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! 

100th Year Anniversary Meeting
Monday July 21 at 6:00 in the hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Baptism Sunday at the 9:00 Mass, we will be celebrating the baptism of Emery Rose Kastenholz daughter of Nathan & Colleen Kastenholz. Please join them along with their Godparents, Clair Gill & William Mitchel as we welcome her into a forever relationship with Christ and His church.

Food Packing Event The Diocese of Pensacola- Tallahassee with Cross Catholic Outreach is hosting Food Packing Event #3 Saturday, September 13 at Walton County Fairground in DeFuniak Springs. There are two shifts from 9:00-11:30 am & 12:30-3:00 pm (central time zone). Our goal is $30,000 to pack 100,000 meals for families in developing countries. Questions? 850-624-6891 or joanwalker02@gmail.com

Marriage Encounter Weekend Set off your own fireworks by giving your spouse the gift of a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences on July 25 - 27 in St. Johns, Sept 5-7 in Winter Park, or Feb 13-15 2026 in Tallahassee. For more information or for other scheduled weekends visit our website at wwme.org or email: Applications@FLCNwwme. org Or contact Walt & Viv Paskowski at waltviv.wwme@gmail.com if you have any questions.

100 Year Spiritual Intentions For our 100th year celebration we will be asking parishioners to sign up for spiritual intentions. The intentions are:
» 100 Masses
» 100 Rosaries
» 100 Adorations
» 100 Divine Mercy Chaplets
You do not have to do the 100 on your own. For example if 25 people do 4 each that gives us 100. If 100 people do one each we would have 100. Sign-ups will be in the back of the church starting in July so be thinking about what you will do.

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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

Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time

 Serving with Generosity  Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Luke 10:38–39

Reflect, today, upon these two women and the unique calling they each were given at the time of Jesus’ visit to their house. One was called to be fed by our Lord as she sat at His feet. The other was called to work hard so as to make it easier for her sister to receive that spiritual nourishment. Know that both of these callings are important. For that reason, if God calls you to be more like Martha at times, rejoice in that fact and work hard at serving in many ways. If God calls you to be more like Mary at times, then rejoice in those moments and sit prayerfully at the feet of our Lord, being fed by His holy Words.

My gentle Lord, when You came to the home of Martha and Mary, You fed Mary with Your Word and fed Martha by your gentle correction. I thank You for these two women and the roles they both play in teaching me how to love and to serve. May I always be diligent in my service to others, and may I always embrace every moment that You invite me to sit at Your feet in prayer. Jesus, I trust in You.
 - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary by Johannes (Jan) Vermeer

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