St. Joseph the Worker

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 »

July 6

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear SJW Parishioners:

 Well, half of the year is over. Can you believe it?  2025 is passing by quickly.  Let us use the remaining months/days to the best of our abilities.

This weekend we continue to celebrate Independence Day.  Many Americans will use this holiday weekend to call to ... Read More »

June 29

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:

Can you believe we are in the last days of June?  As usual, the summer is passing way too quickly.  Why does that happen every year?  Summer seems like three weeks long and then it is gone.  I will have to have a ... Read More »

June 22

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

 The second weekend after Pentecost is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Our Catholic Church, in its wisdom, calls us to reflect upon the beautiful gift of the Eucharist and its powerful effect in our lives.

Just think—what if we didn’t ... Read More »

June 15

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

One of the great things about our Catholic faith is that it contains mystery.  WHAT?  Yes, mystery. 

We were given that wonderful gift of faith when we were baptized.  The Lord gifted us with this faith so that we could cope with ... Read More »

June 8

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CATHOLIC CHURCH!!!   HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!

 What a great day for us!  It is OUR Birthday!  Over 2000 years ago, the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles in the Upper Room.  The result?  Our Church was born.  That Pentecost event enabled the frightened followers ... Read More »

June 1

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

 We are quickly coming to the end of the Easter season in our Catholic Church.  This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into heaven.  And next weekend is Pentecost, the close of our season. 

The Church gives us these weeks to celebrate and ... Read More »

May 25

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners:

Welcome to the last full week of May!  How did this month pass by so quickly?  Our Easter season is winding down soon.  We still have time to respond ever more faithfully to the Lord of the Resurrection.  Let us use these remaining days in the best ... Read More »

May 18

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 We continue our journey through the Easter season, the time for us to say “ALLELUIA!!”  Our Catholic Church, in its wisdom, has 50 days for us to celebrate the greatest miracle in history—the raising of Jesus Christ from the dead.  Let us ... Read More »

May 11

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 This Sunday, May 11, is a very special day for two reasons.  One should be very obvious—Mother’s Day.  And the other one is just as important.  More later on.

First, I congratulate all the women in our parish who are moms in ... Read More »