St. Joseph Catholic Church: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Altar Society

Maintain the candles in the Church and care for the altar as needed and directed by the Pastor. Assist with baking for the Bazaar and School to support activities and events. The Altar Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

Contact

Helen Motte

hgmotte@yahoo.com

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☀️ Happy Wednesday from St. Joseph Catholic Church! ✨🙏 May your day be filled with God’s peace, grace, and countless blessings. No matter what this week brings, remember that you are never alone — God walks with you every step of the way. 💚 Together, let us continue to grow in faith, support one another in love, and build a strong community for generations to come. 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church 1907 Carolina St. Baytown, TX 77520 “Together we grow in faith through love for generations to come.” ✝️ #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #HappyWednesday #BaytownTX #FaithFamilyCommunity #CatholicLife #TogetherInFaith #GodsGrace #MidweekBlessings #Prayer #CatholicCommunity

☀️ SCHOOL’S OUT & SUMMER IS HERE! ☀️ Looking for something fun, faith-filled, and meaningful for your kids this summer? 💚✨ Join us for **Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown!** 📖 Faith 🎨 Fun 🤝 Friends 🙏 Growing in God’s love together! Your children will enjoy a week full of activities, music, crafts, games, and learning about Jesus in a welcoming environment where everyone belongs! 🌟 📅 June 22–26 ⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon 👧 Grades Kinder – 5th 💲 $50/child | $100/family 📧 Pre-register today: [dre@stjosephbaytown.org](mailto:dre@stjosephbaytown.org) Spots are limited — give your kids a summer experience they’ll remember! ☀️✝️ #StJosephBaytown #VacationBibleSchool #VBS2026 #CatholicKids #SummerFun #FaithFunFriends

🎉🦞 RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED 🦞🎉 A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and supported the St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown Spring Crawfish Festival! Your generosity, fellowship, and support helped make this event such an incredible success. ❤️💚💛 🏆 Congratulations to our raffle winners: 🥇 1st Prize — Jessica Stewart (#1295) 🥈 2nd Prize — Pearl Campbell (#1944) 🥉 3rd Prize — Bert & Delia Pagan (#1072) 🎖 4th Prize — Carol Bevers (#1048) 🎖 5th Prize — Bret Hildenbrand (#98) 📞 Please contact the church office to claim your prize: ☎️ 281-420-3588 Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, donors, and everyone who purchased raffle tickets and attended the festival. We are beyond grateful for the love and support shown to our parish community! 🙏🦞🎶 #SpringCrawfishFestival #StJosephBaytown #RaffleWinners #ThankYou #BaytownTX #CatholicCommunity

🚨🦞 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY! 🦞🚨 St. Joseph family — we NEED YOUR HELP tomorrow morning to make our Spring Crawfish Festival possible! Right now, we are very short on volunteers for setup, and we cannot do this alone. 💔 ⏰ Setup begins at 9:00 AM SATURDAY 📍 All hands on deck! We need help with: ✅ Tents & tables ✅ Signs & banners ✅ Decorations & displays ✅ Equipment setup ✅ General heavy lifting & organizing Even if you can only give ONE hour, it would make a HUGE difference. The more hands we have, the lighter the work for everyone. 🙏 This festival is for our parish and community — but it takes ALL of us to make it happen. Please come help if you are able, and invite family, friends, ministry members, teens needing service hours, anyone willing to lend a hand! 💪 We truly cannot afford to be short-handed tomorrow. Thank you for always showing up for St. Joseph. ❤️ #StJosephBaytown #SpringCrawfishFestival #AllHandsOnDeck #VolunteerNeeded #ParishFamily #WeNeedYou #BaytownTX #CommunityStrong 🦞

🔥 TWO HEADLINERS. ONE BIG FESTIVAL. 🔥 Get ready, Baytown! 🎶🦞 The stage is set for an unforgettable day at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Spring Crawfish Festival! ✨ Featuring LIVE performances by: 🎤 Bree Lynn 🎧 DJ Ally Z Come enjoy: 🦞 Crawfish 🍺 Cold drinks 🎶 Live music 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun 🔥 Amazing festival energy 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Tag your crew and come ready to eat, dance, and celebrate all afternoon! 💃🕺🦞 #SpringCrawfishFestival #BaytownTX #BreeLynn #DJAllyZ #CrawfishFestival #StJosephBaytown #LiveMusic #FamilyFun #BaytownEvents #BringTheEnergy

🌿🍽️ COME TO THE TABLE! 🍽️🌿 Join us for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, friendship, and adventure at Vacation Bible School 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown! ✨ Your children will discover the love of Jesus through exciting activities, music, crafts, games, and lessons centered around gathering together at God’s table. 💚 📅 June 22–26, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon 👧🧒 Grades Kinder–5th 💲 $50 per child | $100 per family Spots are limited, so register early! 📧 Pre-register today by emailing: [dre@stjosephbaytown.org](mailto:dre@stjosephbaytown.org) #VBS2026 #ComeToTheTable #StJosephBaytown #CatholicKids #VacationBibleSchool #BaytownTX #FaithFunFriendship #SJCBaytown

🌿🍽️ COME TO THE TABLE! 🍽️🌿 Join us for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, friendship, and adventure at Vacation Bible School 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown! ✨ Your children will discover the love of Jesus through exciting activities, music, crafts, games, and lessons centered around gathering together at God’s table. 💚 📅 June 22–26, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon 👧🧒 Grades Kinder–5th 💲 $50 per child | $100 per family Spots are limited, so register early! 📧 Pre-register today by emailing: dre@stjosephbaytown.org #VBS2026 #ComeToTheTable #StJosephBaytown #CatholicKids #VacationBibleSchool #BaytownTX #FaithFunFriendship #SJCBaytown

🦞 BAYTOWN — DON’T MISS IT! 🦞 The Spring Crawfish Festival is happening THIS SUNDAY, May 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church! 🔥 Fresh Crawfish 🎶 Live Music 🍺 Cold Drinks 🎟️ Raffles & Family Fun Bring your family & friends and come enjoy one of Baytown’s favorite spring traditions! 💚 Every ticket and plate supports St. Joseph Catholic Church and our parish community. 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Come hungry. Leave happy. 🦞🔥 #BaytownEvents #CrawfishFestival #SpringFestival #StJosephBaytown #CrawfishSeason #FamilyFun #BaytownTX

