St. Joseph the Worker

April 6

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 How is your Lenten journey going these days?  We begin our 5th week of Lent, soon to be into Holy Week.  This is a good time to check our progress since Ash Wednesday.  Have we grown in our faith?  Have we “been ... Read More »

March 30

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW Parish: Good 4th week of Lent!  We celebrate LAETARE Sunday on March 30th, meaning that we REJOICE that we are over halfway through our season of reform and renewal.  This is a time to reflect on how we are doing along our Lenten journey.  Have ... Read More »

March 23

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

We continue our journey through the season of reform, renewal, and change.  This Lenten period in our liturgical year is a time for us to reflect on how we look in the sight of the Lord.  Are our souls as pure as ... Read More »

March 16

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:

 Welcome to the second full week of Lent!  Sure hope the first days of Lent have been holy and prayerful for you. 

Each year in the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, the Transfiguration of the Lord on the mountain is proclaimed.  ... Read More »

March 9

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:

 Welcome to the 1st full week of Lent!  We are on our way to Holy Week.  The next days are given to us to rid ourselves of whatever keeps us from living the fullest Catholic life we can.  That means looking into ourselves ... Read More »

March 2

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This week we embark on a 40-day pilgrimage.  This week, beginning on Wednesday, we enter the season of Lent.  This week we commit ourselves to becoming holier in God’s sight.

Ash Wednesday is a few days away.   We will begin our Lenten ... Read More »

February 23

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

We are almost at the end of the second month of 2025.  Where has this year gone so far?  It seems that each month zooms by, especially this month since it is the shortest one. 

Have you ever asked yourself this question:  ... Read More »

February 16

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This Monday, February 17th, is Presidents’ Day.  This annual holiday is a combination of the two former holidays— President Abraham Lincoln Day and President George Washington Day.  These two presidents are probably the most famous of our 47 country’s leaders.  As a ... Read More »

February 9

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:

Do you know what this coming Friday is?  If you are a husband, you had better know—it is Valentine’s Day.  That is the day that men treat their girlfriend or wife to a very special day or evening of roses, candy, dinner out, ... Read More »

February 2

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 Welcome to the second month of 2025!  The first one sure flew by, didn’t it?

This week we have several liturgical celebrations worth commenting on.  So, let’s get to it.

Feb. 2—Presentation of the Lord

This Feast is celebrated as the weekend ... Read More »