Fr. Joe the Worker
March 31
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
The miracle has happened. Jesus, the One dead on the Cross on Good Friday, is now the One who is Risen and Alive! What was foreshadowed at the Transfiguration is now a reality. Death has turned into new life. ALLELUIA!
As we ... Read More »
March 24
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Welcome to the HOLIEST week of the year—HOLY WEEK! How fortunate we are as Catholic Christians to be able to celebrate these glorious days of our salvation. This week should bring us joy, sadness, gratitude, mercy, and should lead us to reflect ... Read More »
March 17
Posted by Sue Coombe
Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Welcome to the 5th Sunday and 5th week of Lent. Our season of reform, renewal, sacrifice, and change is quickly passing by. What have we done with the previous days? We still have time to do some reforming, renewing, sacrificing, and changing.
If ... Read More »
March 10
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear SJW Parishioners:
Welcome to the 4th week of Lent! These days of reform and renewal are passing quickly. Let us all commit ourselves to continuing our Lenten journey through acts of kindness to those around us. Let us deepen our prayer life in the days remaining of this ... Read More »
March 3
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker:
Welcome to the 3rd week of Lent! How did the previous week go for you? Were reform and repentance part of those days? Did prayer take up at least a small part of each day? Did you fast from some behavior that ... Read More »
February 25
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear SJW Parishioners:
How did the first full week of Lent go? Did you stick to your Lenten plans? Was sacrifice and prayer and reform part of your daily routine?
This Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent, has Jesus on Mount Tabor. He is TRANSFIGURED. This is a foreshadowing ... Read More »
February 18
Posted by Sue Coombe
Dear Parishioners of SJW:
Welcome to the first FULL week of Lent! We are on our journey of penance, reconciliation, sacrifice, and change. Several days ago we gathered to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the “kick-off” of our Lenten season. Hopefully, the spirit of that day and being signed with ashes ... Read More »
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 »