News and Notes
Leaders at the 12noon Mass will sell homemade shaved ice after that Mass this Sunday, August 28, right outside the front doors of the church…Starting the following Sunday, September 4, ...
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
Nine times in the nine verses of today’s Gospel, we hear the word “invite.” What to do when we are invited to a wedding banquet, and what to do when ...
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
The dominant images in the Gospel today are a narrow gate and a door. But in the way they are used, the takeaway is more of an action image, more ...
Remembering former pastor
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Alliegro died 13 years ago today, August 17, 2009, at age 62. He was pastor at St. Joseph from 1984-90, before moving on to lead two ...
Season of Creation Approaches
SEASON OF CREATION: SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 4 What is the «Season of Creation?» From LaudatoSiMovement.org: «Season of Creation is a time of grace that the Church, in ecumenical dialogue, ...
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
When we look at all the division in our world right now, and we hear Jesus’ words in the Gospel today – about bringing fire and division — we are ...
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
I’ve been feeding birds in the backyard of the rectory for a year or so now. The most loyal customers are blue jays. They are not social birds – like ...
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Deacon’s Homily
Let me ask you a question. What are you most afraid of? I am sure several things quickly come to mind like spiders, wasps, or maybe rats. But you can ...
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Pastor’s Homily
Luke 12:13-21 At first glance, the rich man in the parable for today seems hopelessly self-absorbed and egocentric. He refers to himself twelve times in the three verses of his ...
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Deacon’s Homily
The readings today focus on prayer, one of the most important topics we can talk about. Prayer is an ongoing, never ending communion with our Lord and God. It is ...