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Parish YouTube Channel
Search for St. Joseph Catholic Church Gulfport, MS on YouTube to find our Channel.We will post Masses and Stations of the Cross and other videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFC1uNV6Jqn1Qz2c_OCwiHA/videos?disable_polymer=1
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National Catholic Register
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By James Merrick | It all began with a box office bomb and a Christmas short. That’s what led Dallas Jenkins, a Bible-believing evangelical, to create The Chosen — a projected eight-season TV series...
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By Dave Armstrong | Luke 18:28-30 (RSV) And Peter said, “Lo, we have left our homes and followed you.” [29] And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no man who...
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By Trent Beattie | A sudden stop to the baseball season because of a major health concern — such as the COVID-19 pandemic — is unprecedented for most people, but not for Pat Venditte, who plays for...
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By Father Raymond J. de Souza | Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they...
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By Lauretta Brown | WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Friday that it was postponing oral arguments scheduled for April due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So what does that portend for a number of...
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Grotto Blog
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Few things get us into the Christmas mood more than a solid Christmas movie, and we all have our favorites. Ask anyone to name theirs, and even the Grinchiest Grinch will have a few answers ready...
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Have you ever stopped to ask: “Why is service a good thing?” From required school service hours to employer-sponsored volunteer days, service has become an integral part of being a “good” person. But...
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Like many recent college grads, I’ve discovered how important — and challenging — it can be to live on a budget. One simple way to save a little bit of money is to do your own taxes. This will help...
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Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
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Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. He is giving them a visual proclamation of his new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one...
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A Message From Father Uko
April 5, 2020 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel, Hosanna in the highest. With these words we begin Holy Week, the most important week in the life of the Church. This week begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday and the blessing of the palms. We recall today Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, not as an all-conquering warrior, but as a gentle, humble bearer of Good News. It is sad indeed that we are unable to participate in the Lord’s Paschal Mystery-the Passion and the Resurrection. However, we are celebrating it in our hearts and in our homes because Covid-19 cannot shut out God from our hearts.
In graphic detail we hear how Jesus is betrayed, derided, judged, sentenced, and finally crucified. The disciples who celebrated a final meal with Jesus all deserted him, and Peter denied three times that he even knew him. Pilate was afraid of losing his own power. He died on the Cross with two thieves. He forgave those who put him to death. He shows us that the only way to overcome evil is by doing good.
People with Covid-19 suffer and die alone without the comfort of their families and friends. We too are alienated from the people we love. We can’t visit them in the hospitals, nursing homes and retirement homes. May we unite our pain and suffering, our challenges, and frustrations to that of Jesus who suffers and dies for us this week so that they can be redemptive.
Please know that I miss you and think of you always, I hope that you are doing the best you can with these unprecedented circumstances. Let me know if you need assistance, and how I can better serve you. Pray for Rachel (Ronnie) Cruthirds who lost her father, John Robert Glass, recently. May God rest his soul and give comfort to Rachel and her family. Amen.
We will broadcast Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebrations on our YouTube Channel. Please worship with your church this Holy Week in these celebrations. Palms will be blessed and left in the church and outside the doors for those who are able to pick them up.
With plenty of love and prayers.
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Fr. Joseph Ukoj_ukoyahoo.comPastor -
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Michele Stonerstjosephgulfportbellsouth.netOffice Administrator
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Today's Readings
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Word on Fire
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Catholic Link
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As we navigate through the Coronavirus and the seemingly unending strain of directives and regulations released by the Church and... The post The Doors Were Locked |The Paschal Mystery In Light of...
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Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has invited U.S. Catholics to... The post Litany Of The Sacred Heart appeared first on Catholic Link.
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I would like to offer a few songs to listen to during Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. I tried... The post Sacred Music for Holy Week & Easter Sunday appeared first on Catholic Link.
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