Community Special Events
These are annual events to help support the building of
community and the growth of our parish community!
Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by the
Knights of Columbus, the Pancake Breakfast raises funds each year for a selected charity, including past support for Saint Gregory Choir, a local family in need, and a seminarian. We aim to offer a great meal at a reasonable price—watch the bulletin for the next date!
Contact Mark Boyer at mdboyer56@gmail.com with any questions.
All Souls Day Mass
The All Soul's Day Mass is a special Mass in which we remember those who have passed during the year, and their names are called out during the liturgy. We also have candles for each of the deceased relatives who attend the Mass. Volunteers are welcome to assist with set up prior to Mass.
Contact Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org with any questions.
Anointing Mass
The Anointing Mass is offered once per year (the Sacrament of Anointing can be done anytime) and is a special Mass to pray for those afflicted with illness. Keep an eye on the bulletin for the upcoming date.
Contact Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org with any questions.
Festirama
Annual three day festival held the 3rd weekend of May. Festirama is a fun-filled weekend for all parishioners, young and old. Amusement rides, live bands, children and adult games, bingo, fast foods, raffles and our famous Sunday Chicken Dinner. It is a community building event and a major source of income for our parish.
Contact Heather Koziarski at hkoziarski@stjoesylvania.org with any questions
Toledo Symphony Concert
The Toledo Symphony Concert, scheduled for Advent, is an effort to encourage community participation. It is an evening of outstanding classical and seasonal music with parish choirs featured.
Contact Margie Heck at mrheck@frontier.com with any questions
Harvest Dinner
The Great Harvest Dinner, which occurs in late fall, provides an evening of food, fellowship and inspiration for women of the parish and their friends. Dinner is served by men and young people of the parish, and a speaker shares her faith experience.
Contact Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org with any questions
Benefit Dinner
Every March, our school hosts its Annual Benefit Dinner, bringing together families, alumni, faculty, and community members for an evening of celebration and connection. The event raises vital funds for a designated charity and our endowment, supporting long-term excellence in education. Featuring a unique theme and inspiring speakers each year, the dinner has funded campus improvements, student scholarships, and more. You can get involved through sponsorship, donations, or volunteering!
Contact Maddie Piscopo at mpiscopo@stjoesylvania.org with any questions
Saint Joseph Parish School Ice Cream Social
Formally known as our Annual Italian Dinner, this fundraiser is held each November in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair! Enjoy delicious dessert with family and friends—all while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the social help fund our 8th Grade Field Trip, creating lasting memories for our graduating students as they celebrate the end of their middle school journey. Community members come for the ice cream, stay for the purpose!
Contact Molly Lindsley at mlindsley@stjoesylvania.org or Jessica Jones at jjones@stjoesylvania.org with any questions

