WELCOME!
​The history of Saint Joseph's and Catholicism in Westphalia are forever linked as the parish and town were established together in 1835. Today our parish is the spiritual home to over 450 families who gather & grow in faith!  The current pastor of St. Joseph's is Fr. Dylan Schrader. 

Current Mass Schedule
​ Saturdays:
4 p.m. at Folk
5:30 p.m. at Westphalia

Sundays
7 a.m. at Westphalia
10 a.m. at Westphalia
12 noon traditional Latin Mass at Westphalia

Weekdays
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am at Westphalia 
Wednesday 5:00 pm at  Folk

First Saturday Morning Mass and Devotions
On months with odd numbers, Mass will be held at St. Joseph, Westphalia at 8:00 am
On even numbered months, Mass will be held at St. George, Linn at 8:00 am
(See full details and schedule below)

For ANY POSSIBLE CHANGES TO  MASS TIMES CLICK HERE and find ​them on page
3 of the most recent bulletin. 

Confession Schedule
Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. in Folk
Saturdays 3:15 p.m. in Folk 
Sundays 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in Westphalia
Odd numbered First Saturdays 6:45 - 8:00 am Westphalia

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LIVE STREAMED AND RECORDED MASS.
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St. Joseph and St. Anthony have generously gifted its parishioners with a free member ship to FORMED!  FORMED is a revolutionary online platform featuring the best Catholic videos, audio talks, eBooks and movies from trusted partners like the Augustine Institute, St. Paul Center, Marian Fathers, Lighthouse Catholic Media, Ignatius Press and Word on Fire. Catechism and Personal Faith Formation are at the fingertips of every parishioner.  
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ADORATION
Make this the year you
discover the power of
Eucharistic Adoration

“The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the Church will blossom.”
– Blessed John Paul II 

St. Joseph currently offers 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration every first Friday of the month.  There have been requests for Adoration to be made available more than once a month.  Currently less than 5% of parishioners at St. Josephs participate.  Those that do participate report on the numerous insights, blessings and spiritual growth this devotion has brought into their lives.  The quote above from St. Pope John Paul The Great, seems to be possibly manifesting here at St. Joseph's.  "Where the Eucharistic life flourishes, THERE THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH WILL BLOSSOM."   As Father Viviano reported in his end of 2018 remarks after Mass on New Years, "Many people are reporting new spiritual growth and really great things are happening.  The Spirit is definitely on the move here at St. Josephs!"

If you have never tried Adoration or tried it and just don't understand it, we highly encourage you to give it a chance.  FORMED has many resources about the gift of the Eucharist that our Lord gave to His Church.  He promised to be with us always, until the end of the age.  Our good Lord instituted the Eucharist help fulfill this promise. The God of the universe makes Himself into a humble , venerable piece of bread so we can have Him in the closest way possible during Holy Communion.  Come and sit with Him, keep watch over Him in this venerable state. Treat yourself to a holy hour and enjoy some peaceful solitude in our noisy hectic world.  Our God will not be outdone in generosity.   What ever you give to Him he will give back to you, multiplied! 

Please sign up for a time on the sign up sheet located in the vestibule of St. Joseph Church.  You do not have to sign up to participate and you are welcomed to come anytime Adoration is available.  However,  there always needs to be at least one person present, (2 is recommended) to ensure the Blessed Sacrament is protected against theft or harm in its venerable state.  Can you keep watch with Him for one hour?  If we do not have enough participants Adoration can not be offered. 

For more information call Connie at 573-455-2814

To read ideas on how to spend
your time in adoration click here.

  Below are a few selections of wonderful talks on Adoration, The Eucharist and
 prayer.  Simply click on a title
below or go to your free
FORMED account and
search for them.

How to Pray Like a Saint.

Jesus and The Jewish Roots of The Eucharist.

Women Made New

The Body and Blood of Christ

Prayer For Beginners

*NEW*  First Saturday Mass Schedule
Odd-numbered months are to be held at St. Joseph (thus, September's first Saturday Mass will be at St. Joseph) and even-numbered months to be held at St. George.  See full explanation below.
6:45 Confessions begin
7:30 Scriptural Rosary
8:00 Mass
Scapular enrollment
Mother of Perpetual Help
Devotions after Mass. 
The church will be
reserved until 10:00 am
​for prayer and devotion.
The growth of the first Saturday devotion in Osage County over the last few years has been a blessing. As I have said before, I want to encourage this devotion. One fear I had when I was transferred was that I would have to cancel first Saturday Masses because of the Church's limit to the number of Masses that a priest can offer on Saturday. I considered replacing the first Saturday Mass with Marian devotions and the distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass (note: the Fatima promises speak of receiving Communion, not of attending Mass; in any case the Saturday evening Masses count for this as well). However, God's providence has led to a new approach, one that I'm really excited about. Fr. Franklin, pastor of St. George in Linn, and I have been discussing this. St. George also has a first Saturday Mass. We have noticed how we have people attending from around the county (and beyond). We would like to build up the first Saturday devotion and foster greater cooperation among our parishes. So, beginning in September, St. Joseph and St. George will join together for first Saturdays. The plan right now is for odd-numbered months to be held at St. Joseph (thus, September's first Saturday Mass will be at St. Joseph) and even-numbered months to be held at St. George. By joining together, we will have two priests. One will offer Mass and lead devotions. The other priest will be available for confessions, including during Mass. Yes, the Church allows confessions during Mass and even encourages it when possible. (See the Instruction Redemptionis Sacramentum, no. 76.) I know some people will not like the idea of joining with St. George in these devotions, and there may be some inconveniences. However, there is a serious shortage of priests in our diocese, and we have to work together in order to provide Mass and confession effectively to our people. It is my hope that we can build up even greater regional cooperation in the future. St. Joseph will still have Eucharistic Expositions from first Friday to first Saturday, even in months when the first-Saturday Mass is at St. George. Further details will be worked out as we go. Please help promote this devotion!

​CLICK HERE to View Catholic Missourian Pictures from the December 6th Unite Our Nation Eucharistic Procession.

​CLICK HERE to read the Unterrified Democrat's newspaper article.

​Listen to Benediction hymn.

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Sign up for a one week home visit with Our Lady of Fatima!  Sign up sheets located in the vestibules of St. Joseph and St. Anthony parishes.  She comes with a binder full of ideas on how to spend your home visit with Our Lady.  She also comes with a duffel bag for easy and safe transportation.  For families with small children there are books included for story time.  Other items included are a DVD about Fatima, books and a manila envelope with free items such as Rosaries, scapulars and how to pray the Rosary guides.  Click on the following link to hear Fr. Viviano's 9/06/20 homily on the importance of praying with family. https://youtu.be/PjpQJZ4pKmo​

Click on the link below to print a copy of the Immaculate Heart Consecration certificate.

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