Join us this Mother’s Day weekend 💐 as we honor our Blessed Mother during the Crowning of Mary 🌹 and celebrate all mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who fill our lives with love and faith. 💙 Come pray, celebrate, and honor Mary with us at St. Joseph Catholic Church! ✨ #CrowningOfMary #MothersDay #StJosephBaytown #MonthOfMary #CatholicChurch 🌸

🔥 LIVE AUCTION ALERT 🔥 Get ready to bid on incredible experiences at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Spring Crawfish Festival! 🏖 Luxury Beach House Getaways 🎣 Guided Fishing Trips 🌴 Moody Gardens Experience Packages 🍷 Romantic Bed & Breakfast Escape 🎉 Exclusive Entertainment Packages & MORE! 🦞 Crawfish • 🍺 Cold Beer • 🎶 Music • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun • 🎟 FREE Entry Every bid helps support the restoration of our church building while giving you the chance to WIN unforgettable experiences. 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown 🎟 Register now to bid: [https://givebutter.com/c/spring-crawfish-festival-z5et48](https://givebutter.com/c/spring-crawfish-festival-z5et48) Come for the crawfish. Stay for the bidding wars. 😏🔥 #SpringCrawfishFestival #LiveAuction #BaytownEvents #StJosephBaytown #CrawfishFestival #FamilyFun #TexasEvents #SupportLocalChurch

🚨 URGENT ADORATION COVERAGE NEEDED 🚨 Dear Parish Family, We are currently in urgent need of adorers tomorrow during the following hours: 🕊️ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🕊️ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Several of our regular adorers are unavailable, and we are asking anyone who is able to prayerfully consider spending time with Our Lord in Adoration tomorrow between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Even one hour — or part of an hour — would be a tremendous blessing. Let us come together as a parish family to ensure that Jesus is never left alone. 📍St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown ⏰ Adoration: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thank you for your generosity, prayers, and faithfulness. 🙏

Flowers for Mary. Love for Mom. 💐💙 Join us for a special Crowning of Mary & Mother’s Day Celebration this weekend! Let’s honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate all the amazing moms in our lives. Mass + Celebration + Reception = A perfect way to spend Mother’s Day weekend 🤍

🚨 BAYTOWN — THIS IS THE ONE YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS 🚨 🦞 SPRING CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 🦞 📅 Sunday, May 17 | ⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM 🎟 FREE ENTRY 🔥 3 LBS OF CRAWFISH FOR JUST $25 (Pre-Sale Only!) 🍺 FREE COLD BEER 🎶 Live Music • 🎟 Raffles • 🧒 Kids Games • 🎤 Performances Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite—this isn’t just a festival… it’s a full-on community celebration 💚 🙏 All proceeds benefit the restoration of our church home ⏳ Pre-sale ends May 13 — once it’s gone, it’s gone! 🎟 Get your crawfish tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/spring-crawfish-festival-z5et48 👉 Tag your crew. Share this post. Show up hungry.

🚨 THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS 🚨 🦞 **SPRING CRAWFISH FESTIVAL RAFFLE** 🦞 💰 **BIG prizes. Small odds. Don’t miss out.** 🎟 **$25 each OR 5 for $100** 📅 **Drawing: May 17** 🏆 PRIZES: 🥇 1 OZ Gold Bar 🥈 Apple Bundle (iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods) 🥉 Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses 🎁 (2) $500 Visa Gift Cards ⏳ **Tickets are going FAST — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.** 📍 **NEW: Raffle tickets will be sold at ALL Masses this weekend** 👉 Don’t wait until the festival… secure yours early! 🙏 All proceeds benefit the restoration of our church home 👉 Tag someone who NEEDS to win this 👀

If your week has been a lot… this is your invitation. Come sit with Jesus. No pressure. No expectations. Just you and Him. 🤍 🕊️ Adoration – Every Friday 🕘 9 AM – 6 PM 📍 Family Life Center He’s been waiting.

🛠️ Feast of St. Joseph the Worker 🛠️ Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker — a reminder that service, humility, and hard work are holy. Our St. Joseph the Worker Ministry continues to serve our parish with both hands and heart. 💚 If you’re ready to put your faith into action, we’d love to have you join us.

Walking with the Good Shepherd means trusting His voice, even when the path isn’t fully clear. 🐑💚 We are never alone—He leads, protects, and calls each of us by name. At St. Joseph, we are also grateful for the shepherd placed among us. Through Fr. Thuc’s guidance, care, and faithful witness, our parish continues to be led closer to Christ. “I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 May we remain attentive to His voice and follow with trust and open hearts. #GoodShepherdSunday #StJosephBaytown #OneFlockOneShepherd

✨ Support our church and win big! ✨ St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown invites you to participate in our **Spring Crawfish Festival Raffle**. Amazing prizes, a meaningful cause, and a chance to help restore our church building. 🎟️ **Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100** 📅 **Drawing: May 17th** Get your tickets today and help us spread the word. #StJosephBaytown #SpringCrawfishFestival #ChurchRaffle #BaytownTX #Fundraiser

Join us for Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the FLC. Come and experience the peace, grace, and mercy of Jesus in a beautiful celebration of faith. As St. Faustina reminds us: “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishments.” Stay after for a sundae social and help us put mercy into action by bringing nonperishable food items for a local food pantry or socks for those in need. Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come receive His mercy. ✨ #DivineMercySunday #StJosephCatholicChurchBaytown #CatholicChurch #YearOfMercy #JesusIMerciful #BaytownTX #StJosephBaytown

✨ IT’S OFFICIAL — our Spring Crawfish Festival is coming! 🦞🎉 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown for an afternoon full of great food, music, family fun, raffle, auction, kids games, and special performances! 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown 🎟️ FREE ENTRY Come enjoy crawfish, a variety of food, beer, and fun for the whole family while supporting a beautiful cause. All proceeds will go toward the restoration of our church building. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us spread the word — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️ #SpringCrawfishFestival #StJosephCatholicChurch #BaytownTX #CrawfishFestival #FamilyFun #ChurchFundraiser #SupportOurChurch #BaytownEvents #CommunityEvent

