Parish Information

St. Joseph Catholic Church

427 E. Broadway St.
Alliance, OH 44601
stjosephalliance@gmail.com

Tel: 330-821-5760
Fax: 330-821-5783

Very Rev. Canon Matthew Mankowski, Pastor

Our Parish Office is located in the Schwartz Center behind St. Joseph Church. Handicapped accessibility is available from the High Street Entrance.

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:00PM

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER: 330-356-3605 (Life or Death Emergencies ONLY)

Very Rev. Canon Matthew Mankowski, Pastor - Ext. 1

Barb Rogel, Parish Secretary - Ext. 2

Matt Zeni, Coordinator of Religious Education - Ext. 3

Dave Skolosh - Head of Maintenance

Baptism and Sacrament Preparations

Infant Baptism - Baptisms are scheduled on an individual basis. Please contact the Parish Office to set a date. Those who wish to have their babies baptized should be practicing Catholics and registered in the parish for at least four (4) months. We welcome former parishioners or those who live out of town; however, a letter of recommendation is necessary from your parish. Baptisms can be celebrated during Mass, or privately. One Godparent MUST be a practicing Catholic. All parents are required to participate in our Baptism Preparation Program prior to their child's Baptism. Please register for the class by calling the parish office.

Marriage - Those who wish to marry at St. Joseph Church should be registered at least four (4) months before the wedding is scheduled. Six (6) months of Sacramental preparation is required. Please contact the Parish Office for more Information.

Reconciliation - The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered every Saturday one hour before Mass. Communal Celebrations of the Sacrament are held during Advent and Lent.

Sick Calls - If your loved one is in the hospital, Nursing Home or homebound and you would like a visit from our pastor, please call the Parish Office.

Adult Baptisms, Confirmation, or Adults Considering Becoming Catholic: Please contact Barb Rogel at the Parish Office. Persons new to the parish my register by calling the Parish Office.

Letters of Recommendation: Letters for sponsors or Godparents wil only be issued to active, participating parishioners.

Vocations: Please contact the parish office about a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life.

Funerals: Please contact the parish office before scheduling with the funeral director or the announcement is published in the newspaper.

Pastoral Council

St. Joseph Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council assists the Pastor with long range planning that promotes the mission of the parish. The Pastoral Council meets every other month. Members are either nominated by the Parish or appointed by the Pastor.

Members

Marvin Bixler

Chuck Colucci

Suzanne Dennis

Karen Harris

Janice Menegay

Cathy Sanor

Karen Whitaker

Minutes September 2013

Minutes December 2013

Minutes May 2014

Minutes October 2014