MEET PARISHIONER ARLEEN MOULZOLF: Grateful for Blessings of Faith and Family

If you’ve attended Mass at St. Joseph’s for some time, you’ve probably met Arleen Moulzolf. She’s been a member of the parish for 73 years and counting. She has been blessed to often attend Mass with four generations of her family, down to her three great-grandsons.

Arleen and her late husband, Melvin, were blessed with their family of five children. As one Irish prayer says, “May you see your children’s children.” At age 94, Arleen has been blessed to know not only her children’s children but also her children’s grandchildren.

“I never thought I would see my great-grandchildren going to St. Joseph’s,” she says.

As a 73-year member of the parish, St. Joseph’s is truly home for Arleen. She hasn’t seen much change over the years. Arleen received all of her sacraments at St. Joseph’s shortly after marrying Melvin.

The other constant has been her Catholic faith, which has helped her through many trials in her life.

“My faith makes me feel safe and is always there for me,” says Arleen. “It gives me peace.” Through the years, Arleen was involved in many parish ministries. She taught Religious Education and served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and sacristan. She took the Eucharist to the homebound, served meals at funerals, and stayed active in the St. Joseph’s Guild. She did all of these things while she and Melvin raised their five children.

“As the church grew, so did my faith,” Arleen says. “My faith has been a constant for me in my life and for all my family, too.”

There are several facets of the Catholic Church that Arleen especially values — the two most important are the Mass and Reconciliation.

“As a Catholic, even if you drift away and sin, you can make a good confession and be forgiven and start new again,” Arleen says.

Arleen also prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Angel of God prayer. Her favorite saints are Mary and Joseph.

God bless Arleen and all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Thank the Lord for people like Arleen, who have followed the faith all these years and have been good stewards of their gifts!

Arleen Moulzolf is blessed to be joined by three generations at Sunday Mass.