St. Joseph -  Holy Family

Please pray for and celebrate our many priests who have special anniversaries of their Ordinations this year. May God continue to bless these holy men in their ministries across the Archdiocese of Dubuque!
Golden Jubilarians: Rev. Marvin J. Bries, Rev. Louis M. Jaeger, and Rev. Dennis D. Juhl Silver Jubilarians: Rev. Francis Anane, Rev. James W. Dubert, and Rev. David G. Kucera
70 Years: Rev. Donald J. Hawes, Rev. Richard W. Kuhn, and Rev. Msgr. W. Dean Walz
65 Years: Rev. George W. Karnik
60 Years: Rev. Ardel H. Barta
55 Years: Rev. Bernard C. Grady
45 Years: Rev. Paul E. Lippstock and Rev. Philip E. Thompson
40 Years: Rev. Michael J. Mescher
35 Years: Very Rev. Jerry F. Kopacek and Rev. Jon M. Seda
20 Years: Rev. Donald J. Czapla, Rev. Richmond Dzekoe, and Rev. Anthony Boahen Nketiah
15 Years: Rev. Rodney M. Allers and Rev. Benjamin Nkrumah
10 Years: Rev. Frantz Augustin
5 Years: Rev. Jacob D. Rouse and Rev. Andrew J. Upah

February 23, 2023
Dear parishioners of Holy Family and St. Joseph parishes,
This has been a busy and exciting time in our parishes as many activities are being
revitalized. St. Joseph celebrated its 150 th anniversary and in 2025 Holy Family will
celebrate its 175 th !
One of the best ways to celebrate and foster community is a picture directory. The last
one published for Holy Family was in 2000 and St. Joseph in 2008. So much has changed
by way of membership and as well as the way people look may have changed!
Therefore, as part of our Lenten theme, “Come back to be with all your heart; don’t let
fear keep us apart,” we are kicking off our combined parish picture directory, with each
parish featured separately. No longer will you have to ask, “Who’s that?” and we can call
people by name!
Our process will not be like former publications, simplifying the process, hoping
EVERYONE who considers themselves a member of our parishes, will participate. There
is no cost associated with pictures for the directory project-no promotions or packages to
buy. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home-there really are no good
excuses not to participate!
There are 3 options to participate:

Option I: 

• Self-portrait; you can submit a picture that you take by April 1 st (selfies acceptable) - (high resolution .jpg or .tiff).
• Be sure all people in the picture can be clearly seen and recognizable-upper body pictures are best. (Note: Unless you have secured permission from professional photographers, it is not permissible to scan a professional picture and email it.)
• Go to our website (https://stjosephkeywest.com) where you will find the census form to complete and submit with pictures.
• Pictures/census forms can be emailed as follows:
  • if you are a Key West parishioner, send to  [email protected]
  • if you are a New Melleray parishioner, send to  [email protected]

Option II:

• On site photograph taken
• Signup sheets in back of the churches - no appointments, just to let photographers know people will be showing up.
• You can go to either parish to have pictures taken.
• Please bring COMPLETED census form (enclosed in this letter) with you when getting pictures taken
• Pictures will be taken on the following dates:
  • St. Joseph Key West
    • March 18 th 10 am - 12 pm; and after 4:30 pm Mass
    • March 19 th 12:30 pm – 3 pm
    • March 22nd 6 - 8 pm (another opportunity for RE families)
    • March 25th after 4:30 pm Mass
  • Holy Family New Melleray
    • April 2nd 9:30 am - 11 am

Option III:

• Homebound, please call the office at 563-582-7392 to arrange someone to come to you to take a picture.

Hoping for 100% participation!
Fr Tom

Step 1:Download the Parish Census Form (below)
Step 2: Open the Form
Step 3: Fill it out and save it as "Last Name, First Name Parish Census Update"
Step 4: If using option 1, email your photo and saved census form to: