St. Joseph the Worker

02/26/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

We enter our first full week of Lent.  These next weeks will give us the opportunity to examine our lives to see where we need to move away from sin and to the Lord.  This may require some changes in our actions, ... Read More »

02/19/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

Are you ready?  For what, you may ask?  LENT!!  Yes, the Lenten season begins this Wednesday, February 22nd.  The next 40 days will be ones of REPENTANCE, RENEWAL, and PENANCE.  The Church gives us this time to see where we need to change for the ... Read More »

02/12/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

St. Joseph the Worker Parishioners:

Alert for all husbands!!  Valentine’s Day is this Tuesday.  You remember?  The day you are to spoil and indulge your wife with flowers, candy, jewelry, and a card.  All of them, or at least one or two.  (Wives---I tried!) 

We all want love in ... Read More »

02/05/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

This Sunday, February 5, is the World Day for Consecrated Religious.  That day is one to celebrate, remember, and appreciate.

CELEBRATE—The Catholic Church is so honored to have women throughout its history who have answered the call to religious life.  They have ... Read More »

01/29/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

January is passing by, with the shortest month almost here.  In just several weeks, Lent will begin.  This week, let us once again look at our liturgical calendar for Saints and special celebrations.

JANUARY 31ST—SAINT JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST

John Bosco was the ... Read More »

01/22/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear SJW Parishioners:

This Monday, January 23rd, is the DAY OF PRAYER for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.  As we know, in 1973, the Roe vs. Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court.  Recently, that decision has been overturned, sending any abortion decisions back to the states.

However, we have seen since the rescinding of Roe a concerted effort on the part of pro-abortionists to codify abortion rights in various states & even at a national level.  Numerous pregnancy centers & pro-life agencies have been vandalized & targeted for violence.  The fight for life is definitely not over by any means, even with the overturning of ... Read More »

01/15/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

This Monday, January 16th, is the annual commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  In the 1950’s and 1960’s he was the icon of civil rights, equality, justice, tolerance, and much more.  He fought, in a non-violent way, for all people who ... Read More »

10/08/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of SJW:

We are nearing another end of a Christmas season.  This Sunday, Jan. 8, is Epiphany.  The next day is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  What a way to end this wonderful season of new life and hope.

E  Are we thankful for ... Read More »

1/01/2023

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:

According to the calendar, it is now 2023!!  Happy New Year!!  This past year sure flew by, didn’t it?  The old adage that time goes quicker as you age is really true.  Enjoy the next 365 days. 

As we begin this new ... Read More »

12/25/2022

Posted by Sue Coombe

Dear SJW Parishioners:

Merry Christmas to each of you from the bottom of my heart!  What a privilege it is to celebrate at St. Joseph the Worker parish this most special season.  You all have helped me to see the Incarnation of Christ through your smiles, kind words, hugs, ... Read More »