All in preparation for Easter weekend, we give heartfelt thanks to St. Joseph the Worker, the St. Joseph Cleaning Angels, and our Stewardship Committee for their faithful service and generous hearts. For the glory of God, these ministries came together to transform our school gym into a beautiful and reverent place for worship. As our church community continues to grow, we moved from the FLC to the school gym to better accommodate our parish family and the many ministries that gather with us in faith. What could have been just a change of space became something sacred, prayerful, and full of beauty because of their dedication. Through humble service, hard work, and love for the Church, they helped create a place not only for worship, but for continued growth in our faith community. We are deeply grateful for the hands and hearts that made it all possible. May God bless each of you abundantly for your servant hearts and for helping prepare the way for such a beautiful Easter weekend. ✝️

A special thank you to our incredible altar servers for your dedication, reverence, and service throughout Holy Week. From the solemn moments of Holy Thursday, to the sorrow of Good Friday, and the joy of Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, you served with such grace, commitment, and love for the Church. Your presence at the altar helped make each liturgy beautiful, prayerful, and meaningful for our parish family. Thank you for your time, your sacrifices, and your willingness to serve Christ and His people so faithfully. We are so proud of each of you and deeply grateful for all the hard work you gave during this most sacred week. May God bless you always for your servant hearts. ✝️ St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown

⏰ FINAL CALL FOR DONATIONS! ⏰ Tomorrow is the deadline to donate auction items for our St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown Spring Crawfish Festival! We are urgently asking for your help in making our auction a success. If you have an item, gift card, experience, tickets, kids’ item, sports equipment, wellness item, beauty item, or would like to make a monetary donation, now is the time to give. 📍 All items are due tomorrow, April 7 by 3:00 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church 1907 Carolina St Every donation helps support our church and makes a difference. Please don’t wait until the last minute—sign up using the QR code on the flyer or drop off your donation by tomorrow. Thank you for your generosity and support! ❤️ #StJosephCatholicChurch #Baytown #SpringCrawfishFestival #AuctionDonations #DonationDeadline #SupportOurChurch

Don’t forget — our St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown Easter Egg Hunt is TODAY! 🐣🌸 Join us at 12:00 PM in the School Gym for a fun afternoon with our parish family. Bring the kids, bring your smiles, and don’t forget to bring your own basket! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 💗 Today | Sunday, April 5, 2026 12:00 PM | School Gym St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown #StJosephBaytown #EasterEggHunt #EasterSunday #CatholicChurch #BaytownTX #ParishFamily

Come experience the beauty of the Holy Saturday Vigil tonight. As the Church waits in hope and rejoices in the light of Christ, we celebrate the victory of the Resurrection. Join us for the most beautiful Mass of the year. 🕯️✝️✨ #HolySaturday #EasterVigil #CatholicFaith #HolyWeek #FromDarknessToLight

Good Friday | April 3rd ✝️ Join us as we reflect on the passion and sacrifice of our Lord. 🕊 2:30 PM – Rosary ✝️ 3:00 PM – Veneration of the Cross 📍 Family Life Center Take time this Good Friday to come together in prayer, reverence, and remembrance. All are welcome. #GoodFriday #VenerationOfTheCross #CatholicChurch #HolyWeek #StJosephBaytown

🐟 Fish Fry is TOMORROW! 🍽️ Join the Knights of Columbus Council #2788 for a delicious Fish Fry benefiting our parish and school. For just $15, enjoy: Fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, and a drink 📅 Friday, April 3, 2026 📍 St. Joseph Catholic School Gym 1811 Carolina St., Baytown, TX 77520 Serving times: Lunch: 11 AM–2 PM Dinner: 4 PM–6 PM Open to the public for dine-in or carry out, and drive-thru is available too. Come hungry and support a great cause! #FishFry #StJosephBaytown #KnightsOfColumbus #BaytownTX #CatholicCommunity #SupportOurParish #SupportOurSchool

Hop on over to St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown for our Easter Egg Hunt. 🐣🌷 Bring the kids, bring your baskets, and come enjoy a joyful Easter afternoon with our parish family. 📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Rosary Garden 🧺 Please bring your own basket We can’t wait to celebrate Easter with our little ones and families as we rejoice in the joy of the Resurrection. #StJosephBaytown #EasterEggHunt #Easter2026 #CatholicChurch #BaytownTX #FamilyFun #EasterSunday #RosaryGarden #HeIsRisen #ParishCommunity

As we enter this Monday of Holy Week, we slow our hearts and turn our eyes to Jesus. This sacred week invites us to walk more closely with Him—to reflect on His suffering, His sacrifice, and the depth of His love for us. In the silence, in prayer, and in surrender, may we remember that the road to the Cross was walked for our salvation. Let this Holy Week be a time to set aside distraction, return to the Lord, and remain near to Him with faithful hearts. Jesus, help us to walk with You this week, to reflect on Your Passion, and to prepare our hearts for the hope of Easter. #HolyWeek #StJosephBaytown #ReflectOnThePassion #CatholicFaith #JourneyToTheCross

Hosanna in the highest! 🌿 Today, on Palm Sunday, we joyfully begin Holy Week as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we lift our palms in praise, may we also open our hearts to walk with Him through His Passion, death, and glorious Resurrection. We invite all of our parish family and community to join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown as we enter this sacred week in faith, prayer, and reflection. May this Palm Sunday remind us to welcome Christ not only with our voices, but with our lives. Blessed Palm Sunday from St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. #PalmSunday #HolyWeek #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #Hosanna #Faith #BaytownTX

Today was a beautiful reminder of what happens when hearts come together in prayer. 🤍 Our Day of Prayer retreat was filled with grace, reflection, and the presence of God in a powerful way. We are deeply thankful to every attendee who said yes to spending the day with the Lord, and to our guest speakers who shared their time, faith, and hearts so generously. Your presence helped make this day so meaningful and spirit-filled. May the seeds planted today continue to grow, and may each person leave carrying His peace, His love, and a renewed closeness to Him. ✨🙏 #AbideInMyLove #DayOfPrayer #StJosephBaytown #CatholicRetreat #FaithRenewed #GratefulHearts #HisLoveRemains #BaytownTX

