The parishioners of St. Joseph’s invite you to join us in witnessing to the love of Jesus Christ in the world. We are a growing community with a diverse mix of new families, teens, young adults, and seniors who have been with St. Joseph’s since it was the little Church on the hill on Penfield Road. All are welcome, all are part of the fabric that makes us Church. There are many ways to get involved with the life of the parish and to serve the Body of Christ. Learn more about who we are as a
community,
worshiping at St. Joseph’s,
faith formation for lifelong learning, ways to serve through pastoral care and social justice
outreach, and ways to take another step on your faith journey through our vibrant parish life and
spirituality enrichment.
Preparing Our Hearts for Lent
For Adults and Youth…
“The Gospel calls for transformation…Bible study and adult formation are not simply about gaining information,but about allowing God to form us in the context of the believing community. Together, formation and information lead to transformation.”
Catherine Upchurch, Director, Little Rock Scripture Study (from the Little Rock Spirituality of the Gospels series)
JOIN US NEXT WEEKEND! SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH
6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Learning Center following 5pm Mass
Kickoff supper — all are welcome to come and see what it’s all about!
Please bring a salad or dessert to share...
Living the Eucharist—Lenten Spiritual Renewal
Parish-wide spiritual renewal focusing on the Sunday Scriptures & Mass prayers during Lent. 6-week small group opportunities for adults, families, singles & teens.
You don't need to be a regular participant in one of St. Joseph's faith-sharing or bible study groups. We welcome anyone who wants to pray with us during this Lent as we prepare for the great Easter Resurrection celebration. We hope you can join us for these 6 pray and Lenten scripture reflection sessions.
- Wednesday 10:30am - Noon
- Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30pm
Lectio divina:
- Reading the Scriptures
- Reflecting on the meaning
- Resting in God, and then responding through Prayer
- Responding in action
Focus on what we have learned and believe related to Eucharist.
Highlights the Eucharist as a most effective means of ongoing conversion in Christ.
Web link coming soon for online registration!
Materials developed by the Paulist Fathers:
- Small group participant guides
- Inspiring meditations
- Family activity booklets
- Youth group video
Teens
- Prayer and Pop-tarts: Thursday mornings before school February 23 through March 29. Youth Room. Grades 9-12 from 6:45-7:15 am and grades 6-8 from 7:15-7:45 am.
Seven Last Words of Christ: Prayerful mime presentation on Good Friday. Rehearsals for Sr. high students are Sunday nights from 6:30-8 pm beginning Feb. 26.
Evenings of Prayer
Taizé, Benediction, and Stations of the Cross
Mondays, 7:30 pm, Feb. 27—Mar. 26
Learn more about Taizé at www.taize.fr
Bible Study—People of the Passion (Threshold Bible Study)
Lunchtime brown bag Bible study focused on the stories of the people involved in the Passion of Jesus. Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm, Feb. 28—Mar. 27
Social Justice Study:
Just Neighbors - Love your neighbor as yourself!
These 6 sessions of videos, hands-on activities, role-play exercises and lively discussion will help us as a community of faith to help people in need. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 29 from 6:15-7:15pm
Leadership Retreat: Living the Eucharist as Adult Disciples
Led by Fr. Larry Rice CSP
Friday, Mar. 16, 6-9 pm and Saturday, Mar. 17, 8:30 am-1:00 pm
at St. Joseph's Church
Register online at our web site
(link will be posted asap)
Plan Your Prayer, Worship, Meditation and Scripture Reflection for Lent Now!
St Joseph's Learning Center Open!
The 150-day transformation of the former small meeting rooms into the St. Joseph's Learning Center has been completed. We are open for business, the business of Lifelong Learning within our parish and school.
We now are blessed with a very large, multi-purpose conference and meeting room facility, replete with advanced audio-visual and Internet technology to support the faith-for-life journey of all in our parish and school.
This space was purpose-built to support a wide array of learning initiatives. It can be easily reconfigured to support very large, or very small meetings and events.
It will also support many new hospitality opportunities, including after-Mass Java & Juice Sundays, and funeral receptions.
We hope you have the chance to join us after one of this weekend's Masses, so that you can see for yourself this impressive addition to our campus.
We are very grateful to all of you who so generously supported this important expansion effort. We are also very grateful to the many contractors and workers who demonstrated innovation, skill, and excellence in their work. Thank you!
Mass Schedule
Daily:
Monday-Saturday 8am
Weekend:
Saturday 5 pm
Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30—4:30 pm or by appointment
