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 to our visitors:  We are in the Eastern Time Zone  

Welcome

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! 

Announcements

Youth Conference Trip 
Our youth group is back from their youth conference and had a wonderful trip. Thank you Paul and Gina Wisnewski for chaperoning this trip. This is a summary from Gina of the experience;

"The kids had a great experience. They were enthusiastic and participatory during the whole conference and left with a renewed love for Jesus! Most especially His true Presence in the Eucharist and how He works in their lives as young people. There were masses, praise and worship with great music, adoration and a separate session specifically for men and for women to highlight and speak about their unique experiences" Welcome back Daniel, Aaliyah, Rosa, Elyse and Tess. May this experience remain in your hearts and always keep you close to God.

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Divine Mercy Chaplet Please join next Sunday, August 4th at 3:00 for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the saying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and don’t forget our Rosary on Tuesdays at 11:00.

Burse Club This weekend is Burse Club Sunday. Membership in the Burse Club involves no meetings. It involves offering your prayers and financial support for our seminarians. We are blessed to have twenty-two seminarians studying for our diocese. This is not a second collection so please mark your donation for the Burse Club. Brochures can be found at the entrance of the church. Thank you for supporting our seminarians.

Update on Fr Ken Fr Ken is settling in at his new one story apartment in Albany, Georgia. His belongings have all been moved to his new home. He still doesn't feel completely well but is better and is glad to be out of the hospital. If you would like to send him a card or letter I am sure it would make his day.
 » Fr Ken Ekdahl
 » 2821 Gillionville Road #37
 » Albany, GA 31721

Food Packing Event #2 The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Cross Catholic Outreach is holding their second food packing event, like they did last year. Their goal is to collect $30,000 to pack 100,000 meals for children & families in developing countries. Please see links below to sponsor and/or volunteer. Also below is a link to view a short 1.38 minute YouTube video of last year's event.
 » Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
 » Time: 9:00-11:30 AM & 12:30-3:00 PM, Central Time, Note: There will be two shifts for volunteers.
 » Where: Walton County Fairground, 790 N 9th St (Hwy 83), DeFuniak Springs, Fl
 » Donate here: crosscatholic.org/food-packing-events/sponsor
 » Volunteer here: crosscatholic.org/food-packing-events/volunteer
 » Last Year's Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f927Pf_1wSk
 » Questions? Call 850-624-6891 or email: joanwalker02@gmail.com

Is There Evidence of Life After Death Validated by Science? Bishop Wack, and the Office of Evangelization, extend an invitation to all parishioners throughout the diocese to attend a rare opportunity to see Father Robert Spitzer -- a Catholic priest, physicist, and prolific author – speak at St. Paul’s in Pensacola on September 8 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm central time about what happens at the time of death from a scientific point of view. ...more info later

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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 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

Gospel Reflection

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted. When they had had their fill, he said to his disciples, “Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” - John 6:11–12

Reflect, today, upon the symbolism of Jesus traveling to this remote area so as to perform this most incredible miracle. See this journey that you are invited to take as a journey toward the discovery of the superabundant grace bestowed upon you through the Most Holy Eucharist. The only way that you will receive this grace is by committing yourself to the journey of faith and prayer. Don’t miss out. Don’t ignore the incredible value of this Gift. Seek out our Lord and discover His Gift of superabundant grace within your fruitful participation in the Holy Mass.

My Eucharistic Lord, You call me to journey up the mountain of faith in the most Holy Eucharist through prayer and determination. May I more deeply discover the great value of the Holy Mass and seek to be fed by You in this superabundant way. Jesus, I trust in You.  - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: Miracle of the Bread and Fish, by Giovanni Lanfranco