The community of St. Joe’s is about welcoming and being welcomed; loving and being loved; giving and receiving an abundance of gifts. It is through the sacraments that we honor those significant events in our spiritual lives – enriched by community and deepened by our faithfulness.
- Adult Initiation
Throughout the year, individuals come forward seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith. You may have a friend who is Catholic… you may be dating, engaged, or married to a Catholic…or you may just be seeking information on your …
- Baptism
Infant Baptism
Children under seven are welcomed into a Christian life in the Catholic church through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Preparation sessions for parents take place throughout the year. Baptism is so much a part of being in community that …
- Funerals
During the time of shock and grieving the funeral planning process can be a mystery, we try to help in any way we can. We hope that these concrete steps will help you to plan and prepare a funeral mass at …
- Confirmation
The age for confirmation of children has changed and since the fall of 2009, confirmation age is approximately 12 years of age. If you are searching for this sacrament for your child, please call Mary Murphy at 613-233-4095 ext 227 or send …
- First Communion
Holy Communion increases our union with Christ and with his Church. It preserves and renews the life of grace received at Baptism and Confirmation and makes us grow in love for our neighbor. …
- Reconciliation
St Joseph’s offers Reconciliation Preparation sessions to families as they help to form their children in the practice of forgiveness and understanding of God’s great love and mercy. There is also a parent formation process with this sacrament. Reconciliation Preparation …
- Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Sick is not only one for strength and courage. It is also one of mission. We do not often think of a person who is sick as someone on a mission. Yet, their presence in our …
- Marriage
The sacrament of marriage is the right of any baptised Catholic. Once you are engaged contact our Coordinator of Faithf Formation and Young Adult Ministry, Michelle Miller at mmiller@st-josephs.ca or at 613-233-4095 ext 235. We encourage you to read our Wedding Guide to …
- Ordination
Ordination is a rare sacrament. We encourage those seeking ordination to contact the Oblate Vocations office at vocations@omilacombe.ca.