Fr. Joe the Worker
September 14
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
It is the middle of September already. Autumn is just around the corner. Cooler temperatures, falling leaves, shorter days, and football!
One of the really neat things I have seen since I arrived at SJW is a decal that says: FAITH FORMATION ... Read More »
September 7
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
September is upon us. Hope the first week went well. This week is filled with wonderful liturgical celebrations. Let us explore: Monday, September 8 - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From the 5th century this Feast commemorates that a basilica in ... Read More »
August 31
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW: This Monday, September 1st, is Labor Day. Our country celebrates all those who labor in America in any way, whether they are a teenager or over 65. We congratulate all those who get up each morning and go off to work to do the job ... Read More »
August 24
Posted by Sue Coombe
St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:
Welcome to the last full week of August. That means—SUMMER IS ABOUT OVER! And that is not good, at least in my book. Why can’t summer last half of the year?
With August almost gone, that means school is back in session. Our schools ... Read More »
August 17
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:
We celebrate the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend on August 16/17. Summer is going quickly. Please be careful while driving, taking extra precautions around school areas, as the school year has begun. We wish all those returning to school the best, ... Read More »
August 10
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear St. Joseph Parishioners:
One of the great aspects of our Catholic faith is the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, the Mother of Jesus Christ. She was the one chosen among all women to be the Mother of the Savior of the world.
Mary, ... Read More »
August 3
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Welcome to the month of August! The year is over half over. How did that happen so quickly? Summer break is coming to a close soon. Again, how did that happen so quickly?
This Monday the Catholic Church celebrates the Obligatory Memorial ... Read More »
July 27
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:
Welcome to the last week of July. How do the weeks of summer pass by so quickly? The summer season seems to be the shortest one of the year.
This week the Catholic Church in her Eucharistic liturgies celebrates several important Saints. They ... Read More »
July 20
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
This next weekend, July 26/27, is our annual Missionary Cooperative Plan for 2025. This is required by our diocese once a year.
We welcome to St. Joseph the Worker parish Sister Paesie from the country of Haiti, whose religious community works in Port-au-Prince, the capital ... Read More »
July 13
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
How did our year progress to the middle of July? Summer is passing way too quickly. Sometimes, I wish summer would last 10 months, at least!
If you have a good memory, you will know that each summer I give my column on Mass attendance. ... Read More »