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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Weekend Masses - 9:00am & 11:00am

Saturday Mass - 5:15pm

Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Weekend Masses - 9am & 11am
Saturday Mass - 5:15pm
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Welcome to St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Weekend Masses - 9am & 11am
Saturday Mass - 5:15pm
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Weekday Masses and Other Special Celebrations

Weekday Masses

Monday – 5:15pm
Tuesday – 9:00am
Wednesday – 9:00am
Thursday – 9:00am
Friday – 5:15pm

Stations of the Cross – Fridays during Lent after the 5:15 p.m. Mass

 

 

 

 

 

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Reading Resources

Lenten Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Mulhall

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March 15, 2024

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Pastoral Letter on social media

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February 9, 2024

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Message from His Holiness Pope Francis – World Day of the Sick

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February 9, 2024

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Lenten Collection 2023 – Letter from Archbishop Mulhull

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December 11, 2023

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Father Cosmas' Reflection

Becoming New Creations

Father Cosmas’ Reflection

 Becoming New Creations

 The response to today’s Responsorial Psalm is taken from Psalm 51:10. It is a profound plea for spiritual transformation, a cry from the depths of the soul for renewal and cleansing. It reads, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

In this verse, King David, the author of the psalm, acknowledges his need for inner purification. He recognizes that his heart, the seat of his emotions, thoughts, and intentions, is tainted by sin and in need of God’s intervention. David doesn’t just ask for a surface-level cleaning but for a complete transformation—a new heart created by God himself.

The imagery of creation used here is significant. Just as God created the world out of nothing, David appeals to God’s creative power to fashion within him a heart that is pure and pleasing to Him. This plea reflects David’s humility, recognizing that true purity of heart cannot be achieved through his own efforts alone but requires divine intervention.

David also desires a renewal of spirit—a restoration of right relationship with God. Sin not only corrupts the heart but also disrupts one’s communion with God. Therefore, David seeks not only forgiveness but also restoration of fellowship with his Creator.

As we reflect on Psalm 51:10, especially during these remaining days of lent, we are invited to examine our own hearts before God. Do we, like David, recognize our need for inner cleansing? Are we willing to humbly acknowledge our shortcomings and sins before God, trusting in His mercy and grace to transform us from the inside out? The prayer of Psalm 51:10 challenges us to surrender ourselves fully to God’s transformative power, allowing Him to create within us clean hearts and renew steadfast spirits, so that we may walk in righteousness and intimacy with Him. The Lenten season is a time to walk humbly with God in order to be transformed into new creations with clean hearts.

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March 17 2024 Fifth Sunday of Lent

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March 10 2024 Fourth Sunday of Lent

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March 3 2024 Third Sunday of Lent

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February 25 2024 Second Sunday of Lent

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