Outreach

The Knight's of Columbus (KC's), Itasca Council 2840, is a faternal organization for men that promotes and supports families, respect for life, and the spiritual and financial needs of the Church and its priests.  This active group supports the parish and the Grand Rapids area community through fundraising breakfast and dinners, the Tootsie Roll drive for the developmentally disabled and Roses for Life supporting the end to abortion.  This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the church.  Check our bulletin for upcoming meetings and KC events.

Click here for general information about our Parish Knight's of Columbus.

Click here to view the Knight's of Columbus monthly newsletter dated 2-15-2012.

The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is an organization for all women of St. Joseph's parish.  CCW matches spirituality with ministry:  faith with action.  Service projects include preparing and serving funeral lunches, helping with mission outreach, and funding annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors and adult learners.  CCW sponsors Reflection Opportunities, "Bread Day" for our first communion students and their parents, also numerous fundraising events and projects throughout the calendar year.  CCW contributes to the spiritual development of the women of the parish by sponsoring speakers that seek to enlighten and encourage Christian women.  Please check the bulletin or parish calendar for upcoming meeting dates and times or current projects.

 contact connie andrews, ccw president at 327-2177 to learn more.

The Power of Praying Together…

The intent is to come together in prayer- not that we all have to say the same prayers, but in doing so, we increase the power of prayer even if it’s by coming to the same prayer site.

"Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything
that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or
more are gathered together in My Name, I am there in the midst of them." -- Matthew 18: 19-20

Click Here for your copy of our parish healing prayers.

Many parishes have realized the important connections beetween physical health and one's priritual well being.  To this end, we have identified the need for a parish health ministry at St. joseph's.  Sue Koprowski has been trained as the parish nurse and Mary Gunderson as our health minister.  Together, their work serves the whole parish to help meet the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our members.  Blood pressure screenings are held on the first and third weekends of each month and home visits are available.  Periodic special seminars, such as assistance with a health care directive and CPR Training are available to our parish. 

Click here to learn more about our health ministry.