The Parish Health Ministry attends to the "whole person" needs of our parishioners to promote wellness of body, mind and spirit. Health Ministry volunteers include healthcare professionals and lay parishioners. Office is located at the Parish Life Center and hours of operation are: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mindful Body Movement: Come try the Mindful Body Movement Class at St. Joseph every Tuesday at 1pm in the Parish Life Center. Wear athletic shoes, bring a bottle of water and a friend!

HEALTH TIP: We all have Mental Health. The distinguishing factor in Mental Illness is typically chronic or long-term impairments that range from moderate to disabling in nature. As a faith community, we can offer spiritual comfort through our prayerful presence in people’s lives by acknowledging their pain and supporting them through the healing and recovery process. For more information, visit the National Catholic Partnership on Disability athttp://www.ncpd.org/ministries-programs/specific/mentalillness or talk with your parish nurse.

The Saint Joseph Women's Club has been in existence since the beginning of the church.

The main function of the Women's Club is to fill the needs of the Priests and the Altar, as well as supporting charitable organizations and endeavors. Aside from our membership dues, which is $5 collected annually in October, our main fundraisers are the two bake sales which are held each year.

From these funds, donations have been made to our Parish Health Ministry, to SJS Tuition Assistance, to the Social Action Committee and to help fund the church landscaping, just to name a few. The Womens' Club is open to all women of our Parish and all members, living and deceased are remembered at the Mass the 2nd Tuesday of each month, which is also the day of the Women's Club regular meeting and our Monthly Potluck Luncheon.

We are a social group, so please come and "check us out". New members are a blessing!

For information call Carole Mick (615)868-9871 or email:

The Neighbors in Christ committee ministers to members of our parish community by providing meals in the event of a funeral. Both the immediate bereaved and the larger social community can benefit from a funeral meal which functions as a group experience that focuses on the needs of the living. It can be a shared experience in a familiar structured setting which enables the living to celebrate the life of the deceased. Any contributions to this ministry are greatly appreciated.

Neighbors in Christ is in need of someone to coordinate the funeral luncheons provided for the families of deceased members of our parish.  Duties include organizing volunteers to provide covered dishes and serving during the meal.  This ministry is such a blessing to the families in their time of need. If you are interested, please call the church office or Fr. Tomy directly.

Bishop Alphonse J. Smith Council 3763
c/o B. C. Hatchett
1020 Windsong Trail
Greenbriar, TN 37073-5428
Phone: (615) 358-0020

The Knights of Columbus is a 1.7 million member fraternal organization of Catholic men dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Of the four principals of the Order, Charity is by far the most important.

Council information Bishop Alphonse J. Smith Council 3763 serves Madison and east Nashville including the parishes of St. Joseph and St. Pius.

Our Grand Knight is Al Fleck and you may contact him by phone at (615) 868-5650 Email:
Our Financial Secretary is BC Hatchet and you may contact him by phone at (615) 358-0020 Email:
Membership Chairman is Joe Fricault and you may contact him by phone at (615) 868-6456 Email:

Please visit our website

Council Meeting Place and Times:
Our Council meets at Saint Joseph Church in the Parish Life Center on the second Tuesday of each month starting with a social hour at 6:30 PM followed by our business meeting in the Large Meeting Room in the Parish Life Center. All men of the parish are invited. Officer's meeting is on the 4th Tuesday every other month.

About our Council:
Our Council is a very active Council. Our mission is to support St. Joseph Parish, The Diocese of Nashville, and the Catholic Church. We are active in all Knights of Columbus activities including the M. R. Drive that helps people with special needs, support of seminarians, pro-life, and Morality in the Media. Local programs include support for our Church, youth activities and scholarships, family activities such as Family Fishing Day, Community Programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, and support of our Clergy.

Membership:
Membership in the Knights requires only that you be a Practicing Catholic, Male and over 18 years of age. We invite all men in the Parish to consider being a member and participate in our many charitable efforts. Please contact our Membership Chairman, Mr. Joe Fricault at 868-6456 or check with a member at Mass wearing a red name badge.