“Train the young in the way they should go; even when they are old, they will not diverge from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6

Who We Are

The Sons of St. Joseph is a ministry for boys and young men from the fourth grade through high school who are trained to serve as altar servers for Mass and other important liturgical celebrations.

What We Do

In addition to serving at Mass and other important liturgical celebrations, the boys and young men are mentored in Dominican spirituality, build community, and provide needed service to the church. It is a program of fraternity, discipline, accountability, and discernment with a focus on the spirituality of manhood, priesthood, and fatherhood.

When We Meet

The Sons of St. Joseph meet once a month for short trainings and refreshers. They also get together a few times throughout the year for fun social events, such as a a fishing trip in the summer. 

Here are the scheduled trainings for the 2024–2025 academic year (all trainings are in the church):

• Friday, August 30, 2024 | 3-4 p.m. 
  
• Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 7-8 p.m.
  
• Friday, October 25, 2024 | 3-4 p.m.
  
• November 2024 - No training due to Thanksgiving.
• December 2024 - No training due to Christmas.
• Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 7-8 p.m.
  
• Friday, February 28, 2025 | 3-4 p.m.
  
• Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 7-8 p.m.
  
• April 2025 - No regular training, however, there will be Holy Week training. Date and time TBD. (Easter is April 20, 2025.)
  
• Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 7-8 p.m.​

Join Us / Contact Us

All boys and young men in grades 4–12 are welcome to join the Sons of St. Joseph at any time throughout the year. There's no need to sign up—just show up to the next training! If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Ben Hoffmann at [email protected]​.