Women of the Parish and Ladies' Guild support the work of the parishes in many ways:
- Serve, decorate, cleanup, and bake for events
- Purchase supplies for funerals, dinners, breakfasts, First Communion, etc.
- Provide financial support to our Faith Formation program, and scholarships for youth events
- Provide newly married couples and newly baptized babies with special keepsakes
Contact Kathy Gischia (St. John's) at 906-360-1352 or Annie Trudell (St. Joe's) at 906-486-8080 for more information.
Couples' Night is for couples of all ages who want to invest in their relationship. We provide childcare, a drink, and dinner so you can relax and enjoy yourselves!
Each night has a topic with video presentation and time for discussion with your spouse. The discussions are private, with no group work.
The next Couples' Night will be happening soon!
The Church calls married couples to reject the use of contraceptives and direct sterilization as a means of avoiding pregnancy. Natural Family Planning is a morally approved way that involves practicing abstinence during fertile periods. This increases respect for the person, facilitates communication and prayer, supports growth in self-mastery, and preserves the character of sexual love as a total, mutual gift of self.
Lisa Labar works for Active Physical Therapy and is certified to teach the Marquette method of fertility awareness, which is 98.8% effective in identifying ovulation and the fertile period.
If you're interested in learning, let Fr. Ryan know by emailing him at [email protected] and we'll be in contact with you!
Older adults regularly gather for A Senior Moment at St. Joseph parish for coffee and snacks, games, and discussion on relevant topics. Contact Angela Johnson at 906-236-9171 for more information. All seniors welcome!
Our Grief Support Group meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at St. Joseph parish activity room. The group is facilitated by Sr. Marge Schmelzle assisted by numerous others who have experienced loss and bereavement. Contact Sr. Marge at 906-376-8475 for more information.