Welcome to our parish community!

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.

Fr. Dennis Homilies

Thoughts on our final preparations for public Mass.

Hello, everyone,
As we make our final preparations for offering public masses once again, I wanted to reiterate a few things.
Before I do that, I just want to thank all of you for your unwavering support for the parish. Whether it was your prayers, expressing your care and concern verbally, through letters, email or through your financial support, your efforts have made a profound difference.
I do wish to commend our teachers who have done an amazing job in continuing a level of excellence in education throughout the last eight weeks.
Again, regarding the mass:
First of all, the dispensation from our Sunday obligation remains. Therefore, at this time, you do not need to come to mass to fulfill your Sunday obligation.
People who have underlying conditions that would affect their immune system should probably stay home for your own safety.
In the second phase, everyone who comes to church has to wear a mask the entire time that they are in the church. The only exceptions will be those individuals who are in the sanctuary- the priest and the reader, and the musician. The priest will wear a mask when distributing communion and the reader will wear a mask when he or she exits the sanctuary. The musician will wear a mask when not singing. We do hope that you would bring your own mask and hand sanitizer.
Before mass begins, we will review the reception of holy communion.
The diocesan guidelines ask us not to congregate outside or inside the church when entering or exiting mass.
Seating is limited. If we reach our max number of people, you will be invited to go across the street to the grade school gym where you may follow the mass on Facebook live on your phone, and at the appropriate time, enter the church to receive communion.
Ushers will be needed to Open doors and distribute hand sanitizer, if necessary, and will help parishioners find seats.
Please see the detailed letter (below) outlining the specific directives from the diocese regarding the mass as we reengage in celebrating mass publicly.
Let’s continue to stay well, safe and hopeful!
Gratefully,
Father Dennis

 

Sunday and daily Masses have resumed with a regular schedule under safety protocols.

 Eucharistic Adoration is available in the main church at St Joseph the Worker from 8 AM to 8 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday under safety protocols.

 The Parish office is open normal hours.

 St. Joseph the Worker Day School is open for business.

 St. Joseph the Worker grade school and Madonna high school buildings remain closed to all activities.

 As always, Father Dennis is available for Sacramental emergencies.  For a Sacramental emergency, dial 304-723-2054, and press one for immediate assistance. 

Phone:  304.723.2054 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday)

Email: stjosephtheworker229@yahoo.com.

 

Accountability – Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OR INTERFERENCE BY A BISHOP: If you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please click here or visit www.reportbishopabuse.org.

Under Pope Francis’s Vos estis lux mundi and the Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the following forms of misconduct by bishops should be reported using this dedicated reporting system: 1) forcing someone, by violence or threat or through abuse of authority, to perform or submit to sexual acts; 2) performing sexual acts with a minor or a vulnerable person; 3) the production, exhibition, possession or distribution, including by electronic means, of child pornography, as well as by the recruitment of or inducement of a minor or a vulnerable person to participate in pornographic exhibitions; and 4) actions or omissions intended to interfere with or avoid civil investigations or canonical investigations, whether administrative or penal, against a cleric or a religious regarding the misconduct referred to in 1-3 above.

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to report. If you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and visit www.reportbishopabuse.org.

Please see the diocesan web site for more information www.dwc.org/accountability/

 

News and Announcements

  • Important message regarding the resumption of Mass.

    Please read this important message from Father Dennis regarding the plans for the resumption of Mass. Dear Parishioners, I pray  you and your family are in good health and hopeful spirit, despite the trying conditions placed on us by the Coronavirus pandemic. With the announcement from Governor Justice of a phased reopening that allows for […]

  • Like us on Facebook

    Visit the new parish Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/stjosephtheworkerchurchweirton  

  • 2020 Aim Women’s Center Virtual Fundraising Event. Please Support

    The 2020 Aim Women’s Center Virtual Fundraising Event See videos on the work being performed by AIM in the Ohio Valley www.Aim250.com  and  https://www.facebook.com/events/494808621397767/   Aim Women’s Center has been committed to upholding the value of every human life since its conception 33 years ago, and offers vital services to the community by providing limited […]

  • “Meeting Together” to Pray the Rosary

     You are invited to join a conference call and on-line meeting to pray the rosary live in community. Everyone is invited. We will be meeting for as long as we are quarantined and practicing “social distancing” We pray for the day when we can worship with each other in person. If you have any questions […]

  • The Quarantined Catholic Hub

    Stuck at Home? Here’s an opportunity for great spiritual growth. And we’ve created something entirely original for this moment—the “Quarantined Catholic Hub”. On the Quarantined Catholic Hub, you’ll find all the resources you need to continue growing with the Lord no matter where you are. Take advantage of this time to increase your devotion to […]

  • TMIY will return in September, you can still view sessions here.l

    That Man is You! – Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart. That Man is You! will return in September. To get a feel of what is offered,  you can watch these videos from this years final sessions. Week 21 – The Ascent of the Mind to God   Week 22 – The Practice of […]

  • 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

  • Eucharistic Adoration is reopening Monday May 25th!

    Eucharistic Adoration is reopening Monday May 25th! Eucharistic Adoration is available every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 AM to 8 PM at St Joseph the Worker Parish Take a moment from your day and pause for even a brief visit  with our Lord. In compliance with the Diocesan Guidelines, Adoration will be moved into […]

  • 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

  • MEMORARE

    MEMORARE REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. […]

  • 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

  • Please pray daily for the establishment of Perpetual Adoration

    Prayer to Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Please pray daily for the establishment of Perpetual Adoration) Most Blessed Mother, it was from you that Our Lord took flesh and blood and became man. It is the same Sacred Body and Precious Blood that now nourishes His Church in the Holy Sacrifice of the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Prayer to St. Roch Patron of the Sick

    Prayer to St. Roch O Blessed Saint Roch, Patron of the sick, Have pity on those Who lie upon a bed of suffering. Your power was so great When you were in this world, That by the sign of the Cross, Many were healed of their diseases. Now that you are in heaven, Your power […]

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 […]

 

 

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