A Note from Father Peter
March 27
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,
I am looking forward to being back on April 4th. This has been an extraordinary grace for me and the whole family. Mum is a fighter and perhaps she knew this was her farewell gift to us. That her 7 sons would have this time. ... Read More »
February 25
Posted by Saint Joseph
Update from Father Peter from New Zealand
Dear St Joseph Parishioners,
My Mother is still alive, apparently she has a very strong heart! It’s been such a gift for me to be by her side. I have made arrangements to return to Raleigh on March 21st. Fr Alapaty will ... Read More »
February 11
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear St Joseph Parishioners,
It is with great joy I can share with you that I went to see my mother yesterday for the first time in her room. I am so grateful for your prayers. We hope that over the next five days all her children will get ... Read More »
January 30
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Parishioners,
Thank you for your warm welcome to your parish! Since some of you have asked, here is a short version of my bio. I was born on 7 January 1976, in a small town near Bally, PA, and raised in Reddick, IL. I am the third oldest ... Read More »
January 23
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, As you read this, I will be in quarantine in New Zealand. I have done this before and have used it as a personal retreat time. You will all be in my prayers. It’s true we all have a lot on our plates and ... Read More »
January 16
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear St Joseph's Parishioners, We have come through the Christmas season and with so many blessings. I am grateful to you all for making it such a special time. We now enter ordinary time so let's begin again our spiritual climb as a spiritual family. Let's pray for each ... Read More »
January 9
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners,
Yesterday I celebrated my 21st priestly ordination day. It was held in Rome in our college chapel, with 26 other Legionaries. My whole family was there. I look back over these 21 years of priesthood and give thanks to God for all the blessings he ... Read More »
January 2
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, Yesterday I celebrated my 21st priestly ordination day. It was held in Rome in our college chapel, with 26 other Legionaries. My whole family was there. I look back over these 21 years of priesthood and give thanks to God for all the blessings he ... Read More »
December 26
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. I have seen how important the family life is here at Saint Joseph’s. I want to share with you what I observed from my parents. I believe it’s the golden rule for families today. First God, ... Read More »
December 19
Posted by Saint Joseph
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, As I write this bulletin I am in my room in Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico. I will be carrying you all in my prayers as I walk the Saint Joseph Way. This a desert place. Cold at night and warm during the day. Let us celebrate ... Read More »