A Letter from Fr. Chris for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Here’s how to RSVP for St. Joseph’s 17th Anniversary: Please go HERE This will open up the sign-up form. We hope to see you there! Also, please remember that due to the 175th Anniversary Celebration on Aug. 16 at St. Joseph at 4 p.m. there will not be a 4:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary that day. Fr. Chris will … Read More

Read Fr. Chris’ Letter of Welcome About Mass Changes & More!

Here’s our first letter from our new pastor, Fr. Chris Craig. He plans to write a weekly letter, but this letter is very important as it announces some Mass changes and liturgical needs for the parish! The letter is two pages so be sure to read both. Download the PDF HERE Or read both pages below:

Assumption Day Masses on Aug. 15 // Holy Day of Obligation

The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation on August 15. We will have vigil and day of Masses for this feast day that is a dogma of the church. In 1950, Pius XII defined the dogma of the Assumption, proclaiming the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the … Read More

Does Anyone Not Call on this Saint?//The Power of St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony is probably one of the most called upon saints to help us in daily life! Learn more about this saint with 5 Things Everyone Should Know About St. Anthony The Miracle Responsory Prayer –that is this post’s graphic — is one of the most well-known prayers used as a novena and to show the efficacy of St. Anthony. … Read More

Conclave to Elect New Pope is for May 7//Prayer Cards Here!

The conclave to elect the next pope is set for May 7. We have attached two prayers cards to pray for Pope Francis’ successor. What is the mission of the Pope? The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the Pope, Bishop of Rome and the Successor of Saint Peter, is the perpetual, visible source and foundation of the … Read More