you to gain a new outlook on life, heal the past, repair the present and build upon the future.
8	TIME, TALENT & TREASURE Time, talent and treasure are the key words in our parish stewardship program. Your contribution on the weekend in your envelope is only the tip of the iceberg when it come to Christian service. We at St. Joseph encourage you to offer your gifts and talents n service to the parish. Would you like to become involved? We need you! HELP YOUR FAITH COME ALIVE!!
9	Coffee Sundays Please join us for Coffee and doughnuts after each Mass on the first Sunday of each month. This is a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Volunteers are always welcome to help with the serving. Please contact the parish office for more information. These coffees are usually sponsored by various church committees/organizations.
10	Evangelization The following is a four-step process for becoming “An everyday Evangelizer” Pope Paul VI Accept God’s word into your life. Live out God’s word in service and witness. Share your story of Jesus in your life with others. Invite others to deepen their relationship with Christ in the Christian Community.
11	Small Christian Communities Small Christian Communities are groups of persons who gather seasonally (fall or Lent) for approximately six weeks or monthly to share faith in a supportive environment where spiritual growth can take place. Participants share their experiences of God working in their lives, share their life experiences and reflect on these in the light of scriptures and tradition. Small Christian Communities participate in the ministry of the church as they pray, encourage one another and commit themselves to the lives of loving mission or service.
12	Welcoming Committee Members of the Welcoming Committee extend hospitality to new parishioners by visiting their homes and presenting the family with information about he parish and a gift basket Contact person: Mary Modjeski 268-7717
13	Religious Formation St. Joseph Parish offers quality Religious Formation Programs for all young people. The sessions begin in the fall and go through the spring following the school year. Classes meet Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. During the 10:30 Mass, the youth in grades 1-5 are invited to attend the Children’s Lectionary with Deacon Bud.
14	The Family Guild As a registered member of St. Joseph, you automatically become a member of our Family Guild. The meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. At St. Joseph, both men and women are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions, or need more information, please call the parish office. Now is a great time to become involved!!
15	Knights of Columbus A service and fraternal organization that is very active in our parish, the Knights of Columbus welcome you to Amery and invite you to join their organization. The meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM Call the parish office for more information about joining.
16	R.C.I.A. You may ask, “What is R.C.I.A.?” It is a fantastic process called: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Which is a program designed for people seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. This would include converts to the faith, Catholics who may not have been confirmed, received the Holy Eucharist or have never been baptized. Call Deacon Bud or Fr. John Drummy for more information.
17	Home Visits to the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick can be a time of healing in your life. We realize that many folks can’t come to church and desire a pastoral visit in the home. The Parish Priest, Parish Deacon and Eucharist Ministers often visit homes and the hospital. First Friday visits are a tradition with the anointing of the sick as part of the service. Please call the parish office if you desire a visit.
18	Nursing Home Masses The first Thursday and Friday of the month is when Masses are offered at our two nursing homes. Communal anointing is offered at this time. Thursday, 10:15 AM Willow Ridge Friday, 10:15 AM Golden Age Manor
19	Our Choir Music is an important part of our worship at St. Joseph. We are proud of our music ministries and we invite you to join our parish choir. Contact the parish office for more information on joining the choir.
20	Parish Library We have an extensive religious library at St. Joseph for your personal enrichment. There are also numerous video tapes on a variety of religious themes and subjects. Each weekend and on other special occasions the Mass at St. Joseph is videotaped for Cable TV for shut-ins, hospitals and nursing homes. Anyone with cable TV can see these Masses on Channel 26 on Tuesday at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Stop in and look over what we have. Religious items may be purchased or ordered for your needs.
21	Prayer Line At St. Joseph, we have a prayer line to pray for individual needs and requests. If you have someone whom you would like the prayer line to pray for, whether it be for recovery of health, marriage, emotional or personal, all you have to do is call St. Joseph at 268-7717 or Deacon Bud at 857-5649. If you would like to join the prayer line, please call the parish office. We would be glad to have your help.
22	Membership Commitment I will worship regularly with the Catholic Community of St. Joseph. I will pray daily. I will participate in gatherings for fellowship and growth. I will regularly participate in programs for my Christian Formation and that of my family. I will participate in one or more service opportunities. I will support the Mission of the Church with my prayers and offerings.
23	Our Promise to you We will provide regular opportunities for the Spirit-filled celebrations of the Mass Sacraments and other times of praise and worship. We will pray for you. We will provide opportunities for fellowship and growth through parish gatherings. We will provide resources for the spiritual formation of you and your family as well as pastoral care when needed. We will provide opportunities for you to use your spiritual and personal gifts in the service of Christ and his Mission. We will be good stewards of your financial offerings and in turn pledge to support efforts beyond the parish that proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
24	Visit us on the Web! Visit us on our website for up-to-date information, bulletin announcements, the monthly calendar, Mass schedules, and so much more! www.stjosephamery.org You can also email us! office@stjosephamery.org
25	Welcome Again, we welcome you most sincerely to our parish and we hope that you will be happy with us as we strive to meet your spiritual needs and those of your family. We are here to serve you and the Lord, in any way we can. Please feel free to stop in to see us at your convenience. We consider you special. Enjoy your new home in our parish.