We have measures in place to try our best to keep everyone safe while coming to pray, visit the parish office, or attend Mass here at our parish. 

Masks are no longer required, but we ask that everyone stay vigilant in keeping proper distancing, especially in the gym area which is set up for those who may not yet be ready to join in the church area.  

The gym is available for overflow seating for the Sunday 8:15 am and 11:00 am Masses.  Communion is brought over to the gym at the proper time ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the Mass.  

If you have any questions about our safety protocols, please contact us at the parish office.  

With all of the information swirling about on social media and on the news, we can find ourselves in a position of confusion and uncertainty.   

The Bishops of Michigan have provided this statement regarding the vaccine:
 http://www.micatholic.org/advocacy/board-bishops-statements/bishops-statements/michigan-bishops-share-moral-considerations-regarding-covid-19-vaccines/

Fr. Mathias Thelen, the pastor at St. Patrick's Church in Brighton, answered this quite eloquently in his recent bulletin article.  He addressed specific concerns and questions, offered sound advice, and shared valuable links from the Vatican, USCCB, and more regarding this subject.  Please take a look at his article by clicking on the link below:  

We value the health and safety of the St. Joseph parish employees and guests. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Joseph parish has implemented preventive measures in line with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Our focus is to ensure we meet the needs of those whom we serve while doing our part to keep our employees and our communities safe. For the latest updates, we recommend the guidance provided at the CDC website (cdc.gov/coronavirus).
Our buildings and worship spaces will continue to be cleaned with disinfectant cleaning supplies regularly.
At this time, we are taking recommended precautions while continuing operations.  While some of our employees are able to telework at least most of the time, we have instructed that all employees who work onsite:

• Maintain a safe distance from one another (at least six feet).
• Wash their hands frequently (at least 20 seconds).
• Practice safe hygiene: cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/etiquette/coughing_sneezing
• Have hand sanitizer with at least 62% alcohol readily available.
• Wipe down their workspaces at least once per day with sanitizing wipes, which are provided.
• Cover their mouth and nose with a tissue and dispose of the tissue and wash hands.  When a tissue is not available, use the crook of the elbow to cover the cough or sneeze.
• Stay home if they are not feeling well or have symptoms such as a fever (100.4° or more) or a cough or trouble breathing.
• Self-quarantine or seek medical treatment when necessary.

We are committed to continuing to serve our parishioners during this time.