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Interest Groups

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization, dedicated to building women of integrity while offering a wholesome character and leadership development ministry for girls, ages 5 to 18. AHG was founded with the love of God … through the love of families … for the love of children. Building women of Integrity through service to God, family, community and country.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s of the month during the school year.

Teri Black, ahg.mo1776@gmail.com
For more information on the AHG organization, go to: www.ahgonline.org

Athletic Association

Mission Statement

The mission of the St. Joseph Athletic Association is to proclaim Jesus Christ in word and action by serving the needs of every boy and girl, regardless of ability, religious affiliation, or ethnic background, to develop discipline and skills necessary to obtain and sustain individual achievements, build character and to develop valued relationships and teamwork.

Athletic Association information

…an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules. – 2 Tim 2:5

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA’s objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness. The program emphasizes shared leadership, learning about the community, family understanding, character development, personal responsibility, citizenship training, and personal fitness.
Our Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Our Vision

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Schedule

Troop meetings are weekly on second through the last Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in St Joseph School Cafeteria. We regularly have outings and weekend camping as well as summer camp and high adventure opportunities.

Our Motto: “Do a good turn daily”.

Our Duties: To God, To Country and To Others.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Rick Tolan, Scoutmaster
scoutmaster@cottleville918.mytroop.us
Troop Website: https://cottleville918.mytroop.us

Cub Scouts

We invite all 1st graders through 5th graders to join a fun filled organization!  All parishioners and their children are welcome to join our pack regardless of elementary school attendance. This youth ministry is a great way to become more involved in our St. Joseph’s parish community.

Pack Meetings are generally the 3rd Thursday of each month. Meetings are held in the school cafeteria from 7pm until 8pm. Come join us at our next meeting!

Our Mission

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Our Vision

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Our Motto

Do your best.

Our Duties

To God, To Country and To Others

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Brian Pelikan
bplikan1@gmail.com

Girl Scouts

This program is for girls from kindergarten to senior high school. A girl may join at any level. Each noncompetitive level has activities to develop the girl at that age. Meetings are at various times according to the group. The parish is assisted by the girls several times throughout the year. The Girl Scouts help with the St. Vincent DePaul Giving Tree and participate in Scout Sunday.
Our Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Religious Awards

Girls may earn religious awards at various age levels: Family of God (Brownies), I Live My Faith (Juniors), Mary the First Disciple (Cadets, Seniors, and Ambassadors), and The Spirit Alive (Seniors and Ambassadors). For more information contact the Office of Catholic Scouting at www.catholicscoutingstl.org.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Cindy Sallwasser
Girlscoutsstjoecot@gmail.com

Quilters

The St Joseph quilters donate their time and talent to produce beautiful hand-made quilts and to support one another in prayer, this organization is a long standing backbone of St Joseph Parish. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays to make baby quilts for sale, raffle quilts, and quilts for prizes for our annual quilt social. If you like to play Bingo, come to the social and have an opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind hand made quilt. The quilters also have a booth at the Parish picnic and Fall Festival where we sell baby quilts and crafts. Proceeds from our Socials, Parish Picnic and Fall Festival benefit our parish.

Meeting Schedule

We meet in the quilting room (upper level) of the Parish Center any time on Mondays between Noon and 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Special Events

The 2022 Quilt Social will be on Saturday, April 9 in the School Cafeteria. Doors open at 10:00 AM and Bingo starts at Noon..

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

St. Joseph Quilters

636-441-0055 ext. 143

Stitches for Life

Contact:

Bonnie Salih, 636-928-0927
blsalih@yahoo.com

Who we are

Stitches for Life is a charity group that anyone can join. We sew, knit, crochet, cross stitch, craft items, and make gift baskets to help the poor and needy.  We work from our own homes and/or meet as a group on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10 am.  We gather to share our ideas, work on our current projects, have “show ‘n tell” and share lunch together.

Our organization provides handmade items for babies, children, teens, adults and the elderly. We make lap blankets, afghans, quilts, toys, tablecloths, curtains, pillowcases, crocheted angels, wheelchair/walker bags, wheelchair pads, gift bags, dish cloths, pillows and many other items.

If you want to give of your time but do not know how to crochet or knit, we will teach you.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide warmth and comfort to the poor from newborn to the elderly.  By doing so, we offer to God the best of our time and talents.

Youth Ministry

St. Joseph Life Teen Mission is a dynamic outreaching ministry. We are dedicated to seeking out teens and offering them the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with Christ. Our ministry focuses on the aspect of relationship. As friendships are made, trust and truth can more effectively be grasped. The fullness of our Catholic faith is what Life Teen offers the teens of our parish.
The glory of God is man fully alive. – St. Iranius of Lyons

Our Mission

Leading Teens Closer to Christ. As the teens of St. Joseph are presented with the authentic message of Christ, it is our hope that they will be transformed into the light of Christ for the entire parish community.

You’re Invited!

Sunday: Life Night @ 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Youth Room

Every Wednesday: Word Wide Open @ 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Youth Room

To learn more

 

For Additional Info Please Contact:

Danny Zink
636-441-0055 ext 151