We Invite You to Join Us Incelebrating The

WELCOME TO

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Inez, Texas

We invite you to join us incelebrating the

Eucharist and participating in the activities

of our parish. We want everyoneto feel

welcome toshare in the Inez Catholic

Community and to grow with us.

St. Joseph Catholic Church Mission Statement

St. Joseph Parish is a diverse, rural, family

oriented, growing Catholic faith community.

Centered in Christ, this community strives to

provide for the spiritual growth and faith

development of all of its members within a warm

and welcoming atmosphere. All parishioners are

invited to actively participate by sharing their gifts

and talents in selfless service for others, and by

being respectful, forgiving and honest in their

relationships. Parishioners strive to make

everyone feel valued, especially newcomers,

families, the elderly and the youth.

Parish Pastoral Council

Chairperson---Stephen Griffin 361-550-9484

Parish Pastoral Council Commissions

Liturgical/Spiritual/Ministerial/Sacramental Life:

Fr. Gabriel, Stephen Griffin,Danny Witte

This commission is responsible for providing the overall direction for the worship and spiritual life of the parish, including liturgical celebrations, retreats, missions, penance services and liturgical ministries.

Educational Youth:Mary Kolodziejczyk

This commission coordinates all levels of educational programming in the parish, including CCD, adult education and any type of program which brings the “Good News” of the Gospel to individuals. It also encourages the work of youth ministry to the youth of the parish.

Service Outreach:Donna Jones

This commission coordinates the ministry related to human needs, both of parishioners and the larger community beyond the parish extending even to the national and global community, welcoming individuals to the parish, outreach to the elderly and the sick.

Social Life:Angie Easley & Charlotte Bethke

This commission is responsible for promoting parish community get-togethers and celebrations such as birthday celebrations, thanksgiving celebration, helping with other related events when refreshments are needed, etc.

Picnic: Richard Basaldua & Stacy Nuñez

This commission coordinates the annual picnic.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Pastor: Father Gabriel Bentil,

Phone # 361-781-0459/ 361-676-3994

Admin. Assist.: Mary Lea Kloesel – 361-782-3181

Masses:Tue.-Fri. 7:30 AM

Saturday 6:00PM

Sunday 7:30& 9:00 AM

Confessions:Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM or

by appointment

Holy Communion to Home Bound

Call Father Gabrielfor details at 781-0459.

Altar Society

Meetings are scheduled annually. Call Father Gabriel for information 361-781-0459

Christian Mothers

These women help with activities during the year. If you would like to help, call Karen Franz 573-9029

Catholic Daughters of America

Meetings are the 3rd Sunday of every month (except June, Aug. & Dec.) at 10:30 a.m. in the Education Center. Call Brenda Miller 361-220-3269

Knights of Columbus

Meetings are on the 2ndSunday after 9:00a.m. Mass. To join call Stephen Griffin 361-572-3536

Bible Study Groups

Weekday Scripture Class meets at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the Education Center.To join or for information call Kathy Carroll 361-648-2760

Women’s Evening Bible Study Group – For information callHeather Kallus 361-570-3937

CCD Program

Classes for children Kinder through 12th grade are every Wednesday of the school calendar months.

K-5th 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.;6th – 12th 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

unless changed due to holidays or special events.

If you would like to enroll your children, call

Stephanie Charbula 361-782-3181.

Safe Environment Coordinator & Transportation Facilitator:

Martha Nichols 361-571-0337,

Baptisms and Baptismal Preparation Classes

These are planned as the need arises. Contact Father Gabriel 781-0459 for more information.

St. Joseph Cemetery

For information call Mary Lea Kloesel 782-3181 or Fred Warzecha 782-5015

Funeral Dinners

When there is a death in the parish and the family requests to have a meal following the service, the parish helps with the meal. To offer your help either to bring food or to help the day of the service contact Willa Mae Sandhop 782-5351 to be put on the list.

Ushers, Altar Servers, Lectors and Ministers of Communion

If you have an interest, call Father Gabriel 781-0459 or 676-3994

Sacrament of Matrimony

Contact Father Gabriel at least six months prior

to the date. All couples preparing for marriage must participate in an Engaged Encounter.

Finance Council

Chairperson---John Zacek935-4090

Building Board

For questions/concerns Fr. Gabriel 361-781-0459

Disciples On A Journey

Weekly Faith Sharing groups meet during Lent. Contact the office 782-3181, if you want to be part of a group or be a group leader.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

If you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about your faith, you are welcome to come and join us.

Call Father GabrielBentil 781-0459

Music Ministry

To join the Music Ministry group, call Brenda Warzecha 781-0978.

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