We Meet Jesus

The encounter with the living Jesus Christ.

The Gospels relate many meetings between Jesus and the men and women of his day. Born in a humble stable, simple shepherds were the first witnesses to his birth. During his public ministry, Jesus entered the homes of sinners and dined with them. When some protested he said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Lk 18:9).

A common feature of all these stories is the transforming power of an encounter with Jesus. His presence was irresistible. The opportunity to meet the living Christ is available every day at St. Joseph Parish ... at Mass, in the Eucharist, in the Word of God and in others.

He promised that "where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Mt. 18:20). When the Word is proclaimed, it is He Himself who speaks to us. In the Eucharist, Christ is present, whole and entire in his physical reality. "On the face of every human being, especially when marked by tears and suffering, we can and must see the face of Christ" (Pope John Paul II, The Church in America, 13).

The living Jesus Christ is here.

He is waiting for you at St. Joseph Parish.

Mass and The Eucharist

God rested on the seventh day. The institution of the Lord's Day and weekly participation in Mass helps restore the rhythm of life. Everyone should enjoy adequate rest and leisure, spending time with family and taking time away from the demands and stress of the week. Sunday is a day of grace and an opportunity to renew our body and spirit.

The Eucharist is the outstanding moment of encounter with the living Christ (35). The Eucharist is an immense gift. Everyone is invited to participate actively and worthily at least on Sundays and Holy Days. It is the source and summit of the life of the Church, and St. Joseph parish.