Browsing From the Pastor's Desk
Veteran's Day
Posted by St. Joseph
Veteran’s Day can be a somber time for those who have served in the military and lost friends and patriots by paying the ultimate price—the sacrifice of their own life. I never had the privilege to serve, although, I wanted to be a chaplain and minister to our brave ... Read More »
The Domestic Church
Posted by St. Joseph
When we speak of the Church, we know we are referring the Body of Christ. This includes everyone (not a building) from the Pope to the people. We are the Living Body of Christ! The Domestic Church refers to the family, which is to mirror the big Church. The ... Read More »
All Saints and All Souls
Posted by St. Joseph
Two wonderful celebrations take place this week! The Solemnity of All Saints on Friday—It is a Holy Day of Obligation. And, the remembrance of All Souls on Saturday morning—for all the souls in Purgatory. These celebrations remind us of our eternal destiny. Life is worth living, so long as ... Read More »
The Mission of the Church
Posted by St. Joseph
The Mission of the Church is the mission command of Christ: “Go out to all the world and proclaim the Good News, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”. This command, given to the apostles and us, is as poignant today ... Read More »
The Faces of Christ
Posted by St. Joseph
This Friday the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Luke, Apostle and Martyr of the Church. Luke is the author of the gospel bearing his name and the Acts of the Apostles, which lays out the early days of the Church after the death of Christ, and, including St. ... Read More »
Sabbatical
Posted by St. Joseph
I will be leaving this week for my mini-sabbatical, which is granted every five years to the priests of the Diocese. The sabbatical will be for 6 weeks, starting this week (October 8) until I arrive back November 22, the weekend right before Thanksgiving. I’ll be in Florida working ... Read More »
Knights of Columbus
Posted by St. Joseph
I wanted to take this opportunity to give a shout out to the KC’s of our parish. This fraternal organization has been on the forefront of the pro-life movement, as well as, committing themselves to charitable work through their various fundraising events. All of this helps our local community ... Read More »
Altar & Rosary Society
Posted by St. Joseph
This weekend members of our parish will celebrate the Women of the Year Awards. St. Joseph’s Woman of the Year is Teresa Weber. We are very happy for her and grateful for all she has done to make St. Joseph Church a better and happier parish. Women from all ... Read More »
Religious Education
Posted by St. Joseph
Next week Sunday the CCD program starts up to begin another year of forming young souls in the ways of our Faith. It is extremely important that every parent provide for this formal faith experience by making sure your child in 1st through 8th grade is registered for this ... Read More »
Labor Day
Posted by St. Joseph
Idle hands are the devil’s workshop!” This Scripture passage is a reflection of this day we honor with a holiday. The need to work, the necessity of work is part of who we are. When Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garden of Eden, God told them ... Read More »