Monthly Potluck Social
Our next monthly potluck social will be held after Mass on Sunday, January 26th. We hope to see you there!
Rorate Caeli Mass
A sung Rorate Caeli Mass will be held on Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s.
This is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. Accompanied by candlelight in an otherwise dark church, the interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of Advent and the coming of the Light of the world.
The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Introit, which are from Isaiah 45:8:
Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.
Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.
We hope you can join us to honor Our Lady in Advent at one of the most beautiful Masses of the year!
Bishop Senior to Visit
His Excellency, Bishop Timothy Senior, will visit our Lancaster Latin Mass Community on Sunday, December 22nd and will preach at Mass.
Sacramentals Blessing
The next blessing of sacramentals will take place on the first Sunday of January, January 5th. Please bring your sacramentals to the altar rail after Holy Mass.
Solemn Pontifical Mass on May 18, 2025
His Excellency, Bishop Ronald Gainer, Bishop Emeritus, will offer a Solemn Pontifical Mass for our community on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. That day, children may receive their First Holy Communion. If you have a child who will be receiving this sacrament, please contact Fr. Tcheou. Likewise, if you have a child in need of the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Fr. Tcheou so he can let you know your options.
Parish Registration
Interested in joining St. Joseph Parish? To register, please contact Joanne Bauer at the St. Joseph’s Rectory: 717-397-6921.