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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Pastor, Rev John T. McGeean
Deacon, John Putman
Deacon, Patrick Forsythe
Deacon, John Putman
Deacon, Patrick Forsythe
St Joseph's Church Information
Parish Registration
Why should you register?...To become a part of the St. Joseph Church Family. If
a parishioner is not registered, it is difficult for us to issue testimonial letters,
recommendations, references, etc. If we are to testify to your ability for
sponsorship in Baptism, Confirmation, or witness at a Catholic Marriage, you need
to be registered. Parish registration is also necessary before arranging a Baptism
or a Wedding. All new families are welcome to St. Joseph Church and should be
registered in the parish. This should be done as soon as possible. If you are new
in the parish and wish to become a registered member, please call the rectory and
let the secretary know or there are registration forms on the cabinet in the back of
Church.
Marriage Preparation
St. Joseph Parish requires that you must be a parishioner of our Church for at
least six months before making your wedding plans. The Diocese of Joliet
requires a 6-month preparation period for all couples contemplating marriage. So,
if you are a parishioner your 6-month is reckoned from the first visit with the parish
priest. If you are a none parishioner, date will be one year from the time you
register and meet the priest.
Married in the Church
Many times when Father reads over the registration forms of the parish, he notices
that a marriage did not take place in the Catholic Church. Perhaps there is no
reason why the marriage could not be celebrated (validated) in the Church. Or
perhaps there was a former marriage and an annulment process needs to be
started. Father would like you to know that he would be more than happy to
discuss any marriage situation and help people work towards the validation of a
marriage in the Catholic Church.
Baptisms
The current policy of St. Joseph Parish is that we do baptisms on the first and
third Sunday of each month. To plan a Baptism, you must be registered in St.
Joseph and have attended a Baptism Class. If you are not registered, you must
do that first. If you have not attended a Baptism Class, you need to call the
rectory and set up an appointment. After we have received your registration form
and know that you have attended a class, we can then set up the baptism. You
must call the rectory to do this. We currently do six baptisms on a Sunday. It is
good to plan early.
Anointing the Sick
Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for a pastoral visit of the sick. If
you have a relative living with you who is unable to get to church for the Sacrament
of Communion, please call the rectory. Father or one of our Eucharistic Ministers
makes "Communion Calls" to our parishioners who are shut in and he will offer to
assist anyone who might be interested in having him call on someone who would
like to receive Communion.
Patronize Our Advertisers
The Parish Staff wishes to thank the many neighborhood merchants who are so
graciously supporting our bulleting with their advertising. It is our deepest hope
that all parishioners will patronize these generous benefactors whose faith in the
advertising media makes our Sunday bulletin possible.
Why should you register?...To become a part of the St. Joseph Church Family. If
a parishioner is not registered, it is difficult for us to issue testimonial letters,
recommendations, references, etc. If we are to testify to your ability for
sponsorship in Baptism, Confirmation, or witness at a Catholic Marriage, you need
to be registered. Parish registration is also necessary before arranging a Baptism
or a Wedding. All new families are welcome to St. Joseph Church and should be
registered in the parish. This should be done as soon as possible. If you are new
in the parish and wish to become a registered member, please call the rectory and
let the secretary know or there are registration forms on the cabinet in the back of
Church.
Marriage Preparation
St. Joseph Parish requires that you must be a parishioner of our Church for at
least six months before making your wedding plans. The Diocese of Joliet
requires a 6-month preparation period for all couples contemplating marriage. So,
if you are a parishioner your 6-month is reckoned from the first visit with the parish
priest. If you are a none parishioner, date will be one year from the time you
register and meet the priest.
Married in the Church
Many times when Father reads over the registration forms of the parish, he notices
that a marriage did not take place in the Catholic Church. Perhaps there is no
reason why the marriage could not be celebrated (validated) in the Church. Or
perhaps there was a former marriage and an annulment process needs to be
started. Father would like you to know that he would be more than happy to
discuss any marriage situation and help people work towards the validation of a
marriage in the Catholic Church.
Baptisms
The current policy of St. Joseph Parish is that we do baptisms on the first and
third Sunday of each month. To plan a Baptism, you must be registered in St.
Joseph and have attended a Baptism Class. If you are not registered, you must
do that first. If you have not attended a Baptism Class, you need to call the
rectory and set up an appointment. After we have received your registration form
and know that you have attended a class, we can then set up the baptism. You
must call the rectory to do this. We currently do six baptisms on a Sunday. It is
good to plan early.
Anointing the Sick
Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for a pastoral visit of the sick. If
you have a relative living with you who is unable to get to church for the Sacrament
of Communion, please call the rectory. Father or one of our Eucharistic Ministers
makes "Communion Calls" to our parishioners who are shut in and he will offer to
assist anyone who might be interested in having him call on someone who would
like to receive Communion.
Patronize Our Advertisers
The Parish Staff wishes to thank the many neighborhood merchants who are so
graciously supporting our bulleting with their advertising. It is our deepest hope
that all parishioners will patronize these generous benefactors whose faith in the
advertising media makes our Sunday bulletin possible.