Rev. Juan J. Sosa has written an important message for you this week. Read it on the Pastor's Corner on St. Joseph website.

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The second collection this weekend provides funds to benefit the debt of our parish. Thank you for your generosity.

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On Monday, August 15th, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It's not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. We will have an additional Spanish Mass at 7:00 pm.

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Next date: Aug 17, 2022 - English.

A virtual bereavement support group for adults (18 years and older) in need of a safe space to process and share their grief.

Monthly, every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Zoom.

To register, contact our Bereavement Team at 305-351- 7025 for ZOOM information.

Facilitated by a Catholic Hospice Bereavement Counselor in collaboration with Holy Cross Health.

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Will Host a Bilingual Holy Hour on August 20th at 4:00 pm in the Chapel.

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Our Ministry helped 262 individuals with food and clothing. We thank PANERA BREAD and PUBLIX for their on-going bread donations.

The food pantry is in need of can food (vegetables, spaghetti sauce, fruits, tuna, pasta).

If you know of a food store that would like to donate their surplus/salvage of food, please contact the parish office.

AT THIS TIME WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING TOYS NOR CLOTHES . Please bring donations to the Parish Office, do not leave in the Church or Church grounds.

Next distribution will be on August 20. Please call the parish office to register.

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Assortment of used and new articles, Clothes, Food and Much More!

  • Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022.
  • Time: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
  • Place: Parish Hall.

Vendors are Welcome

Table available at $65.00

Call Carrie at the Parish Office / Llamar a Carrie en la oficina parroquial.

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The National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Charity for the year 2022, will begin with the preparatory novena on August 30 to September 7.

On Saturday, September 3, at 11:30 AM, in the front of the Church, we will carry out a vehicular procession with the Blessed Image of the Virgin of Charity that will travel through some of the main streets of Miami, visiting emblematic places and parishes of our city.

Our parishioners will be able to join a PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE, on Tuesday, September 6, to participate in the 8:00 pm Mass, a bus will leave the parish promptly, at 6:30 PM. If you wish to join us, please add the list at the store during Mass hours.

On Wednesday, September 7, we will have the traditional artistic vigil at 9:00 pm with the presentation of outstanding artists.

The Great Feast of the Virgin will be on Thursday, September 8 in the grounds of the Shrine with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm, the entrance of the image at 7:00 pm and the Solemn Mass at 8:00 pm, presided over by our Archbishop, Thomas Wenski.

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Every Sunday after Mass, and Lunch after the 12:30 pm Mass. Please come share with other parishioners and help our parish ministries.

We are waiting for you!

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SAVE THE DATE, October 1, 2022

This year Stewardship Day presented by Archbishop Thomas Wenski will be held for all volunteers, ministries, ushers and staff on Saturday, October 1.

Additional information is forthcoming. Please invite your ministers. Thank you

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Position: Ushers and Greeters and Readers

Ushers and Greeters for the ministry of Hospitality

To serve the Saturday (Vigil Mass) at 5:30pm, Sunday at 8:30 am, and/or 10:00 am Mass.

Please contact Carrie Barillas at the parish office: [email protected].

Position: Tech Assistant

We need volunteers with technology experience utilizing Zoom or Google Meet/Classroom.

To assist our Catechist & Faith Formation program.

Contact the Parish Office or email Gipsy at: [email protected]

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You are invited! Please join us to share some refreshments as we learn and reflect on the Gift of the Sacrament of the Eucharist on August 23, 24 and 25, 2022 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the Church. Donation is $5.00 per person for the 3 days. Please register at the bookstore. Presented by Fr. Juan J. Sosa:

  • August 23: The Eucharist: Gift and Treasure.
  • August 24: The Eucharist in the History of the Church.
  • August 25: The Eucharist and the Art of Celebration.

2022-2023 Registration are now open for Religious Education for children & Faith Formation for adults. Classes are available from grades K-12, Two years of instructions are required to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. Please pick up your registration today at the Parish Office.

R.C.I.A., the rite for Christian Initiation for Adults, registration for the class year is now available in the Parish Office, for adults who want to complete their Sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. You may also email to [email protected].

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Your parish still needs your weekly financial support to maintain the operations of the Church. Thank You to our parishioners who have continued their donations, and we encourage every parishioner to enroll in our automatic weekly contribution:

You can also mail your contribution on a weekly or monthly basis, or bring it to the Parish Office.

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