Advocates for Disabilities
The parish advocate works with the Parish Health Ministry as
needed in order to more effectively follow the guidelines of the
United States Catholic Bishops' Statement on Parishioners with
Disabilities. The advocate ensures that parish activities are
accessible; increases awareness of issues concerning people with
disabililities; networks with other advocates in the archdiocese
and refers parishioners to resources available in the parish and
the community.
"Lord, help us to see each other with Your eyes." anonymous
Our Mission
To open our eyes, our hearts, our minds and doors to all God's
people by promoting awareness of issues concerning parishioners
with disabilities; assuring the participation of parishioners of
all abilities in parish activities; and fostering bonds of
community between all parishioners regardless of their physical,
mental or emotional limitations.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Mary
636-240-6078
mkhirt@gmail.com
Links to Disability Resources
Archdiocese Special
Education Website
St. Louis Review
National
Catholic Office for Persons with Disabililities
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry
Interpreters are provided for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and for
various parish liturgies and events. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Ministry offers the deaf and hearing impaired opportunities to
become more actively involved in St. Joseph Parish.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Judy Powers, Parish Contact
636-441-0055 Ext. 162
jpowers@stjoecot.org