Fr. Joe the Worker
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 »
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 »