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! 

Lent Schedule
 » Daily Lenten Mass: Monday 12:00, Wednesday 5:30, Thursday & Friday 8:00
 » Rosary: Tuesday 10:00
 » Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration: March 2nd and April 6th at 3:00
 » Adoration: Every Friday Morning after Mass 8:30 – 9:30
 » Stations of the Cross: Every Friday Evening in Lent 5:30
 » Lenten Light Meal (soup): Fridays after Stations
 » Confession: 1st Friday of the Month 8:30 - 9:30, Saturday 4:30 – 4:45, Sunday 10:15 – 10:45
 » Lenten Penance Service: Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30

Easter Flower Donations & Memorials Easter Flower Donations & Memorial envelopes are available at each entrance of the church. Please print clearly for submittal in our Easter bulletin.

Left Behind We will soon clean out the Parrish Hall kitchen. If you have items you have left behind please come by and claim them.

Ushers Needed Volunteers are needed to assist in seating the congregation at highly attended masses. Please contact Fr Mathew or Debbie at the parrish office.

Serving Our Parish Community Our Parish Council is seeking new members who are interested in serving our parish community. If you are a registered parishioner who loves our parish and wants to help shape its future, we invite you to consider serving. For more information or to express interest, please contact Fr Mathew or Debbie in the parish office.

Stations of the Cross Please join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at 5:30 ET. Soup and bread supper will be provided after Stations in the parish hall. All are welcome!

"Blessed Bargains" We can help with spring cleaning! Save your gently used clothing, household goods, tools, beach gear, etc... to donate to the Altar Society Yard & Bake Sale on April 17th and 18th. First Drop off dates at the church hall are Mar. 10th 1-3pm and Mar. 14th 11am-1pm. More dates to come, call Cheryl - (850) 628-8065 with any questions.

Second Collection Thank you to everyone who participated in the 142nd annual Black and Indian Mission Collection last weekend. Your prayerful support of $1,263.00 enables people to come to know Jesus Christ in African American, Native American and Alaska Native communities all over the U.S.A. Spreading the Gospel couldn’t happen without your support.

Yearly Financial Statement If you would like an end of year financial statement for your 2025 church donations, please call the church office at 850-227-1417 or email office@stjosephpsj.org.

Chrism Mass Bishop William Wack, CSC, will celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola on Tuesday, March 31st at 10am (CST). At this mass, the Diocese gathers to celebrate the gift of the priesthood and to bless the sacred oils used in the sacraments and rituals throughout the year.

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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

Second Sunday of Lent

 Good and Bad Days  “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4

Reflect today on your own good and bad days. Use the lens of holy obedience and your call to live a life of sacrificial love. Do not hesitate to cry out to the Lord, “It is good!” Consider whether you view every cross and every invitation to love sacrificially as something good. This is what God desires for you; embrace His desire with determination and joy.

My sacrificial Lord, You embraced the Cross and saw it as truly good. You looked beyond the suffering and saw the fruits of Your sacrifice. Help me to imitate You by seeing every act of sacrificial love as the good I desire. I love You, Lord. Help me to love You and others with all my heart. Jesus, I trust in You.
 - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: The Transfiguration by Raphael

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