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The ancient story of God the Father’s love for His people reached its heights in His sending Jesus, His Son, into our world. It was His crucified love and His resurrected life which made possible the transformation of a fallen human nature. It also gave the world a sacred destiny that brought earth into the very reaches of heaven and established a kingdom of sinners as the foundation of His kingdom of saints.
It was at the invitation of Jesus that apostles were chosen and sent to act in his name and to proclaim His good news to the entire world. Through the centuries since then, we, as Catholics, believe that His ongoing mission of salvation is the work which the Lord Jesus gave His Church. We believe, with our Holy Father, our Bishop and his delegates in our midst, our Pastor, Parochial Vicars, along with all others who share in this common ministry, that we are the Church.
In a very special way, we the Parish community of St. Joseph, exemplify that vocation and calling. We recognize that, as a Parish in the Alice Deanery, there are certain responsibilities and duties that are uniquely our own. With the growth of the town, the parish increases in size, and therefore we dedicate ourselves to assure than every person who enters this church will always feel welcomed and at home.