The Diocese of Manchester has made available to all parishes the training services of Blue-U Defense, a workshop designed to train parish ministers how to recognize potential threats, react quickly and effectively, and protect themselves and others in the face of an active shooter on parish property. These experienced instructors will guide participants through various scenarios and provide practical tips and strategies for staying safe.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, here at St. Joseph Church, our Greeters, Sacristans, EMs, Lectors, Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council Members, Music Ministers and Faith Formation Leaders, 18 and over, will attend an in-person training on how to respond to an active shooter situation on parish property. 

The Parish Outreach Committee met on June 21, 2023 and, on behalf of the parishioners and visitors who donated so generously to those in need, awarded funds to the following community organizations:  The Bridge Project, Vet’s Rest Stop, Haven Pregnancy Center, Lin-Wood Summer Camp Program and Linwood Ambulance Service.  In addition, numerous individuals and families benefitted from your kind, private donations.  God bless you for remembering God’s poor!

Wishing our Parishioners and Visitors a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!!

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

    The Diocese of Manchester has made available to all parishes the training services of Blue-U Defense, a workshop designed to train parish ministers how to recognize potential threats, react quickly and effectively, and protect themselves and others in the face of an active shooter on parish property. These experienced instructors will guide participants through various scenarios and provide practical tips and strategies for staying safe.

    On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, here at St. Joseph Church, our Greeters, Sacristans, EMs, Lectors, Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council Members, Music Ministers and Faith Formation Leaders, 18 and over, will attend an in-person training on how to respond to an active shooter situation on parish property.