About St. Joseph · Port Saint Joe, Florida
St. Joseph Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee located at 2001 Monument Avenue in Port Saint Joe, Gulf County, Florida. It serves the small Gulf Coast community known as part of the Forgotten Coast, welcoming both local residents and seasonal visitors. The parish offers weekend and weekday Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, Bible Study, and a range of parish ministries including religious education and youth ministry. It is pastored by Fr. Mathew K. Abraham and staffed by a small team of lay leaders who coordinate music, the Altar Society, the Men's Club, and faith formation.
- Patron
- St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Rector
- Fr. Mathew K. Abraham
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee
Why belong here
St. Joseph Parish offers a welcoming Catholic home for full-time residents, snowbirds, and weekend visitors to the Gulf Coast, with multiple weekend Masses, weekday Masses including one at the local hospital chapel, and a full Confession schedule. The community is small enough to know one another and active in faith formation, youth ministry, music, the Altar Society, the Men's Club, and a year-round food donation ministry for those in need. It is a place to encounter Jesus through the Eucharist, Adoration, Bible Study, and the parish's social and outreach life.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
- Sunday: 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
- Friday (first Friday of the month): 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Adoration times
- Friday: following the 8:00 AM Mass until 9:30 AM
About St. Joseph Parish
St. Joseph Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee serving the small coastal community of Port Saint Joe in Gulf County, Florida. The parish identifies itself as a 'Forgotten Coast Church' and reaches out to both year-round residents and the many seasonal visitors who come to enjoy Florida's Gulf Coast. Its patron is St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The parish welcomes newcomers, returning Catholics, and those inquiring about becoming Catholic.
- Patron: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Diocese: Pensacola–Tallahassee
- Location: 2001 Monument Ave., Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
- Time zone: Eastern
Parish Staff and Contacts
St. Joseph Parish is led by its pastor and supported by a parish secretary and lay ministry leaders. The contact page on the parish website lists the staff and ministry coordinators and provides direct email addresses for each role.
- Pastor: Fr. Mathew K. Abraham — [email protected]
- Parish Office / Secretary: Dona Sander — 850-227-1417
- Music: Carolyn Williams — [email protected]
- Altar Society: Shannon Wilson ([email protected]) and Shae Eiter ([email protected])
- Men's Club: Chasen Almy — [email protected]
- Religious Education: Lisa Finney — [email protected]
- Young Adult & Youth Ministry: Betsie Welle — 850-339-3170
Parish Ministries and Groups
The parish's life is carried by a handful of active ministries and lay groups, each with a named coordinator. These groups support the liturgical, catechetical, social, and outreach life of the parish.
- Religious Education (catechesis for children)
- Young Adult & Youth Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Altar Society (care of altar, flowers, and liturgical environment)
- Men's Club
- Bible Study
- Food Donation Ministry (year-round basket at the church entrance)
- Communion to the Homebound / Pastoral visits to hospital, nursing home, or assisted living
Sacraments and Pastoral Care
The parish celebrates Baptism at Mass, offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation before weekend Masses and on the first Friday of each month, and brings Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass. Pastoral visits to the sick, homebound, hospitalized, or those in nursing or assisted-living facilities are arranged through the parish office.
- Baptism — celebrated at Mass and announced in the parish bulletin
- Reconciliation — Saturday, Sunday, and first Friday (see schedule)
- Communion to the Homebound — for the sick, elderly, or hospitalized
- Pastoral visits by request through the parish office (850-227-1417)
Outreach and Charity
St. Joseph maintains a year-round food donation basket at the entrance of the church. The basket is open daily and is there for parishioners and visitors alike, including seasonal visitors who may have nonperishable food left over before heading home.
- Food donation basket at the church entrance, open daily
- No open parcels, please
Worship Environment and Giving
Volunteers preplan altar flowers for every weekend Mass, holy day, and special occasion. Parishioners who wish to donate altar flowers for a special occasion or a loved one's memorial Mass are asked to contact the office in advance.
- Altar flower donations coordinated through the parish office
- Contact: 850-227-1417
Becoming a Parishioner
The parish invites newcomers, returning Catholics, and those interested in becoming Catholic to register as parishioners and to become involved in parish life. Registration can be completed by stopping in or calling the parish office.
- Register by stopping in or calling the office at 850-227-1417
- Office email: [email protected]
Visiting the Forgotten Coast
The parish explicitly welcomes visitors and seasonal residents to the Gulf Coast, encouraging them to attend Mass, stop in to pray, join a Bible Study or social event, or simply offer a prayer. The food basket is also offered as a practical way for visitors to contribute before heading home.
- Welcomes local residents, seasonal visitors, and weekend Gulf Coast travelers
- Year-round food basket for donations from visitors as well as parishioners