Tomorrow is the day❗️🌿 Sometimes God leads us exactly where we need to be — to rest, to be renewed, and to encounter His love in a deeper way. Join us for Abide in My Love, a beautiful Day of Prayer Retreat at St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown featuring inspiring speakers, prayer, reflection, and an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church | Family Life Center 🍽️ Lunch provided 💲 Registration: $25 🚶 Walk-ins welcome ⚠️ Limited to 100 seats Come be renewed, encouraged, and drawn deeper into His love. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer, call (281) 420-3588, or register here: https://www.osvhub.com/.../forms/day-of-prayer-registration #StJosephBaytown #AbideInMyLove #CatholicRetreat #BaytownTX #Eucharist #DayOfPrayer #CatholicEvents

Join us this Saturday for Abide in My Love, a beautiful Day of Prayer Retreat at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. 🙏💚 Come away for a day of prayer, reflection, and renewal as we abide in Christ’s love and encounter Him in the Eucharist. 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Family Life Center 💵 Registration: $25 🍽️ Lunch provided ✅ Walk-ins welcome ⚠️ Limited space — 100 seats only 👥 Ages 18 and older 📲 Scan the QR code or call (281) 420-3588 to reserve your spot today 🌐 Register now: https://www.osvhub.com/.../forms/day-of-prayer-registration #StJosephBaytown #AbideInMyLove #DayOfPrayer #CatholicRetreat #BaytownTX #LentJourney

Join us this weekend at St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown as we celebrate Palm Sunday and begin Holy Week together. 🌿✝️ Mass will be held in the Family Life Center: Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Come worship with us as we remember Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and prepare our hearts for the journey to Easter. We look forward to seeing you and your family. #PalmSunday #HolyWeek #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #BaytownTX #JoinUsForMass

Yesterday, we joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph with grateful hearts. 🙏💚 A heartfelt thank you to our St. Joseph Altar Society for hosting such a beautiful reception and for blessing our parish with your kindness, service, and hospitality. May St. Joseph continue to intercede for our parish family and lead us always closer to Christ. #FeastOfStJoseph #StJosephBaytown #ParishFamily #FaithInAction #CatholicCommunity #GratefulHearts

Sometimes God takes you on a journey you didn’t know you needed… to bring you everything you ever wanted. 🤍 Join us for Abide in My Love, a beautiful day of prayer at St. Joseph Catholic Church | Baytown featuring inspiring speakers, reflection, and an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM 💲 Register by Wednesday, March 25 for $5 off 🚶 Walk-ins welcome 🍽️ Lunch provided ⚠️ Limited to 100 seats 📲 Scan the QR code or call (281) 420-3588 to reserve your spot today 🌐 Register now: https://www.osvhub.com/st-joseph-baytown/forms/day-of-prayer-registration Come be renewed, encouraged, and drawn deeper into His love. Register now. #StJosephBaytown #AbideInMyLove #CatholicRetreat #BaytownTX #Eucharist #DayOfPrayer #CatholicEvents #TrustThePlan

🦞 Help us make the St. Joseph Spring Crawfish Festival Auction a success — we urgently need donated auction items. 🚨🙏 Your generosity can turn one donated item into lasting support for our church community. Please share, donate, and help us fill these auction tables fast 🙌🦞 We are especially in need of 🎟️ tickets, 🎁 gift cards, ✨ experiences, 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 family packages, 🧸 kids’ items, 🏈 sports equipment, 🧘 wellness items, 🍔🔥 outdoor cooking items, and 💵 monetary donations. Every donation helps us raise funds for our parish ⛪ and makes a real difference ❤️ Please do not wait ⏳ — items are due by 📅 April 7 at 🕒 3:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. You can also use the QR codes on the flyer 📲 to donate or sign up. #SpringCrawfishFestival #StJosephBaytown #AuctionDonationsNeeded #SupportOurParish #BaytownTX #CatholicCommunity #DonateToday

✨ Today we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph ✨ St. Joseph, faithful guardian of the Holy Family, reminds us to trust in God, serve with humility, and love with quiet strength. Join us today as we honor our patron and entrust our families, our parish, and our intentions to his powerful intercession. 🙏 St. Joseph, pray for us. #StJoseph #SolemnityOfStJoseph #CatholicChurch #PrayForUs #FaithFamilyCommunity #catholic #catholicfaith #stjosephbaytown #StJosephBaytown #StJoseph #Baytown

Enter into the holiest days of our faith with us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. 💚✝️ Join us for Holy Week, the Easter Triduum, and Easter Sunday as we journey through the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Mass, we invite you and your family to come pray, reflect, and celebrate with our parish community. 🌿 Day of Prayer – March 28, 2026 Walk-ins are welcome 🌿 Palm Sunday Vigil – March 28, 2026 🌿 Palm Sunday – March 29, 2026 ✝️ Holy Thursday – April 2, 2026 ✝️ Good Friday – April 3, 2026 🕯 Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil – April 4, 2026 🌸 Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 🐣 Easter Egg Hunt – 12:00 PM in the Rosary Garden Come and experience the beauty of Holy Week with us. All are welcome. #StJosephBaytown #HolyWeek #EasterTriduum #EasterSunday #CatholicChurch #BaytownTX #PalmSunday #HolyThursday #GoodFriday #EasterVigil #HeIsRisen #Lent2026

March is dedicated to St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church. 💛 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown for a Special Mass in honor of St. Joseph hosted by the Altar Society. 📅 March 21, 2026 🕟 4:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church, Baytown, TX An altar in honor of St. Joseph will be displayed in the church, and refreshments will be served following Mass. A Prayer Request Basket will also be available for your intentions. Parishioners are kindly invited to bring canned goods for the needy as part of our outreach. Come celebrate, pray, and honor our patron together. St. Joseph, pray for us! 🙏 #StJoseph #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #SpecialMass #PatronOfTheUniversalChurch #Prayer #FaithCommunity #BaytownTX #AltarSociety #StJosephPrayForUs

