MISSION STATEMENT
We are a rural community of sojourners whose families historically came to the northwestern corner of Franklin County in the Diocese of Springfield, MA for farm and factory and brought with them a strong Catholic faith. The parish of Saint Joseph with its two mission churches of Saint John the Baptist in Colrain and Saint Christopher in Charlemont make up the largest geographic parish in the diocese.
Continuing in the faith tradition of our ancestors, with hope and perseverance, we face the challenges of being situated in an area which has been in economic decline. We also face the challenge of our recent history with the sexual abuse scandal which has wounded our parish and left many of our parishioners isolated and in need of healing.
Nourished by the Eucharist and the other sacraments, guided by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, responding to the Spirit of Truth which lives and works within each of us and through the prayerful intercession of the Virgin Mary and our Patron Saints we strive to identify and serve the deepest needs of God’s creation in joyful obedience to Christ’s command that we love one another as He loves us. We strive to be a welcoming and healing community as we work towards reconciliation, peace and social justice while maintaining a safe and loving environment for all God’s children.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Fr. William Lunney
Music Coordinator
Anne Mislak - 413.325.8779
Deacon
Tom Rabbitt - 413.337.8309
Director of R.E.
Stephen Pickering - 703.200.5984
Office Manager
Gina Wells - 413.625.6405
Child Advocate
Juanita Bousquet - 413.834.1172
Bookkeeper
Lary Grossman
Liturgical Planning
Katherine Walsh - 413.625.6272
WHERE TO FIND US
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St Joseph Parish in Shelburne Falls is located at 34 Monroe Avenue.
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St. John the Baptist in Colrain is located on Church Street.
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St. Christopher in Charlemont is located on Main Street.
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See the map below for directions!