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So Much Fluff – Embers from the Fire

June 16, 2022
So Much Fluff – 6/17/2022 I noticed the bird perched in my backyard linden tree.  Suddenly he plunged toward earth, his feet closed around his prey as he took it to the ground.  No, this scene was not about the

Seeking Volunteers

June 16, 2022
St. Joseph is looking for a person to keep the sign on 9th Street updated. This volunteer opportunity requires only an occasional hour of your time and good spelling skills. In addition, if you are outgoing and like to meet

Beauty – Embers from the Fire

June 10, 2022
Beauty – 6/10/2022 One of my wife’s favorite flowers is a yellow rose.  We have a newly planted one in our yard.  It was a retirement gift for her from the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes School where she

Next Step – Embers from the Fire

June 2, 2022
Next Step – 6/3/2022 This past week my youngest granddaughter, Molly, finally decided that she didn’t have to drop back down to her hands and knees to get across the room.  She took her first “free range” steps, leaving behind

A Message from Father Armando

June 2, 2022
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am approaching a transition in my ministry, and I am about to leave you. I want to thank all of you for the many ways you allowed me to serve you as parochial vicar

Choose a Prayer – Becky V.

May 26, 2022
I came across a blog called “prayer-wine-chocolate” which features bits of inspiration for our faith journey. I loved the writer’s “11 Quick, but Powerful Prayers” and am planning on printing them out to hang on the refrigerator this summer as