About St. Joseph the Worker · Moss Point, Mississippi
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is a Catholic parish in Moss Point, Mississippi, belonging to the Diocese of Biloxi. It shares pastoral care with St. Ann Mission in Hurley, and the two communities worship together across Jackson County. Mass is offered Saturday evening, Sunday morning, and weekdays in English, with reconciliation available by appointment and a monthly Eucharistic Adoration in the rectory chapel. The parish supports faith formation for children and youth, a music ministry, a St. Vincent de Paul conference, and outreach to the sick and homebound.
- Established
- 1950
- Patron
- St. Joseph the Worker
- Rector
- Rev. David Milton Maria Augustin, HGN
- Diocese
- Diocese of Biloxi
Why belong here
St. Joseph the Worker offers the everyday rhythm of Catholic life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast — a full weekend Mass schedule, daily Mass Tuesday through Friday, monthly Eucharistic Adoration, and reconciliation by appointment. The parish takes its formation seriously, with CCD, sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, youth ministry, and adult religious education led by named parishioners and Deacon Frank Martin. Outstretched to the wider community, the St. Vincent de Paul St. Ann Chapter meets weekly, a bereavement-meals team supports grieving families, and deacons and lay ministers visit the sick and homebound.
Mass times at St. Joseph the Worker
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 PM (at St. Joseph the Worker)
- By appointment for either church
- Wednesday 6:00 PM at St. Ann Mission (1st and 3rd weeks of the month)
Adoration times
- Tuesday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the rectory chapel (last week of the month)
About St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph the Worker is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Biloxi serving Moss Point, Mississippi, and the wider Jackson County area. Since its founding in 1950 it has remained a faithful presence on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and today it shares pastoral ministry with St. Ann Mission in Hurley. Weekend Mass, daily Mass, reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation, music, and outreach are all part of the parish's regular rhythm.
- Parish founded in 1950
- Part of the Diocese of Biloxi
- Pastored together with St. Ann Mission, Hurley
St. Ann Mission, Hurley
St. Ann Mission in Hurley, Mississippi, is a mission church shepherded by St. Joseph the Worker. It has its own weekend Mass schedule under the same pastor, allowing Catholics in the Hurley area to worship closer to home.
- Address: 21424 Hwy. 613, Moss Point, MS 39562 (Mailing: P.O. Box 244, Hurley, MS 39555)
- Phone/Fax: (228) 588-0599
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday Vigil: 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM
- Wednesday Confession: 6:00 PM (1st and 3rd weeks of the month)
Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
Religious education is a central part of parish life at St. Joseph the Worker. Children prepare for the sacraments through the parish's CCD program, with age-appropriate tracks for First Reconciliation and First Communion (second grade) and Confirmation (tenth and eleventh grade). Older children who have not yet received the sacraments may also join the preparation classes by contacting the parish office.
- Baptism — contact parish office at least one month before the desired date
- First Reconciliation & First Communion — 2nd grade preparation (older children welcome)
- Confirmation — 10th and 11th grade preparation
- CCD / Director of Religious Education: Beverly Goff
Adult Religious Education
Ongoing formation for adults is offered at the parish, directed by Deacon Frank Martin, helping parishioners grow continually in the knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith.
- Adult Religious Education — Deacon Frank Martin
Youth Ministry
The parish runs a youth ministry under Jenny Moseley, supporting the spiritual and social growth of the parish's young people and complementing the sacramental preparation tracks.
- Youth Ministry — Jenny Moseley
Music & Liturgy
Liturgical music is led by Director of Music Pat Libby, who supports the sung prayer of the parish at weekend and weekday Masses.
- Director of Music — Pat Libby
Outreach & Charity
St. Joseph the Worker reaches beyond its walls through ministries of mercy. The St. Vincent de Paul St. Ann Chapter meets weekly to serve those in need, a bereavement-meals team supports grieving families with food and care, and the parish visits the sick and homebound.
- St. Vincent de Paul — St. Ann Chapter (Wednesdays 5:00–6:30 PM)
- Bereavement Meals — Miriam Robinson & Annette Spiriti
- Visitation of the Sick and Homebound — Deacon Frank Martin
Clergy & Staff
The parish is served by a pastor and deacon, with named lay staff and ministry leaders across faith formation, music, and outreach.
- Pastor — Rev. David Milton Maria Augustin, HGN
- Deacon — Frank Martin
- Director of Religious Education / CCD — Beverly Goff
- Youth Ministry — Jenny Moseley
- Director of Music — Pat Libby
- Bereavement Meals — Miriam Robinson & Annette Spiriti
Visit, Contact & Giving
Parishioners and visitors can reach the office by phone, email, or in person during posted office hours. The parish also offers online giving through its website for one-time and recurring gifts.
- Phone: (228) 475-0777
- Fax: (228) 475-3672
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Website: stjosephmosspoint.com