What is the Epiphany House Blessing? Epiphany (also known as Twelfth Night, Theophany, or Three Kings Day) marks the occasion of a time-honored Christian tradition of “chalking the doors.” Priests used to bless homes in this manner, but anyone can do the blessing if they have blessed chalk and epiphany water. The formula for the blessing is simple. You write … Read More

We’d love to see you at our Advent Vespers, Christmas Masses and a very special Lessons and Carols!

Our Festival of Lessons and Carols starts at 6 p.m. on December 29, the Feast of the Holy Family, at St. Mary Catholic Church. We have two special soloists: Fr. Jerry Byrd and Seth Jines, our music director. Lessons and carols is a traditional service containing nine scripture readings and nine pieces of music telling the story of the fall … Read More

Here’s what’s happening at CCJC: If you want to decorate cookies to get in the Christmas spirit come to dinner at St. Joseph on Saturday night. Don’t forget the Dec. 9, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation! The Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast of the United States, so the obligation to attend Mass … Read More

Here’s the Advent Guide for CCJC! Download the ADVENT GUIDE  PDF HERE. Also, get you Advent & Christmas Calendar of Feast Days with this calendar:   Here’s the Calendar PDF Download.