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Devotions
Chaplet of St. Monica

Members of the Parish are invited to pray the Chaplet of St. Monica Friday mornings after the 6:30 and 8:30 AM Mass.  This simple prayer is a special way that we at St. Joseph pray for our brothers and sisters who do not practice their faith anymore.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The devotion began in the 1670s, when Jesus appeared multiple times to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a Visitation nun in France. Through these visions, He told her how He wished to be honored with the symbol of His heart, asking for the faithful to make amends for any wrongdoing they had done, frequently take Communion, and observe the Holy Hour. The purpose of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is to focus our hearts on receiving and returning His love with gratitude — with all of our heart, soul, and strength — that He may be glorified. We offer the devotion every first Friday after 8:30am Mass. 


​Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion​

The devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Marian devotion that centers around the icon of the Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The icon is believed to have been painted by the Evangelist Saint Luke and has been venerated by the faithful for centuries. The devotion is based on the belief that Mary, through her intercession, can help us in times of need and bring us to eternal salvation. Join us for this devotion every Tuesday after 8:30am Mass. 

Perpetual Memorial Candles

The Memorial Candle symbolizes the continuation of the life of the deceased in spirit and serves as a reminder that the memory of the loved one will live on.  The meaning of memorial candles is deeply rooted in the idea of remembrance, honor, and respect for the lives of those who have passed away.

Our memorial candles are on the wall in the back of church. Candles cost $100 per year, and once purchased, will stay lit for the year. A plaque with your personal message is included.  You may request a candle by filling out a form at the Ambassador’s Station or Parish Office or by clicking HERE.

Questions? Contact Jim Weiskopf in the Parish Office.

The Rosary

The Holy Rosary is prayed each Monday—Saturday at 7:45 am in the church and on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm during Eucharisitic Expostion in church.
 
Sleeping St. Joseph

In the back of our Church, we are blessed to have a statue of St. Joseph under the title of "St. Joseph the Dreamer" or "Sleeping St. Joseph".  As part of this devotion, people can insert slips of paper, with their intention written on them, into the statute's display case.  We believe that St. Joseph will help us follow God's will as St. Joseph did in the Bible, always receiving God's commands while asleep dreaming.

Stations of the Cross

On Fridays during Lent our parish offers Stations of the Cross at 9:00 am, after 8:30 am Mass.

Votive Candles

Our Votive Candles are the blue candles located in church. There are votives by both The Pietà and Our Lady of Guadalupe.  These can be lit for any special intention you have and will stay lit for five days.  The recommended offering for these candles is $2.00.