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Dear Parishioners, A blessed Advent to you all! This weekend we begin to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ into the world. Unlike lent, advent is a time of moderate penance with a focus upon the anticipation and joy of the Nativity of our Lord. This year our parish will be handing out books on confession. These books are great as aids to see the depth of the merciful love of God who encounters sinful man and woman in the humility of Penance. Please feel free to

Dear Parishioners, Christ is King! On Sunday, we celebrate Christ King of the Universe. This solemnity emphasizes Christ’s role as the eternal King, who brings peace, truth, and justice. The faithful are called to recognize the submit to His kingship by living out His teachings and following as his disciples. This feast sets the stage for Advent, preparing us to welcome Christ as the newborn king foretold by Isaiah the prophet. I would also like to wish you a blessed Tha

Dear Parishioners, This year, we celebrate the 106 th anniversary of the Dedication of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Colon. The dedication of a church serves as a profound symbol of unity and identity. It is a visible manifestation of the community's faith and commitment to live out the Gospel. As a consecrated space, the church becomes a central place for gathering, worship, and the celebration of sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of

Dear Parishioners, As we enter the month of November, we keep in prayer all those who have gone before us. One of the corporal works of mercy is to bury the dead, while the corresponding spiritual work of mercy is to pray for the living and the dead. An ancient manner in which these prayers are made is through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This practice is continued today with Masses offered for the intentions of the living or for the repose of the souls of the decease