Mission Statement
The Roman Catholic parish family of St Mary/St Joseph commit to serving God and, as best we are able, the needs of our parish family & community.
By Gospel living, we seek to serve the poor, the vulnerable, the unborn while maintaining the dignity of the human person, supporting true marriage & family life, honoring the vocations of marriage, the priesthood & consecrated life.
Through full Gospel preaching, Bible& Church history, we follow St. Paul’s mandate ‘to hold true to the traditions that have been handed on from the apostles.’ (1 Cor. 11:2)
Our identity as members of the Body of Christ is maintained with Peter, in Pope Francis I , the Servant of the Servants of God, John Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, and the Schuylkill County Deanery, grounds us in a life-giving commitment that seeks to bring light where there is darkness.
We welcome Roman Catholics to join us, we invite inquirers as to our Catholic way of life. We promote a full liturgical life through the Sacraments & sacramentals that provide a genuinely Catholic identity.
Sacraments and Parishioner Services
Registration
New Members may register by calling the Parish Office.
Young adults, 21 years of age, should also register as independent parishioners.
Baptism
Arrangements should be made with the Parish Office.
Marriage
To be married,
couples should be registered members of the parish.
To begin marriage preparation,
the couple needs to meet for preparation 6 months in advance.
The date must be approved by the pastor before any other details are scheduled.
Hospital Visitation
Please notify the rectory if a family member is in the hospital.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Inquiries are always welcome to learn about our catholic faith. Contact the parish office.
Godparent/Sponsorship Information
It is common for those who are asked to be Sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation to get a Letter of Eligibility. Parish Membership, weekly attendance at Mass and living out a life conforming to a life of grace is required for such permission.
Reconciliation
See the Parish bulletin or website and anytime by request.
Communion Calls
The Sacrament is brought to the sick and shut-ins regularly.
To be placed on the call list, please call the Parish Office.
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator
Mrs. Helen P. Kelleher, L.S.W.
1-800-791-9209
Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator
Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J.
610-289-8900, Ext. 222
Religious Education
Contact the parish office for more information!
