About St. Joseph · Trenton, Missouri
St. Joseph Catholic Parish serves the small community of Trenton, Missouri, in the rolling farmland of north-central Missouri (Grundy County). The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph and shares its pastor with three neighboring churches: Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission in Princeton, Blessed Sacrament in Bethany, and Mary Immaculate in Gallatin. Current Parochial Administrator Father Timothy Leete leads the parish, with Cecilia Marsh providing administrative support. The parish gathers for a regular weekly schedule of Mass, Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction, the Rosary, and Confession at its church on Saint Joseph Street.
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Father Timothy Leete (Parochial Administrator)
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph
Why belong here
St. Joseph offers a faithful, intimate Catholic community in north-central Missouri with frequent opportunities for worship and devotion. The parish holds Mass three days a week, Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction every Tuesday evening, the Rosary before Sunday Mass, and regular Confession — making it a welcoming home for Catholics seeking the traditional sacraments and quiet prayer. Its mission parish extends ministry into Princeton, and the four-parish cluster means parishioners regularly worship with neighboring communities like Bethany, Gallatin, and Princeton.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
- Tuesday: 5:20 p.m.
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Adoration with Benediction)
Mass & Liturgical Schedule
St. Joseph offers a steady weekly schedule that anchors Catholic life in Trenton. Mass is celebrated on Sunday morning, Tuesday evening, Friday morning, and on the first Saturday of each month, with a special Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. The full schedule, including Christmas Day Mass, is published on the parish's website under the dedicated 'mass times' page.
- Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
- Tuesday: 6:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m.
- 1st Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m.
- Christmas Day (Dec 25): 8:30 a.m.
Rosary & Marian Devotion
The Rosary is prayed in the church before Sunday Mass and on First Saturday mornings. The parish also maintains a devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary displayed in the vestibule in keeping with Bishop Johnston's diocesan call for enthronement in every parish and home.
- Rosary: Sunday 8:00 a.m. (before Mass)
- Rosary: 1st Saturday of each month, 8:30 a.m.
- Sacred Heart / Immaculate Heart images in church vestibule
Clergy, Staff & Parish Leadership
St. Joseph Parish is currently led by Father Timothy Leete as Parochial Administrator, appointed in 2024 as part of the diocese's annual priestly assignments. Father Leete serves the four-parish cluster of Trenton, Bethany, Gallatin, and Princeton. Administrative support for the parish office is provided by Cecilia Marsh.
- Father Timothy Leete – Parochial Administrator
- Contact: [email protected]
- Cecilia Marsh – Administrative Support
- Office phone: (660) 359-2841
Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission (Princeton)
St. Joseph Parish sponsors a mission church, Immaculate Heart of Mary, located at 606 N. Broadway in Princeton, Missouri (zip 64673). The mission is overseen by the same pastor and shares the parish's main phone line. Mass at the Princeton mission is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 5:00 p.m.
- Location: 606 N. Broadway, Princeton, MO 64673
- Phone: (660) 359-2841 (shared with St. Joseph)
- Website: http://www.ihm-princeton.org/
- Mass: 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 5:00 p.m.
Contact, Location & Registration
Parishioners and visitors can reach St. Joseph by phone at (660) 359-2841, by email at [email protected], or in person at the church office. The parish offers an online registration form for new parishioners, alongside a downloadable and printable version. The church is located on Saint Joseph Street in Trenton, with street parking available in this quiet north-central Missouri town.
- Address: 1728 Saint Joseph Street, Trenton, MO 64683
- Phone: (660) 359-2841
- Email: [email protected]
- Parish registration available online or via downloadable form
Part of a Four-Parish Cluster
Because of the smaller populations of rural north Missouri, Father Timothy Leete was appointed in 2024 to simultaneously serve as Parochial Administrator of four parishes in the region. The cluster reflects the diocese's strategy of joining small parishes under shared clergy so that the faithful continue to have access to frequent Mass, Confession, and Adoration.
- St. Joseph – Trenton (this parish)
- Blessed Sacrament – Bethany
- Mary Immaculate – Gallatin
- Immaculate Heart of Mary – Princeton (mission of St. Joseph)
Bulletin & Announcements
The parish maintains an 'Announcements' page and a 'Bulletins' archive on its website, where current parish news and the weekly worship aid can be found. Recent announcements have emphasized the diocese-wide call for the Sacred Heart enthronement of homes and have featured reflections on the importance of Eucharistic Adoration.
- Announcements page on parish website
- Bulletins archive on parish website
- Bishop Johnston's call for Sacred Heart enthronement of homes and parishes
- Father Leete available to lead enthronement in parishioners' homes
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Timothy LeeteAppointed 2024
Named Parochial Administrator of St. Joseph, Trenton; Blessed Sacrament, Bethany; Mary Immaculate, Gallatin; and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Princeton. Previously served as Chaplain at the Jeanne Jugan Center, Kansas City.