Fr. Irwin grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He has one sister, Allison, who lives in Birmingham with her husband Charles Rumore and their ten children. His parents, Mike and Lynne Irwin live in Montgomery along with his large extended family. Growing up he attended St. Bede School for his first eight years followed by Montgomery Catholic High School from which he graduated in 1988. He went on to study Civil Engineering at Auburn University and graduated in 1993. After college he volunteered in youth ministry with NET Ministries for a year followed by two years of studies in Theology and Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. The following year he began formal training for the priesthood at St. Joseph’s Seminary College near Covington, LA. Finally, he was sent to Rome for five years of major seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in June of 2001. His assignments have been: he was the parochial vicar (assistant to the pastor) at St. Pius X, Mobile from 2002 to 2004 and St. Columba in Dothan from 04’– 08’; he was the Parochial Administrator of Christ the King in Andalusia from 07’– 08’; and he was the pastor at St. Vincent de Paul in Mobile 08’– 10’, St. Martin of Tours in Troy, (Pastor and Campus Minister for Troy University) from 10’– 19’, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wetumpka 19’ – 22’. His hobbies include hiking, rafting, and camping. He was an avid water-skier (now retired!) as well.
Welcome to St. Joseph
We're glad that you are here
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday Vigil 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am, 11:00am,
4:00pm (Spanish)
Weekday Masses
Monday 11:30am
Tuesday 9:00am
Wednesday 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sunday 7:15pm - 7:45pm,
3:15pm - 3:50pm (Bilingual)
Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Upcoming Events
Stations of the Cross AND Meager Meals
Fridays at 6:00 pm during Lent: We will pray the stations first and then eat together in O’Connor Hall afterward. You are welcome to bring some food to share. This would be a great opportunity to bring some non-Catholic friends to a beautiful Catholic devotional practice and some fellowship.
Holy Week Schedule
March 28th - April 5th
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 28/29
Following the ancient tradition of the Church, today we will bless the palms and have a solemn procession commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. As we read in the gospel all the people came out with palm branches and laid their cloaks on the road before our Lord, crying out “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.” We too welcome Jesus knowing that he comes to die for us.
The Sacred Paschal Triduum (Triduum = three days)
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 2nd, 7:00 pm
This is a beautiful liturgy in which we reenact when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples on the night before he died. Immediately following Holy Mass we will have a solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Following the procession, you are invited to stay as long as you wish with our Lord because on this night Jesus suffered greatly in the Garden of Gethsemane. Adoration will conclude until 12:00 midnight.
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) April 3rd, 7:00 pm
At this liturgy we venerate the cross and pray special prayers for the Church, Christians, those of other faiths, and for people all over the world. We lift all these people up before our Savior who died for them. There is no Mass today because it was on this day that our Lord died for us, and so the liturgy is very solemn, simple and quiet. There is a special collection for the Holy Land.
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Good Friday @ 3:00 pm
Holy Saturday, April 4th
Some of the great minds of the Church called this a non-day, since our blessed Lord has died and has been buried. Therefore, we spend this day quietly preparing for a grand celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. If at all possible, the fast of Good Friday is to extend through Holy Saturday; this is to say, the celebrating does not begin until Easter.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, Saturday, April 4th, 8:00 pm
This liturgy is the climax of the entire church year as we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection late in the evening. The liturgy begins in darkness; however, the darkness is soon dispelled by the light of Christ, symbolized by the Paschal Candle. We hear a number of readings which recount for us salvation history. After a long Lenten wait, we sing the Gloria with joy. We baptize our Elect and confirm our Candidates. Then we renew our baptismal promises and are sprinkled with holy water. Finally, we celebrate the sacred banquet of the Lord’s Body and Blood, where our new Catholics are welcomed to join us in the Eucharistic Feast for the first time.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
At the Mass during the Day, April 20 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm (Spanish). We continue the celebration of our Lord’s glorious resurrection from the dead at the Masses during the day.
GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
6:00 pm • Wednesdays, Church Library
At this 13-week group, you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind. This group is here to provide help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. For more information contact
John & Shawn Hudak, (410) 703-8989 or Leggbreaker@hudak5.com.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
8:00 am - 5:45 pm, Wednesdays
You are invited to prayerfully consider spending time with Jesus on Wednesdays anytime between 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. Also, if you are able, you can make a commitment and choose a time that you can be there every Wednesday. All adorers are welcome!
PADRE PIO MINISTRY
Saint Joseph’s Padre Pio Ministry is a community outreach effort focused on helping those in need in our community through our food pantry, homeless bags, and prayer. For questions, contact Lisa Baker at 850-281-6945.
MARCH FOOD COLLECTIONS
Basic food staples: Suggested items include flour, cooking oils, rice, canned chicken/meat, canned vegetables, etc. Bread and PB&J are always welcome.
Check out our Ministry page to view
how each of you have impacted the
success of our ministry. God Bless!!!
