Pastor's Notes - Fr. Bill Deziel
Fr. Ken Pierre to Leave Weekend Presiding
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/06/25
After more than 22 years of faithful and generous service to our parish as a weekend Mass presider, Fr. Ken will conclude his ministry with us on February 23rd at the 10 AM Mass.
He began at St. Joe’s after he had already retired from many years of full-time ... Read More »
The Feast of St. Agnes and the Pallium
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/27/25
This past Tuesday, January 21, we celebrated the Feast of St. Agnes. She was a virgin and martyr who was perhaps just 12 years old when she was beheaded during the Roman persecutions in 303 A.D. Her unwavering faith and courage inspire us all to this day!
One of ... Read More »
Notes for the Week of January 19, 2025
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/21/25
LA Fires Collection
This weekend we will take up a collection at our Masses to assist those suffering from the unimaginable tragedy in Southern California. Our parish collection is one small way that we can help. It will support Catholic Charities with their emergency relief efforts in the Los ... Read More »
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 »