St. Joseph

Adoration at St. Joseph’s takes place on Tuesday’s from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. You may sign up for an hour time period by calling the office at 616-899-2286 or you may just come and spend time. St. Francis Xavier has adoration on Monday’s from 5:15 – 6:15 pm. 

This commission works to serve the needs of families and organizations in the area. They organize the volunteers for God’s Kitchen, do the Thanksgiving Food Drive, do food collections for special charities in the area, and collect donations each month for families in need.  

Count the weekly offertory collections. Work with a team of 4 to 5 people. (Open to adults registered in the Parish who are at least 21 years old. (Service – Monday mornings, from 8:00 A.M. until finished on alternating months). 

The basic function of the Parish Life Commission is to coordinate social and recreational activities with all groups in the parish. They serve coffee and doughnuts at special functions, serve cake and beverages after special events, host and serve the priests meal at the Forty Hours Devotions, serve lunch for...

The study groups meet starting in the fall and go until Easter.  The meeting times vary.  Check the weekly bulletin for updates for days and times.

Ushers assist parishioners with any seating issues, take up the collection, assist with the presentation of the gifts, escort people at Communion time and help the elderly in and out of their cars.  They are responsible for checking all pews and for locking all doors after Mass. 

The purpose of this commission is to plan the liturgies and decorate the church for various liturgical seasons and special events including help with any special altar preparations for special liturgies. They set up the schedules for ExtraordinaryMinisters, Ministers of the Cup and Lectors.  (Open to members of the parish)