Monthly Potluck Social
Our next monthly potluck social will be held after Mass on Sunday, January 26th. We hope to see you there!
Mass for Christmas Octave
Mass for the Octave of Christmas will be offered on Wednesday, January 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s.
Epiphany Blessing of Water and Chalk
On the Feast of the Holy Name, January 5, 2025, immediately following Holy Mass, there will be a special blessing in the Traditional Latin Rite for Epiphany Water and Epiphany Chalk. Father blesses enough Epiphany Water to last the rest of the year. The blessed chalk is given to those who wish to inscribe the Epiphany Blessing over the lintels of their house doors. All are invited to attend this special ritual of blessing and to bring your own water and salt for the blessing of the Epiphany Water, to then take back home with you. If you wish to participate, please bring fresh, clean water in secure vessels and place them at the Blessed Mother altar when you arrive before Mass.
Sacramentals Blessing
Due to the blessing of Epiphany water, the blessing of sacramentals will take place on the second Sunday of January, January 12th.
Sign up to Host the Pilgrim Virgin Statue in the New Year
The Lancaster Latin Mass Community invites you to welcome into your home our own Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. You may sign up to have the statue in your home for a period of approximately one month. During this time of visitation, families are encouraged to: practice daily prayer of the rosary; invite guests to join your family in praying with Our Lady; share the message of Fatima; and make a Home Enthronement to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary:
https://onepeterfive.com/enthronement-of-the-sacred-heart/?mc_cid=e7ec4c58d2&mc_eid=f26fddccf4
http://www.catholictradition.org/Two-Hearts/enthronement-3.htm
The month of April is still available. Details can be found on the Sign-Up Genius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848abae2eabf85-ourlady
Anyone who has not hosted the statue within the last 6 months is eligible to sign up. Especially if you haven’t before, sign-up NOW to welcome Our Lady into YOUR home!
For questions or more information, contact Mrs. Kathy Haddon, 717-615-1738.
Thank you and God bless you!!!
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.