Fr. Joe the Worker

Fr. Joe the Worker

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 »

December 24

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

HAPPY 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT!  This year it literally is only a Sunday, and not even a whole one.  We find ourselves celebrating the end of the Advent season this coming weekend, and then on Sunday afternoon we find ourselves celebrating the ... Read More »

December 17

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

One more week to go until the Christmas season!  Advent is passing by quickly this year, especially when the 4th Sunday of Advent is only hours long.  Dec. 24th in the morning is the celebration for the last Sunday of Advent, while the Mass later ... Read More »

December 10

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear SJW Parishioners:

Another opportunity to look at the Saints in our liturgical week, this week being the 2nd one of the Advent season.  May these holy people inspire us to prepare ourselves to live worthily in expectation of the Lord’s Second Coming. 

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, ... Read More »

December 3

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Yes, you read correctly.  It is the NEW YEAR liturgically in our Catholic Church.  This weekend is the 1st Sunday of Advent, the beginning of another year of giving praise and glory to our Lord God. 

Advent is that special time in ... Read More »

November 26

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

Welcome to the last week of our liturgical year!  We celebrate this Sunday, Nov. 26th, the Feast of Christ the King.  Our Lord, Jesus Christ, is the eternal and universal King of the Universe, reigning over us from heaven. 

This great Feast ... Read More »

November 19

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

Guess what time it is?  It is THANKSGIVING TIME!  Let us reflect on this special holiday in our country.

T  is for the TIME that God gives us to worship Him.

H  is for the HELP that we can give one another ... Read More »