Stewardship

Christian stewards are disciples of Jesus Christ who receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. All the ministries related to the stewardship of God’s gifts to his people are included in this category.

Pastoral Council

Pastoral Council is a group of ten parishioners who serve as an advisory board for pastoral leadership in our community. They are asked to provide the Pastor relevant councel for ensuring the spiritual and pastoral vitality of our parish. 


COUNCIL MEMBERS 

Marcus Droll               Grace Kelly

Amber Malone          Brandon Kulka

Dave Koenig              John Healey

Colleen Duncan      Lauren Rudy

Deb Gaster                Christopher Dunlevy


Please contact the Parish Office at 419-885-5791 with any questions. 

Endowment Board of Trustees

The Saint Joseph School Endowment Fund was established in 1989 to perpetuate, partially support and uphold the educational work of Saint Joseph Parish School. The Endowment Board Trustees, who meet quarterly basis, oversee the fund. 


Trustees

Mark Bigelow          Jeff Wisniewski

Tom Daney               Kevin Kenny

Dick Faist                  Msgr. Michael Billian, Pastor

Robert Edwards, Principal


Contact Heather Koziarski at hkoziarski@stjoesylvania.org or at the Parish Office with any questions. 

Finance Council

Saint Joseph Parish Finance Council oversees the financial operations of the parish. The council meets bi-monthly to review parish and school finances and provides recommendations to our pastor regarding parish finances. 


Council Members

Dick Faist                Ashley Schade

Steve House         Kevin Kelly

Jim Layman          Terry Thomas

Jeff Ganues          Kris Kegerreis


Contact Heather Koziarski at hkoziarski@stjoesylvania.org or at the Parish Office with any questions. 

School Advisory Board

The School Advisory Council concerns itself with the planning and formulating of educational policy for Saint Joseph Parish School, and acts in the advisory capacity to the pastor and principal. Meetings are usually open to parish members.


Non-discrimination Policy: Saint Joseph Parish School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.


Council Members

Lynette Reichle          Lindsay Templeton

Kari Tabb                       Nicole Vanderweel

Kurt Soltman              Joseph Schlageter

Mallory Nester          Suzie Tsang

Kylee Stokes             

Robert Edwards      Monsignor Michael Billian


Contact Robert Edwards, School Principal at redwards@stjoesylvania.org with any questions. 

Annual Report

Our Annual Parish Report offers a snapshot of parish life over the past year. It highlights key events, ministry updates, sacramental celebrations, and financial summaries. This report is a way for us to reflect on our shared mission, celebrate our blessings, and remain transparent and accountable as a faith community. We invite you to read it and see how your prayers, presence, and support are helping our parish grow in faith and service.


If you would like additional years' annual report, feel free to contact the Parish Office. 

Legacy Society

Saint Joseph Sylvania is building a strong and vibrant future for the parish and school. Our Legacy Society has been established to recognize and honor each parish member who has made plans to benefit the future spiritual and educational ministries of our parish and school. Their commitment, vision and generosity offer inspiration to others in our parish family. Through your planned gift, you will also help fund our legacy in the future.


Saint Joseph Legacy Society Members

Timothy Bachar                                       Lila Smith*

Dick and Debbie Fotoples                   Ed and Janet Ruszkiewicz

Larry and Jill Johnson                         Helen Teal*

Ken and Rita Martin                             Helen Hoehner

Harold Mossing*                                  Sue Schafstall

Shirley Sarahman*                              Lucy Murawa*

Jim and Denise Stump                    Jeffrey D. Long*

Kathleen Condon*                            Lucy Merickel*

Bernie and Anne Heinl                    Catherine McDorman*

Paul* and Justine Keeler               Richard and Kathleen Faist

Anonymous (5 Donors)


*Deceased


The above listing includes those individuals who have made their planned giving intentions known to the Parish. If you have included St. Joseph in your estate planning, please let us know. We would like to show our appreciation by including you as a member of our Legacy Society. Contact Maddie Piscopo at mpiscopo@stjoesylvania.org or 419-885-5791.