ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Office/Mailing:  3430 Dover St, Dexter MI  48130
Country Church:  6805 Mast Rd, Dexter MI  48130
Village Church:  7870 4th St, Dexter  MI   48130
Parish Center:  3470 Dover St, Dexter  MI   48130
 Phone: 734.426.8483
Fax: 734.426.6451
Email: info@stjos.com

Hours: 9a-12p and 1p-5p, Monday - Friday
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Mission Statement

As members of the family of God, we of    
St. Joseph Parish, Dexter, in the Diocese of Lansing, believe that we are called to be people of faith and prayer, to celebrate the sacraments, and to live the Word.  We commit ourselves to being warm and welcoming, responding to each other's needs and to the needs of the community by sharing our gifts and talents.



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Life in our parish

QUICK JUMPS
Calendar
Bulletins/Homilies
Ministry Schedules
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Liturgy Schedule


​MASS TIMES

Weekend Liturgies
country church
Saturday (vigil), 5:00pm

Sunday, 9:00am
nursery available during 9:00am Mass
liturgy of the word-children during 9:00am 
Mass 

   
Sunday, 11:00am
coffee & donuts after Sunday Masses


Weekday Liturgy
village church
Monday-Friday, 8:15am
Saturday communion service, 8:15am
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Holy Days of Obligation
8:15am, village church
7:00pm, country church
there is no vigil Mass
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S A C R A M E N T S

Reconciliation:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm, during Advent
or by appointment

Baptism:
Second and fourth weekends, all Masses
(no baptisms during Lent)

Contact the Parish Office for preparation information

Ministry to the Hospitalized or Homebound:
Contact the Parish Office to arrange for a minister to bring the Eucharist or to have Fr. Brendan bring the Sacrament of Anointing to someone.​

THE ABUSE CRISIS
Letter from Pope Francis Regarding the Current Abuse Crisis
Link to Letter from Pope Francis
Summary of Diocese of Lansing Policy on Clergy Sexual Abuse
Link to Letter from Bishop Earl Boyea

​​This Week in Our Parish

Monday, February 18
7:00pm        Handbell Choir, Country Church
 
Tuesday, February 19
12:00pm       50 Plus Mass & Potluck, Parish Center
6:30pm         Forgiveness for Ladies, Joseph’s Room
7:00pm         FOCCUS Group Meeting, Mary’s Room
7:00pm         Boy Scouts, Disciple House
8:00pm         AA, Parish Center

Wednesday, February 20
7:00pm       Silent Auction Steering Committee, Mary’s                     Room
7:00pm       Bible Study, Parish Center
7:00pm       Contemporary Ensemble, Country Church
7:00pm       Statue Committee Meeting, Country Church

Thursday, February 21
7:00am       Men’s Group, Joseph’s Room
9:00am       Bible Study, Parish Center
5:30pm       Children’s Choir, Country Church
7:00pm       St. Joseph Choir, Country Church
7:00pm       Growing in God, Mary’s Room
7:30pm       AA, Parish Center
 
Saturday, February 23
8:15am       Communion Service, Village Church
4:00pm       Reconciliation, Country Church
4:30pm       Holy Rosary, Country Church
6:30pm       Wine & Cheese Event, Parish Center
 
Sunday, February 24
9:00am        Religious Education (REP), Disciple House
11:00am      Religious Education (REP), Disciple House
12:30pm      RCIA, Mary’s Room
1:30pm        Confirmation Candidate & Sponsor, Parish Center
6:00pm       Mustard Seed Youth Group, Parish Center
 
Coffee & Donuts after Sunday Masses

Monday, February 25
7:00pm       Handbell Choir, Country Church
7:00pm       Mass Captain CPR/AED, Country Church
 
Tuesday, February 26
3:45pm       Religious Education (REP), Disciple House
6:30pm       Faith Formation Commission, Parish Center
6:30pm       Forgiveness for Ladies, Joseph’s Room
7:00pm       Finance Council, Mary’s Room
7:00pm       Boy Scouts, Disciple House
8:00pm       AA, Parish Center


Community Reward Programs

Click on links below for details on how to help support our parish programs by just buying your groceries at either Kroger or Busch's.

Kroger                              Busch's 


FORMED.org

​THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT, ALL IN ONE PLACE.

To sign up for FORMED.org:
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​​Go to or click www.formed.org
Click on Parish Code and enter VG7Y6N
Register and begin using the site!
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UPCOMING EVENTS


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PURCHASE TICKETS

AFTER ALL MASSES


2/9 & 2/16, IN THE

PARISH OFFICE OR
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ONLINE

Buy Tickets Here

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GIG

Growing in God

Saturday, March 2, 2019

8:00 am - 8:00 pm

in the Parish Center 

 on the Village Campus
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included


THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS DAY

Register HERE

LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER!

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​PARISH GOLF OUTING

We have a date! 

June 7, 2019
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Stonebridge Golf Club

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More information to come as plans are completed!

NEW TO THE PARISH

RESOURCES

HELPFUL LINKS 

Parish Community
New Parishioner Registration
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Online Giving
Get Involved!
Becoming Catholic
Coming Home to Your Catholic Faith

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Bulletins 
Chips and Sawdust newsletter
Parish Calendar
​Daily Inspiration

Stations of the Cross
Counseling Services - Catholic Social Svcs
Body and Soul
CONTACT US






Diocese of Lansing
Diocesan Guidlenines - Parish Financial Procedures
US Council of Catholic Bishops 

Catholic Social Svcs of Washtenaw County
Local Catholic schools
Boy Scout Troop 456 (sponsored by St. Joseph)
St. Joseph Cemetery

Online Giving
Memorial Donations
Liturgical Ministry Schedules
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