St. Joseph the Worker Parish

We are a community of Catholics and in our own imperfection are attempting to follow the way of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If you are seeking a perfect church with the perfect congregation you will not find it here. If you are seeking to become perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect then you are welcome to join us. Ours is a road of repentance, we follow in discipleship and by Grace live in Joy, Hope and Love.

News and Announcements

ANNUAL ADVENT BABY BOTTLE PROJECT
ANNUAL ADVENT BABY BOTTLE PROJECT It’s time again for the Gabriel Project Advent Baby Bottle Drive. Beginning the weekend of December 2nd at all entrances of the church there will be empty baby bottles for you to take and fill with monetary donations. The filled bottles can be returned to the rectory office anytime during […]
Make a Christmas Wish Come True
The Salvation Army Angel Tree will be set up in the vestibule the weekend of November 25th. Each tag has a child’s name and a list of items that you can purchase for them for Christmas. The tags and unwrapped items are due by December 12th and can be dropped off at the rectory during […]
Saint Joseph the Worker Choir is seeking new members
Saint Joseph the Worker Choir is seeking new members and would like to extend an invitation to anyone who loves to sing to prayerfully consider becoming a part of this important ministry. You don’t need to audition or be an experienced singer to join the choir; you simply need to enjoy singing and desire to […]
Saint Joseph the Worker Day School is Available.
Saint Joseph the Worker Day School is open at Sacred Heart of Mary Campus. We are accepting children ages 6 weeks old and up. The day school is open Monday though Friday 6 am to 6 pm. We will offer before and after care for school aged children. Contact Recheal at the school office at […]
Watch! Reflections – Emmaus Ministry For Grieving Parents
Fr. Dennis speaks to parents who are suffering the loss of a child. Reflections – “click” here to link to video Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents
Prayers used at Mass – Kyrie XI, Gregorian Chant Ordinary Sundays.
Lord have Mercy, Christ have Mercy, Lord have Mercy. Practice along with this “new” (to us) Gregorian chant.

Prayers and Devotions

Prayer for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps […]
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually in to my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there […]
Act of Contrition
Act of Contrition (traditional) O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to […]
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from […]
Prayer to St. Junipero Serra for vocations.
O God, Who will not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, St. Junipero Serra, and all the saints, an increase of laborers for your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to […]
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world […]
Prayer to St. Joseph
Oh St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having […]

Pray for one another.

James 5 13-16

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.

Following the advice offered in the Letter of James, please feel free share your prayer request with us. You can also express your gratitude in a prayer of Thanksgiving. editor.stjoeweirton@gmail.com

Prayer Requests

Remember in your prayers the mission work of Father Shinto Abraham
Remember in your prayers the mission work of Father Shinto Abraham of the Diocese of Satna who spoke to us in July on the dignity of the human person. Diocese of Satna. Mission Diocese of Satna is entrusted with the mission of evangelizing seven districts in the State of Madhya Pradesh in the Northern part […]
General Prayer Requests
Please Pray for our next Bishop Prayer for a Faithful Bishop Heavenly Father, when man failed, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ to reconcile your people to yourself. Upon this earth you established your Church. You appointed Peter as your steward. You gave us the apostles to be our shepherds, to guide your flock. You […]

The Windows of St Joseph the Worker Parish

The stained glass windows adorning the north and south walls of the church were created and placed by Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios of Pittsburgh PA. The artist was Peter Brahm, and his craftsmen. The installation of the windows began in 1969.The twelve windows follow the theme of Salvation History, starting with the Creation window. This window is on your left as you enter the church, above Station of the Cross #6 (Veronica wipes the face of Jesus). The Creation window is somewhat dark with subdued colors, but with each window progressing toward the Sanctuary, the windows begin to brighten until the Sanctuary windows glow with a golden light.

