Community Life Commission

Ministries and organizations within the Community Life Commission provide opportunities for the St. Joseph Parish Community to grow together in fellowship. Its activites include opportunities to foster a spirit of togetherness and community among parishioners of all ages. Our Guidelines assist us in providing direction for our commission.

 

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Clambake

2023 Clambake Electronic Registration has ended.

Our Annual Clambake is held each September. This year, it will be Saturday, September 23, 2023. Our event promises an evening of good food, music, and great conversation. A full clambake is $35/person, kids meal (mac and cheese for 12 and under) $5/person, and extra clams are available for $12/dozen. Our evening also features a 50/50 drawing.

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    Funeral Luncheons

    The St. Joseph Funeral Luncheon Committee offers pastry and coffee or lunch in the Holy Family Center. This is available to families who wish to offer refreshments to their relatives and friends following a funeral (or Memorial Mass) celebrated at St. Joseph. Volunteers are needed to assist this ministry as hostess or to provide food items upon request. It's a great way to help out on an as-needed basis.

    • Please contact the Parish Office for more information at 440-238-5555.

    Golf Committee

    St. Joseph Golf Committee consists of a group of parishioners whose purpose is to organize the annual St. Joseph Golf Outing. This annual outing is primarily a social event and at times, a fundraiser for St. Joseph Parish.

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    Health and Wellness

    The Health and Wellness Ministry is a group interested in the health of our parishioners by coordinating events throughout the year. Main events include the annual health fair and the SOUL 5k run/1-mile walk. Meetings are scheduled on an every other month basis and more depending on the event planning. Health professions or other parishioners just interested in health are always welcome. We welcome new ideas for other parish events.

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    Hospitality

    Coffee and donuts are served the first Sunday of the month after the 8:00AM and 10:30AM Masses. This hospitality ministry enables parishioners to socialize after Mass. One Sunday per month, volunteers serve coffee and clean up after the Mass they attend. If you would like to help, contact Monica Ali, below.

    • Monica Ali, 440.572.0860

    Knights of Columbus

    Founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism, the Knights of Columbus is the largest order of Catholic Laymen in the world and provides insurance benefits to its members and their families. The St. Francis of Assisi Council primarily volunteers for activities and raises funds that serve the Strongsville Community, including the parishes of St. Joseph and St. John Neumann.

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    Lenten Dinners

    We are excited to announce our Parish Lenten Dinners, on Friday, March 7, 2025 and Friday, April 4, 2025. We will be serving baked or breaded fish, pierogi, cabbage and noodles, cole slaw, rolls, butter, beverage and dessert. We also have clam chowder, pizza and macaroni & cheese.

    Volunteers are needed to set up, take orders, collect payment, serve the tables, dish out the food, work the take-out station, and to clean up. Click here to sign up online to work at the April 4th dinner. In person sign ups will be available in the back of the church the week of March 22-23. Alternately, you can call the Parish Office and we can sign you up!

    If you would like to see the menu selection for the Lenten Dinner, click here.

    If you need help, contact Moira in the Parish Office.

     

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    Parish Picnic

    Sign-up to help for Picnic 2023 - Sunday, July 30, 2023

    The Picnic Committee is responsible for planning the Annual Parish Picnic, which occurs on the last Sunday in July. The group meets on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Committee chairpersons and volunteers are needed in various aspects of the events, including games, entertainment, set-up and clean-up.

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    Prayer Shawl Ministry

    Prayer Shawls are knitted or crocheted by members of this ministry while offering prayers and blessings for the recipient. Intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. When the shawl is completed it is offered with prayer to the recipient. You don’t have to be an experienced knitter to join. We have a beginner pattern, or you can use one of your own. We meet on Tuesday evenings during the school year.

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    For information about Prayer Shawls, please visit: www.shawlministry.com

    St. Joseph Carpenters

    St. Joseph Carpenters Senior Group

     

    The Carpenters senior group will be playing Bingo on Thursday, August 22.  Cost is $15, which includes your annual $5 membership fee.  Doors open at 2:30.  Bingo starts at 3:00.   Dinner included.  We will have a 50/50 raffle and $2 sideboards.  Deadline to register is Thursday, August 15.  Take your payment (check or exact change) to the St. Joseph Church office. If you have any questions, call Judy at 440-503-6229.

                                                                  

    Spiritual Walks

     

    The outdoor Spiritual Walks meet on the fourth Monday of the month at Coe Lake (Berea) picnic pavilion from 9:15-11:00 a.m.  Mark these dates on your calendar:  July 22, August 26, September 23, and October 28.  New walkers are always welcome.  For information, call Vicki at 440-666-3591.