St. Joseph R.C. Church

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

A pleasant and blessed Sunday to you all! If you have not had a chance already, do consider watching one of the two Masses that were live-streamed this morning. A video of the stream is available above. Also, do consider joining us virtually tonight, at 8pm, by coming to this same website to join in a prayerful reading of some Scripture.

I would also like to call attention to a reflection by Fr. Francis that I have posted today. It looks at today's Gospel passage in order to draw comfort from Christ's closeness with us in this, and any, time of challenge. You can find it here: /daily-prayers

Continue to look at our schedule of programs that will be offered through this website. You can find those here: /programming-schedule . Remember to check the schedule before any particular event as small changes may need to be made as different issues and opportunities arise each day.

I want to offer a note, too, about the Sacrament of Penance on Monday of Holy Week. Given our current circumstances, it simply cannot take place. However, once things have returned to normal, we will be looking to schedule a particular Monday to be "reconciliation Monday." I know that for so many throughout our diocese, the extended hours of confession that day provide the perfect opportunity to come and receive God's mercy. I do not want anyone to go without that opportunity this year, and so do look forward to it being offered some time in the future.

Finally, continue to be a source of encouragement to one another. Part of the apostolic work of the Church is to announce the Gospel, the Good News. No one said that you must go to far off lands in order to make this proclamation. So, let us share the Good News with those with whom we are in contact, and in that way allow the power of the Gospel to conquer the darkness of illness, fear, and death.

In Christ,
fr. Jason

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