Adult Formation at St. Joseph
Grow in Your Catholic Faith
Adult Ministry at St. Joseph strives to support our adult parishioners (above high school age) in their faith journeys.
We offer programs, resources, small groups and events throughout the year.
Visit this page regularly for new formation opportunities.
Contact our director of Adult Ministry, Dennis Sylva, for more information.

Upcoming Formation Opportunities
Moving End-of-Life Decision-Making Away from the End of Life - A Catholic Perspective, Sunday, February 22, 11:45 a.m., presented by Mark Repenshek, Ph.D., vice president of Healthcare Ethics and Church Relations at Ascension Health Care. This presentation will cover surrogate decision-making, advance directives, withdrawing and withholding life-sustaining interventions, and do-not-resuscitate orders.
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First Fruits Lenten Mini-Retreat for Women
How are you being called to spiritual growth? Enjoy a morning of creative encounters with the Sacred as we begin Lent. Through story, song, and sharing, you will reflect on what you long to add to your travel bag and what you hope to leave behind as you contemplate how to journey with the Spirit in this season of intentional preparation and prayer. Pack with the expectation of change!
- Saturday, February 21.
- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Church Narthex
- Facilitator: Jacque Kelnhofer, Chaplain and Spiritual Director
To register contact Nikki in the parish office at 414-771-4626.
For Questions, contact Mary MacGillis at macmablum@yahoo.com or 414-378-8334.
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Men of Saint Joseph-Tosa
– Sunrise Saturday meetings in the parish hall with hot breakfast from 6-8 a.m. from January 17-April 4, 2026. (Note: No meetings on Feb. 21 (Men's Silent Retreat) in Oshkosh or March 14 (Men of Christ Conference in downtown Milwaukee). Socializing and coffee at 6 a.m., hot breakfast at 6:15 a.m., meeting at 6:25 – saint bio, reflection on one of the three Sunday readings, video and discussion, done by 8 a.m.
This winter, featuring a beautifully produced video series from the Augustine Institute – SYMBOLON, "The Catholic Faith Explained."
Free-will offering accepted to cover the cost of breakfast and supplies. For more info, contact: Duane Filtz, 262-993-4858, or
dmfiltz1112@att.net, or
stjoesmensgroup@gmail.com.
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Table Talks with Fr. Justin – A monthly discussion for people who want to chat with Fr, Justin about their faith. This group will meet in the St. Joseph Room of the parish center, starting at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Fr. Justin will lead the discussions.
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Bible Study — St. Joseph Congregation offers numerous opportunities to study the Bible in small group settings. See the current
Bible study groups.