🚨 REGISTER NOW — ONLY 100 SEATS AVAILABLE! 🚨 As we journey through Lent and prepare our hearts before Holy Week, now is the perfect time to step away, pray, and abide more deeply in the love of Christ. Join us for “Abide in My Love,” a beautiful Day of Prayer retreat centered on the Eucharist—abiding, receiving, and responding to God’s perfect love. 🌿✝️ This sacred day is an opportunity to pause during this holy season, renew your spirit, and draw closer to our Lord before entering the solemn beauty of Holy Week. 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM–5:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church (School Gym), Baytown ✅ Lunch provided 🎟️ Limited to 100 participants Don’t wait to register. Spaces are limited, and once all seats are filled, registration will close. 📲 Scan the QR code or call (281) 420-3588 to reserve your spot today 🌐 Register now: https://www.osvhub.com/st-joseph-baytown/forms/day-of-prayer-registration #DayOfPrayer #AbideInMyLove #Lent #HolyWeekPreparation #Eucharist #StJosephBaytown #RegisterNow #CatholicCommunity #FaithInAction

Today at our 11:00 AM Mass, we celebrated Laetare Sunday with joyful hearts, grateful for God’s mercy and the hope we have in Christ. In the midst of our Lenten journey, the Lord reminds us that His love is constant, His grace is abundant, and Easter joy is drawing near. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of gathering as one parish family in prayer and worship. If you are looking for a church home this Lent, we invite you to come and join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. There is a place for you here. 💗✝️ #LaetareSunday #Lent #CatholicFaith #StJosephBaytown #RejoiceInTheLord

💜 This Lent, come home to God’s mercy. At St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown, Penance & Confession are available: ✝️ Saturdays at 3:00 PM 📞 Or call the parish office to schedule an appointment with Fr. Thuc. “Confession is the sacrament of the tenderness of God…” — Pope Francis #Lent #Confession #Penance #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #ReturnToGod #LentenJourney

🌿✝️ Stations of the Cross ✝️🌿 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown for a prayerful evening of reflection. 🕊️ After the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 PM 🙏 Led by Deacon Come walk with Christ through His Passion and prepare your heart this Lenten season. All are welcome to join us. #StJosephBaytown #StationsOfTheCross #Lent #CatholicChurch #Baytown #FaithJourney #AllAreWelcome

⏰ Make time for Jesus this Lent. Join us for Eucharistic Adoration every Friday during Lent 🕘 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 Family Life Center, St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown Step away from the noise. Come pray. Come rest. Come adore. 🙏 Invite your family and friends to spend one holy hour with our Lord. “Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?” — Matthew 26:40 #StJosephBaytown #Lent #Adoration #HolyHour #CatholicFaith

Midweek reminder for our parish family 💜 As we continue through Lent, let’s stay focused on what matters most: prayer, fasting, and charity. Fridays are a special call to draw closer to Christ—through small sacrifices, extra prayer, and acts of love for others. ✝️ Let this be your gentle reminder to prepare your heart now for Friday: 🙏 Pray more intentionally 🍽️ Abstain from meat ❤️ Give generously 🕊️ Go to Confession ✝️ Attend Stations of the Cross “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” (Mark 1:15) #StJosephBaytown #FridaysOfLent #LentReminder #PrayFastGive #LentenJourney

Today at our 11:00 AM Mass, we celebrated the First Scrutiny for our Elect as they continue their journey toward receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. During this sacred season of Lent, the Scrutinies are a beautiful reminder of God’s mercy, healing, and grace as He purifies and strengthens those preparing to fully enter the Church. Please continue to keep our Elect in your prayers as they take these important steps in faith. May the Lord guide them, strengthen them, and fill their hearts with His peace as they draw closer to Easter. 🙏✨ #FirstScrutiny #TheElect #Lent #RCIA #CatholicChurch #EasterVigil #StJosephBaytown

Join us for our First Saturday of the Month Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown this Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Family Life Center. Bring your prayers, intentions, and your heart to Our Blessed Mother. “Entrust your intentions to Mary—she will carry them to her Son.” All are welcome. Come begin your Saturday in prayer, peace, and devotion. 💙 #StJosephCatholicChurch #BaytownTX #FirstSaturdayMass #CatholicChurch #BlessedMother #MarianDevotion #FamilyLifeCenter #ComePrayWithUs

🌿 March is dedicated to St. Joseph 🌿 As we enter the month of March, we honor St. Joseph, the faithful protector of the Holy Family, a model of humility, obedience, strength, and trust in God. At St. Joseph Catholic Church, we give thanks for his loving intercession and example of quiet holiness. May this month inspire each of us to grow in faith, serve with love, and trust in God’s plan just as St. Joseph did. Let us ask for his prayers for our families, our parish, and our community. St. Joseph, pray for us! 💛🙏 #MonthOfStJoseph #StJosephPrayForUs #StJosephCatholicChurch #CatholicFaith #MarchDedication

What a beautiful blessing it was to gather for yesterday’s 11:00 AM Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. 💜🙏 In yesterday’s Gospel, we heard the Father say: “This is my chosen Son; listen to Him.” During this holy season of Lent, may we keep our hearts open to Jesus and keep walking faithfully through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Thank you to everyone who joined us today! Let’s continue this Lenten journey together as a parish family, growing closer to Christ and preparing our hearts for Easter. ✨ How has God been speaking to your heart this Lent? St. Joseph, pray for us.

As we begin the month of March, we look back with gratitude for the many blessings of February at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. We thank Almighty God for all those who celebrated birthdays and anniversaries during the month, giving thanks for the gift of life, the vocation of marriage, and the love that strengthens our parish family. 🙏💚 We are also mindful that the holy season of Lent is now underway. During this sacred time, may we continue to grow in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, drawing closer to Christ and preparing our hearts more fully for Easter. A special and heartfelt thank you to our Altar Society for sponsoring the February birthdays and anniversaries. Your faithful generosity is a beautiful witness to Christian service, and a blessing to our parish community. May the Lord bless all who celebrated in February, and may He abundantly reward the Altar Society for their kindness and devotion. St. Joseph, pray for us.

