St. Joseph  

Dear Parishioners,

On Saturday, September 19^th 2020 SVDP of St. Joseph Rio Vista will be organizing their 3^rd ‘FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK’.

This is our major fundraiser. Last year we raised almost $15,000. To demonstrate our need, during the last twelve months we distributed over $ 21,617 to our Rio Vista neighbors. In the past six years our local Conference has disbursed $ 80,458 in aid to 514 families.

I know this is a difficult time to ask for donations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise havoc throughout our economy. However, as usual, those hurt the most during these crises are the marginalized, for whom even a lesser setback has adverse consequences. So we find the needs of the poor this year are greater than ever.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to comply with the local health directives, this year’s FOP Walk will be a little different. There will be no registration, no food, and no t-shirts. Masks must be worn and we also will respect social distancing. At 9:00 AM, starting at the Parish Hall, we will be walking down Main Street to the Riverfront Promenade and back. 

All donors will be acknowledged in our local newspaper (unless you specifically decline).
To ensure you receive proper recognition, please commit before September 12. Checks may be payable to SVdP - Friends of the Poor Walk, and mailed to PO Box 412, Rio Vista, CA 94571.

Thank you and God bless you for your consideration and support.

Moritz Keller
President SVDP - Rio Vista (707) 374-3426

Parish Hall
As per government and Diocesan directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, our Parish Hall is closed until further notice.  All the meetings of the various ministries and organizations in the Parish are currently taking place by Zoom.  If you are a member of a ministry, you will be notfied by the leader of that ministry with instructions on how to access the Zoom meeting.

Mass
All masses are live stream only until further notice.  Parishioners will be notified when we are able to resume masses in-person in our church. The mass times will then be updated on this website.

Parish Calendar
We will resume the use of the  website Parish Calendar once we are able to conduct normal parish operations.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

In the absence of in-person Masses during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can continue to make your donations to St. Joseph Church as follows:

Regular Donations

1. We are unable to take debit or credit cards.  Please write a check to St. Joseph Church and mail it to 130 S. 4^th St., Rio Vista, CA 94571. OR
2. Drop your check into the mail slot at the back entrance to the rectory.

1. We are unable to take debit or credit cards.  Please write a check to St. Joseph Church and mail it to 130 S. 4^th St., Rio Vista, CA 94571. OR
2. Drop your check into the mail slot at the back entrance to the rectory.
3. Note Building Fund on your check.

Please pray for the repose of the souls for our recently departed parishioners and former parishoners:

Baptisms
Dates & Time: 2^nd & 4^th Saturday of each month at 11:00 A.M. Preparation class for parents & Godparents is on the 1^st Thursday of the month in the Parish Hall at 5:30 P.M. and must be scheduled before the baptism date is set. Please call the office for more information and to schedule.  
 
Other Sacraments
See Sacraments & Liturgy

Parish Ministries
See Ministries

Bible Study
Next Session: To be announced

Finance Council (PFC)
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Leader: Mike Pine
 
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
Meets 4th Tuesday after the 4th Monday of each month.
Leader: Mary Beth Martinez

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Leader: Kathy Perry
Email: journey4kat@yahoo.com

Faith Formation for Children
Leader: Suzette Sutton
Email: stjosephcatechism@comcast.net
Phone: (707) 374-2607