First Sunday of Lent

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Lent Schedule
 » Daily Lenten Mass: Monday 12:00, Wednesday 5:30, Thursday & Friday 8:00
 » Rosary: Tuesday 10:00
 » Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration: March 2nd and April 6th at 3:00
 » Adoration: Every Friday Morning after Mass 8:30 – 9:30
 » Stations of the Cross: Every Friday Evening in Lent 5:30
 » Lenten Light Meal (soup): Fridays after Stations
 » Confession: 1st Friday of the Month 8:30 - 9:30, Saturday 4:30 – 4:45, Sunday 10:15 – 10:45
 » Lenten Penance Service: Wednesday, April 9th at 5:30

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Mass & Confession Times

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
 » 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


  Note:  We're in the Eastern Time Zone 

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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! 

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Announcements

Lent Schedule
 » Daily Lenten Mass: Monday 12:00, Wednesday 5:30, Thursday & Friday 8:00
 » Rosary: Tuesday 10:00
 » Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration: March 2nd and April 6th at 3:00
 » Adoration: Every Friday Morning after Mass 8:30 – 9:30
 » Stations of the Cross: Every Friday Evening in Lent 5:30
 » Lenten Light Meal (soup): Fridays after Stations
 » Confession: 1st Friday of the Month 8:30 - 9:30, Saturday 4:30 – 4:45, Sunday 10:15 – 10:45
 » Lenten Penance Service: Wednesday, April 9th at 5:30

No Mass There will be no mass on Wednesday, February 25th. Fr Mathew will be out of town to attend a the Priest's Conference. Please pray for his safe travels.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Please join us next Sunday, March 1st at 3:00 for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Ushers Needed Volunteers are needed to assist in seating the congregation at highly attended masses. Please contact Fr Mathew or Debbie at the parrish office.

Serving Our Parish Community Our Parish Council is seeking new members who are interested in serving our parish community. If you are a registered parishioner who loves our parish and wants to help shape its future, we invite you to consider serving. For more information or to express interest, please contact Fr Mathew or Debbie in the parish office.

Stations of the Cross Please join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at 5:30 ET. Soup and bread supper will be provided after Stations in the parish hall. All are welcome!

"Blessed Bargains" We can help with spring cleaning! Save your gently used clothing, household goods, tools, beach gear, etc... to donate to the Altar Society Yard & Bake Sale on April 17th and 18th. First Drop off dates at the church hall are Mar. 10th 1-3pm and Mar. 14th 11am-1pm. More dates to come, call Cheryl - (850) 628-8065 with any questions.

Second Collection Today, our parish will take up the annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American and Alaskan Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a generous contribution today. Thank you for your support.

Yearly Financial Statement If you would like an end of year financial statement for your 2025 church donations, please call the church office at 850-227-1417 or email office@stjosephpsj.org.

Catholic Sharing Appeal This weekend is presentation Sunday for CSA. Parishes rely on donations from parishioners to operate. The diocese does not have these funds. CSA fulfills the needs for funds at the diocesan level for expenses that extend past the parish or regional responsibilities. We rely on our Diocese on a daily basis. Each parish is given a pledge goal. Parish offertory is one of the principal factors in determining a proportionate amount of support from each parish. If parishioners do not meet the pledge goal the parish still must pay the balance not collected. However if the parish collects above the pledge goal the amount over is given back to that parish. By giving funds through CSA parishioners assist our Bishop and Pastor in carrying out a threefold mission of the Church: teaching, serving and worshipping. The diocese will be mailing brochures and pledge cards to all active parishioners on February 2. We will also have some at each entrance of the church. This year's pledge goal is $28,225.00 compared to last year's goal of $25,460.96. That is an increase of $2,764.04 with only 33 parish families contributing last year. Please prayerfully consider how much you can contribute.

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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 10:00am. 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 Registration We are delighted that you have chosen to become a member of our church family. Please register by stopping in or calling our office  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

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Gospel Reflection

First Sunday of Lent

 Battling the tempter this Lent  At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” Matthew 4:1–3

As we enter into the first full week of Lent, reflect today on the temptations you face in your own life. Though satan is powerful and highly intelligent, he is no match for the grace of God. By uniting ourselves to Christ, we are strengthened to resist all that satan and his demons throw at us. Victory over temptation is not achieved by our own strength but through Christ’s grace, which He freely offers to all who turn to Him.

My victorious Lord, You faced satan with courage, the once-beautiful angel who fell from grace through pride and envy. Now he seeks to destroy those whom You love. Give me Your strength and courage this Lent as I confront my own temptations, so that united with You, I may share in Your victory. Jesus, I trust in You.
 - My Catholic Life

The Temptation of Christ by the Devil by Félix Joseph Barrias Cover Art: The Temptation of Christ by the Devil by Félix Joseph Barrias

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Come celebrate Mass with us.

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 St. Joseph Catholic Church 
2001 Monument Ave.
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

 850-227-1417 

 office@stjosephpsj.org 

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