Fr. Joe the Worker
March 3
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Welcome to the 3rd week of Lent! How did the previous week go for you? Were reform and repentance part of those days? Did prayer take up at least a small part of each day? Did you fast from some behavior that ... Read More »
February 25
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear SJW Parishioners:
How did the first full week of Lent go? Did you stick to your Lenten plans? Was sacrifice and prayer and reform part of your daily routine?
This Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent, has Jesus on Mount Tabor. He is TRANSFIGURED. This is a foreshadowing ... Read More »
February 18
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to the first FULL week of Lent! We are on our journey of penance, reconciliation, sacrifice, and change. Several days ago we gathered to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the “kick-off” of our Lenten season. Hopefully, the spirit of that day and being signed with ashes ... Read More »
February 11
Posted by Sue Coombe
Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
This coming Wednesday, Feb. 14th, begins a special journey for us. We enter our Season of Lent by celebrating that day of holiness—Ash Wednesday.
This is the day that countless numbers of Catholics will flock to their churches to celebrate the Eucharist and ... Read More »
February 4
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to another new month! This will be a Leap Year, having 29 days in February. Those who have a Feb. 29th birthday will actually be able to celebrate ON their birthday this year.
Let’s reflect on the Saints we honor during this week: FEBRUARY ... Read More »
January 28
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to the last week of January! Where did the first month of 2024 go? May this year continue to be one of blessing for you and your family.
This week across our nation is Catholic Schools Week. Each year our Church celebrates the presence ... Read More »
January 21
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear SJW Parishioners:
On Monday, January 22nd, is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. This day calls each of us to pray intensely for the protection of ALL life, especially in the womb.
Yes, Roe v. Wade was overturned, but now each state may ... Read More »
January 14
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners:
This Monday, January 15th, is Martin Luther King Day in our country. He was a civil rights leader who fought and worked and prayed for an end to racial prejudice and discrimination. People of color found in him a source of hope and dignity. For all Dr. ... Read More »
January 7, 2024
Posted by Sue Coombe
Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
How have the first few days of 2024 been for you? I pray that the days ahead will be ones of peace, justice, compassion, acceptance, and forgiveness, replacing the wars, injustices, apathy, disregard, and hatred.
This weekend is the Solemnity of the Epiphany ... Read More »
December 31
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Did you make it through Christmas? Did you shop a lot the day after? Hope you had time to celebrate with family and friends. This holy season gives us a special opportunity to be extra-thankful for all the blessings God has bestowed ... Read More »