Upcoming Dates

St. Joseph Work Fest

May 3-5

2024

September 27-29

2024

November 15-17

2024


Pay It Forward

for Other Families
Have you enjoyed the peacefulness of Catholic Familyland® (CFL)?

Many families and individuals have experienced a sense of peace at CFL, which we can only attribute to God’s grace. However, it takes tremendous effort to keep these holy grounds beautiful and functional so that many more families can come and experience that peace too.

You can lighten the load.

At the St. Joseph Work Fest, pay it forward for other families by helping the AFC with a variety of maintenance, groundskeeping, cleaning, and other projects.

Serve

Like St. Joseph
  • Give of Yourself

    Help with one of many maintenance projects.
    Assignments are based on your skill & comfort level.

  • Take Time for Prayer

    Daily Mass, Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet.
    Opportunity for Confession.

  • Bring Your Family & Friends

    Men, women, teens, & young adults are welcome.
    For St. Joseph Work Fests that coincide with the Youth Retreat, volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For all other St. Joseph Work Fests, minors 13 and older are allowed but must be with their parent or legal guardian.

Meals & Lodging Are on Us

You are so Appreciated!
Your meals and lodging during the St. Joseph Work Fest are completely free, as a small way to show our appreciation for your help.
Thank you in advance for the sacrifices of time and talent you will make to join us for the weekend!

Practical Information

For St. Joseph Work Fest

Friday:

  • 3:00 p.m. Check-in
  • 5:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
  • 5:45 p.m. Dinner
  • 6:30 p.m. Begin projects

Saturday:

  • 6:30 a.m. Rosary
  • 7:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
  • 7:45 a.m. Breakfast
  • 8:15 a.m. Begin projects
  • 12:30 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:15 p.m. Resume projects
  • 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
  • 6:30 p.m. Dinner
  • 7:30 p.m. Resume projects

Sunday:

  • 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
  • 9:00 a.m. Rosary & Morning Prayer
  • 10:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
  • 11:15 a.m. Brunch

FAQs

St. Joseph Work Fest

During the St. Joseph Work Fest, you can expect to help out with one of our many maintenance, groundskeeping, or cleaning projects.

Projects vary depending the number of volunteers, weather, and our current needs.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Tree removal
  • Painting
  • Electrical and plumbing work
  • Weeding and planting
  • And more

Express Your Faith through Service.

Come to the St. Joseph Work Fest!

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