Friday, December 8 Scripture Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Reflection Our dear Pope Francis said it so well. He said that we tend to only say a“half Yes” to God’s call to become God’s disciples. “Sure, God, maybe tomorrow.” Or, “Not today, God, but tomorrow I’ll get right on […]
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Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 10 Scripture Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8 Reflection Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. […]
Congregation Supports US Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Climate Change Stance
The Leadership Council of the US Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, has issued the following public statement on Climate Change: We, the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Leadership Council, compelled by the Gospel and by our heritage to be responsive to […]
Prayer Vigil to #EndGunViolence
Join us as we come together to remember the half a million Americans killed or injured by guns since the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy. When: Monday, December 11, 2017 Where: Congregation of St. Joseph Chapel 1515 W. Ogden Ave LaGrange Park, Illinois 60526 Time: 7:00pm At hundreds of locations nationwide, people will gather to give voice […]
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 3rd Scripture Is 63:16-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1Cor 1: 3-9; Mk 13:33-37 Reflection …What I say to you, I say to everyone, “Watch!” Mk 13:37 As we get into the season of Advent, the readings and the Gospel for today speak of a period of waiting and watching. In the […]
Join us for the 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Craft Sale in Wheeling!
Our annual spaghetti dinner offers great food, 50/50 drawing, raffles, baked goods, crafts, and more! Join us for this fun event! When: Sunday, November 5th 2017 Where: Mount Saint Joseph 137 Mount St. Joseph Road Wheeling, West Virginia 26003 Time: Noon – 6pm Dinner Prices: Adults: $7 Children 4-12 years old: $3 Children 3 […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, shares the disappointment of millions of people across the country who had hoped that the President would continue the protection offered Dreamers by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA.) LCWR has released the following statement. LCWR Urges Action to Protect […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding the Violence in Charlottesville
We the Congregation of St. Joseph are dedicated to equality and to the belief that all people are created in the image of God. We work to encourage love and unity among all people, to embrace diversity, and to eradicate racism in our world. As persons of faith who embrace the Gospel values of respect […]
Beyond 100 Days of Prayer
Many of you participated in the 100 Days of Prayer initiative by praying, reflecting and sharing the daily prayers we posted here and on our Facebook page during the new administration’s first 100 days in office. Although those first 100 days are over, the need to pray for our elected leaders continues. So on behalf […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding the Paris Agreement
We the Congregation of St. Joseph, deeply moved by the global devastation caused by climate change have a long standing promise “to claim our oneness with Earth and to take steps to strengthen, heal and renew the face of Earth.” We believe that we are part of an interconnected planet and that global problems call […]
