ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
SPANISH TOWN, JAMAICA
ENRICHMENT MINISTRY
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, have formed themselves into a Legion for service in the warfare which is perpetually waged by the Church against the world and its evil powers.
The spirit of the Legion of Mary is that of Mary herself. Especially does the Legion aspire after her profound humility, her perfect obedience, her angelical sweetness, her continual prayer, her universal mortification, her altogether spotless purity, her heroic patience, her heavenly wisdom, her self-sacrificing courageous love of God, and above all her faith, that virtue which has in her alone been found in its utmost extent and never equalled.
Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick or
aged, Catholic education, visiting the newly baptized, visiting families, and meeting the
other spiritual needs of the parish community.
Membership
The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:
(a) faithfully practise their religion;
(b) are animated by the desire to fulfil their role in the Church’s apostolate through membership of the Legion;
(c) are prepared to fulfil each and every duty which active membership of the Legion involves.
(d) Candidate must be over 18 years old
Legion of Mary meets on Mondays at 3:00pm
Mission Statement
To unite Catholic Women in the Archdiocese and beyond, in a bond of Christian fellowship, to use
their talents and skills in the service of the Church and the wider community.
Meeting Times: Every 3rd Sunday after Mass
Catholic Women's League
St. Vincent De Paul Society
The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Christian voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need – irrespective of ideology, faith, ethnicity, age or gender. The Society is a lay organization initially formed in Paris in 1833 by Blessed Frédéric Ozanam and his companions. Placed under the Patronage of St Vincent de Paul, it is inspired by his thinking and works. It seeks, in the spirit of justice and charity, to help those who are suffering poverty in whatever form.
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person–to-person service to individuals in need. The Society provides help for people's physical, mental, and spiritual needs. By doing this with care and respect, we show them that they matter and they are children of God.
Mission Statement
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organization that aspires to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Vision Statement
Our Vision, which is inspired by Christ’s message to love our neighbour as ourselves, is for individuals and families who are in any form of need to have hope, together with a sense of dignity, worth, well- being and peace of mind.
St. Vincent De Paul Society operates a soup kitchen ministry every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Meeting Times – 1st Sundays after Mass
Cleaning Ministry
Mission Statement
The Cleaning Ministry in partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Church and its congregation strives to achieve the fullest development of its members’ talents. The Ministry seeks to create an environmental friendly church community delivered by a dynamic team.
Background
The Cleaning Ministry started in September 2010 and currently has six members. Cleaning is done on Saturdays between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. General duties include cleaning of the church, mopping, wiping and the polishing of furniture.
Garden art and beautification activities are done on Tuesdays at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. These activities include landscaping of the church grounds, soil preparation, planting and spraying of flowers.
Men's Fellowship
Mission Statement
To develop and foster social relationships among the men of the Parish. To develop an awareness and practice of good Christian Stewardship, and to foster and assist in the development of the Parish community.
Membership is open to all Catholic men of St. Catherine Parish who have attained the age of 18 years.
Meeting times: Every Fourth Saturday, 9:00 am
Stewardship Committee
Mission Statement