Pastor's Notes - Fr. Bill Deziel
Christmas Thank You!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/13/25
This has been a most special Christmas being it is my first time at St. Joe’s! I want to thank everyone who have put forth efforts to make our Christmas Season at St. Joe’s so beautiful, prayerful, and memorable. There are way too many people to thank individually, but ... Read More »
Feast of the Epiphany
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/06/25
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany when Christ is manifest to the world. We’re all familiar with the story of the 3 who came to visit with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrr. They’re known as kings, or wisemen, or “magi”. The word magi is found ... Read More »
Thank you
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/16/24
Thank you to all who have responded to our stewardship call!
I want to thank everyone who has been so generous with our parish stewardship drive over the past several weeks. Many parishioners have promised to increase their giving, while others have begun regularly contributing for the first time. ... Read More »
Thank You for Your Response - Stewardship Call
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/09/24
Thank you to all who have responded to our stewardship call!
I want to thank everyone who has been so generous with our parish stewardship drive over the past several weeks. Many parishioners have promised to increase their giving, while others have begun regularly contributing for the first time. ... Read More »
Updates from December 1, 2024
Posted by Anne Serwe on 12/02/24
Stewardship Drive
Thank you to all who have so generously responded to our stewardship drive. It is humbling to see such a tremendous response. If you haven’t responded yet, there is still time. Just take a moment to fill out the card that you received in the mail, or ... Read More »
Updates for the week of November 17, 2024
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/18/24
Anointing Mass
This Saturday, November 23, we will have a special anointing Mass at 10:00 am in the Worship Space. At this Mass the Sacrament of Anointing will be offered for any who desire to receive it. The Church encourages the Sacrament of Anointing for those who are elderly, ... Read More »
Election 2024 - A Voice from the Past
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/11/24
As I am writing this on Tuesday morning of election day, I have no idea what will happen. No one does at this time. Polling indicates it to be an extremely close presidential election and the exact make up of congress could vary significantly. As you read this, you ... Read More »
Updates for October 27, 2024
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/05/24
Halloween, All Saints Day, All Soul’s Day, and a Bishop Ordination!
If you’ve never been blessed to celebrate a bishop ordination, now is a great opportunity! Fr. Kevin Kenney will be ordained by Archbishop Hebda (information below). As an auxiliary bishop he’ll be a “helper” to the archbishop, celebrating ... Read More »
Updates for the Weekend of October 20, 2024
Posted by Anne Serwe on 10/22/24
Welcome Jacob Wilson New OCIA Director! ... Read More »
Updates for the Weekend of October 13, 2024
Posted by Anne Serwe on 10/14/24
Hurricane Relief Collection
Archbishop Hebda has asked all parishes to take up a collection this weekend for hurricanes Helene and Milton relief. Please write any checks to St. Joseph’s of the Lakes and we will send funds to the archdiocese who then gives them to ... Read More »