St. Joseph Catholic Parish

Bishop Olson, March 24, 2020:

"I am hereby directing that the most recent practice of the public distribution of the Eucharist after Masses without a congregation be stopped for the time being.

I am making this decision in the interest of public health and for the prevention of the spread of the virus. Scheduled Masses should continue to be celebrated in parishes by priest's sine populo (without a congregation present) and should be livestreamed." Link to recorded and live Masses from St. Joseph.

• NO COMMUNION will be distributed
  Confessions suspended until further notice.

• Mass at St. Joseph will continue at regular times;

• Communion will NOT be distributed;
  Act of Spiritual Communion | Comunión Espiritual

• Confessions will be suspended until further notice;

• Annointing of the Sick will continue as necessary;

• Funerals are postponed until after the current stay at home order is lifted;

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Governor’s Executive Order 3-19-2020

Click on the image above or here to view live and recorded Masses: 

just watch from this screen (on phone, tablet, computer or other smart device.)

 

To comply with the current CDC’s ban of gatherings regarding COVID-19, and to control the possible spread of the Coronavirus yet maintain our ability to worship,
St. Joseph Parish will cancel ALL events and activities at the parish through April 13 (or until further notice). 
 

We are excited to announce our parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access. With FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and includes inspiring audio talks. And you’ll find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop Robert Barron and a lot more.

It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand.

 

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Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED:Click here.

You should see the "Does your parish already have FORMED?"

• Type in the parish code 4BDX9H. Submit code (yellow button)
• Now set up a profile (username, email, password, etc.) This is what you will use for future logins.

Now you are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime by simply logging in.
 
IMPORTANT: Do not sign up as an individual.
Our parish access code provides more content than an individual subscription.
 
If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Bosquez or Fr. Kelley.

Through the power of Christ’s love we are called to respond to the needs of others. As Catholics, The Eucharist Makes Us the Church, and we embrace the gifts we have and joys of life we experience through the eyes of faith. In gratitude and unity, we generously share these gifts through the Annual Diocesan Appeal. To learn more, please visit bit.ly/AnnualDiocesanAppeal
or text ADA to 91999.

“In these difficult times that we find ourselves in, I hope that we do not lose our courage, don’t lose our faith. 
 
The parish is still here for you. Be assured of my prayers for you. You are in my heart. 

 In these days, I miss having you in the church on Sundays and in the chapel during the week.  I look forward to the times we can be back together. Keep me in your prayers and be safe please. And I will keep you in my prayers. “

All current Liturgical ministers, i.e., Communion ministers, ushers, altar servers, etc.,
please take a few minutes to log on to the on-line scheduling program and update your profile with a current address, phone number, and e-mail address. This is to ensure effective communication of everyone’s schedule for Mass.

If you have any questions, please call Tim Jacquet at 817-472-5181 or e-mail tjacquet@stjoe88.org. Thank you for your cooperation.