Prayer & Spiritual Life Ministries

Prayer and Spiritual Life ministries encompass different aspects of prayer, devotion, and community.

Avilas Group

The Avilas are a group of men and women that meet regularly to pray for the priesthood and religious life. Their focus of prayer is not just limited to those thinking about ministry in the service of God, but also for those presently studying and especially those already actively serving the people of God. The Avilas of St. Joseph Church have joined with St. John Neumann Church on the first Monday of each month in St. John’s Chapel for 9:00am Mass, followed by the Avilas prayers.

Men’s Group

St. Joseph's Men's Group is dedicated to prayerfully nurturing the spiritual growth of our members in their Catholic faith. We gather, in Christ's presence, in an atmosphere of trust, acceptance and equality to share our personal feelings, experiences, and love for Our Lord Jesus Christ. We strive to live our faith every day and to freely share it with others.

Tony Tesoriero, 440.572.2408

Ministry of Praise

Members of this ministry are committed to regular intercessory prayer for a variety of intentions for the parish and for our world. Members receive monthly prayer requests and pray daily in their own homes. Members include our parishioners who may be elderly, ill, homebound, or otherwise not able to attend weekly Masses.

Shelley Mack, 440.243.2203

Perpetual Adoration

The Eucharist is reserved in our Church for the sick and because the Eucharist is reserved, the Faithful are encouraged to spend time in prayer in the presence of Christ. The Eucharist is exposed in a monstrance in our chapel and we are invited to spend at least one hour a week, either day or night, in prayer before the Eucharist. The Eucharist is reposed from Saturday at 4pm until Sunday at 1pm, during Sunday Mass hours. Sign up for an hour with our contact person.

Regina Cardello, 440.846.0055

Small Church Communities

This is a program where individuals gather in small groups in members’ homes to share their faith and spirituality. There are groups in the parish that an individual can join or people can start their own group. The group can explore the Sunday readings of the liturgical year or can choose their own program or book for discussion.