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The Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis has declared this to be the Year of St. Joseph. It began on Dec. 8th, 2020 and ends on Dec. 8, 2021. This offers us an opportunity, as Catholics, to grow in our relationship with the foster father of Jesus. Pope Francis says, "Each of us can discover in Joseph - the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence - an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble."
Three ways to take advantage of the Year of St. Joseph are to:
- Place a statue or artwork of St. Joseph in your home as a daily reminder to let his life be an example to us.
- Pray the Litany of St. Joseph.
- Take advantage of the plenary indulgence by meditating for 30 minutes on the Lord's prayer or praying the rosary.
The Litany of St. Joseph
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
God our Father in heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Saint Joseph,
pray for us.
Noble son of the House of David,
pray for us.
Light of patriarchs,
pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God,
pray for us.
Guardian of the Virgin,
pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God,
pray for us.
Faithful guardian of Christ,
pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family,
pray for us.
Joseph, chaste and just,
pray for us.
Joseph, prudent and brave,
pray for us.
Joseph, obedient and loyal,
pray for us.
Pattern of patience,
pray for us.
Lover of poverty,
pray for us.
Model of workers,
pray for us.
Example to parents,
pray for us.
Guardian of virgins,
pray for us.
Pillar of family life,
pray for us.
Comfort of the troubled,
pray for us.
Hope of the sick,
pray for us.
Patron of the dying,
pray for us.
Terror of evil spirits,
pray for us.
Protector of the Church,
pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
God made him master of his household,
And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray.
O God, who in your inexpressible providence
were pleased to choose Saint Joseph
as spouse of the most holy Mother of your Son,
grant, we pray,
that we, who revere him as our protector on earth,
may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.
Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
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Helping to Serve Thousands for Thanksgiving
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together, we can do great things.”
– Saint Teresa of Calcutta
St. Timothy Faith Formation confirmation students Juliana and Chris joined over 1,000 other volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy on the morning of November 23rd to help put together thousands of bags of food for a Thankgiving giveaway to feed many in need.
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Juliana and Chris started the day by double bagging frozen chickens, then moved to their next assignment where they joined an assembly line of amazing volunteers which meandered throughout the church to gather the various food goods into the Thanksgiving meal bags which ultimately would fill every pew.
St. Luke's Mission of Mercy has been carrying out the corporal works of mercy for a quarter century now. All these food items are either donated or purchased with funds that were donated. This year, volunteers packed approximately 8,000 bags of food for 2,800 families for Thanksgiving. Each year, St. Luke's holds special holiday meal packings for Thanksgiving and Christmas featuring a full meal of chicken, vegetables, and dessert. The food giveaways are an awesome thing to witness, and an even more incredible thing to be a part of.
Juliana and Chris, thank you for helping to provide a full meal for many families who would otherwise feel hunger on Thanksgiving.
"Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."
- Matthew 25:34-36
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Our Faith Formation Students Lend a Hand
"Jesus loves you, dear young people, for you are the means by which he can spread His light and hope. He is counting on your courage, your boldness, and your enthusiasm.
- Pope Francis
On the chilly early morning of Saturday, November 9th, a group of 9th grade students from Saint Timothy's Faith Formation program traveled to St. Luke's MIssion of Mercy. This year marks 25 years that St. Luke's has been following the calling to help God's neediest.
The Saint Timothy's team of Mya, Corey, and Sergio began the day by assisting with several jobs in the kitchen area including unloading food products onto shelves, loading bags of baked goods, breaking down cardboard boxes, tidying up the floors with brooms in hand, and thawing foods that would soon be served.
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As noon approached, the St. Timothy's team along with other volunteers from the area took to the various stations for serving lunch. For the next hour, a warm meal was offered to many in need of food who came in from the cold.
Mya, Corey, and Sergio, thank you for your service to others.“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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Faith Formation: General Schedule for 2021-2022
We will resume in-person classes this year. More schedule details to follow.
If our families have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our staff!
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