Father Peter announces Parish Goals
February 26
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
St Joseph Homily February 26th, 2023
Introduction:
Power is intoxicating. To be promised riches, wealth, influence, and power beyond our wildest dreams would be hard to resist. Yet we are all called to resist such temptations, however small or big they are. Satan's temptations bring us immediately to the ... Read More »
February 19
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
St Joseph Homily February 19th, 2023
Introduction:
Is your internal-spiritual-clock working? Has the question surfaced in prayer, ‘when does Lent begin?’ When the question comes to the surface the first thing it does is ask another question. ‘What are you going to do this Lent?’ This is what makes ... Read More »
February 12
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Homily St Joseph February 12th 2023
Introduction: Heaven
Our journey through life is full of ups and downs, surprises and crosses, consolations, and desolations. How we enter this world is a mystery of love, human imperfect love and perfect divine love. When the priest pours a drop of water ... Read More »
February 5
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Homily St Joseph February 5th, 2023
Introduction: Dear St Joseph Parishioners, it is the highlight of my week seeing you come with your families, or just by yourself and speaks volumes about how much you love God. Mass is much more than an obligation. We place before him and ... Read More »
July 10
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear St Joseph Parishioners,
I just wanted to thank you all for your kindness and graciousness towards me and the LC community.
These last two years have been very special for me. I have journeyed with my parents from a distance, and you have supported me on this path. ... Read More »
March 27
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
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 Jennifer D'Andrea
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 Jennifer D'Andrea
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 Jennifer D'Andrea
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 Jennifer D'Andrea
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 »