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.
Mass for Christmas
Mass for Christmas Day will be offered at 11 am at St. Joseph’s on Wednesday, December 25.
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.
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 months of January, February, March, and April are open at this time. 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.