The Month of Saint Joseph

March 19, 2023

The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph. Many great saints had a strong devotion to him. St. Teresa of Avila and St. Francis de Sales were among this group. When you look at the reasons they give, it always comes down to the fact that St. Joseph was perfectly submissive to the Divine Will. They made St. Joseph the patron of the novices in St. Francis’ order, The Order of the Visitation of the Holy Mary. Becoming as virtuous and obedient as St. Joseph was seen as a thoughtful way to prepare them for contemplative life. May we walk with St. Joseph through Lent this year in giving in to God’s Divine Will. I know it is a strug-gle to be so faithful at all times as he was, but what a great role model he is for us. 

Amen? Amen!
Father Jamie

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Pastor's Ramblings 

NEW BABY! Welcome, Leilani Mei, daughter of Tiffany and Ryan Johnston. Tiffany is a St. Cecilia parishioner and volunteer that does so much for our festival promotion.

FUN BUNCH SPAGHETTI DINNER. I really enjoyed the company and the delicious food at the 40+ Fun Bunch Spaghetti Night! We had a great mix of parishioners from the family join us that Sunday evening. The tables were decorated and the Italian food was great. I can’t wait to join them again!

WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD. Welcome Katherine Chiara, daughter of Peter and Julia Von Der Vellen; Lucy, daughter of Christopher and Susannah Waid; and James Patrick, son of Bradley and Margaret Budde.