• Men's Group- Saturday at 9 AM in Parish Center room 3/4
• 40 Hours Sign-Ups- in the vestibule
• Second Collection- at all Masses: Black and Indian Mission
• Daylight Savings- Saturday night, turn your clock ahead
• Labor of Love Crafters- Tuesday at 1 PM in room 3/4
• OCIA- Tuesday at 7 PM in the Parish Center Board Room
• Holy Hour for Vocations- Tuesday at 7 PM in the Chapel
• That Man Is You!- Wednesday at 7 AM in room 3/4
• Quilters- Wednesday at 9 AM in the Rectory Basement
• Divine Mercy Cenacle- Wednesday at 9:15 AM in room 3/4
• Choir Rehearsal- Thursday at 7 PM in Parish Center room 1
• Bible Study- Thursday at 9 AM in Parish Center room 5/6
• Stations of the Cross- Friday at 7 PM in the Church

Church Information

Live Stream- at 9 AM HERE.

Daily Mass Times

6:30 and 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday

Weekend Mass Times

-Saturday Vigil at 4 PM

-Sunday Masses at 7, 9 and 11 AM

Stations of the Cross- Fridays at 7 PM (no afternoon stations)

Adoration Schedule

-Adoration is from 9 AM to 8 PM on weekdays.

-The Rosary is prayed in the Chapel from 9:00 to 9:30 AM after daily Mass and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 PM when adoration is open.

Adorers needed for the following hours to serve weekly:

-Wednesday- 10 AM

-Thursday - 3 PM

-Friday - 1 PM, 4 PM

Email adoration@stjwchurch.org if you can commit to an hour or to join the sub list. Thank you!

Confession

-Friday 7:45-8:15 AM

-Saturday 9:00-9:30 AM, 3-3:45 PM

-By appointment call the Parish Office 610-395-2876

Prayer Requests- Click HERE

-To join our Prayer Team, click HERE

Capital Campaign donation link HERE

A Few Notes

There will be Stations of the Cross tonight, and every Friday during Lent, at 7 PM.

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead on Saturday night!

There will be a second collection this weekend at all Masses for the Black and Indian Mission. You can find out more about their work HERE. Thank you for your generosity.

Speaking of mission, the Rice Bowl collection boxes are available on the table in the vestibule. You can read about this program which was founded in the Diocese of Allentown 50 years ago HERE.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Youth Group Krispy Kreme Fundraiser last weekend. It was a great success!

Hooray! Next weekend will be the Grand Opening of our Parish Center Hall! Join us Sunday the 16th after all the Masses for coffee, donuts, bagels, refreshments and celebration.

As we get closer to 40 Hours on March 16th, 17th, and 18th, we invite all of you to take part by being present. You can find the schedule of events HERE, which includes confessions. We are in special need of adorers during overnight hours. Climbing out of a warm bed to sit with Jesus at 2 AM might sound rough, until we remember that He was scourged and died on a cross so that we could have eternal life! In comparison, it almost seems like the least we can do.

The Chapel will also be open overnight every Friday during Lent. You may sign up for an hour HERE. Check the website HERE during inclement weather before you head over in case of cancellations.

Print out this Lenten calendar and grow in the Faith in just minutes a day!

This Sunday is the deadline to order mulch to support our Boy Scout Troop. Flyer below.

Lenten Programs

Beginning this week, our parish will be presenting 33 Days to Divine Mercy by Matthew Kelly. You can participate on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM beginning on March 12 in room 3/4. There are 6 weekly sessions. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Zoom session. You will need to obtain a copy of the book on your own.

NEW!: The Men's Group will be focusing on the 5 Forms of Prayer on Saturday mornings during Lent. Fr. Brelinsky will be our speaker on March 16th following 8:30 AM Mass in room 3/4 of the Parish Center. All men are welcome!

This week our Divine Mercy Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Pasta and Canned Vegetables

Thank you for your support. Items may be placed in the basket in the vestibule or brought to the Parish Office during the week between 9 AM-4:30 PM.

The obligation for March Family Faith Formation is that all students and their families must attend at least one activity during 40 Hours on March 16, 17 and 18. You can find the activities and times listed in the bulletin, or on the website HERE.

Author Jordan Sonnenblick, shared his books and journey to becoming an author with our students.

Older students read to younger ones in our Prayer Partner activity, fostering connection and a love for reading.

Our 8th graders visited younger students dressed as Dr. Seuss characters, bringing joy and excitement to the day!

40 Days for Life saves lives. From March 5 through April 13, people will meet outside of the Planned Parenthood in Allentown to peacefully pray to end abortion, or will join in prayer, fasting and sacrifice wherever they are. If you are interested in participating in 40 Days for Life and would like more information and/or you would like to be paired with a prayer partner, please email Jo HERE. 

The Easter craft event planned by the Catholic Grandparents Association for March 15th is cancelled due to insufficient registrations. We encourage grandparents to share their Easter experiences with their families as they fulfill their vocation of Passing on the Faith. May God bless your families this Lent and Easter.

You may be interested in Camelot for Children's Ruby Gala, as we celebrate 40 years of enriching the lives of children with special needs and medical complexities. Be among the first to explore a brand new museum showcasing inspiring exhibits, indulge in an array of delicious food options, sip on themed drinks, and let loose on the dance floor! Try your luck at exclusive raffles for a chance to win amazing prizes. Please help us make this celebration one to remember as we look forward to another 40 years of joy, hope, and support for these incredible kids! Don’t miss out on this spectacular evening on March 29th. Visit camelotforchildren.org for more information or call 610-791-5683.

Save the Date

-Parish Center Grand Opening- March 16th

-40 Hours- March 16-18

-Youth Group- March 23, 5-7 PM

-Pierogi Prep- March 24

-Pierogi Making- March 25 and 26

-Blood Drive- March 30

-Halupki Prep- April 9

-Halupki Rolling-April 10

-Easter Egg Hunt- April 13

-Deacon Anniversary Celebration- April 13

-School Golf Tournament- May 30th

Pray for Our Parish

Dear God,

I believe that you have the ability to convert everyone at St. Joseph the Worker Church and I beg you to perform miracles in our lives that we will come to love you and never want to offend you.

I beg you to let us see our sins and run to the confessional, that the lines will be out the door.

Set the hearts of our priests on fire so that they burn with the desire for the conversion of every soul in the parish.

I implore you to make St. Joseph's a beacon in our diocese, that souls will be drawn by the holiness they find here.

I ask that you blind Satan to every parishioner, that they might have the space to know and love you without temptation.

I offer myself to you completely at whatever the cost.

Amen

Don't forget to keep Pope Francis in your prayers! He has been hospitalized with double pneumonia since February 14th.

Bulletin Submissions- Please submit your bulletin submissions to Gina Medvedz at media@stjwchurch.org by Monday morning at 9 AM prior to weekend edition.

E-News Submissions- due by Thursday for Friday's issue

The Parish Office is open from 9 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. If you have a question, email our secretary, Anne, at parishoffice@stjwchurch.org 

or call the office at 610-395-2876.

If you are interested in registering with the parish, please contact Gina at media@stjwchurch.org. You must be a registered member for at least three months to be a godparent, Confirmation sponsor, marry, or baptize your child at St. Joseph the Worker. Please register, and remind your adult children to register in a parish near them.

Helping Hands are available for sale Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM-1:00 PM in the Parish Office, or before and after every weekend Mass.

Thank you for continuing to support our parish. You may mail offertory envelopes to the parish office, drop them in the lock-box hanging to the left of the office entrance, or bring them inside during office hours.

We also offer an online system where you have control over how much you donate each week. Click HERE to sign up!