The annual report from Fr. Bryan on the life and ministry of St. joseph Parish and the financial statements for the fiscal year that ended in June 2024 have been published. This information has been distributed to all registered parishioners and is available online by clicking below. We also ask for your generosity to this year's Grand Annual Appeal which kicks off on October 27. Thank you.
Archbishop Henning's Installation Mass will be streamed live on CatholicTV, Oct. 31 at 1:30 PM via this link - https://tinyurl.com/CTVBoston. You can also join others at one of the following watch parties being held regionally around the archdiocese. Contact them directly for more information.
• Saint Francis, Braintree
• Saint Anthony, Cambridge
• Saint Julia, Weston
• Saint Theresa, North Reading
• All Saints, Haverhill
Please join us for this special liturgy to honor the deceased members of St. Joseph and St. Bartholomew parishes who have passed away during the past year. During the Mass, each deceased’s name will be read aloud; a candle bearing the deceased’s name will be lit; and the names of the deceased will be included in the Book of Remembrance, which will remain in the sanctuary for the month of November.
Join Deacon Bob and Susan Horne as they share their experiences from the 10th National Eucharistic Congress held this past July in Indianapolis. All are welcome to join on the evenings of October 2 and 16 in the lower church at St. Joseph starting at 7 PM. The evenings will include reflection, video highlights, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
If you are interested in becoming an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Boston, you and your wife are invited to take part in the upcoming 2024 Inquirer Program. The permanent deacon has a dual vocation to family, work, and community while also being ordained to the ministry of service in the Church. Click to learn more about this year's inquirer program.
Each September, the Clergy Trust allows us an opportunity to “Give Thanks for our Priests” in various ways. One way to give thanks for priests is to participate in the special collection that benefits the Clergy Trust so that they can continue to provide health and wellness programs and support for all of our active and senior priests in good standing. Click to learn more and to donate.
For the Parish Picnic on September 8th, we really need help moving tables and chairs at the beginning and the end of the picnic, as well as servers during the picnic. If you can volunteer some of your time that day, please click to access the SignUp Genius. Thank you!
Click to read this message from Carlo Serrano, music director of St. Joseph Parish, regarding his pursuit of "green card" authorization. Thank you for your support.
Interested in becoming Catholic? The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a program for adults who, as they respond to God’s grace, discover a desire to become full members of the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, click to learn more.
The Holy Father has announced that he has named the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as the tenth bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston. Click to read more.
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress took place from July 17 to July 21. Over 60,000 people made their way to Indianapolis to worship God in adoration, procession, and sacrament. It was a beautiful and inspiring witness to the power of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. You can watch videos of the various liturgies and talks on the EWTN website. Click to view.
Fr. Ssenfuma completed his marathon in Washington state on July 28 with an impressive time of 3 hours 40 minutes. Congratulations! He is running to raise funds to build a dam in the village in Uganda where he grew up that will provide a source of water for the people, crops, and animals. He is most grateful for all who have supported him and his cause. Checks may still be dropped in the baskets or sent to St. Joseph’s Parish at 1382 Highland Ave, Needham. Indicate "Uganda" on memo line. Thank you.
Our friend Fr. Mathews from Zambia tells us the construction of the new ablution center is moving along well. This new sanitation facility will allow the people of his parish to wash and clean themselves more thoroughly in a safe setting. He is very grateful to the people of St. Joseph Parish for making this possible. Click to see more photos.
The next meeting of the men's group will be held on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 6:30 pm in the Linse room (lower church). The meeting will follow the same format starting with dinner and followed by a speaker. Please click to RSVP.
Parishioners from St. Joseph and St. Bartholomew parishes, students from St. Joseph, Xaverian, Catholic Memorial, Ursuline, and the Needham public schools, as well as members of the Exchange Club, Women's Club and other volunteers came together on April 27 and 28 to pack meals for Haiti. It was a true community event that resulted in packing 106,800 meals for the poor and hungry in Milot, Haiti.
Our Easter collection benefits the Clergy Trust which cares for the health and well-being of all active and senior diocesan priests in good standing. Parish collections are crucial for the Trust to continue its mission, so any gift you’re able to give is appreciated. Click to make an online gift.
This newly created group will host its inaugural event on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 pm in the Linse room (St. Joseph lower church). It is open to all adult men in St. Joseph and St. Bartholomew parishes. The speaker for April 4th will be Fr. Michael Ssenfuma. Dinner is included. There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested. Click to register.