"Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received--only…read morewhat you have given. ... For it is in giving that we receive."
― St. Francis of Assisi
The Saint Joseph Parish and School in Herndon, VA, is tended by the Order of St. Francis (of Assisi). It is the Franciscans who walk the halls of the school and preside over Mass at the St. Joseph Parish.
The comfort and grace of St. Francis is apparent in all they do and say. The Rosary is prayed each morning from 7:30 to 8 AM by the community before the 8 AM Mass. Unlike other Catholic churches which are moving away from having statuaries and altars to St. Joseph, Mother Mary, and the saints, Saint Joseph Parish encourages reflection and prayer to the all whom our Church possible.
The Franciscan priests give wonderful homilies, making the Gospel accessible to all. It may not be a modern church or an aesthetic church (by modern standards), but parishioners are encouraged to pause, reflect, pray and discuss.
In the memory of St. Francis of Assisi who reminded us that it is in giving that we receive, Saint Joseph Parish gives so much to those who attend, and encourages parishioners to share and give in return.