About St. Joseph's · Amherst, Ohio
St. Joseph Parish and Nativity of the BVM Parish serve the Amherst, Ohio community with a shared mission to preach the Gospel and minister to parishioners' spiritual and practical needs. Active membership includes regular Sunday Mass attendance and participation in parish life through time, talent, and treasure. The parish offers multiple Mass times, sacramental preparation, ministries for all ages, and a strong emphasis on liturgical and spiritual formation. It is part of the Diocese of Cleveland and operates two church buildings — St. Joseph Parish at 200 St. Joseph Dr. and Nativity B.V.M. Parish at 333 S. Lake St. South Amherst.
- Patron
- St. Joseph
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy J. O'Connor
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
Why belong here
Joining St. Joseph Parish means more than registration — it means participating in Sunday Mass, supporting parish ministries, and contributing your time, treasure, and talents to build a vibrant Catholic community. The parish offers programs for all ages, including youth groups, sacramental preparation, and liturgical formation, fostering spiritual growth and active parish life.
Mass times at St. Joseph's
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays 11:00 A.M. - Noon at St. Joseph Parish
- Mondays and Fridays 9:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Parish
- Thursdays 7:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Parish
- 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Individual Reconciliation at St. Joseph Parish
About
St. Joseph Parish and Nativity of the BVM Parish serve the Amherst, Ohio community with a shared mission to preach the Gospel and minister to parishioners' spiritual and practical needs. Active membership includes regular Sunday Mass attendance and participation in parish life through time, talent, and treasure. The parish offers multiple Mass times, sacramental preparation, ministries for all ages, and a strong emphasis on liturgical and spiritual formation. It is part of the Diocese of Cleveland and operates two church buildings — St. Joseph Parish at 200 St. Joseph Dr. and Nativity B.V.M. Parish at 333 S. Lake St. South Amherst.
Clergy & Staff
Rev. Timothy J. O'Connor is the current pastor. The parish office is managed by Mrs. Kathy Flynn and Mrs. Judi Guidish. Other key staff include Mrs. Amy Makruski (Principal and PSR Coordinator), Ms. Sharon Angell (Business Manager and Social Hall Director), and Mr. Bob Kenska (Operations Manager).
Sacraments
The parish offers preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick, and home communion. Baptism requires parents to attend a preparation class, and sponsors must be registered parishioners and actively practicing Catholics. First Reconciliation and Communion use the 'Blessed' program from Dynamic Catholic.
Ministries
Ministries include PSR, VBS, Stewardship, CYO, Holy Ground Youth Group, Performing Arts, Catholic Charities, Eucharistic Revival, Angel Scholarship, Call to Flourish, and Legacy Giving. These programs serve all ages and foster community involvement.