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 MINUTE

Hippocrates said, "A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings and learn how by his own thought to derive benefits from his illness."  Has recovery from an illness or surgery ever brought you back to your center and an awareness of what a gift good health is?  These significant moments can be occasions for reaffirming commitment to a healthy lifestyle and awareness of God's wish for your continued wholeness.

ST. JOSEPH MOMS’ GROUP

Mothers of the Heart is a social group for moms of St. Joseph School and Parish. We meet two mornings a month from 8 – 10 a.m. in the Parish Life Center.. Free loving childcare is provided for children in a separate room of the PLC. It’s a great way to make new friends and chat with other moms. If you are interested in some time for yourself with female conversation and fellowship in a relaxed atmosphere, then we welcome you to join us at Mothers of the Heart. Look for our activities on the monthly school calendars and in the St. Joseph Church Bulletin. Mothers of the Heart sponsors the SJS Uniform Consignment Sale.

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.