Weekly Mass Schedule

Sunday 7:00 am and 8:30 am in the Chapel. Sunday 10:00 am and 12:00 noon at the outside worship site. Saturday evening 5:30 and 7:00 in the Chapel. Confessions as needed Saturday 4:30, 6:30, and 8:00. Sunday 8:00 and 11:00.

Palms to Burn for the Ashes

If you have palms blessed on Palm Sunday last year to burn for the Ash Wednesday ashes, please bring them this week. We will burn the palms before the noon Mass on February 11.

Fr. Martin's Weekly Reflection

made WHOLE

Confirmation Mass 2024

February 25 at 12:00 Noon

Please make plans to celebrate this Mass with us as the Holy Spirit comes down upon our community gathered in prayer.

In Preparation for Confirmation

Parish Work Day on February 17 at 9:00 am. Please bring a paint brush, a weed eater, or a shovel or rake if you have one. We will be spreading mulch, landscaping, cleaning, and touching up the buildings. I am very sad to not join you all for this community day, I have to give a presentation in Monterrey Saturday evening and I cannot get out of it.

LUMEN GENTIUM

I am proud to announce that Archbishop Gustavo chose to recognize Patrick Tejeda with the Lumen Gentium award on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord this month.   The Lumen Gentium Award is bestowed by the Archbishop upon Catholic lay people who have demonstrated participation in the Catholic Church’s mission to bring Christ’s light to all. Patrick joins Michelle Reynolds, Rita and John Sanchez, and Lucy and Abel Padilla in our Parish Lumen Gentium Hall of Extraordinary Service.

Patrick Tejeda is a founding member of our Pastoral Council, where he offers valuable insight and organizational support. He also assisted as the first Grand Knight in the founding of our parish council of the Knights of Columbus where he helped create a culture of strong communication and support, allowing these brothers to become even more integrated in the life of our parish. With his wife Stacey, Patrick is involved in the pastoral initiatives of our parish. He is always ready to roll up his sleeves and work, and he excels especially in his leadership that helps others to do the same. On Sunday, you will find Patrick at multiple Masses, organizing our liturgical ministers and finding jobs for our many altar servers. He always welcomes new help and is training his replacements as Masters of Ceremonies. He coordinates our High School catechesis and youth ministry, preparing our young people for Confirmation. Patrick understands that ministry must lead to mission, and as a leader in our efforts to help our homeless neighbors, he is one of our most effective ambassadors to these parishioners.

End of Year Letter and Financial Report

We have mailed the end of year letters to all parishioners who gave online, by check, or with an envelope. I am including them here in case any of you give with cash in the collection. If you were expecting a letter and did not receive it, please reach out so that we can correct your address. Thank you all for your generosity!

HOMELESS CORNER

The homeless enjoyed the medical kits a few of you donated, but it was not enough for the entire homeless population. If anyone else would like to donate one, it would help them stay healthy. For Food, if you want to donate a meal (Canned Meat, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, and a Drink), they have been a real hit with any of the homeless who have gotten them. The pantry has room on the shelves, and is being well used. The support the parish has given to the homeless has been outstanding, and they really appreciate it. - Jake Greene

Archbishop Gustavo will join us on February 25 to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our parish.

In addition to our high school students, 20 of our adult parishioners are preparing for their Confirmation.

There are a few classes left, if they interest you, you are welcome to join after the Sunday Noon Mass in the chapel to listen in.

February 4: Prayer and Liturgy (especially the Mass)

February 11: The Moral Life (Virtue, sin, and Jesus' commandment to Love)

February 18: Sacraments - The Church as Sacrament

PHASE 2 LISTENING SESSIONS

WERE A GREAT SUCCESS

IF YOU HAVE ANYONE TO NOMINATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS, I WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR IDEAS. I AM ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR CONTRACTORS, ENGINEERS, INSPECTORS, BUSINESS OWNERS WHO HAVE LED SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION, ETC. Click below to make nominations electronically, or just call or email.

Do you want to learn more about the Sunday readings? Do you want to share this learning with your brothers? The Men of St. Joseph’s invites those wanting to learn more to come every Tuesday from 6:45- 7:45 pm.

The Religious Education Program 2023-2024 started Sunday, September 10th. 

Classes for Kinder through 8th grade from 11am to 11:50am.  Sunday confirmation classes are from 9:45am to 10:45am or Monday evening if you prefer.

Let the Children Come!

Next gathering:

Saturday

February 24th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Family-friendly activities:

• Eucharistic Adoration

• Confession, worship, and

prayer time for adults

• Faith-based activities for

children of all ages

• Fellowship: bring a snack

to share at our social!

A chance to RSVP in upcoming bulletins!

Golden Agers

Weekly gathering of seniors in our parish age 55 and up who welcome and support one another in their spiritual growth and fellowship. All are welcome!

Meeting every Monday from 10:00-12:00

Parish Pictorial Directory

We are creating our first ever parish picture directory. If you missed getting your picture taken, stay tuned for future opportunities.

Holy Communion to the Homebound

One of the more beautiful ministries of our parish is bringing Holy Communion to the sick. One of my more difficult tasks is identifying those who need Communion brought to them. If you need a bit of help, or have a neighbor who does (after talking to her or him), please sign up below:

 If you have suggestions or questions about the preliminary site plan, I want to know! Email, call, come talk to me after Mass.