St. Joseph the Worker

October 12

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 October is a month dedicated to LIFE in the Catholic Church.  Many dioceses and cities have special events in which they promote life in all forms.  Right to Life groups rally Catholics and others to be visible in their standing up for ... Read More »

October 5

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

Welcome to a new month!  Less than 2 months until Advent begins, another liturgical new year.  Things sure do seem to be coming quicker these days.

October in the Catholic Church is dedicated to the Rosary, that great prayer that most of ... Read More »

September 28

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 Welcome to a very SAINTLY week.  Our Catholic Church, in her wisdom, raises up men and women for us to emulate in our daily lives.  We should practice their holy virtues and pray to them for guidance.  Their intercession is powerful as ... Read More »

September 21

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 This Sunday, September 21st, we celebrate National Catechetical Sunday in our American Catholic Church.  This is a day to recognize and give thanks for all those women and men who give of themselves in forming our youth and adults in the Catholic faith. 

We are so blessed here at SJW to have very dedicated catechists who share their faith with their students, no matter what age they may be.  This is what the Lord Jesus wanted His followers to do.  He told His Apostles to go forth and preach the Good News.  And that command is still applicable this very day.  Our mission should be to make our Savior known and felt in today’s ... Read More »

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 »