Whether you are local, a seasonal visitor, or someone enjoying a weekend on the Gulf Coast, St. Joseph Parish is a place to encounter Jesus. Join us for Mass, Adoration, Bible Study, social events, or simply stop by to offer a prayer.

If you are new to the area, a returning Catholic, or if you wish to become Catholic you are welcome to attend Mass and to become involved in parish activities. If you require more information We encourage you to speak with the Parish Secretary or the Pastor. Please Call 850-227-1417.

If you wish to donate On-Line  Click HERE! 

Church Directory
We will be making a church directory for our 100th Anniversary. Anyone wanting to be in the directory is asked to send a family or individual picture of themselves. All pictures must be sent in by September 15 to get them printed in the directory on time.
Send your images with your names to: web@stjosephpsj.com.

No Mass There will be no mass on Monday September 15 and on Wednesday September 17.

Altar Society Meeting There will be a Women's Altar Society meeting on Monday at 5:30. Anyone wanting to join for a potluck before the meeting please be there at 5:00. All ladies are welcome to attend.

Religious Education Classes Religious Education Classes for grades 1 through 12 will start on Wednesday evening, Sept 17th, from 6:30-7:30 in the hall. Please come and sign up your children at that time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lisa Finney at finneysrule1@gmail.com or 901-489-9731. We are looking forward to another great year!

Volunteers Needed Like other non-profit organizations we are always in need of volunteers. Please consider the following volunteer needs of our church. Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Offertory Counter, Religious Education Teacher, and Choir. If you would like some more information on any of these please contact the office at  850-227-1417 .

Adult Religious Study Please join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00, starting September 2nd, for our adult religious study. These classes will cover "Blue Collar Apologetics" by EWTN's John Martignoni. Come learn how to explain and defend our Catholic Faith! Presented by Tim Finnerty & Maximus Burgos-Harris. It is all right if you can’t attend every class. Join anytime, each class is a different topic. Class will start with a DVD presentation followed by a discussion. Come join us and gain a deeper understanding of our faith.

Jubilee Choir! Starting Thursday September 18th, those interested in singing with the choir for the Jubilee Mass on October 19th are invited to join us on Thursday, September 18th in the hall for practice. Music will be things you know and a few new things, it will be fun! Looking forward to celebrating with you all! Questions? Please contact Carolyn at  850-899-0022  or crcmc@hotmail.com Interested in singing on Sundays? Please call and we can chat!

Second Collection There will be a second collection next weekend for the Catholic Education Appeal. The annual Seton Fund Collection, which benefits our Catholic schools and religious education programs, is scheduled for September 20-21, 2025. Your sacrificial contribution will help to pass on the light of faith to future generations. Please be generous.

100 Year Anniversary Donations Anyone wanting to donate to our 100th Year Celebration can drop it in our offertory in an envelope marked 100 year donation or drop it by the office.

CSA Reminder We have only 30 families that have pledged for our Catholic Sharing Appeal and are slightly over halfway to our $25,460.96 goal. Please prayerfully make your pledge. Envelopes can be found at both entrances of the church. Remember if we do not meet this goal then the church has to pay the difference. If we go over the goal our church receives the amount over. Thank you for your support.

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Franciscan At Home We are a partnering diocese so all of our parishes and school are already registered and all parishioners can take courses for free. There are a variety of courses for your convenience:
 » 1. FREE unlimited access
 » 2. Lifelong learners, Parents, Mentors, Facilitators, Leaders, Pastoral Care Workers, Social Outreach, Lay Ministers, and Mentors
 » 2. Diocesan Certification Process for Catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers and RCIA Ministers.

Register Today! Follow these steps:
 » 1. Click Here:
 » 2. Click on the bottom blue button.
 » 3. The Sign Up for Free Through Your Institution page will appear.
 » 4. Choose Country — United States, Diocese — Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and Institution — Your Parish/School.  » 5. Click the Sign-Up box at the bottom.
 » 6. Complete your personal information (look for choice of receiving emails).
 » 7. Start your first workshop!
For more information, contact: Sister Margaret Kuntz at 850-435-3523 or kuntzm@ptdiocese.org

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Can We Help? If you or someone you know needs help with meals, a visit, or anything else, let us help! Contact the church office.

Communion to the Homebound Sacraments are available to all Catholics who would like to receive, but are unable to attend Sunday Mass due to injury, illness or advanced age. If you are in need of a visit, please call the office and request Communion at home, in the hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.

Rosary Please take time and join us as we say the Rosary every Tuesday at 10:00am. The group Rosary is powerful and the benefits are endless. Let the simple and repeated prayers of the Rosary allow us to really focus on what Jesus did and said as we receive peace of mind, an increased love for Jesus, unity with our church and understand better the will of God in our lives. There is no better time than during Lent to embrace these mysteries and, with Mary's help, let them transform our lives.

Church Registration We are delighted that you have chosen to become a member of our church family. Please register by stopping in or calling our office  850-227-1417 .

Food Donations Don't forget our food basket at the entrance of the church which is open daily. It is there all year for dropping off nonperishable Food. If you're visiting the area, and have nonperishable food that you didn't use, consider donating these items before you make your trip back home. Thank you for thinking of those in need.  No open parcels please! 

Altar Flowers If you would like to donate altar flowers for a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, please contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance. Call: 850-227-1417

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

 The Transforming Power of the Cross  For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16–17

Reflect, today, upon your own crosses. As you do, try not to see them as a burden. Instead, realize the potential within those crosses. Prayerfully look at your crosses as invitations to share in Christ’s Cross. Say “Yes” to your crosses. Choose them freely. Unite them to Christ’s Cross. As you do, have hope that God’s glory will come forth in your life and in the world through your free embrace of them. Know that these “burdens” will be transformed and become a source of exaltation in your life by the transforming power of God.

My exalted Lord, I turn to You in my need and with the utmost faith in Your divine power to save. Please give me the grace I need to fully embrace every cross in my life with hope and faith in You. Please transform my crosses so that You will be exalted through them and so that they will become an instrument of Your glory and grace. Jesus, I trust in You.
 - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: Christ Carrying the Cross by El Greco

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