St. Joseph and St. Rose Catholic Churches

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

A reflection from
Saint Faustina's Diary

O Jesus, there’s one more secret in my life, the most profound and the most loving – You Yourself when You come into my heart under the guise of bread. That’s the whole secret of my sanctity. Here my heart is united with Your Heart and they are one, no longer are there any secrets between them, for all that is Yours is mine, and all that is mine is Yours. That is the omnipotence and [95] the miracle of Your mercy (Diary 1489).

06/11/2026

EDIT: WATCH THE WEEKEND BULLETIN AND FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR SPECIFIC INFO ON HOW TO OBTAIN ONE.

AVAILABLE IN OUR PARISH IN THE NEAR FUTURE!
Large Scapular for the Home
The Purple Scapular of Benediction and Protection is a Catholic sacramental revealed in 1878 to French mystic Marie-Julie Jahenny. Placed or hung in your home, it promises divine protection against storms, fires, natural disasters, and intruders. It is also known as the "lightning rod" beneath which divine wrath will not strike.

History and Meaning
Origin: Given by Our Lady and Jesus to Blessed Marie-Julie Jahenny, a well-known Catholic stigmatist.

Symbolism: The purple wool signifies penance and protection. The front traditionally features an angel washing the feet of Jesus with Mary holding Him after the crucifixion, surrounded by instruments of Christ's Passion.

Key Promises for the Home
Shelter from Danger: Promises protection of your house and family from fire, lightning, sudden accidents, and supernatural threats.
Intruders and Impious: It is believed that any evil person or intruder entering a home where the scapular is displayed will be struck with sudden conviction or forced into conversion.

Faith at Death: Reminding an obstinate soul about the scapular at the time of death will reportedly reawaken their faith.

Placement and Use
Where to Hang: It is primarily designed to be placed prominently on a wall, door, or near the main entrance of your home, though it can also be kept on a family altar.

06/06/2026

"From the Pastor's Desk"

What do the sacred vessels and vestments used at Mass mean? Here are some videos to watch. Follow the link. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sacred+vessels+and+vestments+of+the+catholic+church

06/06/2026

"From the Pastor's Desk"
Fr Greg sent this out....

Your Guardian Angel assists you at the moment of death, how? Watch the video on YouTube, here

📖 30-Day Devotional Guide 👉 https://surrenderheart.netlify.appIf you've been praying for years and the weight stillhasn't lifted — this was written for you...

06/01/2026

If you have a son, grandson, nephew, or young man in your life and are looking for an opportunity to intentionally invest in that relationship while growing together in faith, I encourage you to take a look.

And if this retreat isn't for you personally, but you would like to help another father and son experience it, sponsorship opportunities are now available as well.

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Please help spread the word.

06/01/2026

Two announcements:
1. As we go through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Virtues, we may find ourselves overwhelmed. For some, these reflections may sound foreign or a bit "heady". As I am also learning, this is to be expected. We may not be accustomed to viewing our faith in this manner. As each virtue and gift comes into focus, the pieces will come together. Through these reflections, we get a glimpse of just how active the Holy Spirit is. He's inviting us to be transformed, heart, mind, body, and soul, into living images of God.

2. Part 1 of Prudence and the Gift of Counsel has been added to the website. You can see it here https://files.ecatholic.com/25748/documents/2026/5/Virtue-%20Being%20Made%20Perfect%20in%20Christ-%20Virtue%20of%20Prudence%20and%20the%20Gift%20of%20Counsel%20Part%201%20May%2031%202026.pdf?t=1780278299000

or here https://stjosephcecilia.com/catechistcorner-parishblog

Thank you, and God Bless
Tim Andries
Catechist

05/29/2026

Catechist Corner

Our series on virtues will include the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Each reflection will be two parts: the virtue first, then the gift attached to it.

I’ve also added some questions in various places to allow the material to sink in.

We’ll cover the cardinal virtues, starting with prudence and working through the remaining three. Then at last, we can jump into the theological virtues.

The material is organized around the following….

What does each virtue do, and how do we use it?

Recognizing our cooperative role with God’s grace.

Appreciating our dependence on grace and the Holy Spirit - it’s not a one-man show.

What are some challenges to growing in virtue with the Holy Spirit?

My hope is that these reflections touch your heart, mind, and soul. The Gift of Counsel will be out on the first Sunday of June.

Tim Andries
Catechist

05/28/2026

We congratulate our shepherd, Father Gregory P. Cormier on 43 years of serving as an ordained priest today!

All invited to attend his special Mass of Thanksgiving tonight at 6 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church.

05/27/2026

Virtue and the gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant to draw us into a deeper union with God and each other. With Pentecost this past Sunday, I thought it wise to include the gifts of the Holy Spirit with the virtues. Prudence is the primary moral virtue to be developed with the assistance of the Holy Spirit's counsel and guidance. The reflection will be in Sunday's bulletin.

Tim Andries
Catechist