Parish Life
An organization that works with the Pastor in spiritual endeavors that unites women of the parish in dedication to the mission of the Church. Our main purpose is to provide for the needs of the altar. All women in St. Joseph’s Parish 18 years of age and older are automatically members of St. Anne Altar Society. Meetings are held every other month on a Wednesday in the St. Joseph Rectory. Contact Linda Broyles 620-347-8856 or lkbroyles3445@gmail.com.
Ever since Vatican II's dogmatic constitution on divine revelation, titled Dei Verbum in 1965, the Church has promoted study of the Bible as the inspired Word of God. We listen to passages at each and every Mass so that we can continue to be formed by God's wisdom.
"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16).
Bible studies allow for a more in-depth consideration of the various books of the Bible and their historical context.
A number of different styles of writing are represented - poetry, songs, historical accounts, and apocalyptic literature. Getting to the meaning of a verse may require appreciation for the writing genre and the intended audience. For example, knowing that Matthew's audience were Jewish Christians, and Luke's audience were Gentile Christians, helps us understand the differences we see in those two Gospels.
One can study the Bible on their own with the aid of various Bible commentaries and websites. A group effort allows for discussion and a sharing of what is significant or not in a specific passage.
Even after thousands of years, the Word of God continues to speak to us today; we will never exhaust the depth of meaning God can convey.
Daughters of Isabella (D of I) is a charitable Catholic women’s organization founded in 1897 in New Haven, Connecticut as an auxiliary to the Rev. John Russell Council of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of uniting all Catholic women in a sisterhood to practice and grow to achieve its motto “Unity, Friendship and Charity”. It is open to all Catholic women 16 years of age and up. Meetings are held monthly except in January and July on the 2nd Tuesday of the month – 7:30PM, at St. Francis Hall in St. Paul. Contact Linda DeGarmo 620-724-8905 or 620-238-3244.
All parishioners can enjoy Catholic content from different sources with our Parish subscription to Formed. It is an online media platform that can help all of us, families and individuals, to explore our faith. On this platform, website, are thousands of movies, children’s programs, people talking about our Catholic faith and what we believe. You have to sign in but it is free because the Parish is paying for this information and, you could say, entertainment. You will have to register your name and e-mail address to sign in under the Parish subscription. Contact the Father’s Office if you have questions 620-724-8717 or go to the website formed.org to sign in under the St. Michael Parish name or zipcode 66743.
A fraternal service organization of Catholic men, 18 years of age or older, whose precepts involve charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Activities are in the areas of youth, community, church, council, and family. Monthly meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday, 7PM at the St. Michael Parish Hall in Girard. Contact Grand Knight, Steven Davied.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the journey through which adults receive instructions in the teachings of the Catholic faith and prepare them to be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. OCIA is a great resource for current Catholics who want to learn more about Church teachings. When we have interested individuals, we will establish a class.