🚨 Spring Crawfish Festival is officially ON — and our Auction is launching TODAY! 🦞🎉 St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown is gathering auction donations to make this year’s festival bigger, better, and more impactful for our parish and community. If you or your business can help, this is the perfect moment to jump in! 🙌 ✅ We’re looking for items like: 🎟️ event tickets • 🏨 hotel/date-night packages • ✈️ travel vouchers • 🏖️ beach/lake stays • 🎳 family fun • 🎁 new kids items • 🏋️ wellness/outdoor gear • 💳 gift cards • 💵 monetary donations 📍 Donation drop-off deadline: Monday, April 7th by 3:00 PM 📌 St. Joseph Catholic Church | 1907 Carolina St, Baytown 📲 Ready to donate? ➡️ Scan the Amazon Wishlist QR to ship an item ➡️ Scan the Donate/Sign-Up QR to pledge a donation Every donation helps us create an amazing festival experience — and your generosity will be celebrated! 💛 🙏 Please share this post and tag a local business that may want to support! #StJosephBaytown #SpringCrawfishFestival #CrawfishFestival #AuctionDonations #BaytownTX #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #FaithInAction 🦞💚

🌿✝️ Stations of the Cross ✝️🌿 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown for a prayerful evening of reflection. 🕊️ After the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 PM 🙏 Led by Deacon George Rincon Come walk with Christ through His Passion and prepare your heart this Lenten season. All are welcome to join us. #StJosephBaytown #StationsOfTheCross #Lent #CatholicChurch #Baytown #FaithJourney #AllAreWelcome

What a beautiful and grace-filled moment ✨ Yesterday at the Co-Cathedral, we were blessed to witness the Rite of Election with our catechumens as they take this next sacred step in their faith journey. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacraments at Easter. 🙏🤍 #RiteOfElection #Catechumens #FaithJourney #RCIA #StJosephBaytown #LentJourney #CatholicChurch

Blessed First Sunday of Lent! 🌿✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 11:00 AM Mass —your presence and prayer truly strengthens our parish family. Lent is a beautiful journey of renewal, and there’s a place for you here each week as we walk toward Easter together. 💜🙏 ⛪ Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Come back next week—bring a friend, bring your family, and let’s keep growing in faith, hope, and love. #FirstSundayOfLent #Lent2026 #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #MassTimes #ComeHome #BaytownTX

Walking the Way of the Cross ✝️ Tonight’s Stations of the Cross was a beautiful, reflective journey through the Passion of Christ. There is something deeply moving about coming together as a community to meditate on His sacrifice. If you couldn’t make it tonight, we’d love to walk this path with you next time. Join Us Every Week Experience the peace and prayer of Lent. Our doors are open, and all are welcome. • When: Every Friday during Lent • Time: 6:00 PM • Order of Service: Directly following the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament Take a moment this season to slow down, reflect, and prepare your heart for Easter. We hope to see you there. 🙏✨ #Lent2026 #StationsoftheCross #CatholicLife #LentenJourney #FridayPrayer #ReflectAndPray

🌿✝️ Stations of the Cross ✝️🌿 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown for a prayerful evening of reflection. 🕊️ After the Repose of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 PM 🙏 Led by Deacon George Rincon Come walk with Christ through His Passion and prepare your heart this Lenten season. All are welcome to join us. #StJosephBaytown #StationsOfTheCross #Lent #CatholicChurch #Baytown #FaithJourney #AllAreWelcome

"What are we giving up for Lent?" 🌿 In this clip from yesterday's Ash Wednesday service, Father Thuc invites us to reflect on three simple yet powerful questions as we begin this Lenten season: • What are we giving up? • What are we adding on? • What are we praying for? Many of us choose to fast from social media to reduce our screen time, or give up things like our morning coffee. But whatever your sacrifice, let it be a intentional pause to reflect and grow in faith. 🕊️ #Lent2026 #AshWednesday #FatherThuc #CatholicFaith #LentenSacrifice

A powerful start to the next 40 days. 🕯️ Tonight’s turnout for the 7 PM service was overwhelming in the best way possible. Grateful for every face in the crowd as we received our ashes and prepared our hearts for the season ahead. “Create in me a clean heart, O God.”

Full hearts and a full house. 🙏✨ We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our 7 PM Ash Wednesday service tonight. Seeing our sanctuary packed as we begin this Lenten journey together was a powerful reminder of the strength of our faith community. As we reflect on the words "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return," we do so with hope and a shared purpose. Wishing you all a prayerful and transformative Lenten season. 🌿 #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #FaithCommunity #Gratitude

💜 LENT STARTS NOW, ST. JOSEPH FAMILY! ✝️ Let’s begin this holy season together with: 🕊️ Ash Wednesday Services 🙏 Adoration ✝️ Stations of the Cross 🛐Penance This is our time to reset, repent, and draw closer to Jesus through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown “Return to me with all your heart.” — Joel 2:12 #Lent #StJosephBaytown #AshWednesday #Adoration #StationsOfTheCross #Penance #PrayerFastingAlmsgiving #CatholicChurch

🚨 Reminder: Ash Wednesday is tomorrow 🚨 Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Baytown) as we begin the Lenten season. 📅 Tomorrow — Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ⛪ 8:00 AM — Mass ✝️ 12:00 PM — Ash Distribution ⛪ 7:00 PM — Mass “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” We hope to see you and your family tomorrow. 🙏 #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #StJosephBaytown #BaytownTX #CatholicFaith

Lent begins this week. Are you ready? 💜✝️ This is your moment to begin again. Before Ash Wednesday, pause and prepare your heart with Fr. Thuc’s Lenten call: 🔥 What are you giving up? 🙏 What are you adding on? ❤️ Who are you praying for? Don’t let Lent pass by on autopilot. Step in with intention. Step in with prayer. Step in ready for God to move. As one parish family, let’s enter this sacred season united—seeking grace, choosing renewal, and walking closer with Christ every day. #LentLaunch #Lent2026 #AshWednesday #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #PrayerFastingAlmsgiving #FaithInAction #BaytownCatholic #ReturnToTheLord

Lent is almost here! 📖✨ The Altar Society has generously provided free copies of the Magnificat Lenten Companion for everyone in our community. Stop by the table, grab your copy, and join us in daily reflection as we walk through this holy season together. #Lent #LentenCompanion #AltarSociety #CatholicCommunity #FaithJourney #FaithJourney2026

🕊️ Ash Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Baytown) 🕊️ Join us as we begin the Lenten season in prayer, repentance, and renewal. 📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ⛪ 8:00 AM — Mass ✝️ 12:00 PM — Ash Distribution ⛪ 7:00 PM — Mass “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Come as you are and prepare your heart for Lent. #AshWednesday #Lent2026 #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #BaytownTX #ReturnToTheLord

