Our parish council aids Fr. Joe with decision making for short- and long-term parish goals; shares and responds to needs and concerns from parishioners or other parish organizations.

Our Finance Committee serves in faithful stewardship of parish financial resources.  We meet on a quarterly basis to review finances.

The below ministries are necessary for each Weekend and or Holy Day Mass at Ss. Mary & Joseph.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the parishioners below.

The Hospitality Committee extend a warm welcome to all newcomers and visitors to our Parish. 

Please stop by or call the parish office if there is anything we can assist you with at 217-854-7151. 

We think of ourselves as the social arm of Ss. Mary & Joseph.  We provide many opportunities for fellowship:  Sunday Social, Card Party, BINGO, Spring Ladies Brunch, and Oktoberfest. 

We assist people from the community in the Carlinville School District that come to the church seeking help.

We asset the Priest in any way possible.  We donate to multiple charities and donate to various church activities/funds including VBS, PSR, HS Senior Scholarship, and the building fund.  We also participate in church activities.  Each Lenton season we have weekly fish fries.

We promote charitable activity for the parish and different organizations throughout our town.

Homebound Ministers visit the homebound bringing them bulletins and communion.  Additionally, we also visit the local nursing homes and hospitals.  On the second and fourth Fridays of the month, we assist the pastor with Mass for nursing home residents.

Anyone interested in volunteering for this ministry should contact Audrey Costello at audreycostello1943@gmail.com

Journeying Through Grief is a simple, powerful way to care for people who are grieving.  Journeying through Grief is a set of four books sent during four crucial times during the first year after the loss of a loved one.  They are written in a warm, caring style, with easy-to-read chapters.  The books help the reader through the grief journey, sharing helpful insights about grief, biblical truths, and stories of comfort and reassurances.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at secretaryssmjc@gmail.com

The Building Committee facilitate the maintenace of the building.

The Grounds Committee facilitate the maintenance of the grounds around the church.

The Safety Management Team helps plan for all types of weather, medical and situational safety responses necessary for the church.

The members of the Funeral Dinner Committees work with the deceased's family to determine the date of the dinner, possible number of dinner attendees, and try to answer their questions concerning the meal.  The group leaders make arrangements for the purchase of the meat to be served for the dinner.  Other responsibilities of the committee volunteers are preparation and serving of the meal' dining hall set-up & clean up.  Church members and friends of the deceased usually bring in dishes to share for the meal.

Please contact the office with any questions at secretaryssmjc@gmail.com