News and Events: Beginning of Lent

It has been too long since I've written anything on our Blog.  I really can't think of a reason why I stopped writing about the News and Events of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker.  We have had all sorts of events and news to share.  But I got out of the habit of writing about them.  So this Lent I will attempt to get back to regularly sharing news, events, and stories about the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker.

Of course, Lent means Fish Fry on Fridays at St. Joseph Academy. Our first fish fry did very well.  Thanks to everyone who came out to support St. Joseph Academy.  And also a big thank you to all the volunteers.  Without the help of the parents, teachers, staff and volunteers we could never serve such a delicious meal.  It takes many hands to set up, cook, serve, and clean up. 

Teachers and staff of St. Joseph Academy praying at the beginning of the school year.

After you eat the delicious meal on Friday, you can attend the Stations of the Cross at All Saints Parish at 7:00 pm. The Stations of the Cross is a wonderful devotion. The stations remind us that God loves each of us so much that He sent Jesus to redeem us.   It helps us to keep in mind that Lent is just not something we have to put up with for 40 days. Lent is a 40 day retreat that draws us closer and closer to God. I hope to see you at the Fish Fry and at the Stations of the Cross this Friday.  May you have a blessed and grace-filled Lent. 

St. Joseph's Corner: "Called to Love" meditations

The Treasures of Our Heart

by Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

Nothing is more practical than finding God, 

than falling in Love in a quite absolute, final way.

What you are in love with, 

what seizes your imagination,

will affect everything.

It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning,

what you do with your evenings,

how you spend your weekends,

what you read,

whom you know,

what breaks your heart,

and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.

Fall in Love, stay in love,

and it will decide everything.

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Last Call for our February 23rd through 25th
"Called to Love" Vocation Retreat
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker
Walton, Kentucky

Limited to 9 young women, ages 18 - 30
email: Sister Patricia Jean, SJW
Vocation Director
sjwvocations@gmail.com

St. Joseph's Corner: Spiritual Direction from the Saints

“It was pride that changed angels into devils; 
it is humility that makes men as angels.”  
St. Augustine, Bishop, Philosopher (+430)

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, Walton, Kentucky (1974) 

Time is running out. 

Called to Love Vocation Retreat - Saturday, February 17th, 2018 for young ladies in grades 6th-12th

and
Friday-Sunday, February 23rd-25th for young women 18-30

Each retreat is a welcome withdrawal from the world into periods of silence, prayer, community, 

and recreation much needed for the spiritual growth of the soul.

To learn more about our retreats or to register for one of the events email your confirmation to 

Sister Patricia Jean, Vocation Director at: sjwvocations@gmail.com. 

St. Joseph's Corner: Spiritual Direction from the Saints

“Fortitude is the disposition of soul which enables us to despise 

all inconveniences and the loss of things not in our power.”

St. Augustine, Bishop, Philosopher (+430)

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, Walton, Kentucky (1974) 

If you feel you are being called to a religious vocation but don't know how to go about finding out which community you may be called to, it means that your soul is seeking a vocation retreat.

The Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker in Walton, Kentucky are hosting two "Called to Love" Vocation Retreats in February.  One is being held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 for young ladies in grades 6th-12th and the other is being held on Friday-Sunday, February 23rd-25th for young women 18-30. Each retreat is a welcome withdrawal from the world into periods of silence, prayer, community, and recreation much needed for the spiritual growth of the soul.

To learn more about our retreats or to register for one of the events email your confirmation to Sister Patricia Jean, Vocation Director at: sjwvocations@gmail.com. 

St. Joseph's Corner: Spiritual Direction from the Saints

“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”  

Pope St. John Paul II, Vicar of Christ (+2005)

Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, Walton, Kentucky (1974) 

If you feel you are being called to a religious vocation but don't know how to go about finding out which community you may be called to, it means that your soul is seeking a vocation retreat.

The Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker in Walton, Kentucky are hosting two "Called to Love" Vocation Retreats in February.  One is being held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 for young ladies in grades 6th-12th and the other is being held on Friday-Sunday, February 23rd-25th for young women 18-30. Each retreat is a welcome withdrawal from the world into periods of silence, prayer, community, and recreation much needed for the spiritual growth of the soul.

To learn more about our retreats or to register for one of the events email your confirmation to Sister Patricia Jean, Vocation Director at: sjwvocations@gmail.com.