Care & Support Ministries

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Information Coming Soon!

Corpus Christi Ministry

Corpus Christi Ministry

Ministers of Corpus Christi bring the Eucharist to those who are confined to their homes or nursing homes and are unable to come to Mass. They represent the entire community of St Joseph, as they bring compassion and prayers to those who are ill. 

Contact: Christine Barrantes Chrisbarrantes@yahoo.com 

Funeral Reception Committee

About

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased. We understand how difficult this time can be, which is why we organize receptions at the church after funerals. Our compassionate members serve at the reception and provide prepared food to help ease the burden.

While we don’t have regular meetings, we welcome new volunteers who are passionate about supporting our parish. You can contribute by donating food or helping with reception duties. If you’re interested, please contact our Liturgical Coordinator, Stacey Gardner, at sgardner@stjosephcc.net. Your participation would be greatly valued.

Grief Ministry

New Day Grief Ministry Care

Grief Ministry offers a process for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The New Day Grief Recovery process is a nine session series that offers persons who are grieving the opportunity to move toward healing.

The New Day process is offered in the fall and in the spring.

For more information, please contact:

Stacey Gardner, (972)692-4512 sgardner@stjosephcc.net

Meals on Wheels

About

Established in 1934, VNA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps older adults live with dignity and independence at home. VNA is the community’s most trusted provider of quality healthcare services in the home and is the oldest, most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas. 

VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, and VNA Hospice and Private Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant and Van Zandt counties.

Contact Judy Foglia (972) 429-4103, Cindy Madrulli (972) 414-1651, or Linda Scott (972)644-0354

Mother Teresa Ministry

Mother Teresa Ministry

The Mother Teresa Hospital Ministry visits and comforts those in the Richardson Methodist Medical Center by sharing the Catholic faith and bringing the Eucharist twice weekly to those who desire it. Patients from St. Joseph Parish who are in other hospitals will be visited if the Church is notified. 

Ministry of Care Training, commissioning as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and yearly Safety Environment renewal are required for membership. The Medical Center also has specific requirements in order to become an official hospital volunteer. Ongoing training provides details of how to best minister to patients and promotes personal spiritual growth. 

Patients in The Remington Rehabilitation Center are also visited weekly by Mother Teresa ministers.

A monthly schedule is sent to active members. Meetings are held as needed two to three times a year. Monthly hospital Pastoral Care meetings are also available. Individual training is done on a one-on-one basis as new volunteers join the ministry.

Contact Ben Frazer at (469) 286-3358.

Mother’s Grief Group

Information Coming Soon!

Respect Life (Pro-Life) Ministry

I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
— John 10:10

The Respect Life Ministry is a dedicated group within our community that focuses on promoting the sanctity and dignity of human life from conception to natural death. Our ministry is guided by the compassionate leadership of our co-coordinators, Patty Sherrod and Christine Humboldt.

Patty Sherrod: (214) 364-4549 | pfsherr@sbcglobal.net

Christine Humboldt: (727) 542-5607 | christine.humboldt@gmail.com

We invite everyone interested in learning more about our initiatives and participating in our events to stay informed by checking this page regularly. Additionally, our Respect Life bulletin board, conveniently located in the church hallway, offers updates and details on upcoming events and activities. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to our ministry, we welcome you to join us in our mission to uphold the value of every life with love and respect.

Upcoming Events

Fall 2025 Respect-Life Ministry Proposals

Fill Bella’s Crib | September 13-14

CPLC Golf Tournament | September 25

Baby Bank Campaign | October 1-31

White Crosses/Courtyard Rosary | October 1-31

Bishop’s Respect Life Mass (Bilingual) | October 11

Healing the Culture with Fr. Spitzer | October 25

**Ablaze for Life Family Conference | November 8

Respect Life Community Resources Panel | TBD

**Christ Child Luncheon | November 15

Christmas Cards | TBD

Parish Vocation Awareness | June-December

**Off-Campus

For more information on the pro-life activities of area organizations, and how you can help, please refer to these:

 Ablaze for Life:

(469) 777-6645

Ablaze for Life walks with families as they build the Culture of Life, promoting the dignity of the human person from conception until natural death. 

Visit Ablaze for Life Website

Bella House: 

(972) 379-7450

Bella House provides a safe, warm, and enriching atmosphere for homeless pregnant women, age 18 and older. Since 2015 our homes have served over 170 moms and babies, assisted hundreds of families, and provided thousands of nights of housing.

Visit Bella House Website

Bloom Pregnancy Center (formerly Birth Choice): 

(214) 631-2402

Bloom Pregnancy Help Center serves the needs of women, men and families in the Dallas area. All services are provided free of charge and remain completely confidential.

Among the services provided by Bloom Pregnancy Help Center are pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, childbirth and parenting classes, community referrals, and material assistance.

Visit Bloom Pregnancy Center Website

Catholic Charities Dallas Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Program:

(866) 223-7500

Catholic Charities Dallas Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Program fosters loving family connections and ensures child well-being through parenting classes, material support, and options for unplanned pregnancies.

Visit Catholic Charities Dallas Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Program Website

Catholic Pro-Life Community (CPLC):

972-267-LIFE (5433)

The Mission of the Catholic Pro-Life Community is to Lead the Respect Life community of North Texas in fostering the Dignity of Life at all stages.

Visit Catholic Pro-Life Community Website

Hike for Life:

Hike for life is a pro-life walk which raises funds for Pregnancy Resources Centers and ministries to help women and babies in need.

Visit Hike for Life Website

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul:

(469) 607-0909

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers direct aid to those in need in North Texas through short-term financial, material and emotional support while empowering them to build a life free from poverty.

Visit Society of St. Vincent De Paul Website

Safe Committee

About


We keep our campus safe by locking and unlocking the church on weekends and holidays.

Contact Jeff Anderson Jeff.Anderson@drs.com

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

About

Love thy neighbor is at the heart of what we do at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We believe in the dignity of each person; we are called to honor their dignity in our actions. When our neighbors fall on hard times, we’re here to help, regardless of income, color, creed or circumstance. We serve our neighbors not because they are Catholic, but because we are.

We meet bi-monthly in a prayerful setting of friendship to discuss providing Christ’s love to the poor and those in need.

For more information, contact us at svdp.stjosephcc@gmail.com or call our helpline (972) 692-4588.

To request assistance, call our helpline: (972) 692-4588

SVDP Minister Information

Donation Guidelines for Home Pick-ups & Giving Drives

SVDP Resources

SVDP Primary Resources
Community Resources
Homelessness/Housing & Tenant Resources
Employment Resources
Disability/Medical Resources
Immigration Resources
Re-Entry Resources
Disaster Recovery Resources

Stephen Ministry

About

The Stephen Ministry assists people who are experiencing a crisis or trial in their lives by providing a one-on-one presence and listening while allowing the Lord to work through us.

Prayer is a centerpiece of this work, along with active listening and asking questions. We provide ongoing visits with persons who need such assistance. Our ministry is strictly confidential and ministers are continually supervised and receive ongoing education.

If you would like to walk with others who are in a time of trial and become a Stephen Minister, you must complete an application that is followed by an interview and discernment to select new candidates for this ministry. The candidates undergo 50 hours of classroom training prior to becoming Stephen Ministers. Training is provided on topics such as active listening, confidentiality, depression, suicide, divorce and other related topics.

Meetings for Stephen Ministers are the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Contact Church Office (972) 231-2951

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