St. Joseph's Parish Charlton

09/08/2026

“As Eden was the Paradise of Creation, Mary is the Paradise of the Incarnation, and in her as a Garden were celebrated the first nuptials of God and man.” -- Fulton Sheen

09/07/2026

As we acknowledge the contributions of workers this Labor Day, may we remember that our own daily efforts are a sacred offering. Whatever we do - our jobs, chores, or any task - we should do it with full effort and dedication. God sees our effort, and He will reward us for striving to best honor and serve Him! 🙏🏼❤️🛠️🧰

09/06/2026

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing them from their position. Cancel culture isn't an attempt to bring someone to the truth; it's an attempt to remove them because they are considered an obstacle.
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As Jesus makes clear in today's Gospel, "cancel culture" is not the way of Christians. This doesn't mean there aren't times when we shouldn't go public with someone's wrongdoings. But this comes only after we have first spoken with them privately, and then within our Church.
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Why does Jesus insist on first bringing up someone's sin against you one-on-one? Because the goal isn't punishment or removal; it's reconciliation.
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Let's follow Christ's lead, St. Joseph's family, and seek to reconcile with those who've wronged us--not cancel them.

09/05/2026

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09/04/2026

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. And the Catholic Church in the United States has a lot to celebrate when it comes to our Hispanic community! About 36% of Catholics in the U.S. are Hispanic, a number that rises to a whopping 60% when we consider Catholics under the age of 18!
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Here at St. Joseph's, we are grateful for the contributions and presence of all of our parishioners with roots in the Spanish-speaking world, and we encourage you to start making plans to celebrate today!

09/04/2026

Just as he said this to Simon and Andrew, Jesus says it to us. He calls us to take part in his plan!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

It's the start of a new month! So how can all of us at St. Joseph's pray for you this September? Let us know in the comments below!

09/02/2026

This week, we honor St. Teresa of Calcutta (Feast Day: September 5th)!
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Mother Teresa’s life was a testament to the power of humble service. While she became a global icon of charity, she never lost sight of the individual. She believed that we don’t need to perform "big" miracles to change the world; we only need to infuse our smallest daily tasks with the love of Christ.
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In a world that often measures success by scale and speed, St. Teresa reminds us that holiness is found in the simple act of showing up for the person right in front of us. Let us ask for her intercession today, that we may find the great love needed to serve our neighbors.