Around the Parish

May 2012

May 12

Ministry Spotlight

“…Could you not keep watch for one hour?” Luke 14: 37 What is Eucharistic Adoration? During the Eucharistic Celebration of the Mass, the priest (during the consecration) speaks the following words as he holds the Blessed Bread, "...He took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and...
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May 11

Diving Into Our Faith

“I am the true vine… Remain in me, as I remain in you” John 10:16 What Source are you connected to? Jesus is our vine, the source of our life and goodness. As the branches, we are only strong when we STAY connected to the vine. We stay connected by reading the Gospel stories, hearing the fullness of Jesus’ messages...
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May 6

Amateur Photographer?

WE WANT YOUR PICS! As you are out and around our Parish, attending various events and snapping pictures, please consider sharing those pictures with me. Sharing your pictures with me will allow us the privilege of sharing St. Joseph’s Catholic Church’s story with our community through our social media sites, bulletin and other...
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May 6

Pastor's Corner

To be pruned further so as to bear much fruit... are you ready? Our readings this weekend continue to be strong reminders of the Easter themes: rising above failures; transcending human frailties; growing pains. St. Paul emerged from a dreadful past of being a persecutor to being an evangelizer. St. John, the apostle whom Jesus loved, becomes...
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