🚨 REGISTER NOW — ONLY 100 SEATS AVAILABLE! 🚨 Join us for “Abide in My Love”, a beautiful Day of Prayer retreat centered on the Eucharist— abiding, receiving, and responding in God’s perfect love. 🌿 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM–5:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church (School Gym), Baytown ✅ Lunch provided 🎟️ Limited to 100 participants This is a day you don’t want to miss. Seats are filling fast, and once we reach capacity, registration will close. 📲 Scan the QR code or call (281) 420-3588 to reserve your spot today 🌐 Register now: https://www.osvhub.com/st-joseph-baytown/forms/day-of-prayer-registration #DayOfPrayer #AbideInMyLove #Eucharist #StJosephBaytown #RegisterNow #CatholicCommunity #FaithInAction

What a beautiful and joy-filled evening for our St. Joseph community as we came together with our sister parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe! 🤠🙏 We were honored to celebrate the priestly anniversary of Rev. Dilip Soreng and Rev. Joachim Bilung, and also Rev. Dilip’s birthday. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this celebration so meaningful. It was a true blessing and privilege for the St. Joseph community to share this special moment of faith, gratitude, and fellowship with our sister parish. May God continue to richly bless our priests and both of our parish families. 💙✨ #StJosephCommunity #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #SisterParishes #PriestlyAnniversary #FaithAndFellowship #CatholicCommunity #Blessings

🏈🎟️ 2026 Big Game Raffle is HERE! 🎟️🏈 Thank you to everyone who supported the 2026 Big Game Raffle hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 2788! 🥇 1st Prize: $1,000 Visa Gift Card 🥈 2nd Prize: $500 Visa Gift Card 🥉 3rd Prize: $500 Visa Gift Card ⭐ 4th Prize: $250 Visa Gift Card ⭐ 5th Prize: $250 Visa Gift Card 📍 Drawing: Sunday, February 8th in the FLC ⏰ After the 11:00 a.m. Mass Must be 18+ • Responsible for all taxes • Need not be present to win • Prizes must be claimed within 14 days. #KnightsOfColumbus #Council2788 #BigGameRaffle #StJosephBaytown #SupportOurParish #RaffleTime

🚨 Don’t wait—seats are limited! 🚨 “Abide in My Love” is a retreat centered on the Eucharist—abiding, receiving, and responding in God’s perfect love.🌿 📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 AM–5:30 PM 📍 St. Joseph Catholic Church (School Gym) — Baytown ✅ Lunch provided | 🎟️ Only 100 seats 📲Scan the QR code or call (281) 420-3588 to reserve your spot. 🌐https://www.osvhub.com/st-joseph-baytown/forms/day-of-prayer-registration

What a beautiful day at Mass! 🙏✨ Today our parish family celebrated a truly special milestone as our OCIA candidate made her Profession of Faith and received the Sacrament of Confirmation. 💒🕊️ We rejoice in her “yes” to Christ and the Church, and we’re grateful to everyone who walked alongside her—her sponsor, catechists, and our entire community. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide her, strengthen her, and fill her heart with courage and peace. Please keep our newly confirmed sister in Christ in your prayers as she continues her faith journey! ❤️ #OCIA #ProfessionOfFaith #Confirmation #HolySpirit #CatholicChurch #ParishFamily #FaithJourney #Sacraments #CommunityInChrist #BlessedAndGrateful #stjosephbaytown

A huge THANK YOU to St. Joseph the Worker Ministry for everything you accomplished in 2025! 👏💚 Because of your generous hearts and hardworking hands, our parish was blessed in so many big and small ways—building, repairing, cleaning, supporting parish events, and jumping in wherever help was needed. From projects around the Family Life Center and school to supporting the Crawfish Festival, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, and Fall Festival, your service truly reflects the love of Christ in action. 🛠️🙏 You didn’t just “help out”… you helped our parish move forward. Interested in joining this ministry? Please contact Mr. Joe Atkins: 832-784-0549 | asearte@gmail.com #StJosephBaytown #Baytown #StJosephTheWorker #ServantHearts #FaithInAction #Stewardship #CatholicLife #VolunteerMinistry #ThankYou 🙌

✨ Feast of the Epiphany ✨ Today we were deeply blessed by Rev. John Jamnicky from Cross Catholic Outreach and the powerful witness of his ministry.🙏 On this Feast of the Epiphany, the Gospel reminds us that Jesus is revealed not for a few, but for all—the Light of the world drawing every nation to Himself, just as the Magi followed the star to Bethlehem. Their journey wasn’t only about finding Christ… it was about being changed by Him—worshipping with humble hearts, offering their best, and returning home by a new way.⭐️👑 Thank you, Father, for helping us hear that message so clearly today and for the work you do to carry Christ’s love to those most in need. May we leave Mass ready to seek Him, adore Him, and let His light reach others through us. ⭐️🙏 #Epiphany #FollowTheStar #CrossCatholicOutreach #ThankYouFather #StJosephBaytown #FaithInAction #JesusIsForEveryone

Friendly holy nudge from Our Lady: don’t start the month without Jesus. 😉 See you at 8:00 AM First Saturday Mass in the Family Life Center. 🙏🌹

Happy New Year, St. Joseph! 😉✨ Thank you to everyone who showed up for Mass today and started 2026 the best way possible—by putting God first. 🙏 A special thank you to Fr. Vincent for visiting and presiding over Mass while Fr. Thuc is away—we’re so grateful for your time, your presence, and your priestly care for our parish. Today’s Holy Day of Obligation (Mary, Mother of God) is a beautiful reminder that a new year isn’t just about a fresh calendar… it’s about a fresh yes. Mary’s “yes” made room for Jesus—so here’s the question for us: what are we making room for this year? If you’re setting resolutions, try these: ✅ Pray before scrolling ✅ Keep Sunday Mass non-negotiable ✅ Choose peace over pride ✅ Serve somewhere (even small) ✅ Let God lead daily New year, same God… and still faithful. 💙⛪️ #HolyDayOfObligation #MaryMotherOfGod #StartWithMass #StJosephBaytown #ThankYouFatherVincentTran

New year, same God. 😉✨ Happy New Year, St. Joseph! Friendly reminder: tomorrow (Thursday, January 1) is a Holy Day of Obligation — start 2026 the best way… at Mass (10:00 AM). 🙏💙 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

