Father Peter announces Parish Goals
November 7
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Parishioners, This Thanksgiving we will support families from the Saint Monica Teen Center on N. Tarboro Street that have a difficult time with the cost of the traditional meal. We will be sponsoring about 25 families and providing a turkey for them. The average cost will be $15 ... Read More »
October 31
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, We have All Saints and All Souls Feast Days this week. A beautiful time to remember our beloved family members who are making their way Home! It's an old standing tradition to visit a cemetery and pray a rosary there for the dead. Mass will ... Read More »
October 24
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear St. Joseph Parishioners, I wanted to take advantage of this bulletin insert to thank you for prayers and on-going support for me and the Legionary Community. The Fathers are doing well and working hard in their respective assignments. NSCU Chaplaincy, Regnum Christi and St Joseph’s keeps us all ... Read More »
October 17
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Parishioners, Many people are requesting Mass intentions throughout the year. We have added the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass, which has an intention and one of the Sunday Masses now has an intention also. Still, our Mass book for this year was filled in August and Fr. Alapaty has, ... Read More »
October 10
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, As you remember, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as patron of the Universal Church by Pope Pius IX on Dec. 8, 1870. For this reason, we will dedicate 21 Holy Hours during the month of November and December ... Read More »
October 3
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph’s Parishioners, As I write this bulletin note we celebrate Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio. One of his favorite sayings was, ‘Pray, hope and don’t worry.’ I would like to leave this quote with you to think about and pray over. There is ... Read More »
September 19
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, It’s a joy to be writing for this week’s bulletin. I hope you are settling into the new school year. I know there are always so many, many things to take care of and it might seem a little over whelming. I promise you my ... Read More »
September 5
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, These weeks have been hot and humid which makes us grateful for our air conditioning units. In fact I am sure it makes you grateful for many of the material benefits we have in our beloved country. Let’s continue to be aware of the needs ... Read More »
August 29
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, Recently we gathered outside to bless our new statue of Saint Joseph and the Holy Family. The statue is a reminder to us that 'family' is such an important aspect of life in our parish. You all have given me a deeper understanding of just ... Read More »
August 22
Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea
Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, I hope this note finds you well and enjoying the rest of your summer! School will be starting up for many of you during these weeks. There is a lot to think about and organize. One of the primary tasks for parents is the ... Read More »