Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker are invited to become actively involved members of our community by volunteering their time in service of their parish through ministries, or participating in any number of parish groups. Below is a brief description of the organizations that meet in our parish. If you would like more information, please contact the parish office.
Couples for Christ
Couples for Christ (CFC) is a Catholic lay movement which began in 1981 intended for personal renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. It was recognized in 2000 by the Holy See (Vatican) as a private international association of the Faithful of Pontifical right. With its Global Mission “Moved by the Holy Spirit, one with the Catholic Church, blessed to witness to Christ’s love and service, Couples for Christ is a united global community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of God’s transforming love.” CFC and its Family Ministries consisting of the Kids-For-Christ (KFC), Youth-For-Christ (YFC), Singles-For-Christ (SFC), Handmaids-of-the-Lord (HOLD) and Servants-of-the-Lord (SOLD), has grown into a worldwide community in over 163 countries sharing Gods’ love amidst our changing world.
At St. Joseph the Worker Parish and in all other parishes, CFC accepts membership through the Christian Life Program (CLP), which is the entry program consisting of 13 talks typically spread over 9 weekly sessions, aimed at leading participants to a renewed understanding of God’s plan for them.
CFC members support St. Joseph the Worker Parish by volunteering as Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Altar Servers, Choir members, etc. and by promoting and actively participating in any programs of the parish.
Moreover, CFC serves the community at large by being Pro-God (promote devotion and love of God), Pro-Family (celebrate wedding milestones), Pro-Life (support March for Life) and Pro-Poor (raise funds through ANCOP, its social ministry which builds homes for the poor and sponsors children’s education).
To learn more about the Couples for Christ, visit www.couplesforchrist.ca
At St. Joseph the Worker Parish and in all other parishes, CFC accepts membership through the Christian Life Program (CLP), which is the entry program consisting of 13 talks typically spread over 9 weekly sessions, aimed at leading participants to a renewed understanding of God’s plan for them.
CFC members support St. Joseph the Worker Parish by volunteering as Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Altar Servers, Choir members, etc. and by promoting and actively participating in any programs of the parish.
Moreover, CFC serves the community at large by being Pro-God (promote devotion and love of God), Pro-Family (celebrate wedding milestones), Pro-Life (support March for Life) and Pro-Poor (raise funds through ANCOP, its social ministry which builds homes for the poor and sponsors children’s education).
To learn more about the Couples for Christ, visit www.couplesforchrist.ca
Knights of Columbus
We are the Knights of Columbus, Transcona Council #3853. This Council has been around since May 1954, almost 65 years! What is a Knight? Just a regular man with a strong faith and belief in God, a man who wants to help his church community grow.
We are in the community, helping to spread the teachings and beliefs of the Church, to put into practice what the Bible shows us. To show compassion to our fellow man and to offer help, spiritual or other, to those in need. Knights host Pancake Breakfasts, as well as Church BBQs and picnics, all in fellowship and faith. Come join us in our hope to strengthen our church community through good deeds and thoughts.
We are in the community, helping to spread the teachings and beliefs of the Church, to put into practice what the Bible shows us. To show compassion to our fellow man and to offer help, spiritual or other, to those in need. Knights host Pancake Breakfasts, as well as Church BBQs and picnics, all in fellowship and faith. Come join us in our hope to strengthen our church community through good deeds and thoughts.
The Friends Of Jesus The Delight Of God Covenant Community
On January 31, 1999 a group from the Servants of The Lord Prayer group of St. Edward’s Church Hall was led by the Lord to start a community that would center on John 15: 11-17. “…My commandment is this: Love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this; that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command…”
The following Sunday, the group had their Charismatic Prayer meeting in the basement of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. The Community is also a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of Manitoba, and St. Peter’s Church. All members are encouraged to express their commitment to following the Lord Jesus Christ in the following ways:
FOJ Members are active in the parish in the music ministry, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, and marriage preparation. The community is also helping the Sisters of The Missionaries Of Charity at their soup kitchen, prepare monthly hampers, and help pick-up groceries for refugees.
The following Sunday, the group had their Charismatic Prayer meeting in the basement of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. The Community is also a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of Manitoba, and St. Peter’s Church. All members are encouraged to express their commitment to following the Lord Jesus Christ in the following ways:
- Daily prayer
- Weekly gathering of the community
- Meeting with the pastoral leader
- Serving our community by sharing time, talent and money.
