The Martyrs of the Church

Posted by St. Joseph

What is a martyr?  With the rise of fundamentalist Islam, the word “martyr” has taken on a very negative meaning in our modern culture.  Where they kill others and call it martyrdom, Christians have always held martyrdom in high regard.  For the Christian, a martyr is one who gives ... Read More »

The Holy Cross

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Thought you’d like this great explanation of this marvelous Feast Day.  Better than anything I would write! 

  The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross The Instrument of Our Salvation by Scott P. Richert

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, celebrated every year ... Read More »

Wonderful Mary

Posted by St. Joseph

This past week we celebrated the Nativity (birthday) of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It simply amazes me the way that God’s plan has played out in human history, with just a little meditation, it’s not difficult to see very clearly God’s never ending desire to love us and save ... Read More »

Labor Day

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St. Paul tells us in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, “In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat.  We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy, but minding ... Read More »

Independence Day: Freedom or Forfeit?

Posted by St. Joseph

As another July 4th comes our way, we celebrate with joy and fun the birthday of our country.  I am reminded of how great a land we really have.  Its beauty—where national parks, state forests, endless highways, gigantic mountain ranges all give testimony to God’s blessings on us and ... Read More »

The Liturgical Cycles of the Church

Posted by St. Joseph

One of our school children asked why the priest wears certain vestments and what do the colors mean.  It is a simple question with a simple answer which can help us deepen our Catholic Faith and our understanding of the Sacrifice of the Mass.

 Within the Church Liturgical Calendar ... Read More »

Father's Day--A Necessary Celebration

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Every Father’s Day is special, even for those whose fathers are dead.  My father, Richard, died right before Christmas 1985.  Now, 33 years later, I still pray for him and say Mass for him.  The sacrifice of the Holy Mass I offer for him is the best thing I ... Read More »

Some Encouragements

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I often get asked, “How can I get more holy and deepen my relationship with Jesus?”  St. Joseph Parish offers many ways to strive in this very way.

1) Daily Mass—What a great way to start the day.  I encourage you to try and come.  8:00 a.m. Mass is offered.  ... Read More »

Tithing

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I wanted to let you know that as a parish 2% of our ordinary collection will go to 4 groups, in rotation.  As a tithing parish (giving a percentage in gratitude for our many blessing), it is important to support various Godly works.  It is part of our parish ... Read More »

Memorial Day— Courage, Sacrifice, Bravery, Remembrance

Posted by St. Joseph

As Memorial Day approaches, remembering the price of freedom and democracy is important—especially the price paid with the loss of life and the hurt and sorrow which family and friends who are left behind encounter.  Although the day is solemnly pronounced by our media as the “first day of ... Read More »