At this time a Parish Offertory Online Giving portalhas been established to enable parishioners to make offertory gifts online. This giving page is hosted on theDiocese of Toledo’s diocesan website at the following link:
Parish Office Hours
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All Are Welcome for Eucharistic adoration
Every Thursday (except on special occasions) from
1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. the school children and
teachers go to St. Joseph Church for Eucharistic adoration. It is a break in the day that allows for peace and clarity.
The children will be lead in a reflection to help them to love Jesus always.
All are welcome to join them in this time of prayer and Catholic identity. The more we love Jesus, the happier we will be. Amen.
Interested in the Catholic Faith or Know Someone Interested in the Catholic Faith?
St. Joseph Catholic Church, along with Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church sponsor the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) program for adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. Meetings begin in September. If you know of someone who is inquiring about the Catholic Church, please encourage them to contact the parish office at 419-683-2015 or Kim Legge at 419-683-4438. One of the greatest gifts we can share with another person is the gift of faith!
There is a live stream Mass on Facebook, for anyone who would like to pray at home? They can watch the parish Facebook page for dates and times. Anyone can access this.
It isn’t necessary to have a Facebook account.
St. Joseph Church invites you to come home.
St. Joseph is looking into the repair and refurbishment of the remaining stained glass windows that were not included in the initial phases of the Church interior work.
For information on "adopting" a window for refurbishment, please contact Father Jeffery Smith at 419-683-2015.
331 N. Thoman St., Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-2015
St. Joseph Eighth Grade Graduates
Good Luck to Haylee and Isabella as they enter high school! We are all very proud of you and are blessed to have been given the chance to watch you grow throughout your time here with us. May you always keep lifelong skills and friendships you have made at St. Joseph's with you in your future endeavors. Keep Christ in your hearts and you will succeed. God bless you both, Haylee and Isabella. Congratulations on a job well done.
Scrip Gift Cards are sold on Sundays after the 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass
in the Parish Office.
Go to the ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL page on this website to view and download these files.
St. Joseph School
Parish Kroger Rewards,
Scrip Order Form,
Scrip Vendor List
email Kristen Wozniak at
call at 419-569-3777
Thank you Bishop Thomas for celebrating Mass with us!
Prayers for our Country
A Holy Hour will be prayed every Tuesday in St. Joseph Church from
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please come and
pray the rosary and other prayers for our beloved country.
Bible Readings for the Week of August 2, 2020
Monday - Jer 28:1-17, Ps 119:29, 43, 79-80, 95, 102, Mt 24:22-36
Tuesday - Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22, Ps 102:16-23, 29, Mt 14:22-36
Wednesday - Jer 31:1-7, (Ps) Jer 31:10-12b, 13, Mt 15:21-28
Thursday - Dn 7:9-10, 13-14, Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9, 2Pt 1:16-19, Mt 17:1-9
Friday - Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7, (Ps) Dt 32:35c-36b, 39abcd, 41, Mt 16:24-28
Saturday - Hb 1:12-2:4, Ps 9:8-13, Mt 17:14-20
Sunday - 1Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a, Ps 85:9-14, Rom 9:1-5, Mt 14:22-33
Sunday Collection Comparisons 2019 and 2020 during pandemic
Welcome Fr. Jeff!
Drive-thru Meet and Greet, Sunday, Aug. 2 after
10:30 Mass in front of St. Joseph Convocation Ctr.
Ice Cream Treats will be served
Everyone is Welcome !
Liturgy Schedule
includes Lector, Extra-Ordinary Ministers, Greeters, Gift Bearers, Ushers & Servers
S.T.R.E.A.M.S.
St. Joseph’s School in Crestline is piloting an afterschool enrichment program that focuses on the academic enrichment and spiritual growth of the participants. S.T.R.E.A.M.S. is an acronym for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math, and Spanish. For more information Click HERE
Diocese of Toledo Safe Environment Program in Full Compliance with USCCB Norms. Each year, the Diocese of Toledo is required to undergo an audit to ensure that it is in compliance with the articles of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Bishop Daniel Thomas is pleased to announce that, for the fiscal year 2018-2019, the Diocese was found to be in full compliance with the requirements in the Charter. The Diocese of Toledo remains committed to ensuring the protection of children and providing a safe environment for all young people. If you have any knowledge of abuse that has been committed by a cleric, or any employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church, please report the abuse to your local police department, Child Protection Services, and Mr. Frank DiLallo, Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator. Mr. DiLallo can be reached at (419) 214-4880 or by mail at 1933 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604.
Another Great Reason to send your child/ren to St. Joseph Crestline
St. Joseph, Crestline,
After-School Enrichment Program
BULLETINS
Congratulations to the 2020 St. Joseph, Crestline First Communion Class.
God watch over these little ones as they continue to know God.
Collection Envelopes Mailing or Drop Off
The Sunday Collection envelopes are very important to our parishes as they help to pay the bills and pay salaries. Please help us out by mailing us your collection envelopes to the parishes or dropping it off at the offices.
St. Joseph, Crestline, mailing address is: 331 N. Thoman St. Crestline, Ohio 44827.
Also St. Joseph, Crestline envelopes may be dropped off during office hours (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.). in the foyer area. There is a box at the corner of the foyer area under the faith- hope-and love sign. You do not need to enter the office.
Sacred Heart of Bethlehem mailing address is: 5742 St. Rt. 61 South, Shelby, Ohio 44875
Also Sacred Heart has a mail slot in the office door to drop off your envelopes anytime of the day
Your help with this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, and God Bless!!!