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St. Joe
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM (view online)
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Weekdays
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil: 5:30 PM
Holy Day: 7:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Confession
Saturday: 8:35 - 9:30 AM
Sunday: 30 minutes before each Mass
Parish Office
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
711 E. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN 46617
Synod Prayerful Opening
friday, November 14
As Saint Joseph Parish begins a special journey of listening, prayer, and discernment as part of Synod 2026 — a process that invites every member of the Church to help shape her future by listening to the Holy Spirit and to one another — we invite all to join for our parish's Prayerful Opening:
5:45 pm – Opening Prayer in the Church
6:15pm – Pizza Social in Fanelli Hall
Happening Now at Saint Joseph
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Tonight, our candles burned in commemoration of the faithful departed. The prayer they represent is one of hope in God’s benevolent mercy and of trust in His abiding love. The light reminds us that Christ Jesus is the Light of the World, the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
As you may have heard, our diocese is beginning the journey toward Synod 2026, a process of prayer, listening, and discernment. The word “synod” means “journeying together.” It’s an opportunity for all of us — clergy and laity alike — to listen to the Holy Spirit and to one another about how God is calling our parish and our Church forward. Our parish "consultation" will take place in early December and every member of the parish is invited to participate.
Because this is first and foremost a spiritual process, we will begin together in prayer. Our Parish Prayerful Opening will take place on Friday, November 14, at 5:45 p.m. in the church, followed by a simple pizza social in Fanelli Hall in the school. We’ll gather for an evening of prayer, reflection, and fellowship as we ask the Holy Spirit to guide our conversations and our hearts throughout this process. Everyone is invited — parishioners, families, and friends. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we begin this important journey of faith together.
The month of November is set aside to remember those who have died. On Sunday, November 2, join us for an All Souls Day Candle Walk at 7:00pm. We will gather on the blacktop for a brief prayer and then walk the grounds of the parish. The sidewalks will be lined with luminary candles, and the church will remain open for quiet prayer.
Our annual Parish Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 5, at 7:00pm, when we pray in a particular way for those who have died in the past year. All are welcome.
Join us at Saint Joseph Church for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass Times are tonight, Thursday, August 14, at 5:30 PM, and Friday, August 15, at 7:00 AM, 12:15PM, 7:00 PM.
Following the 12:15pm Mass on August 15, all are invited to pray the rosary on the blacktop. Stay after Mass, or simply come at 1:00pm. You are welcome to bring a flower for the Blessed Mother.
Attention, Parents of Teens!
There will be a Parent Meet & Greet tonight (Wednesday, August 13) at 7:00pm in the BMR (basement of the church). Come get to know Megan Boyington, the new youth minister, and have the opportunity to ask questions about youth group!
Please help us make the parish picnic a wonderful experience by volunteering to help out on Saturday, August 23! See the link below for more information or reach out to Fr. Peter at ppuleo@stjoeparish.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C45A4A723A1FD0-57794937-parish#/
Praise the Lord! The air conditioning is working again in the church! See you for Mass at St. Joe this weekend!
The St. Joe Parish Picnic is Saturday, August 23! Join us for our largest social event of the year!
https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/e96240b8-001b-478c-b816-34e1b1d094d2
“When the bow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature—every mortal being that is on earth.“ ~Genesis 9:16
Apply online at https://www.theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=D1546
Join us at Saint Joseph Church, South Bend, for our Triduum services. More info at https://www.stjoeparish.com
St. Joe is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Youth Ministry. Apply online at https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=D1536
Saint Joseph Parish is currently offering 40 Hours of Devotion to and Adoration of Christ's Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Beginning on this Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19) and continuing until Friday, March 21, at 4:00pm, the church will be open for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Come spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist! More info at https://www.stjoeparish.com
Our St. Joe St. Vincent de Paul chapter and Goodwill industries are partnering together for our Stuff-a-Truck initiative this weekend! We will have a truck available for your donations before and after all weekend Masses on March 1 & 2 in the north lot across from the church. Take some time to do some early spring cleaning. (No building ssupplies, car parts, or old electronics. Flat screen TVs are okay but not box TVs.) How does SVdP benefit from your donations? Goodwill in turn provides vouchers to SVdP for clients to purchase clothes and basic necessities.
A number of volunteers also needed for this weekend! See https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA4A62FA4F5CE9-55058577-stuff#/ or reach out to Tim Cleaver at tcleaver@stjoeparish.com if you have any questions about donating or volunteering.
Members of our senior ministry spent an afternoon last week at Cultivate Culinary preparing 486 backpack meals for young neighbors! #knownlovedserved #stjoeparish
Join us for St. Joe's Mardi Gras Trivia Night in the Parish Gym on Saturday, March 1! Doors open at 6:00pm with trivia beginning at 7:30. Register tables of up to 10; $20/person. All proceeds benefit the SJGS Excellence Fund! Register now at stjoeparish.com.
Fr. Peter and Fr. Matt made a home delivery for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry this afternoon. Thanks to our Holy Cross priests for helping us serve our neighbors in need!
