Pastor’s Corner

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Sacred Relics Of The Saints: Treasures Of The Church

by Rev. Brian Van Fossen

St.  Joseph the Worker Parish presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on  Wednesday March 7 at 7:00 pm.  Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be here with his very special ministry to teach about these holy objects.  He will bring with him over 150 relics, some as old as […]

LENT 2018: Welcoming the Prodigal Home

by Rev. Brian Van Fossen

If you are new to our parish, welcome to our home and please come back! If you have been away for a while welcome back, you have definitely been missed! If you worship and offer the Holy Mass with us every week, you know how much this is your home! If you have been hurt […]

Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day

by Rev. Brian Van Fossen

Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 14th Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day share the same day, last happening in 1945. This is a day when we begin to celebrate our love for Christ and the sacrifice he made out of love for us. In every relationship there are times when we need to say […]

Christmas Wreath Fundraiser

by Rev. Brian Van Fossen

St. Joseph the Worker Youth Ministry trip to Steubenville Conferences (summer 2018) 28″ Live Evergreen Wreath $22.50 each choose from a Red or Burgundy Bow Orders are Due by November 20th Pick up on November 29th in the Fleming Center or come view pre-made Thanksgiving arrangements and wreaths at the Craft Show on November 18th […]

Mater Dolorosa Deconstruction

by Rev. Brian Van Fossen

Important Notice August 14, 2017 As was mentioned in the letter distributed in May 2017, I am writing to inform our parish family that the time and date for the deconstruction of the Old Mater Dolorosa Church is set. Many people have removed pews and various other hardware from the building. All religious and sancti?ied […]