- Be faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church as expressed in the Bible and Tradition.
FOJ Members are active in the parish in the music ministry, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, and marriage preparation. The community is also helping the Sisters of The Missionaries Of Charity at their soup kitchen, prepare monthly hampers, and help pick-up groceries for refugees.
Legion of Mary
What is it? The Legion of Mary is worldwide apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis. The purpose of the legion is:
Types of Membership. Active Members, Praetorians, Adjutorians and Auxiliary Members.
Who May belong? Any Catholic who is willing to fulfill the obligations of membership in the proper spirit. All needed is your willingness to let our Lady use you as you are. Our Lady needs your hands and feet, your lips and heart, your time and effort. For legionaries are simply Mary’s means of action in the world today.
Some Types of Work Undertaken
- To make its members better Catholics and to mobilize the Catholic laity
- To raise the spiritual level of the entire community.
- To accomplish all this through Mary, our mother and Mediatrix of all Graces.
Types of Membership. Active Members, Praetorians, Adjutorians and Auxiliary Members.
Who May belong? Any Catholic who is willing to fulfill the obligations of membership in the proper spirit. All needed is your willingness to let our Lady use you as you are. Our Lady needs your hands and feet, your lips and heart, your time and effort. For legionaries are simply Mary’s means of action in the world today.
Some Types of Work Undertaken
- Bringing Mama Mary’s statue to contacted homes and praying rosary with the family
- Conducting Enthronement of Sacred Heart
- Home visitations, nursing home and hospital visits
- Establishing friendly contacts with Catholics and non-Catholics
- Works of service and legion promotions such as organizing Patricians
- Spiritual works such as adoration to blessed sacrament, living rosary and pilgrimages
St. Joseph the Worker Ladies Group
In the Spring of 2023, a new Catholic Women's Parish Ministry was formed. We are women of the parish and surrounding community that gather to grow and serve in three areas. The three areas that we focus on are social, service and spiritual.
Social - We hope to foster friendships for women in a faith-enriched setting, recognizing that we are all unique. We enjoy sharing our lives together, supporting in difficult moments, and celebrating in joyful times. Creative ways of socializing and connecting are part of our experiences.
Service - We try to use our talents and gifts to the best of our abilities to serve the parish, the local community of Transcona, and the wider world through acts of charity and goodwill individually and collectively. We volunteer and partner for outreach in many capacities. We commit to making small differences where we can.
Spiritual - We recognize and support the importance of spiritual well-being. We strive to be women of prayer, peace, and presence. We commit to growing in our faith life.
Women do not need to be Catholic to participate in our gatherings, outreach, or events. Our Catholic values and faith are reflected in our Parish Women's Ministry as this is foundational to our identity as a parish ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
If you are a woman of 18 years or older in the parish of Saint Joseph the Worker or from the wider community you are welcome!
There is no ongoing membership fee. (Some events will have a cost to participate.)
Casually and fondly referred to as WOW for Women of the Worker (WOW) is growing and we would love to welcome you!
Social - We hope to foster friendships for women in a faith-enriched setting, recognizing that we are all unique. We enjoy sharing our lives together, supporting in difficult moments, and celebrating in joyful times. Creative ways of socializing and connecting are part of our experiences.
Service - We try to use our talents and gifts to the best of our abilities to serve the parish, the local community of Transcona, and the wider world through acts of charity and goodwill individually and collectively. We volunteer and partner for outreach in many capacities. We commit to making small differences where we can.
Spiritual - We recognize and support the importance of spiritual well-being. We strive to be women of prayer, peace, and presence. We commit to growing in our faith life.
Women do not need to be Catholic to participate in our gatherings, outreach, or events. Our Catholic values and faith are reflected in our Parish Women's Ministry as this is foundational to our identity as a parish ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
If you are a woman of 18 years or older in the parish of Saint Joseph the Worker or from the wider community you are welcome!
There is no ongoing membership fee. (Some events will have a cost to participate.)
Casually and fondly referred to as WOW for Women of the Worker (WOW) is growing and we would love to welcome you!