St. Joseph the Worker

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 »

January 26

Posted by Sue Coombe

 Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

Can you believe we are in the last week of January?  This first month of 2025 has gone by quickly.  I wonder if that will be a sign for the remaining months?   If so, hold on!!

This week we enter Catholic Schools ... Read More »

January 19

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 This week is a busy one for several reasons.  Let me explain.

This Sunday, January 19th, is our annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast.  We are so grateful to Rodger Anderson and his faithful crew for all they do to make this event ... Read More »

January 12, 2025

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 The Christmas season has come to an end.  This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, the event in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist in the Jordan River.  Jesus showed His solidarity with us ... Read More »

January 5, 2025

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 Again, as you have probably already heard many times, HAPPY NEW YEAR!  If you think about it, ¼ of this century is almost over.  For those of us old enough, remember the change of 1999 into 2000?  So many people thought that ... Read More »

December 29

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

 This Wednesday is New Years Day.  2025 will be upon us with all of its hopes, desires, promises, possibilities.  Newness is so good at times, giving us the spark we need to look at life differently.  Over these next days, let us ... Read More »