About St. Joseph · Vinton, Louisiana
St. Joseph Parish in Vinton, Louisiana, is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to growing in faith and spreading love through worship, service, and fellowship. The parish offers regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries for all ages, including CCD, Catholic Youth Organization, and support for families through programs like Meals for Moms. The parish staff includes priests, deacons, and lay volunteers who serve the spiritual and material needs of the community, inviting both members and visitors to participate in parish life and mission.
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Father Jerish George
Why belong here
Join a community that worships, works, and celebrates together, serving spiritual and material needs while spreading the Gospel through personal witness. Active participation in parish life and outreach to surrounding communities is encouraged, with ministries like CCD, Catholic Youth Organization, and Meals for Moms offering meaningful ways to grow in faith and serve others.
Mass times at St. Joseph
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9:30 AM
Our Mission
We, the Catholic Community of St. Joseph Vinton, united in Baptism and empowered by the Spirit, endeavor to live our commitment to proclaim God’s love by: Being a welcoming Parish Community Worshipping, working and celebrating together Serving the spiritual and material need of all Spreading the Gospel through personal witness Inviting each member of the Parish to active participation in our Parish life and in surrounding communities and through our unique call, welcoming our many visitors. We share our gifts and ourselves in the name of Jesus.
Office Hours
Monday: Closed. Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Closed for lunch daily from 12:00–1:00 PM.
Our Staff
Father Jerish George (Priest), Deacon Jesse Menard, Deacon Elva Stine, Elizabeth Guidry (Accountant), Anita Findley (Rectory & House Manager), Jessica Findley (Music Director), Martha Perez (Secretary & Director of Religious Education), Church Cleaning staff.
Sacraments
Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the priest six months in advance. Sacrament of Baptism: Done on the first Saturday of every month after the 4 PM Mass. Baptismal classes required for new parents and godparents. No baptisms during Lent.