Dear Parishioners and Visitors,
Rejoice! Easter is coming! With childlike joy, Holy Mother Church begins on Laetare Sunday to count the days. She is ringingly jubilant. “Laetare” means “rejoice,” and the term is taken from the entrance antiphon of the day, “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her!”
Here at St. Joseph’s, though, there is more reason for rejoicing. Over the past three years, both Mass attendance and parish registrations have increased. Welcome to the parish to all newcomers from near and far! And a special word of thanks to all who offer words of encouragement and support about our weekend liturgies here at St. Joe’s! Your positive comments mean a lot to the many individuals who work behind the scenes to make this parish a special place in which to worship God in the White Mountains!
Another cause for rejoicing is the notable increase in generosity from our parishioners and visitors. Over the past four years, our revenue has increased from $117,278 in 2021, to $174,917 in 2022, to $209,466 in 2023, to $219,691in 2024! There is more work to be done, for sure, but with the grace of God and the continued support of those who worship here, we’ll keep moving in the right direction, both spiritually and fiscally!
With prayerful best wishes,
Fr. John Mahoney