St. Joseph Catholic Church

Looking for something meaningful and fun for your kids this summer? 🌿☀️
Join us for VBS Rainforest Falls! Registration is now OPEN at https://stjosephspringfield.org/religious-education/vbs-registration/

Kids 4 years* to 6th grade will enjoy hands-on Bible adventures, exciting games, cool science, music, and treats—all designed to help them experience God in a real and memorable way. Plus, they’ll discover “God sightings,” learning to see how He is at work in their everyday lives. Don’t miss the adventure!

If you would like to volunteer, reach out to Sherry Huntwork by email at [email protected]

Congratulations to Olivia Krasa on her First Communion recently!

Mark your calendars for the Steeplechase 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, June 13 at 8 am during Springfield Days! This fun, family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Springfield Food Pantry.

Online registration is OPEN at https://stjosephspringfield.org/steeplechase/

In the document, titled Magnifica Humanitas ("The Grandeur of Humanity") Pope Leo reminds us about what makes us truly human, and how no amount of technological innovation or AI-generated content can supplant the value of human dignity.

https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Sunday Senior Spotlight

🎉 Congratulations to Emerson Osborn.

We are proud to honor Emerson, the daughter of Corey and Kristy Osborn, as a recipient of the $1,500 Ladies' Guild Scholarship.

Emerson recently graduated from Platteview High School. She shone as a three-time All-State Choir member (2023–25), performed in Trojan Singers Concert Choir, Show Choir, Omaha Girls Choir and the school musical, as well as competed in soccer and golf. Her powerful voice graced the National Anthem stage at the State Volleyball Tournament, State Wrestling Tournament and Creighton women's basketball. What a gift to so many.

At St. Joseph, Emerson has been a true servant leader. She participated in Religious Education and Youth Group, lent her voice as a cantor at Mass, assisted with Sixth Grade Religious Education, provided childcare for Faith and Family Formation and even made sure the Teen Girls Bible Study on Sunday nights was fed. ❤️

Beyond school and parish, Emerson volunteered with the Munroe-Meyer Institute and the Nebraska Food Bank. She always looks for ways to give back.

This fall, Emerson will begin her studies at Metro Community College before she transfers to the University of Nebraska at Omaha to earn a degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education. We have no doubt she will be an incredible presence in the lives of the children she serves.

Emerson, we are blessed to have you in our community. We wish you the best on this exciting next chapter! 🙏✨

Check out this week's bulletin:https://stjosephspringfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5.31.26.pdf

Have a great week everyone!

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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053126.cfm
This week and next week, we have celebrations of two big feast days that always follow Pentecost--Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi Sunday. This weekend, we focus on the Most Holy Trinity. Last year, I preached on these feast days in terms of their practicality. So, how do we know the Trinity and experience the Trinity? This year, I'll preach on these feasts in terms of their theology. These are central "mysteries" of the Faith. As you will hear me say, the word "mystery" in this context means something which is revealed by God, which can be known, but which cannot be known fully. So, for both this week and next, we'll dive into these.

Have a great week!

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity | USCCB Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Here is this week's Sunday Sermon from Bishop Barron:

Bishop Robert Barron These are brief and insightful commentaries on faith and culture by Catholic theologian and author Bishop Robert Barron. The videos complement his weekly sermons posted and podcasted at WordOnFire.org.

We will need volunteers on June 11, 12th, and 13th to help with the Steeplechase 5K that supports the Springfield Methodist Food Pantry. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, so please add your size in the comment section.

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Thank you!

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Join us for a retreat focused on rediscovering our true identity and home as Catholic men. Deacon James Keating, theologian, author, and speaker, will lead reflections on living with greater fidelity, purpose, and courage as men seeking Christ as the foundation of our lives.

📅 Saturday, June 27
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 St. Gerald Fellowship Hall, 9602 Q Street Doors open at 8:30 AM for registration and continental breakfast.
💵 Cost: $25 (includes lunch)

Register by emailing [email protected] for more information.