Spiritual Life Commission
The purpose of the Spiritual Life Commission is to propose and help provide opportunities for parishioners to deepen their faith. Its goal is to enhance parishioners’ faith and personal relationship with Jesus through prayer, catechesis, spiritual practices and service. Our guidelines assist us by providing guidance for our commission.
- Dan Sater, Chairperson, Spiritual Life Commission, Turn on JavaScript!Turn on JavaScript!
- Adult Bible Study
- Adult Confirmation
- Adult Faith Formation
- Avilas Group
- Baptismal Preparation
- Cenacle
- Couples Ministry
- Healing Prayer
- Legion of Mary
- Men’s Group
- Ministry of Praise
- Moms of Faith Ministry
- Perpetual Adoration
- Pre-Cana
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- Seven Sisters Apostolate
- Linda Zvoncheck, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!
- Parish Office, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!
- Linda Zvoncheck, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!
- Deacon Bob Lester, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!
- Jim Kulway, 440.238.6163
- Fr. Andy Gonzalez, 440.238.5555, Turn on JavaScript!Turn on JavaScript!
- Parish Office, 440.238.5555
- Anna Paczelt, 440.268.6284.
- Tony Tesoriero, 440.572.2408
- Rosanne Radziewicz, 440.238.9477
- Natalie Kimble, 216.789.9270, Turn on JavaScript!
- Regina Cardello, 440.846.0055
- Deacon Paul Kutolowski, 440.238.5555
- Parish Office, 440.238.5555
Adult Bible Study
We offer many different bible study opportunities each year, beginning at the end of September. These sessions are structured programs that include Scripture readings, a video presentation, and small group sharing. These sessions are scheduled various mornings and evenings throughout the week. Fellow parishioners meet to read and study scripture.
Adult Confirmation
Anyone over the age of 18 who has been Baptized, and has received First Communion, but has not been Confirmed and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact the Parish Office. Once a group is assembled, three formation sessions usually take place in March and April each year, with confirmation typically in May.
Adult Faith Formation
The Adult Faith Formation Committee is comprised of parishioners from both St. Joseph and St. John Neumann parishes. Its goal is to provide engaging programs and speakers that bring our parishioners together to participate in religious experiences and faith sharing as a large Christian Community. Call, see the bulletin, or view the website for Adult Faith Formation opportunities as they are offered and presented.
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.
Baptismal Preparation
First time parents attend a special class in preparation for their child’s baptism learning about the significance of the sacrament and the responsibilities of Catholic parenthood. St. Joseph has these sessions in February, April, June, August, October, and December, while St John Neumann hosts the sessions in the other months. Baptisms are celebrated at St. Joseph every Sunday (except during Lent) at 1:00pm or during any weekend Mass. If you wish to schedule a baptism, or in need of an emergency baptism for an ill, unbaptized person, please call the Parsh Office. Volunteers are invited to join in this ministry and share their experience of Christian parenting with new parents.
Cenacle
Gathered in the chapel every Friday evening, at 7pm, the Cenacle Prayer Group honors the Blessed Virigin Mary through Spiritual Readings, Recitation of the Rosary, and ministry fellowship.
Couples Ministry
Engaged couples being prepared for marraige at St. Joseph Parish are assisted by married couples who work with our priests and deacons in meeting the requirements of both the Pre-Cana (first marriage) and Cana II (second marriage) programs. Meetings are usallly held in the married couple's home at a mutually convienent time to allow sharing one-on-one with the engaged couple.
Healing Prayer
Meeting once a month on Sunday mornings, trained parishioners are available to pray with you in the Chapel. Prayer will be schedule once a month after either the 8am or 10am Mass. Please see the bulletin monthly.
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary is a world-wide organization of Catholic men and women who offer their services to assist in performing spiritual works within the parish. By placing themselves under the banner of Mary, organization members strive to develop a greater devotion in their own lives while fostering a deeper devotion among others. The Legion of Mary meets every Monday evening at 5:00 p.m.
Men’s Group
On the first Saturday of each month, a group of men gather together to celebrate the Eucharist, pray, share refreshments, and offer discussion. The group meets from 8:00 until 9:30am. Issues and topics related to men as Catholic-Christian husbands, fathers, and sons are discussed. Any man, over 18, parishioner or not, are invited to attend as their schedule permits.
Ministry of Praise
Now, over twenty years old, 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.
You may call Rosanne, our Ministry Coordinator, or the Parish Office (440.238.5555) to submit your prayer requests, you may also place them in the Sunday collection basket, or email your requests to the Parish Office (Turn on JavaScript!). We would be honored to pray for your needs!
Moms of Faith Ministry
The Moms of Faith Ministry is open to mothers of all ages and their children. Fellowship, spiritual growth, social interaction and fun for all members are the focus of this group which meets the first and third Thursdays of the month from 9:30-11:00 am in the Holy Family Center.
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 Noon until Sunday at 1pm, during Sunday Mass hours. Sign up for an hour with our contact person.
Pre-Cana
Engaged couples are assisted by a team of married couples and clergy to help them in meeting the requirements of preparation for being married within the Catholic Church. Topics such as sacramentality, communication, and finances, along with time for the engaged couple to discuss with one another occurs during this event. This year Pre-Cana will be held on a Saturday during the month of October and is open to engaged couples from both outside and within the parish.
Pre-Cana 2024 will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Registration will begin at 9:30am.
The day begins promptly at 10am and includes lunch and snacks. Couples will attend 4:30pm Mass and conclude the day by 6pm.
Cost is $70/couple.
For registration, please call the Parish Office (440.238.5555) or Turn on JavaScript! it.
Pre-Cana 2020
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA is a process that invites adults to explore the possibility of becoming Catholic. Those interested attend weekly sessions from September through the Easter season. Participants in the program are supported by the RCIA Team. The team is discerned by the parish priests and the RCIA coordinators.
Seven Sisters Apostolate
Seven Sisters Apostolate
Praying for our Priests
"In strengthening the priest, you strengthen the whole Church..."
- Fr. Gerald Fitzgerald, s.P., Founder
Handmaids of the Precious Blood
Pop Francis has consecrated 2024 as the Year of Prayer, and it's a perfect time to invite all women to consider joining in the mission of the Seven Sisters Apostolate. The Seven Sisters Apostolate is "a call to strengthen the church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop - a 'holy wasting' (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ." As a spiritual sister, we emulate Mary's fidelity in "hidden" support of her Divine Son as the first and most perfect disciple.
An apostolate consists of seven wormen who each commit to a different day of the week to offer one Holy Hour on that day for a particular priest. We give this gift for a year's time. We currently have two groups of women, one praying for Fr. Andy and the other praying for Fr. Kevin. We have also prayed for Fr. Joe over the past year and a half until his transfer. We are now seeking women to form additional groups to pray a weekly Holy Hour for Fr. Greg and Fr. Arnold. We need fourteen woment (seven women for each priest) in order to cover each day of the week. "One Holy Hour/One Priest/Each Week/One Heart of Prayer." Visit the apostolate website to learn more: www.sevensistersapostolate.org if you are interested in joining us in Praying for our priests.
If you have questions, please contact Kathy Helal (Turn on JavaScript!) or Bernadette Boguski (Turn on JavaScript!).