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Our VisionAn ever-expanding community where every person encounters Jesus, follows Him, and shares His love.
What is a Vision
Statement? Our Vision is our "North Star." It describes the long-term horizon: what, by God's grace, St. Joseph Parish is becoming over time.Our Mission
We give our all to love God, love our neighbor, and make disciples.What is a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement defines our present purpose, focusing on what we do, who we serve, and how we operate. It guides our ministries, our budget, and our daily decisions.Learn More About our Vision & Mission Our Parish ThemeFollowing Jesus means living life to the fullest by embracing His two great commands: love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:35-40). He also calls us to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).To do this, we focus on four key dimensions of discipleship:- Serve: Love your neighbor through service.
- Pray and Worship: Love God with your whole heart.
- Connect and Invite: Share God’s love and invite others into His family.
- Learn and Grow: Grow in faith by learning and living Jesus’ teachings.
Our HistoryFounded in 1905, St. Joseph Parish has spent over a century becoming a spiritual home for generations. Today, we aspire to be an ever-expanding community of more than 3,300 families. Led by our pastor, Father Jacque Beltran, and associate pastor, Father Emanuel Torres-Fuentes, we remain committed to our present Mission: giving our all to love God, love our neighbor, and make disciples.
We don’t just hold a Vision; we live it. Our theme of Following Jesus is realized through four key dimensions that guide everything.
Serve: Loving Our Neighbor
Our faith is made tangible through radical service to those in need, both at home and abroad.- We recently expanded and remodeled our Food Pantry to ensure hundreds of local families receive nourishment and dignity every month.
- Our community has built and donated over 3,000 beds for children in need, ensuring the most vulnerable among us have a place of peace.
- We invest over $250,000 annually in local and international organizations dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and changing lives.
- We just started a new partnership with the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao, Philippines, to invest in Catholic education and disciple-making abroad.
Pray and Worship: Loving God
At the heart of our parish history is a devotion to the Eucharist and the prayerful leadership of our clergy, grounding our 3,300 families in the love of the Father.- We worship and love God through the way we live our lives.
- We have 5 weekend Masses, and two daily weekday Masses. See Mass schedule.
- We offer Eucharistic Adoration every week.
Connect and Invite: Sharing God’s Love
We believe no one should walk the path of faith alone. We foster an environment where every person can encounter Jesus, follow Him, and share His love.- More than 350 parishioners are actively engaged in small groups, creating the intimate "family feel" essential to a large, vibrant parish.
- We have a variety of formation opportunities including retreats, Bible studies, and events throughout the year.
- With over 100 diverse ministries, we invite every member to find their unique calling within our community.
Learn and Grow: Becoming Disciples- At St. Joseph Catholic School, we empowering over 420 students to excel academically and grow spiritually.
- Through our Children's Faith Formation program, we guide more than 500 young disciples as they encounter Jesus and begin their own journey of faith.
- Over 300 members are currently serving in leadership and ministry roles, constantly growing as followers of Jesus.
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