Saint Joseph Catholic Church

05/30/2026

Thank you for joining us for the live-stream of our Mass (or other liturgical offering) today. It is our privilege to worship with you, even if not in-person. If you have not already done so and are ableorg/main.aspx
Your generosity allows for all of the ministries of our parish to continue and thrive as we strive to share the Good News with those around us. We are extremely grateful for your stewardship to the parish.
Permission to live stream the music in this service obtained from One License with No. A724862, you are welcome to make your weekly contribution online here:
https://stjosephhampton.weshareonline.

05/30/2026

Thank you for joining us for the live-stream of our Mass (or other liturgical offering) today. It is our privilege to worship with you, even if not in-person. If you have not already done so and are ableorg/main.aspx
Your generosity allows for all of the ministries of our parish to continue and thrive as we strive to share the Good News with those around us. We are extremely grateful for your stewardship to the parish.
Permission to live stream the music in this service obtained from One License with No. A724862, you are welcome to make your weekly contribution online here:
https://stjosephhampton.weshareonline.

05/25/2026

Today, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.

In a world moving at an overwhelming pace, the Holy Father reminds us that we must never lose what makes us truly human. Every person possesses an inviolable dignity given by God, and no advancement in technology should ever diminish the value of the human soul.

The encyclical calls us to reflect deeply on the moral responsibility that comes with innovation. Technology can be a powerful tool for good, but it must always serve truth, peace, authentic human connection, and the common good — never replace our humanity or distance us from one another and from God.

As Catholics, we are encouraged not only to hear about the writings of the Holy Father, but to prayerfully read them ourselves and allow them to form our hearts and minds. I encourage you to take time to read this important encyclical and reflect on what it means for our families, our children, our society, and the future we are building together.

Here is a link to read the full encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Come Holy Spirit, grant us wisdom, discernment, and the grace to remain deeply human in a rapidly changing world. 🙏

ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [ Multimedia ] ___________________________

05/25/2026

“The true soldier fights, not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” — G.K. Chesterton 🇺🇸

Today on Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who laid down their lives out of love — love for family, love for country, love for freedom, and love for the people they would never even meet.

Their sacrifice reminds us that courage is not rooted in hatred, but in selfless love. As Christians, we know there is no greater love than to give one’s life for another.

May we never forget those who gave everything. May God comfort the families who carry the weight of their loss, bless our veterans and active military, and draw the souls of the fallen into His eternal peace.

Lord, make us people who fight for what is good, holy, and true — not with hatred in our hearts, but with love. 🙏

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13