St. Joseph Catholic Parish/School

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Virtues, EXPLAINED!
Though valor itself is not a cardinal or theological virtue, as a Latin-based word that means “strength,” we associate it with the gift of fortitude. It conjures an image of fortitude on the battlefield — of fidelity to the good fight, regardless of the coming attack.

08/25/2026

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK—
“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks his apostles. Peter is the first to answer. He knows who Jesus is. Do we? In everything we do and everything we are, let us say together with Peter: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

08/24/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Bartholomew!
Fun Fact: St. Bartholomew was one of Jesus' closest friends. Tradition holds that he served as a missionary after Jesus rose from the dead, traveling as far as India and Armenia to preach the Gospel.

08/21/2026

The Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is this weekend! In ancient Israel, the king's mother was honored as the Queen Mother, and so we do the same with Mary today. Hail, Holy Queen!

08/20/2026

In early August, the school and parish staff of St. Joseph Catholic Church gathered for a day-long retreat. Using the meeting space at St. Catherine of Alexandria in Coffman, the staff spent time in prayer, fellowship, and celebrated Mass. Jennifer Meehan and Kathleen Schoellhorn, from the Southern Vicariate Offices, led us in activities, discussion, and talks focusing on small daily "triggers" to include prayer throughout our workdays. We also had the chance to pray with and over one another, and to work as a group to create thematic prayers.

08/20/2026

Prayer for Conversion in Our Communities —
Dear God,
Move in our community:
Bring Your light to the darkness, Your justice to the oppressed, Your hope to those in despair, Your healing to those in pain. Work in us, Lord, and change our hearts, making us more loving, more merciful, and more compassionate.
Amen.

08/20/2026

🙏 Oklahoma Mission Trip 2027: Faith, Service, & Community! 🌾

Saint Joseph Youth is heading to Oklahoma next summer, and we want YOU to be a part of this life-changing journey!

From June 21 – 26, our youth group will come together to grow closer to Christ and serve those in need. This trip is beautifully designed around four pillars:

• Faith Formation: Deepen your relationship with God through guided reflections and discussions.

• Sacramental Life: Experience the grace of the Sacraments together as a mission team.

• Relational Ministry: Build lasting friendships with your peers and the community we are serving.

• Service-Oriented Projects: Roll up your sleeves and be the hands and feet of Jesus through impactful local service.

📌 Important Details & Next Steps:

• 💵 Down Payment: A $150 deposit is due by October 1st to secure your spot.

• 🗣️ Fundraising Meeting: Stay tuned! Our first fundraising meeting will take place immediately following the October 1st deadline so we can talk about how to cover the remaining costs together.

🌟 “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

08/20/2026

Fr. Gerson and Fr. Bert visited classrooms on the first day of school with Rex. Second graders enjoyed seeing how much Rex has grown since May.

08/20/2026

We did it—Day One is in the books!

What a wonderful first day at St. Joseph Catholic School! We are so grateful for the excitement, smiles, laughter, and learning that filled our halls today.

A special thank-you to our amazing teachers and staff for welcoming our students with open hearts and helping make the first day so special. And to our parents and families—thank you for trusting us with your children and supporting our school community!