We are happy to announce that both parishes are now live-streaming masses. To view the mass please use the links below:

Join us today  for the celebration of the Second Sunday in Lent

Mass at St. John's Church will be live streamed at 9:00 AM
on Facebook and on YouTube Live.  

Mass at St. Joseph Downtown will be live streamed at 10:00 AM
on Facebook

We hope you can join us in person or online!

Chrism Mass:
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Live Streamed by the Diocese Here

Holy Thursday, The Mass of the Lord's Supper:
St. John's Church - 6:00 PM*
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 7:00 PM*

Good Friday, Presanctified Liturgy of the Lord's Passion:
St. John's Church - 3:00 PM*
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 3:00 PM*

Holy Saturday, The Easter Vigil:
St. John's Church - 9:00 PM*
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 9:00 PM*

Easter Sunday:
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 8:00 AM
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 10:00 AM*
St. Joseph's Downtown Church - 12:00 PM
St. John's Church - 9:00 AM*
St. Joseph's South Church - 9:00 AM - Outside Weather Permitting
St. Bernard's Church - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph's South Church - 11:00 AM - Outside Weather Permitting
St. Bernard's Church - 12:30 PM - Spanish Mass

*Live Streamed on the Parish's Accounts

Middle and High School Men and Women, join us for 3 weeks of meetings starting this week! We will be discussing different topics for every group. If you would like to get involved, please let me know if you would like to join! MIddle School Groups will meet on Saturdays from 2-4 pm, High School Groups will meet on Tuesdays from 7-9 pm.  

Are group will meet for the first time during the second full week of January. This group is open to students in grades 8 -12. We will read books that cover all sorts of different topics from prayer life to some of the great Catholic classics. Please let me know if you would like to join so we can get enough books for our first meeting.

Join other High School Teens from around the diocese to learn more about the scriptures! The Bible Study group meets every Monday evening and is led by teens from around the diocese. Please consider getting to know some of your brothers and sisters in our diocese. You can sign up below:
BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION LINK

Wednesday Talks on St. Joseph
Fr. Adams is offering Wednesday night talks on the topic of St. Joseph. You may attend in person at the St. Bernard Parish Center or live online on the Sts. John and Bernard's Youtube Channel. Discussions will begin at 7:00 pm.

Middle School St. Joseph Small Groups
Middle School Small Groups in preparation for the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19th have begun. The groups meet on Saturdays up until the Solemnity. Please email Chad to sign up. While the reading has begun, it is never too late to join.

Traveling Icon of St. Joseph
Consider hosting the traveling icon of St. Joseph. The image will be made available to host in the homes starting this weekend. The image will remain in host homes for 7 days (Sunday through Saturday). If you are interested in hosting the icon, or would like more information please email Chad at 4churchesym@gmail.com

Latin Mass For The Solemnity of St. Joseph and Parish Consecration
Mark your calander's Fr. Adams will be offering a Latin Mass on Friday, March 19th in honor of the Solemnity of St. Joseph. We invite you to join us for this special mass which will include a time of consecration of those gathered to the care of St. Joseph in a unique way during this year of St. Joseph. The Mass will begin at 6:00 pm at St. John's Church.

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has announced this year (Dec 8th, 2020 -Dec 8th, 2021) as the Year of St. Joseph. Keep watching for some great events for your whole family to learn more about St. Joseph and grow in your devotion to him! Till then join us in praying this prayer that the Holy Father composed:

Prayer to St. Joseph:
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man,
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil.
Amen.

Have you ever wanted to go deeper in your walk with Christ? Do you feel called to share your thoughts on Youth Ministry events? Then consider joining the CORE Team. Any student who is in high school is welcome to join us. As part of the CORE team you will provide input on what topics we will cover at youth group, where we go on trips, or even the kinds of events we host. The CORE team also meets together to strengthen your leadership skills and deepen your spiritual life. If you are interested, please reach out to me via email!

Join us for a Night of Adoration! On Saturday May 1st, from 6:30 -8:30 pm at St. Bernard Church (555 E Delaware Ave, Benton Harbor 49022) the parish will host a time of adoration for families. There will also be sacramental confessions being heard by several priests. We will offer evening prayer, and have several other times of guided prayer. We hope you can join us.

Be Created Anew Monastic Retreat