St. Joseph Catholic Church - Zephyrhills, FL

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

2026 CATHOLIC MINISTRY APPEAL CONTINUES!
Thank you to all who have generously contributed to the 2026 Catholic Ministry Appeal thus far. Some of you may have recently received an appeal letter from the Bishop Parkes or from a diocesan ministry leader, sharing stories of lives that have been transformed through your generosity. In his message, Bishop Parkes reminds us of the countless disciples faithfully serving throughout the Diocese of Saint Petersburg:

•Those who foster vocations by walking with young men discerning the priesthood and supporting seminarians as they prepare to serve Christ and His Church.
• Those who accompany mothers, fathers, and families with compassion and courage, upholding the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death, through Ministries of Life.
• Those who lead and teach in our Catholic Schools to form young disciples in faith, wisdom, and virtue.
• Those who evangelize through Spirit FM, bringing the Gospel into homes, cars, and workplaces across our region.
• Those who celebrate the rich diversity of our diocesan family through Multicultural Ministries and ensure that every culture finds a welcoming home in our Church.

The Catholic Ministry Appeal supports dozens of Catholic ministries like these each year. While each ministry serves different needs, we are united in the same mission. Please consider making a commitment to the appeal. Sharing your gifts with the vital ministries funded by the appeal positively impacts the lives of thousands across our diocese. Make a gift at: SupportMinistry.dosp.org.

05/25/2026

O Father, we humbly come before You, lifting up the souls of our fallen soldiers. Grant them eternal peace and comfort in Your embrace. May their sacrifice be honored and remembered, and may their families find strength and solace in Your love. We thank You for their bravery and devotion. Amen.

05/14/2026

It's time to sign up for VBS. Information can be found on our website at https://www.stjosephzephyrhills.org/vbs.html

FREE for children in K-5 grade. June 22-26 from9am-noon.

05/10/2026

Lord, we praise you as we reflect on the love and sacrifice shown to us by the mothers in our lives. Thank you for the one who gave us life, the one who adopted us, and the ones who walked beside us as mentors and guides.

We are grateful for the mothers who held our hands, encouraged us, sacrificed time and energy, made sure we were fed, comforted us in tears, and stood in our corner through every season. We thank you also for the mothers who did their best, even through mistakes and hard lessons. From them, we learned strength, resilience, courage, and grace.

Lord, we lift up the young moms who made brave choices in difficult circumstances, including those who chose adoption, seeking a better life for their child. Grant them peace. Comfort the mothers who have lost children, whether in the womb or after birth, with a peace only you can give.

We pray for women carrying burdens of guilt, shame, or feelings of inadequacy—remind them of your grace and the healing power of your love. For those struggling with infertility or loss, hold them close and fill them with your peace, reminding them they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.
We also remember those grieving the loss of their own mothers—wrap them in your comfort as they face this day with heavy hearts.

Lord, bless each woman, mother, and daughter today. Guard their hearts with your peace, surround them with your love, and reassure them of your presence. - Amen.

04/23/2026

The cold snap we had this winter was rough on our church plants, and many didn’t make it through. As the weather warms up, we’re getting ready to freshen things up and bring a little new life back to our church grounds.

If you’d like to help, donations toward new plants, mulch, and gardening supplies would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to SJCC with “Gardening Angels” on the memo line.

We’re also looking for volunteers who enjoy getting their hands dirty. No experience needed, just a willing heart!

Whether you can give, volunteer, or both, thank you for helping keep our church grounds looking welcoming and beautiful.