Easter Penance Service
» Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30pm
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Holy Week & Easter Mass Schedule
» Holy Thursday: 7:00pm, Church Hall Adoration till 10:00pm
» Good Friday: 3:00pm
» Easter Vigil: 8:00pm
» Easter Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00am
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- all times Eastern
Weekend Masses:
» Saturday - 5:00pm
» Sunday - 9:00am & 11:00am
Weekday Masses:
» Monday 12:00pm, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Chapel
» Tuesday - no scheduled Masses
» Wednesday - 5:30pm
» Thursday - 8:00am
» Friday - 8:00am
» Saturday: 4:30pm - 4:45pm
» Sunday: 10:15am - 10:45am
» Friday: 8:30am - 9:30am, first Friday of the Month
- or contact us for appointment office@stjosephpsj.org
Whether you are local, a seasonal visitor, or someone enjoying a weekend on the Gulf Coast, St. Joseph Parish is a place to encounter Jesus. Join us for Mass, Adoration, Bible Study, social events, or simply stop by to offer a prayer.
If you are new to the area, a returning Catholic, or if you wish to become Catholic you are welcome to attend Mass and to become involved in parish activities. If you require more information We encourage you to speak with the Parish Secretary or the Pastor. Please Call 850-227-1417.
If you wish to donate On-Line Click HERE!
St Joseph Day Potluck & Celebration This weekend, in honor of St Joseph Day, we will have a potluck dinner after the Sunday 11:00 Mass. Please bring a dish to share with your church family. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship as we honor St. Joseph, our patron saint.
St Joseph Donation Table We would also like to remind you that our donation table of nonperishables will be up for donations until Tuesday, March 19. These donations will be donated to local families in need in honor of St Joseph. Thank you for your generosity.
Stations and Soup Join us every Friday during Lent at 5:30 for Stations of the Cross. A meal of meatless soup and bread will be provided in the hall afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
Women's Altar Society Meeting There will be a Women's Altar Society meeting Monday, March 18 at 5:00. All women are welcome to attend.
Adult Religious Study Please join us on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30, for adult religious study. This week’s topic is: Catholic Social Teaching - Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person. Class will start with a DVD presentation followed by a discussion. Come and gain a deeper understanding of our faith.
Easter Flowers Next weekend is the deadline to get your Easter Flower Memorials & Donations in so they can be added to our Easter bulletin. Envelopes are at each entrance to the church. Please print clearly so we get the right name in the bulletin.
Church Cleaning The Women's Altar Society will be cleaning the church in preparation for Easter at 9:30 on Friday, March 22. Everyone is welcome to help for many hands make light work.
Last Week's Second Collection Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection and revealing Christ's love to those who are poor and marginalized around the world. With your generosity, our church collected $980.00 to send to Catholic Relief Services.
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Franciscan At Home We are a partnering diocese so all of our parishes and school are already registered and all parishioners can take courses for free. There are a variety of courses for your convenience:
» 1. FREE unlimited access
» 2. Lifelong learners, Parents, Mentors, Facilitators, Leaders, Pastoral Care Workers,
Social Outreach, Lay Ministers, and Mentors
» 2. Diocesan Certification Process for Catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders,
Youth Ministers and RCIA Ministers.
Register Today! Follow these steps:
» 1. Click Here:
» 2. Click on the bottom blue button.
» 3. The Sign Up for Free Through Your Institution page will appear.
» 4. Choose Country — United States, Diocese — Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
and Institution — Your Parish/School.
» 5. Click the Sign-Up box at the bottom.
» 6. Complete your personal information (look for choice of receiving emails).
» 7. Start your first workshop!
For more information, contact: Sister Margaret Kuntz at 850-435-3523 or kuntzm@ptdiocese.org
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Can We Help? If you or someone you know needs help with meals, a visit, or anything else, let us help! Contact the church office.
Communion to the Homebound Sacraments are available to all Catholics who would like to receive, but are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to injury, illness or advanced age. If you are in need of a visit, please call the office and request Communion at home, in the hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.
Rosary Please take time and join us as we say the Rosary every Tuesday at 11:00. The group Rosary is powerful and the benefits are endless. Let the simple and repeated prayers of the Rosary allow us to really focus on what Jesus did and said as we receive peace of mind, an increased love for Jesus, unity with our church and understand better the will of God in our lives. There is no better time than during Lent to embrace these mysteries and, with Mary's help, let them transform our lives.
Church Members If you are new to our church, we are delighted that you have chosen to become a member of our parish family. Please register in the parish office in our hall or call 850-227-1417.
Food Donations Don't forget our food basket at the entrance of the church which is open daily. It is there all year for dropping off nonperishable Food. If you're visiting the area, and have nonperishable food that you didn't use, consider donating these items before you make your trip back home. Thank you for thinking of those in need. No open parcels please!
Altar Flowers If you would like to donate altar flowers for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, please contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance. Call: 850-227-1417
Fifth Sunday of Lent
“I am troubled now. Yet what should I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” - John 12:27–28
Reflect, today, upon the ways in which God is calling you to the cross. As you do, don’t allow fear to deter you. Instead, look at every pending suffering as an opportunity to glorify God in your life. See your crosses with gratitude and joy, and allow this new perspective to give you the strength you need to fulfill the mission given to you by the Father in Heaven.
Most glorious Father, Your will is perfect. You called Your Son to the suffering of the Cross. Through that act of perfect love, the suffering Your Son endured gave You perfect glory. Lord Jesus, please give me Your courage as I face my own sufferings in life and help me to imitate Your perfect obedience to the Father’s will in all things so that I, too, may give Him glory. Jesus, I trust in You.
- My Catholic Life
Cover Art: St. Joseph with Child Jesus by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
St. Joseph Catholic Church
2001 Monument Ave.
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456