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! 

Funeral Liturgies for Bishop Ricard We look forward to celebrating the funeral liturgies for Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ. If you are clergy or pastoral center staff and have not RSVP’d for the Mass, please do so at this link: https://form.jotform.com/261453497935974. The general public does not need to register. On Thursday, June 4, Vespers will take place at 5 pm at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1212 E. Moreno Street, Pensacola, FL (this is open to the public and requires no registration or RSVPs). On Friday, June 5, Visitation will begin at 10 am. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am. Reception to follow in Ave Maria Hall. Here are a few instructions for all those who will be attending: For those who will be vesting, have a liturgical role, or will be in procession, please arrive, vested, and ready to go no later than 10:30 am. Vesting rooms will be located in the Parish Center. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to direct you. Please remain in vesting rooms until directed to line up for the procession. For bishops and priests, please bring an alb as we will use diocesan vestments. Deacons, please wear an alb and white stole. There is assigned seating for all groups who RSVP’d. Ushers will have seating charts and will direct you to your seats. For those who have challenges with mobility, please come straight to the Cathedral. For any priest or deacon who is unable to walk in procession, please let one of the volunteers know. If you are able to walk a block or two, overflow parking will be located at the Mcilwain Presbyterian Church at 1220 E Blount Street, Pensacola. Please consider carpooling and parking your vehicle there to ease the congestion at the Cathedral. Volunteers will be on hand at the Cathedral parking lots. The livestream will be broadcast on the diocesan website at: www.ptdiocese.org/funeral.

St. Joseph's New Lawnmower Thank you for the generosity in funding this purchase! The new lawnmower is officially here and has already been taken for a spin around the property. Many thanks to Dan Ciucki and Dan Bosso for coordinating everything. Your time and effort are truly appreciated.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Please join us today at 3:00 for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

U.S.A. 250th Anniversary As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 2026, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) joins this celebration by lifting up the contributions of Catholics and the impact of our faith on this country's history. In a historic moment, the U.S. Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026, and invite all parishes to join this consecration. Our daily Mass at St Joseph on Friday, June 12th, will be for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. We invite as many people as possible to atten, patriotic attire would be appropriate. If you would like to pray the Novena of Our Nation in advance. Here is a link to a PDF you can download: Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Through the intercession of Blessed Mother Mary patroness of the Americas, St Joseph, and all Angels and Saints, may God Bless you, St. Joseph's, and our Nation.

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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

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ—Corpus Christi

 Pange Lingua—Proclaim, O Tongue  Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” John 6:51–52

Reflect today on Jesus’ unwavering clarity: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.” Believe what He says. The Eucharist is not a symbol; it is the greatest Divine Mystery on earth. In the Eucharist, we kneel before God and consume Him—so that we may become what we eat: the Mystical Body of Christ.

Let us close by praying the opening verses of a hymn Saint Thomas Aquinas wrote at the request of Pope Urban IV for the newly instituted Feast of Corpus Christi in 1264—the Pange Lingua, meaning, “Proclaim, O Tongue.”

Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail;
Lo! o’er ancient forms departing,
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.
 
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son who reigns on high,
With the Holy Ghost proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might, and endless majesty. Amen.

 - My Catholic Life

Cover Art: Corpus Christi Sunday

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