St. Joseph Catholic Church
       Battle Creek, MI
 

Knights of Columbus Breakfast on February 13 will be Take Out Sandwiches. Choices are Biscut with Egg, Sausage & Cheese or Burrito with Bacon, Egg & Cheese. Sandwiches are $2 each or 3 for $5. Pick up after the 8 am and 10 am Masses on January 9.

Regular Prayer Opportunities Adoration Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See schedule here. First Friday Rosary in the Parish Center Chapel the first Friday of each month.

• “Go to Joseph!”: 5 Nuggets of Saintly Wisdom About St. Joseph’s Power as a Spiritual Father

• Millennial Nuns Reflections on Living a Spiritual Life in a World of Social Media By The Daughters of Saint Paul. Our own Sister Danielle Lussier is featured in this book. Read more about the book and to order a copy  here.

• Myanmar Catholic Nun: Eucharistic Adoration Gave Me Strength to Kneel Before Police. Read about Sr. Ann Rose Nu Tawng in the National Catholic Register Article here.

As we witness the unfolding tragedy of the terrible destruction left by last weekend’s tornadoes which ripped through the South and Midwestern United States, especially Kentucky, our hearts go out to those who have been so severely impacted with loss of life, homes, businesses, and churches.  While we continue to ask God to strengthen and comfort all who have been affected, we also heed the call to reach out in Christ-like love and charity to offer our financial help to those in great need. 
 
Bishop Bradley is urging all Catholics and all people of good will to pray for all those impacted by these devastating events and to prayerfully consider financial assistance to those in need by supporting the disaster relief efforts of Catholic Charities USA. For more information and to donate online visit:  www.catholiccharities.us/campaign/ccusa-disaster-relief/c353051.

Bishop Bradley's Thanksgiving message: Giving Thanks in Troubled Times A Thanksgiving Reflection from Bishop Paul J. Bradley can be read here.

Bishop Bradley has called for a special Jubilee Year of the Holy Spirit to begin August 28 and culminate on the Solemnity of Pentecost, June 5. This special Year will call upon the Holy Spirit to bestow upon our Diocese His seven-fold Gifts to help us be renewed in our Love for Jesus, for our Faith, and to help us to become those joyful and courageous missionary disciples Jesus needs us to be.  For more information, visit the DIocesan website.  

Bishop Bradley has written a Letter to the Faithful on the Eucharist. Read the letter in English or in Spanish.