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Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
(Anticipated Sunday Mass)
5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
DAILY MASS
8:30 a.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday—Friday
7:30 a.m.
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY
4-4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Catholic Church History
The original St. Joseph Church was known as the “Church of the Irish.” When it was dedicated, it became the fourth Catholic Church in the city of Charleston.
The original building was built in 1852 and was used by the Zion Presbyterian Congregation. The building was bought at auction by the Diocese of Charleston. The church was dedicated by Bishop Patrick N. Lynch on May 5, 1861. The Reverend Patrick Ryan, an assistant at St. Mary’s Church, is given credit for urging the establishment of the church, realizing the need for a church for the poor Irish immigrants of the “borough” in 1860. The Reverend Leon Fillion was the first rector.
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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In chapter 14 of Luke's Gospel, Jesus is speaking to people gathered at the table about the difficulties of following him. This group of peopleis suspicious about Jesus, looking to catch him doing something wrong. Jesus speaks to them in parables, emphasizing that...
2nd Collection Next Weekend
Next weekend our second collection will be taken up for the CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA. The CUA educates the clergy, religious, and young lay men and women from every geographical area of the U.S. Our national university is educating an important generation of lay...
The Choir Returns Soon!
Fresh off their summer break, the St. Joseph Adult Choir will soon return to serving at the 10:30 Mass, and we’re happy to announce we have a few seats available for anyone who might wish to join us. Our choir has grown in number and musical skill these past four...