St. Joseph the Worker

July 16, 2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear SJW Parishioners:

The summer is moving along too quickly!  I always say that once July 4th happens, we are on the downslide towards school and autumn.  Let us enjoy and savor these summer days of vacations, rest, fun, and outdoor events.

This week is our Vacation Bible School.  ... Read More »

July 9, 2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners:

Another summer week is upon us!  This is a great time of year to be able to celebrate God’s creation.  The lakes, parks, cookouts in the backyard, mountains, beaches, sunsets, etc.  Enjoy!

Please pray for our Catholic Heart Work Camp youth and their chaperones who are in ... Read More »

07/02/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This coming week has several important happenings.

During the 10:30am Mass on July 2nd is the blessing of the Catholic Heart Work Camp youth and adults who will be traveling next week, July 9th -14th.  These young people will be helping those ... Read More »

06/23/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

Good last week of June.  Didn’t this month pass by quickly?  Summer is the best time—why does this season seem only several weeks long? 

This week we have more SAINTS on our liturgical calendar for us to consider.  Some are Optional Memorials, meaning they may ... Read More »

06/18/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This week is a packed one for us here at SJW!  Many things are going on which enrich us as a parish. 

FIRST, this Sunday is FATHER’S DAY!   What a wonderful day for all the men of our parish and beyond who ... Read More »

06/11/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Eucharistic Community of SJW:

Welcome to a special weekend, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.  And how much more special this celebration is in light of our Year of the Eucharist.  This special Feast calls to mind the great gift that the Lord ... Read More »

06/04/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

We ended the Easter season last weekend with the Solemnity of Pentecost.  This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.  The Holy Trinity is one of the greatest and deepest mysteries of our Catholic faith.  How can God be One ... Read More »

05/28/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

Forty years ago this Sunday, May 28th, 1983, I found myself at 524 East Lawrence Avenue in Springfield.  The reason?  To be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.  I, along with four other classmates, were ordained priests by ... Read More »

05/21/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This Sunday, May 21st, is our annual parish’s High School Graduation banquet after the 10:30am Mass.  It is a time when we say CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful young people who are ending their high school journey and beginning a new phase in ... Read More »

05/14/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

We all know what this weekend is, don’t we?  It is MOTHER’S DAY weekend.  Every year we are given this special time to honor all those women who are moms in any way.  Our country celebrates their presence, their love, their faith, ... Read More »