E-bulletin for Sunday, March 29, 2020

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The Fifth Sunday of Lent

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Dear friends,

In this fifth Lenten Sunday we continue in earnest our journey towards deeper holiness and intimacy with Jesus Christ. Throughout this season we will delve into the life, passion, death and resurrection of our Savior. These can be some of the most profound experiences for a Christian. 

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Are you on or off the horse?

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Dear Friends,

Well, only a few more weeks until Easter. How is it going?

Are you keeping your Lenten promises and commitments? Are you praying for more, being more charitable, fasting? Have you made your Lenten confession yet? If you find that length has been weak, spiritually and mentally, ... Read More »

e-bulletin for 3-22-2020

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Confession: It’s Good For The Soul

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Dear Friends,

On this Third Sunday of Lent, we remember and appreciate the great gift of Jesus Christ: the Sacrament of Confession. Time and again I hear people say, "going to confession is very scary or difficult." I grant this is difficult, and we should be scared as we ... Read More »

Our Response to the COVID-19 Virus Threat

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September 30, 2020

Revised COVID-19 Prevention Mass and Sacramental Procedures for St. Joseph Parish

Introduction

Since the Parish resumed providing Sacramentals after the March, 2020, shut down, we have relied heavily on the use of open air environments and social distancing to not only prevent the spread of the Novel ... Read More »

Prayer Penance and Fasting

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Dear Friends,

This Holy season of Lent is a great opportunity to increase our holiness and trust in God. As Lent begins, the Lenten call to prayer, penance, and fasting remains the best way to deepen our faith, grow in holiness, and be at one with God – ever ... Read More »

Spiritual Attitudes

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Dear Friends,

Lent is upon us and the call to conversion and change is made a new. Hopefully, you attended Mass on Ash Wednesday and were reminded of the need to "return to the Lord" through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These three attitudes (prayer, fasting and almsgiving) are the ... Read More »

Obedience and Moral Absolutes

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Dear Friends,   “My opinion matters!” exclaimed the enlightened Catholic. “No pope in Rome is going to tell me how or when to practice my faith. He is just an opinion.” This quote is no exaggeration, and it is more common than you’d think.    First off, Faith is ... Read More »

Moral Absolutes

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It depends on the circumstances,” said the sophisticated Catholic. “It’s all relative. I feel it's up to me to decide.”    Dear Friends,   I concede the right to choose, but morally speaking, one cannot choose evil to do good. There are moral absolutes that always and for always ... Read More »