:: ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH ::

Sunday Readings

First Reading
Deut.5:12-15

Second Reading
2Cor.4: 6-11

Gospel
Mk.2:23-3:6

The St. Joseph the Worker Parish is situated in the North of St. Lucia. It was created in 1763 to serve the needs of the expanding area under the pastoral guidance of the first recorded Parish Priest, Abbe Termoniac. The entire parish now comprises of the town of Gros Islet serving approximately 22,000 people of which approximately 17,600 are Catholics, the communities of Grande Riviere and Monchy serving...

The Lord of the Sabbath

The first reading today speaks of the establishment of the Sabbath in the life of the Chosen People. We hear that the Sabbath is a time to remember the great works of God among His people, God’s love for His people, and the many times that God has shown His presence among His people. In the Old Testament, and today, one of the great challenges in life is forgetfulness. Once some great deed is past, we tend to forget that deed and the wisdom that might come from meditating on it. read more

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