St. Joe Parish's annual Chili Cook-Off is just around the corner! Come and join us for a great evening of delicious food and community in the Parish Gym on Saturday, February 8, 6-8pm! Attendees are invited to bring monetary donations or frozen ground beef, canned beans, or tomatoes for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry. To enter the contest and/or to RSVP please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA82BA5FCC43-54477867-stjoe#/
Join us Thursday, January 30, 5-7pm, in the Parish Gym for our annual Spaghetti Supper. The supper is hosted by the SJGS Home and School Association during Catholic Schools Week in thanksgiving to our parish community for its continuous support! Please purchase tickets by Monday, January 27: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/84d6d3bf-8694-4d06-ba86-b064fa007ac0
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is observed on Monday, December 9, and is a holy day of obligation. To fulfill the standard Sunday obligation, Catholics must attend Mass any time after 4pm on Saturday, December 7, or any time on Sunday, December 8.
To fulfill the separate Immaculate Conception obligation, Catholics must attend a second Mass any time after 4pm on Sunday, December 8, or any time on Monday, December 9.
In short, two separate Masses must be attended: one for each obligation.
Feast Day Masses at St. Joe are Monday, December 9, at 7:00am, 12:15pm, 7:00pm. Please join us! #stjoeparish #immaculateconception
People in Haiti continue to suffer at the hands of powerful gangs who ruthlessly attack individuals, neighborhoods, and local and international police. Although our sister parish is located in a rural mountain region, the resulting disruption in accessibility of goods in the country has led to high inflation, lost jobs, and an increase in poverty and hunger.
St. Joe Parish offers support to our sister parish, Mary Immaculate in Platon, through prayer and financial assistance. As we approach the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we invite you to participate in both.
Learn more at https://www.stjoeparish.com/haiti
#prayforhaiti #stjoeparish #knownlovedserved
Let us give thanks to the Lord! Join us at Saint Joseph Church for Mass at 10:00am on Thanksgiving Day. Our offertory collection will support our St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
To enter more intentionally into the spirit of the season of Advent and to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the St. Joe Christian Formation Commission is hosting a special Evening with Mary & Joseph on Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7:30pm. Space is limited! View more details at https://www.stjoeparish.com
#mary #joseph #ourladyofguadalupe #stjoeparish
Saint Joseph Grade School is seeking a 6th and 7th grade religion teacher to begin as soon as possible. This is a part-time position teaching class periods that fall mainly between the hours of 9:30am and 2:00pm. Please contact Mrs. Melissa Green at mgreen@stjosephgradeschool.com if you or someone you know might be interested in learning more. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Note that adoration will end at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 31, in preparation for our Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. #stjoeparish #allsaints
The month of November is set aside to remember those who have died. Everyone mourns differently and, here at Saint Joseph, we will offer prayer opportunities to assist us: On Saturday, November 2, join us for an All Souls Day Candle Walk at 7:00pm. We will gather on the blacktop for a brief prayer and then walk the grounds of the parish. The sidewalks will be lined with luminary candles, and the church will remain open for quiet prayer.
The annual Parish Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, November 4, at 7:00pm, when we pray in a particular way for those who have died in the past year. All are welcome.
Registration is open for the 2024 Saint Nick 6 taking place Saturday, December 7 at Saint Joseph Church & School in South Bend. View all the details and sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/SouthBend/SaintNickSix
The 2024 Annual Bishop's Appeal is underway! Thank you to those who have already made gifts. If you have not yet made a pledge, we hope you will join other Saint Joseph parishioners in taking time to do so today.
Thank you for giving from the heart so that the many great ministries of our diocese can continue to be funded. Funds over our diocesan goal will be returned to our parish to directly support our ministries here.
Learn more and give online at https://www.diocesefwsb.org/aba.
Pledge forms are also available in the church and at the parish office. Thank you again for your support this year!
Come join us for our first monthly Magnificat evening of the year! All women welcome this Thursday, September 19, with Adoration at 7:00pm followed by fellowship in the church BMR (basement) at 7:30pm.
This Wednesday, September 18, 6-8pm, Saint Joseph parishioners are invited to Cultivate Food Rescue to learn more about their mission to feed the hungry in our community. Meet the Cultivate staff, tour the buildings, and help pack food! Cultivate has a vision of "No Neighbor Hungry, No Food Wasted." They work to reduce hunger and food waste in northern Indiana by recovering excess, quality food and redistributing it to school children, food pantries, shelters and more. Volunteer opportunities are available six days a week, morning, afternoon, and evening.
All those interested are asked to preregister at https://volunteer.cultivatefoodrescue.com/registrations/vxjVTmloxy/claim_spot
Learn more at https://www.cultivatefoodrescue.com
#knownlovedserved
A focal point in every Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium is the prayer table (it can also be a place that lives at the heart of the family home!). Our afternoon CGS students processed through the hallways of our parish offices this afternoon as they practiced preparing the prayer table in our atrium.
#knownlovedserved #cgs #iamthegoodshepherd
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Who We Are
Saint Joseph Parish,
in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is a community of God’s people that has been led by religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross since the foundation of the parish by Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C., in 1853.
We are a vibrant, intergenerational parish, inviting all with the words of Jesus: “Come and see.” Anchored in the charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and to grow as a faith community by making God known, loved, and served.