Covenants in Glass

Creation: Genesis 1:1 -31
We see the Creator in the crowning point of all creation; God has made and is giving life to his creation, Adam. Surrounded by the sun, moon stars and heavenly bodies, yet the human man is lifeless and naked, symbolically expressing our dependency on God with an outreached arm toward the hand of […]
Abraham: Genesis 22: 1- 13
God made a Covenant with us through the person of Abraham. Trough this act, Abraham became our father in Faith. We see Abraham holding a knife. He is ready to sacrifice his only son Isaac, who was born by Abrahms’ wife, Sarah. God tested Abraham’s obedience with this request, but spared Isaac’s life. Abraham […]
Exodus 12: 1 -28
God delivered the Israelites from the bondage of the Egyptians. God told Moses to instruct the people to prepare meal consisting of lamb, unleavened bread and bitter herbs. The blood of the lamb should be sprinkled on the two doorposts and the lintel of the house. This was a sign for the Angel to Passover […]
Exodus 20: 1 -26
God gave us, through Moses, the law so that we can have a guide for living our lives. God gave Moses the tablets on Mount Sinai. Moses was on sacred ground and so he removed his shoes and laid down his staff. God then charged Moses to tell the people to live by […]
The Three Major Prophets and Daniel
Isaiah (Hebrew ‘salvation of the Lord’) he was from the royal house of the kings of Judah. He foretold the coming of Christ, the mysteries of our redemption, the calling of the Gentiles and the establishment of a people. Little is known about the last days of this great religious leader. it is said that […]
The Last Supper and The Resurrection
Last Supper ; (Luke 22:13 -20)   This window can bee seen from behind the Sanctuary of the Church. (facing north) Christ instituted the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper in the upper room. In the scene, we see Jesus at the banquet table with the Twelve. though Jesus knew the thoughts of […]
Pentecost Acts 2: 1-4
The future for the apostles temporarily collapses. They are confused and the Master is gone. The Promise of Christ that he will send the Spirit becomes reality on Pentecost. Since the Holy Spirit filled their hearts and minds they began their mission for which they were chosen; to continue building the kingdom. In the […]
The Council of Jerusalem Acts 15:1-22
All the apostles preached and baptize in the name of the Trinity. The first community becomes and action group. The new community grows by the grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We see in this scene Peter Baptizing an adult and Paul preaching the Word of God. Council of Jerusalem. Some who had […]
An Image of the Mystical Body
We are the Church, the people of the entire world. Christ died for all regardless of skin color or sex. Christ said, “I am the vine, you are the branches” any person who confesses to be a follower of Christ takes part in the mission of Christ through baptism, our daily strength comes through the […]
Mother of the Church
Vatican II (1962-1965) The Holy Spirit blessed us in our own time through the inspiration of Pope John XXIII. Pope St. John called Vatican II to renew the Church and bring us into our present time. The council studied the entire scope of the Church and our place in the world. The council continued […]
Judgment Day
Christ promised us that He will come again at the end of time. As we read in the Scriptures the Son of Man will come to judge the living and the dead. Jesus is sitting on clouds and is surrounded in majesty and glory. The scene shows Christ holding a scale in one hand […]

The Rose Window, the Symbols of the Apostles

The Rose window, which faces the setting sun, was installed during the construction of the church in 1961 and 1962. The church was dedicated on May 1st, 1962 by Archbishop John Joseph Swint. The panels, although there are no names or human images on the windows portray the twelve apostles. Each window depicts the symbols of one of the apostles. The windows depict the eleven faithful apostles (Judas Iscariot is left out of the group and St Paul was put in his place to complete the number 12) The Rose window as created by Poremba Stained Glass Studios from Warrensville Heights, OH. The windows were donated by the Christian Mothers.

The windows, starting at the top north and moving clockwise are:

Three Knives-Cup with Snake- Basket with a “T”
The three knives are the symbol of St. Bartholomew (also known as Nathaniel) In Hebrew, Bartholomew means “Son of Talmai” and Nathaniel means, “Gift of God”. Three flaying knives were used for skinning animals, are his most common symbol. Nathaniel was the “Israelite without guile” (John 1:47). Nathaniel’s faith was constant; after the crucifixion he […]
Spear and Carpenter’s Square-Two Crossed Keys-Fish resting on the Bible
Spear and carpenter’s square are symbolic of St. Thomas (Aramaic, Twin) Thomas is said to have built a church with his own hands in East India at Malipur. While there, he was shot with arrows and finally martyred by a pagan priest’s spear. He was a simple fisherman from Galilee and followed Jesus, he would […]
Boat with Sails – Two crossed fish – The Saw
Boat with Sails is a symbol of St Jude Thaddeus (Hebrew “praised” and Aramaic “Wise”) The ship symbolizes his travels with Simon on missionary juries. Thaddeus only appears in the Gospel at the Last Supper when he asks Jesus why He his disclosing Himself to the Apostles and not to the rest of the world […]
Sword laid on the book Three coin purses Three scalloped shells
The sword laid on the book of the bible is the symbol for St. Paul (Latin meaning “little”) In Ephesians 6:17, Paul speaks of the Word of God as being the sword of the Spirit. Paul was originally named Saul and was leader of the Pharisees; a Jewish sect that adhered strictly to the Laws […]