Fr. Joe the Worker
February 11
Posted by Sue Coombe
Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
This coming Wednesday, Feb. 14th, begins a special journey for us. We enter our Season of Lent by celebrating that day of holiness—Ash Wednesday.
This is the day that countless numbers of Catholics will flock to their churches to celebrate the Eucharist and ... Read More »
February 4
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to another new month! This will be a Leap Year, having 29 days in February. Those who have a Feb. 29th birthday will actually be able to celebrate ON their birthday this year.
Let’s reflect on the Saints we honor during this week: FEBRUARY ... Read More »
January 28
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to the last week of January! Where did the first month of 2024 go? May this year continue to be one of blessing for you and your family.
This week across our nation is Catholic Schools Week. Each year our Church celebrates the presence ... Read More »
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 »