WELCOME!
Welcome to Joshua Mountain Ministries!
This site is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of the Joshua Foundation, started by bestselling author Fr. Joseph F. Girzone in 1995.
The purpose of the Joshua adventure is to make Jesus real to a world that knows little about Him. Even to the world of religious people who love the scriptures or church, but know little about Jesus. Joshua Mountain is a place where people can come to develop a deeper understanding of the Jesus whom the Jewish people met two thousand years ago as he came walking down the street.
NEWS
Spring Joshua Retreat takes place on June 9, 2018. Click here for more info.
Join us Sunday, June 10 for a Joshua Open House. Click here for more info.
More than 30 of Joe's talks are now available on this website. Click on TALKS above in the navigation to start listening!
About our Founder
Fr. Joseph F. Girzone (1930-2015)
International bestselling author Joseph F. Girzone is the creator of the popular and inspiration Joshua books, an imaginative retelling of the life of Jesus. Fr. Girzone retired from the active priesthood in 1981 and devoted his life to writing about Jesus. In 1995, he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to make Jesus better known throughout the world. He passed away in 2015.
National Catholic Reporter story
“These difficult times are more a test of our inner strength and our ability to be creative enough to plan our way through the obstacles.”
Joshua’s Reflections Volume 5
Phone
(518) 861-7209
Location
1071 Joshua Lane
Altamont NY 12009
SOCIAL MEDIA
books by fr. girzone
Click on the book to learn more and/or to purchase. Click here for a comprehensive list and description of his books.
Click here to access books written by Sr. Dorothy K. Ederer, O.P.
Movies
Click on the movie to learn more and/or to purchase.
AUDIOBOOKS
Click on the audiobook to learn more and/or to purchase.
EVENTS
2018 Spring Joshua Retreat
People of Courage, Compassion and Confidence
Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 10am-3pm
$55 per person (includes lunch)
Location: St. Joseph Parish Center, 45 MacArthur Drive, Scotia, NY 12302
Facilitated by: Sr. Dorothy Ederer & Deacon Gary Riggi
Open House
Sunday, June 10
Noon to 8:00 pm
Join us for a day of music, food, raffles, & fellowship!
FEATURING:
Music by Joel Fisher & the Prodigals
Catering by Turf Tavern
Artesian Jewelry by Theresa Girzone Studio
Basket/Raffle Drawings
Books by Fr. Joseph Girzone and Sr. Dorothy Ederer
GOODWILL DONATIONS APPRECIATED
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Joshua Foundation Ministries
Joshua Project
The Joshua Foundation is affiliated with The Joshua Project, a nonprofit group of faith based volunteers working for social justice in our communities by improving the lives of those who are most vulnerable. Through education, guidance, support and existing services, our goal is to be the heart and hands of Christ building self-reliance, dignity and self-sufficiency in our brothers and sisters thereby creating hope for generations to come.
NEWS
The Joshua Project will be distributing 384 turkeys plus 40 sit-down dinners to families in 3 counties: Schoharie, Montgomery and Schenectady, This is in partnership with Catholic Charities.
For more information, visit the Joshua Project website.
Contact Information
Patrick Costello
(518) 937-2422
About the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar of the Community Award
In 1975, Fr. Girzone founded the Montgomery County Office for Aging.
In 2000, the Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc. established the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar of the Community Award. This award is given to a community member who exemplifies Fr. Joe's vision and community service. "He has been a guiding light for our agency and staff," said Eileen Broyles, former director of the Office. Father Girzone was also the first recipient of the award in 2000.
About US
Staff
Deacon Gary Riggi, Spiritual Advisor/Speaker
Sharon Riggi
Advisor to the Board
Sr. Dorothy Ederer, O.P.
Webmaster: Christopher Tremblay
webmaster@joshuamountainministries.org
Click here for the Board of Directors
About our Logo
Designed by Theresa Girzone
The Joshua logo was designed over 20 years ago by Joe's niece, Theresa, after a heartfelt discussion with Joe about his vision of offering a better understanding of Jesus through the creation of his modern day parable, Joshua.
Theresa recalls Joe identifying both Jesus and Joshua as embodying a simple lifestyle, while teaching and exemplifying the simple message of love, kindness and compassion.
They agreed the simplicity of the traditional biblical leather sandal would visually remind his readers of the historical Jesus, while inviting them on a modern day journey with a soon to be, Beloved Friend, Joshua.
The Joshua Logo is available in pewter as a small lapel pin to wear and be reminded of your relationship to the modern day Christ-like friend, Joshua, and to invite others on the journey to better know Christ, while living the message of his simplicity and Love.
The Joshua Lapel Pin, is available through the The Joshua Mountain Ministries.
Theresa Girzone King is an Artist, and Jewelry Designer. She holds a Bachelors degree in design from The College of St. Rose. Theresa lives in Guilderland NY, with her husband, Glenn, and their triplets, Sally, John and Charlotte, along with their pug, Melvin.