“Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise”, Saturday, February 28th. Frs. Timothy & Kyle Sahd from Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish in Middletown and our own St. Joseph parish will offer a reflection on the words Jesus spoke on the cross to the good thief, emphasizing how it is never too late to repent, right up to the moment of death.
Support is needed to help provide for the 1,100 households receiving food from the Pantry monthly. Please purchase items from the list (click here) and bring them with you for collection at masses Feb. 28th-March 1st. Thank you for your ongoing generosity to our community in need!
Please use the MSP program to enter scheduling requests for April/May/June no later than March 1st. If you do not have email access, please contact the Parish Office with any scheduling requests.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we enter once more into the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to a profound journey of spiritual renewal, prayer, and reflection. This holy time calls us to draw closer to Christ by conforming our lives ever more faithfully according to His Gospel. The traditional practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving remain exercises throughout these forty days, guiding us toward deeper conversion. READ THE FULL LETTER HERE.
Knights of Columbus 54th Annual Celebration will be on Saturday, March 7th, from 6 to 10 PM, at Wyndridge Farm, 885 S. Pleasant Ave., Dallastown, featuring an open bar & DJ spinning throwbacks and today’s top tracks. Click here to RSVP.
The Columbiettes will be holding a service event on Saturday, March 7th, immediately after the 8:00 AM First Saturday Mass, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the St. Francis Room at St. Joseph’s. Service hours are available for middle and high school students who participate.
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen is in need of a few volunteers. If you are an early riser and would like to assist with food preparation, we could use your help. Click here for details.
Were you married in 1976? In honor of your 50th Wedding Anniversary, there will be a Jubilee Mass and reception on Sunday, June 21st, at 2 PM at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg. Bishop Timothy C. Senior will be the celebrant. To receive an invitation, please contact your parish office.
The Parish Office will be closed this Monday, Feb. 16th, for Presidents’ Day. The church will remain open for prayer during normal hours. The office will reopen at 8 AM Tuesday, Feb. 17th.
On Monday, Feb. 16th, at 11:30 AM, SJY's Senior Ministry will be gathering at Two Brothers Restaurant. Try to wear something red, white, or blue to celebrate this national holiday.
The adult Bible study group will begin the Book of Malachi on Thursday, Feb. 19th. Our class meets at 6:30 PM in the St. Francis meeting room. All are welcome to learn and discuss our faith. Please join us.
This weekend, we take up a special collection for the Poor Missions, which aids the Black and Indian Mission Office. For more than 140 years, the Black and Indian Mission Office has supported Native American and African American Catholic communities, strengthening faith, education, and ministry across generations. Thank you for your generosity. Learn more at https://blackandindianmission.org/.
On this World Day of the Sick, I offer my own heartfelt prayers and blessing to all those who are enduring physical, mental, or spiritual challenges. Having recently undergone a hip replacement, I have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the daily struggles many of you face. May the compassionate love of our Lord bring you hope, comfort, and strength. In your moments of pain, suffering, or uncertainty, remember that you are never alone as Christ walks with you, and the Church holds you close to Her heart in prayer.
Dear Fr. Kyle, I am acknowledging receipt of your kind donation to assist the Diocese in our recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Please convey my deepest gratitude to your parishioners for their generosity. [READ THE FULL LETTER HERE.]