✨ Reminder: Holy Day of Obligation — January 1 ✨ Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and begin the New Year with Jesus. 🙏💙 📅 January 1 — Holy Day of Obligation 🕙 Mass: 10:00 AM As we step into a new year, the Church invites us to gather in worship, honor Mary, and place our lives in the hands of Christ—our peace, our hope, our Savior. ✝️ Let’s start 2026 in prayer, gratitude, and grace. #HolyDayOfObligation #MaryMotherOfGod #NewYearMass #StJosephBaytown #CatholicChurch #StartTheYearWithJesus

Today’s homily for the Feast of the Holy Family reminded us: we are all disciples of Jesus, and we are called to form apostles in our families. A holy home is built on love and obedience—listening to God, forgiving quickly, and choosing compassion daily (Col 3). And this hit home: our days are happier when we give our children a piece of our heart instead of our minds. Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—teach us to love well so our homes become places where disciples are formed. 🙏🤍 #HolyFamily #Discipleship #DomesticChurch #StJosephBaytown #CatholicFamily

✨ Merry Christmas from St. Joseph Catholic Church! Today, we rejoice in the mystery of the Incarnation: the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. ✝️🎄 At this Christmas morning Mass, we adore Jesus—our Savior and King—born in humility, present with us, and faithful forever. Come, let us adore Him. 🤍 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) #ChristmasMass #NativityOfTheLord #Emmanuel #GodWithUs #CatholicFaith StJosephBaytown ComeLetUsAdoreHim

“Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.” ✨ Celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with us at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown as we gather in joy, hope, and thanksgiving. 🎄 Christmas Eve Masses: • 4:30 PM • Midnight 🎄 Christmas Day Mass: • 10:00 AM All are welcome—come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! 🙏🌟

Today’s Mass was full of grace as we celebrated the Rite of Entrance—welcoming our OCIA inquirers as they begin their journey as catechumens ✨🙏 On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we draw close to the joy of Christ’s coming, just as our new catechumens step closer to the heart of the Church. 💜🕯️ Please keep them in your prayers as they continue toward the sacraments of initiation. St. Joseph, pray for us! #StJosephBaytown #FourthSundayOfAdvent #Advent #OCIA #RiteOfEntrance CatholicChurch PrayForThem ComeLordJesus

🎄✨ This Christmas season, take a pause and come meet Jesus in the Eucharist. Join us for Adoration every Friday in the Family Life Center from 9 AM–6 PM. He is eagerly waiting for YOU—and we are praying for more devoted adorers to help cover the hours. Come for a few minutes or commit to an hour. 💚 #StJosephBaytown #EucharisticAdoration #ComeAdore #JesusInTheEucharist #CatholicChurch #ChristmasSeason

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 💜✨ This weekend at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown, we light the fourth candle of Advent – the Candle of Love. As we draw close to Christmas, we remember the perfect love of God made visible in Jesus Christ, born for us in Bethlehem. 🕯 Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses 📅 Saturday Vigil – 4:30 PM 📅 Sunday – 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Come prepare your heart to welcome Christ with faith, hope, joy, and love. 🙏💜

“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” (Rom 8:14) ✨ This Sunday, December 21 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, our O.C.I.A. members will celebrate the Rite of Entrance (Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens) at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Please keep them in your prayers as they respond to God’s call and take this next step in their journey toward full initiation into the Catholic Church. 🙏💚

🕯🕯🕯 Gaudete Sunday = Joy Sunday 💗 We light the rose Candle of Joy and rejoice because the Lord is near. Celebrate with us this weekend at St. Joseph! #Advent #GaudeteSunday #CandleOfJoy #StJosephBaytown

Celebrating the season with the Serra Club ✨🎄 United in faith, friendship, and a shared mission—supporting vocations and walking with those God is calling. Please join us in praying for more holy priests and religious. 🙏

✨ “Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” (Lk 1:28) ✨ Join us at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Baytown as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation honoring our Blessed Mother, conceived without sin. 📅 Monday, December 8 ⛪ Masses: 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM Come give thanks for the gift of Mary, our Mother, and ask her intercession for our families, our parish, and our world. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. 🙏💙

Hands of service, hearts of faith 🛠️✨ Grateful for our St. Joseph the Workers & Cleaning Angels who quietly fix, clean, and care for our church home. Because of you, God’s house is always ready to welcome His people. 🙏🤍 “Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord.” – Colossians 3:23 #StJosephCatholicChurch #CleaningAngels #StJosephTheWorker #FaithInAction #ServingTheLord

🕯🕯 Second Sunday of Advent 🕊️ We light the Candle of Peace and ask Jesus to bring peace to our hearts and homes. Come pray with us at St. Joseph this weekend. #Advent #CandleOfPeace #StJosephBaytown

Save the date! 🎅✨ Join us at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School-Baytown for Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 10 AM–2 PM! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, our Bluejay Vendor Market, cookie decorating, and a festive sweet shop—all in a cozy, Christ-centered Christmas atmosphere. Bring your family, invite a friend, and kick off the Advent season with us! 🎄✨

Today is Giving Tuesday! 💚 Join our St. Joseph Catholic Church family in supporting the Capital Campaign Building Fund as we restore our church and build our future for generations to come. Every gift—large or small—helps strengthen our spiritual home and the place where we worship, pray, and grow together. 📲 Scan the QR code or text GIVE to 281-984-0322 to make your gift today. “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1 🙏✨

First Sunday of Advent 🕯💜 Today we blessed our Advent wreath and began this beautiful journey of hope, waiting, and trust in the Lord. Come, Lord Jesus! #Advent #Jesus #catholic #stjosephbaytown #frthuc

Lighting the first candle, we begin again. 🕯💜 Today on the First Sunday of Advent, our parish family gathered to bless the Advent wreath and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. May this season of hope draw us closer to Jesus and to one another. ✨ Come, Lord Jesus. 🙏 Join us for Mass this Advent season as we journey together in hope and faith. 💒💜

🕯💜 First Sunday of Advent is here! Today we light the Candle of Hope and begin the journey to Christmas. Join us this weekend at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baytown. #Advent #CandleOfHope #StJosephBaytown

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