Father Peter announces Parish Goals

Father Peter announces Parish Goals

March 7

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

We are now already walking through the ‘desert’ of our Lent. Don’t be surprised if you feel your ‘body’ is adjusting slowly. It takes time be patient with yourselves. The Holy Spirit knows us better than we know ourselves and he reveals to us in ... Read More »

February 28

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

We have begun our walk to the Upper Room. Let us hold in prayer all our brothers and sisters who can’t attend Church at this time. They really need our support. I have begun my journey with you too. Where is it leading us? What ... Read More »

February 21

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners,

Lent is a time to take stock of our spiritual lives. Where we are doing well and where we can improve.

Fasting, almsgiving and prayers are good places to start.

There is an abundance of resources today on the internet. Think for example of the ... Read More »

February 14

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

Lent has almost arrived, perhaps you are like me, ‘surprised’! But then again inside of us is a liturgical calendar and with it a deep sense of ‘timing’. Lent has arrived and it’s perfect timing.

Our Blessed Lord continues to require from us a deep ... Read More »

February 7

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners,

Greetings from NZ. I am sitting outside the residence where my Father passed away on Christmas day and the same place where my Mom lives. These days have gone by quickly and slowly at the same time. There is something very special about a residence ... Read More »

January 31

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

Greetings from a rainy Dunedin. Being so far south in the Pacific Ocean and on the coast the weather changes constantly. My time here at home has been very rich. Grieving for all of us is hard stuff, yet in the same way Our Blessed ... Read More »

January 24

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St Joseph Parishioners,   Greetings from my hometown. Dunedin is a lovely coastal city. The time here with my brothers and Mother after our Father’s death and burial has been rich in so many ways. I didn’t get back in time to see him and say goodbye but ... Read More »

January 10

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

It is with a great deal of gratitude that I write this piece for the bulletin. You have all been so very present inside my hotel room! Dad’s passing away was hard of course but surrounded by grace. The people here in NZ managing the ... Read More »

January 3

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,   We have arrived at the mystery of the Incarnation. A mystery that takes us by surprise, it takes our breath away, and it leaves us speechless. As we contemplate over the next few weeks the presence of Jesus among us let us find ourselves ... Read More »

A Note from Fr. Jared

Posted by Jennifer D'Andrea

Hello St. Joseph's Community!

My name is Fr. Jared Loehr, LC. I grew up in Kansas City, but am currently serving in Houston, Texas helping fathers and sons in small groups, camps, mission trips, and pilgrimages.

I was ordained May 4, 2019 in Rome, Italy.

I am grateful and ... Read More »