The contribution of TREASURE is done in an accountable way, i.e. parish envelope. (Our volunteer collection counters may not recognize your check if it is placed loosely in the collection baskets and your contributions will not be posted to your name. Due to various checks and balances, one group does the actual counting while another person posts the amount written on each envelope to the parishioner’s contributions. If you choose not to use the parish envelope, your check is considered “loose” and counted as unknown contributions. Thus, we have no way of determining your weekly contributions. If you want to be considered an “Active Parishioner,” please use your envelopes.)

Online Giving is available. For more information, please follow the link on our online giving page.

St. Joseph Parish welcomes all newcomers and invites you to register. Registration forms are available in the parish office or at the back of the church by the front doors. Those seeking to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Matrimony MUST be registered members of St. Joseph for at least six months prior to reception of these sacraments. Godparents/Sponsors must be registered at least six months prior to being a Godparent/Sponsor and MUST be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. (This means that you must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.) If married, he/she must have been married in the Catholic Church by either a priest or a deacon. Or, if married outside the Catholic Church, you must have received a dispensation from the Catholic Church.

Baptism: You must be a registered and active member of St. Joseph. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent.

Baptism Class for the parents: Class is offered on the first Tuesday of every month as requested. Classes are held in the Family Life Center. Pre-registration is required. Call the office to pre-register. (843)556-4611

First Communion: Preparation begins in the first grade and continues into the second grade for a total of two years of preparation. Registration for Religious Education classes for those not attending Catholic schools takes place in August. Those in 2nd grade on Catholic schools must contact the Director of Religious Education, Rita Schoene, in September. The first day of class is the first Wednesday in September following Labor Day.

Confirmation: Preparation begins in the seventh grade and continues into eights grade for a total of two years of preparation. Registration for Religious Education classes for those not attending Catholic schools takes place in August. Those in 8th grade on Catholic schools must contact the Director of Religious Education, Rita Schoene, in September. The first day of class is the first Wednesday in September following Labor Day. Adults who have not been confirmed, and would like to receive the sacrament, are asked to contact the Director of Religious Education, Rita.

Marriage: You must be registered and active for at least six months prior to preparation of the sacrament. Couples should speak to the priest to be sure there are no impediments to the marriage before any contracts are signed or reservations are made. Then the couple will meet with the priest and begin formal preparation at least six months prior to their wedding date.

Reconciliation: Confession are heard each Saturday from 4:00-4:30 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is celebrated individually upon request.