Let us pray that in these difficult times that our journey through the Lenten season builds our resolve and our faith that the Lord is in control. Join Msgr. Kevin Kostelnik and the community of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Long Beach for Holy Mass this last weekend in February. For parishioners staying at home,[…]
Dear Parish Family, Lenten Peace and Greetings to you and your family! Next weekend, March 6-7, we’ll resume indoor Masses. We’ll start off slow and follow the six pages of safety protocol guidelines published by the Archdiocese, State and County health officials. We’re allowed 25% of capacity in the church, so with the liturgical ministers,[…]
Dear St. Joseph’s Family: The Practice of Praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent dates back centuries. Praying the Stations is especially common on the Fridays of Lent, yet while you are at home they can be prayed any day at any hour. Below are just a few resources for Online Stations of the[…]
Despite the pandemic, ESTHER Ministry has been working hard to live out our mission End Slavery, Trafficking Humans and Effect Recue: Humanitarian Outreach-This past year presented additional challenges due to COVID-19. Street Outreach organizations needed PPE (masks, hand sanitizers and gloves) and more hygiene kits in addition to clothing, comfort items and food gift cards. With stores closed and unable[…]
Our next Zoom meeting will be on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7pm. We will discuss Overdue: A Dewey Decimal System of Grace by Valerie Schultz (2020 Catholic Press Association first place award, memoir) Valerie Schultz shares her experience in prison ministry and how she learned to see the prisoners as human beings. They possessed all the gifts and[…]