At the beginning of the pandemic, our parish staff needed to keep physically distanced but we longed to connect with our faith and our faith community. On a chilly Tuesday morning in November 2020, we had (mostly) figured out how to Zoom and invited everyone and anyone to meet with us for our first attempt at online faith sharing: Breaking Open the Word.

Guided by a warm and patient Ellen Romer Niemiec, we sat comfortably in our homes with steaming cups of coffee and began to read, dissect and reflect upon the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. Our group had a wide range of experience; from those who could seemingly recite the bible from memory to novices like me who didn't know Matthew from John. But we had other things in common - predominantly our strong desire to deepen our understanding of this ancient text and to feel open to express our thoughts on it candidly. We always find new meaning, sometimes answers and often humor in our weekly group.

A year and a half later, we are still meeting every week over Zoom, and Ellen taught us to take turns leading. We meet from our offices, homes and even while traveling to share our faith and prayers. Some familiar faces are present each week, others drop in when they can, and we always welcome new people!

This summer, we will be sharing with you some of our reflections from Breaking Open the Word. We believe the meetings help prepare us for the upcoming Sunday, to get more out of Mass, and we invite you to join us! Just email the parish office office@stjosaphatparish.org and we'll send you the Zoom link.

And...if mornings don't work for you, give Tuesday evenings in the community park a try with our new Following Jesus: Then and Now.

Join us Tuesdays beginning June 14 from 6:30-7:30p for 9 weeks of Following Jesus: Then and Now. We examine The Chosen - the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ as witnessed through the eyes of those He impacted. Watch the series on your own (or as a family) each week, then gather with us for one hour in the Community Park to discuss how God was at work in the lives of the first disciples. Read More >

It's back! The Marriage Course Returns this Summer Thursdays beginning June 16 for 7 weeks over Zoom. This free course is designed for all couples whether they have a faith background or not. Read More >

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Would you like to help guide our children in their faith life? You don’t have to have all the answers! If you feel a calling to volunteer in our community, our Religious Education program is looking for catechists. We meet two to three times a month on Tuesday nights for an hour and half. Imterested? Email Mary Jane Sullivan maryJane@stjosaphatparish.org for more information. 

We are seeking candidates for the positions of Operations Director and Director of Faith Formation. Please visit our Employment Opportunities page on our parish website for more information.