This Week's Announcements.

First Friday Mass & Rosary: Please join us next Friday, May 3, for our First Friday Mass and Rosary beginning at 8:30 am. Then please join us for breakfast in the Parish Center. Begin your day with prayer and fellowship.

Martha's Helpers Ministry : Are you aware that we have a wonderful ministry called “Martha’s Helpers” who are here for you in a time of need? These volunteers can provide meals delivered to one’s home, providing nourishment and ease when a helping hand is needed most. This could be for any parishioner, say someone recovering from surgery, mourning the loss of a loved one, a new mom—as some examples. All one has to do is call the parish office if a helping hand is needed and “Martha’s Helpers” will reach out to help. We are most fortunate to have these volunteers ready to serve members of our parish family who are experiencing a time of need.

Crowning of Mary: May is the month of Mary, our Blessed Mother. To honor her as the Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God, on Sunday, May 5, at the 11:00 am Children’s Mass and the 1:00pm Spanish Mass, families are encouraged to have their children participate in the crowning of our Blessed Mother with flowers. All children attending these Masses are invited to participate in the Crowning of Mary.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord on May 9 will be transferred to Sunday May 12 per the Diocese of Monterey.

Liturgical Ministry Volunteers Needed: Each of us are gifted; each of us are called to use our gifts. It is all of us who share in serving the Lord. Imagine how special it is to proclaim the Word of the Lord at Mass for all of us to hear and reflect on. Imagine how special it is to be able to share God’s infinite love with our St. Joseph’s faith family.

This is our parish and we all come to Mass. Being a Lector or a Eucharistic Minister is a great opportunity to participate more fully in the Holy Mass. Hear Jesus’ invitation to “Come and follow Him.”

Please discern joining these two important liturgical ministries. Whichever ministry you choose, you will be trained on the richness in that Ministry. Thank you for hearing the call. Contact the parish office. We are waiting to hear from you.