St. Martín de Porres, in full Juan Martín de Porres Velázquez, was born  in 1579 in Lima, .  He died November 3, 1639 in Lima; was canonized 1962; and his feast day is November 3.  Saint Martin dePorres was a Peruvian friar noted for his kindness, his nursing of the sick, his obedience, and his charity. He is the patron saint of social justice, racial harmony, and mixed-race people. He was born a mulatto, his father was a Spanish  and his mother a free black woman, Martín de Porres was raised in poverty and bore the stigmas of both his illegitimate  birth and his mixed race.  He was placed to study with a barber-surgeon, where he learned bloodletting and the administration of medicines. Compassionate and eager to serve, he began to volunteer with the Dominicans at age 15 and helped care for the sick in the monastery infirmary. He became a Dominican oblate, or lay monastic, in 1601. Although it was not customary then to receive a mulatto into a religious order in Peru, Martín was considered an exception and became a Dominican lay brother in 1610. He was known for his devotion to the Eucharis and constant prayer, and he refrained from eating meat as an act of austerity. In addition to his work in the infirmary, Martín distributed food and alms to the poor and needy in Lima and was friends with St. Rose of Lima, another lay Dominican. For the youth of Lima, he established a school, considered by some to be his monument. His funeral was an occasion of public honor, and many miracles were said to have occurred after his death. He was beatified in 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI and canonized by Pope John XXIII.  

Easy Fund Raising and all parishioners can participate! St. Joseph’s is officially registered as a Charitable Organization on Amazon Smile. Each time you make an Amazon purchase, do so via AmazonSmile and select St. Joseph’s as your charitable organization. The parish will receive 0.5% of each purchase from when St. Joseph’s is selected. If you’re an Amazon user, please make your purchases through AmazonSmile and the parish will benefit. More detail appears in the bulletin and you can contact Loretta Young for additional information.

The Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their annual bus excursion. A 5 night excursion to Savannah, Georgia Sept 23 – 28, 2019. Limited space - only 43 seats available for this popular trip. Reserve your seat with only a $300 deposit. See attached flyer for more detail and contact Deborah Robinson to reserve your seat.

Sept 10 –14, 2018, 5 day/4 night bus excursion to Cape Cod, This all inclusive trip can be reserved with only a $200 deposit. To reserve your seat contact Deborah at 302.494.5709 or Mary at 302.442.3861

Beginning September 9,2017, St. Joseph's will host Bingo every second Saturday of the month. 1:00pm- 5:00pm -- Doors will open at 12 o'clock noon.

Caribbean Mass & A Taste of the Islands. Join us as we celebrate Heritage Month with a Caribbean themed Mass on Sunday, June 18, 10:00 am. After mass, stay to enjoy delicacies from the Caribbean Islands - a taste of food favorites, prepared by our parishioners.

Join us for a great Bingo event and have a chance to win beautiful designer bags such as Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke and many more. Tickets only $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Hope to see you there!

Parish Office Closed, Dec 26 thru Jan 2 - No weekday mass, Dec 26 thru Dec 30 - Weekday mass and regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Our revivalist is Deacon Gerard Jordan, a Norbertine Monk and a dynamite speaker. He will speak about the Year of Mercy. Join in us and be refreshed with the message from a dynamic speaker.

“Blessed are the Merciful for They Shall Obtain Mercy”