St. Joseph Catholic Church-Marion, IL

06/03/2026

05/27/2026

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Come explore the wonder and beauty of one of Father Brian’s favorite hiking spots: Hocking Hills State Park, about an hour’s drive south of Columbus, Ohio. You will find yourself in the middle of a huge forest with cliffs, gorges and waterfalls. You’ll never think that you’re actually in Ohio! This park is the crown jewel of the Ohio State Parks.

Each hike will take you through spectacular scenery with hikes each day in the 3-3.5 mile range. Hiking days are July 21-22. Travel days are July 20 and July 23. The state park is about 6 ½ hours drive from the parish or an hour nonstop flight from St. Louis on Southwest.

Lodging can be either at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge (pricey but very nice) or in nearby Logan, Ohio.

Sign-up is limited to 12 people. Sign-up on the SJ Parish website under “Hiking With Father Brian.” More information will be given after signup.

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05/11/2026

Best wishes on your graduation and all that lies ahead! 🌟

05/07/2026

For all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and motherly figures in our lives, may God bless you abundantly and fill your hearts with love and joy. We pray to the Lord.

For all mothers who have gone before us, may they rest peacefully in God’s eternal care and may their love continue to guide and inspire us. We pray to the Lord.

For all those who long to become mothers, may the Lord comfort them in difficult times and bless them with the gift of conception. We pray to the Lord.

04/30/2026

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04/11/2026

A Call to Prayer for Peace

Pope Leo XIV will lead a worldwide Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM Rome time (Central European Time) in St. Peter's Basilica. 11:00 am US CDT time.

During this morning’s General Audience on April 8, Pope Leo XIV renewed his invitation to all the faithful to join him in a moment of prayer for peace, to be held in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. This was reported in a statement by the Holy See Press Office, follo...

03/26/2026

Sacred Triduum-Holy Week Schedule. We invite you to share this post to help us reach others.

03/25/2026

On this Solemnity of the Annunciation, we reflect on Mary, the first ONE to be called to bring Jesus into the world, let’s ask for her prayers so that we, too, may follow her example of deep faith and simple obedience, faithfully bringing Christ into the world today. Who might we be called to bring Him to?
Our Lady of the Annunciation,
pray for us,
that our hearts may be open
to the Word Made Flesh
who dwells among us.
Lend us your heart,
that we may imitate your “yes”
to the ways God invites us
to bring Christ into our world today.
Amen

03/19/2026

Let us all gather tonight for the Celebration of the Eucharist on the Feast Day of our patron, Saint Joseph.