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Shrine Summer Schedule  begins June 8.

Morning confessions will be from 

10:30-11:45 AM

All other ministry remains the same.  

The Gift Shop will close  at 4:00 PM daily.  

July 12, 2026

Every drop of blood in our bodies is precious because it is essential for life. It should not surprise us, then, that the Church speaks with such reverence about the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

Throughout the month of July, the Church invites us to reflect upon this great mystery. Although the Feast of the Precious Blood was established by Pope Pius IX in 1849, devotion to the Precious Blood reaches back to the earliest days of Christianity. The early Church Fathers taught that the Church was born from the pierced side of Christ. From His side flowed blood and water, signs of the saving grace that continue to nourish the Church through the sacraments.

The Precious Blood is much more than a reminder of Christ's suffering on Calvary. It is the Blood He willingly shed for our redemption. It is the Blood of the risen Christ, victorious over sin and death. It is the Blood made present upon our altars each time the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated.

St. Peter reminds us that we were redeemed, "not with perishable things like silver or gold... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a spotless and unblemished lamb" (1 Peter 1:18-19). Those words remind us that our salvation came at an immeasurable price. God's love for us was not measured in words alone, but in the sacrifice of His Son.

Every time we celebrate the Eucharist, we stand at the foot of the Cross and before the empty tomb. We receive not merely a symbol, but the living Christ Himself. Through His Body and Blood, He strengthens us, forgives us, and draws us into a deeper communion with Him.

As we begin this month dedicated to the Precious Blood, let us renew our appreciation for the gift of the Holy Eucharist. May we never take for granted the sacrifice Christ made for us or the privilege we have of receiving Him in Holy Communion. May His Precious Blood cleanse our hearts, strengthen our faith, and draw us ever closer to Him.

You pray for me. I pray for you.

I remember you at Mass.

          St. Joseph the Worker Shrine 2026

          Christian Worker Recognition Award

Each year, St. Joseph the Worker Shrine selects a person in the community at large for a special Christian Worker Recognition Award. 

Established in 2016, on the 60th anniversary of the Shrine’s dedication, the award celebrates the person who embodies the virtues of St. Joseph, in their home, workplace, and community at large.

Would you help us to make this year’s selection a worthy one? 

                                 Link to 2026 Nomination Form  

Special Collection for Venuzuela July 12 Weekend

As you have likely seen, the people of Venezuela are suffering enormously from devastating earthquakes. As of today, nearly 1,000 people have lost their lives, and more than 3,000 have been injured. Some media reports note that more than 40,000 people are missing. These numbers will only grow over the hours and days ahead. 

The Catholic Church, through Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is working through Caritas Venezuela and the local Church to quickly deliver emergency shelter, food, safe water, medical care and other critical relief to those affected. 

To help meet this expanding need, Archbishop Henning has asked the parishes of the Archdiocese to consider a special collection to support our brothers and sisters in need in Venezuela. 

The special collection for the Shrine will take place the weekend of JULY 12. Please address your checks to St. Joseph the Worker Shrine with “Venezuela Relief” in the memo. 

The Shrine will forward the collection to the Archdiocese where the funds raised will be sent to CRS. Your generosity has been essential during previous natural disasters. Any consideration you can give is greatly appreciated. God bless.