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We have CANCELED the indoor Masses scheduled for this upcoming weekend, July 11 & 12 at St. Joseph the Worker. Click on the heading to read the full statement.

We begin a new year.  Well, at least a new fiscal year.  Let me thank all of you who have so faithfully been giving to the church.

Again it was an impressive sight to see so many people join us for our car-masses this past weekend.  Many folks commented upon how great it was to see familiar people again.

You have cared for our children and inspired us all! For the past ten years Beth Heimer has led our elementary school children in a learning experience to discover who Jesus is and help them discover religion can be fun while we learn.

We begin a new year. Well, at least a new fiscal year. Let me thank all of you who have so faithfully been giving to the church. During this virus we have the ability to see God's gracious love poured forth on us, and all his children.

It is summer time and many people are out and about.  We are tired of being cooped up for 3 months and want to just be outside.  So on many news stories I see lots of people close to one another and most are not wearing masks.

Brothers and sisters in Christ.  What a wonderful experience for me to see so many people at our drive-in Masses last weekend.  I loved hearing you pray and sing once again.  I loved hearing the voices of children in the cars.

The seven stages of the foundation related work are complete for the church rebuild. We are delighted to inform you, they have done a tremendous job staying on budget.

While you have been away from public gatherings of Mass and activities here at St. Joseph the Worker, let us assure you that our ministry continues in very practical and profound ways. Here are just a few examples.

Another week where events rush upon us like a tsunami.  I am deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd.  It was such a senseless action that led to his death.

Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of support for our decision to remain closed at this time. Everyone identified with the difficulty of not being able to gather to see one another face to face.  We all miss the smiling faces of those we worship with.

Support our Food Drive, receive a blessing, get your Pentecost in-a-bag, and hear live music by Endless Sermon. Please review the list of items needed by CROSS during these uncertain times.

Like many of you I am frustrated with our inability to gather once again in a large worshipping community. I am also aware of the information given by health officials of the need to still be safe and provide safety for others. So we remain unable to gather. We were planning an outdoor Mass last weekend but God saw fit to have it rain.

If you are not comfortable or unable to attend the Drive-in, Parking Lot, Outdoor Mass, or incase the outdoor Mass is cancelled because of rain, you can still watch Fr. Don celebrate Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter on our website and YouTube after 5:00 p.m. Saturday.

Mother's Day. It was a true delight to see so many faces of people who drove through. And I want to say a special thanks to Laura Fanucci who gave us permission to use her poem on our signs as people drove through and on the prayer card we were able to pass out to everyone.

Years ago I read that at the end of the 1800’s people generally felt that everything that was worthwhile to invent and already been invented.  Everything about medicine was already known.

When we began Commitment to Parish Life, CPL, 10 years ago, we saw it as one method to connecting folks to all aspects of their life with St. Joe's. We never dreamed that having made that connection over the years it would now become one of the strongest features about our parish.

The people at St. Joseph continue to amaze me. The Saturday before Palm Sunday we had over 350 cars drive through for Stations of the Cross, palms and reconciliation. Good Friday we had a huge amount again with at least 150 more cars between 2 and 3 when people went through the Stations again, received absolution and stopped to adore the cross.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, Rejoice!  Easter brings new hope and new life in ways that we would never have dreamed a month ago.

During this time of "stay at home" it is easy to feel isolated.  Keeping 6 feet away from everyone, shopping with a mask on, and spending a lot more time in our homes can make us feel like we are alone.