Notes From the Pastor
Merry Christmas and Happy 2026 from Fr. Robert December 21, 2025
My blessings go out to you and your family and I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. Let us pray to Our Lord for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. With all the hustle and bustle , we tend toforget. The biggest Blessing I am grateful for is Fr. Lupe. But, it can’t last forever. We say goodbye to Fr. Lupe on Christmas day after his last mass at 11:30 Spanish Mass. His Bishop is calling him back and I hope to receive another Priest as good as him. Fr. Lupe was a great help. I want to thank everyone at Saint Joseph Parish for the great support they show to make sure we function to support the needs of the people. From the great work done at the school, Saint Vincent De Paul, and the different ministries we are providing for all the needs of students, parents, and those in need.
God is good! Thank you for your monetary support. Financially we are always in need of your support. I am grateful for your giving. We are also asking for support through Grants. Mr. Baynes and I are applying for a $30,000.00 grant for replacing pipes. We are applying for a CTSO grant for $10,000.00 for more pipe replacement and an $80,000.00 grant for security, mostly for a new camera system.We were slow to recover from the Covid times and the damage done to the Church from the 2021 microburst. It has taken time but we are moving forward well. This Advent prepares us for our Lord Jesus Christ this Christmas. We witness a new beginning with the birth or Our Lord with hope on the horizon. May God continue to Bless Saint Joseph’s Parish! Keep safe and healthy. Again, I hope and pray you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! God Bless you and your families! Please join your parish family on January 1 st where we begin the new year with Mary’s message,
“Listen to my Son”.
Rev. Robert A. Rodriguez, Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Tucson
November 16, 2025
Porters
Our training for Porters went very well. I'm glad many of you are concerned about the safety of Saint Joseph Parish. Paul Benkendorfer will be helping me organize future training. Please keep your eyes open for future meetings. This training is how to deescalate and deal with an issue before, during or after Mass. Please consider helping out as a Porter. They are a helpful support to the Sacristan and Priest
Plumbing
We have received our first estimates on repiping and plumbing for the Hall and Rectory. This is the major issue and phase 1. We still want to replace piping to the north side of the school(Phase 2) and to the front part of the Church(Phase 3). Myself and Mr. Baynes will be applying for grants to cover most of the cost. I'm excited to finally start this much needed project.
Pews
Please contact the office if you are interested in helping our regular maintenance crew sand down the Pews. Richard has his regular routine to sand from 5:00 am - 10:30. Monday -Thursday. We try to work around the many activities of the Church.
Fiesta
Please look for information and meeting dates starting in January. All proceeds will go to the second phase of the plumbing project. The school serves the religious education program also.
Thank you and God Bless
August 17, 2025
October 5, 2025
"Porters of St. Joseph"
I would like to start the “Porters of Saint Joseph”. Some surrounding Parishes use this program for Sunday mass Security. It is out of Phoenix. They will provide training and an organization program for the Parish using ex, current Police officers, off duty officers and volunteers from the Parish to make sure there are at least three “Porters of Saint Joseph” present in each Sunday Mass. The cost of $6500.00 per year is reasonable. If you are interested please contact Eileen Kuns our compliance officer and sign up for clearance and what mass you are able to attend.
Fr. Robert A. Rodriguez
July 20, 2025
Before
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October 9, 2022
NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
Window Film - I would like to thank everyone who donated to the new window film on the South
and North sides of the Church. They look great and are a great addition to Our Lord's house.
The whole project cost us $31,500.00 which is a big difference from the 1/2 million dollar bids
each of the five stained glass window companies were going to charge. One day, I hope to raise
money for the main entrance window. It is slowly falling apart. My hope is to show the depiction
of The Nativity. There is always a next project here at the parish.
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Thank you to the OLG group. They raised the money to build a
permanent flower stand underneath the picture of our Blessed Lady. It is a beautiful addition.