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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 now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Well, our confinement continues! If it is driving you crazy, you are not alone. We are called again and again to turn to the Lord in prayer and to do what is best for ourselves, our families, and the wider community. Let’s stay healthy! Please click on title for full message.

I hope and pray that you and your families are doing well physically, psychologically and spiritually. Here in our little corner of the world in the North Bend/ Cleves/ Mack, Western Bridgetown and southeastern Indiana area, we are facing this world-wide problem, together, but... CLICK TITLE TO READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE

All masses are cancelled that includes the regular weekday and weekend schedule until further notice. Church related activities, religious education classes and all Lenten activities (e.g Stations of the Cross etc.) are cancelled until further notice. Please see Fr. Umberg's letter that was emailed to all parishioners this past Friday. If there are any changes we will post on our website.

The Archbishop has dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in Ohio and all other Catholics currently in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass for the weekends leading up to Easter.

We are offering a new approach to Baptismal preparation that will offer individual consideration for each family. When a family is expecting a baby or has a newborn or young child, we ask that you call the parish office and speak to Marti Barnes, our Pastoral Associate. After giving her some preliminary information, a time to meet for the preparation session can be scheduled at everyone’s convenience. CLICK TITLE FOR MORE DETAILS

WELCOME, DANA BRESSER, OUR NEW PARISH SECRETARY! We are very happy to announce that we have a new parish secretary at St. Joseph’s, a parishioner for almost a decade

Boys & girls, entering 4th - 12th grade (or higher), having received their First Holy Communion, and feeling called to serve God in this way, are welcome to attend a training session to become an Altar Server. Meet at the Gathering Desk after the 11am Mass on Sunday, February 23. Training will take about 1 1/2 hours. Lunch is included. Please RSVP to Mrs. Beth Scholl, 941-3661, x15 or email bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com.

This change is for Friday's only. The parish office will continue to be open 8:30-3:30 Monday thru Thursday

St. Joseph Families: COME TO THE ST. JOSEPH ROSARY RALLY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th AT NOON It will be held at the St. Joseph Gardens, across the street from church. Families can pray and sing together, and end this quality time enjoying Lindsey’s shaved ice.

This weekend, you may notice an addition to our Easter display. There is a waterfall. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE