Service
Contacting the Wedding Coordinator
The parish's Wedding Coordinator can be reached by leaving a message at the Parish Office (401) 884-1666. The Wedding Coordinator works in conjunction with the parish priests in planning out the Liturgy.
Information about the MOSJ
What is a Man of St. Joseph?
In our times there are many obstacles to faith, but a man of St. Joseph is a man who is seeking the Lord in his life: "You will seek me and you will find me when you seek me with all your heart." (Jeremiah 29:13) Our Lord Jesus came to show us God's love and so we discover our role as a man who serves the needs of other rather than seeking power and privilege (Lk. 22:25ff). However, this call is not a burden carried by the self-reliant, rather, it is a man who receives the support of companions who "encourage one another and build each other up" (1Thes. 5:11) and abide in God's strength (John 15). As a result, a man of St. Joseph is fulfilled by discovering and joyfully living out God's purposes for his life (Col. 1:9-12). In short, St. Joseph was the closest man to Jesus, and so like St. Joseph we are seeking to become men who are committed to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
A Man of St. Joseph holds us Christian ideals, attributes, and he promises to be faithful to his baptismal call. A Man of St. Joseph holds up Christian ideals, attributes, and he promises to be faithful in his baptismal call.
Pledge & Promises
The RI Men of St. Joseph have chosen Hebrews 12:1, 2 as our theme verse: "We for our part are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, therefore, let us lay aside every encumbrance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who inspires and perfects our faith."
Men of St. Joseph are encouraged to commit themselves to live five promises with the support of other brothers. These promises will help men "lay aside every encumbrance of sin" and "persevere in running the race" as disciples through the grace that comes from Jesus. These promises are not rules that disqualify us from the group if and when we fail to live them out, rather they are ideals that to which we are committed that help us to grow in our Christian journey together.
Each of the five promises is based on a principle of Christian discipleship with a practical application. These promises have been integrated into the richness of our faith tradition.
1. Dedicate your life to the Lord and put him first in every area of your life…participate in Sunday Mass with your family.
2. Grow in the grace of Christian discipleship…develop a personal prayer life and participate in a weekday Mass more often (at least once a month).
3. Live with integrity and honesty…experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation frequently.
4. be faithful to your Christian vocation…pray and spend time with your family and establish priorities and balance in your life.
5. Meet together with brothers for support…gather together with men for an annual conference and seasonal meetings.
These promises may become the basis for Men of St. Joseph talks and small group sharing. They are also stated in a deliberate order so men will put the Lord first in their life, abide in the Lord, establish correct priorities and become part of a community of men. The large and small group gatherings are intended to help men be more faithful to their family or primary vocation. These gatherings should not take away from family life or make men too busy but assist us in maintaining and reestablishing priorities of God.
What do the Knights of Columbus do?
Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.
Greeters
Greeters are always needed for all Masses. Please call the Parish Office at 401-884-1666 if you are interested in this ministry.
Want to become an usher?
Parishioners who desire to serve as an Usher at the weekend Masses are requested to see the Head Usher at the beginning of the Mass in the Gathering Space and to express your desire to join in this Ministry. In addition, you can also call the Parish Office at 401-884-1666 for further information.
