St Joseph's Workshop

In this week’s edition of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen, alongside Katie Alvarez, our Director of Engagement & Discipleship, engages in a conversation with Andy Higgins and Erma Sendrowski to explore the inspiring initiatives of the St. Vincent de Paul ministry at St. Joseph. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are shining a light on the ministries that contribute to the uniqueness of ou...

In this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen engages in a discussion with Melissa Waldon (Director of the Office of Persons with Disabilities) and Alison Wire (Associate Director of the Office of Persons with Disabilities) about an exciting new initiative called the Community of Disciples Initiative. This program involves multiple parishes in the Diocese of Dallas, including St. Jo...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, Fr. Stephen and Katie Alvarez welcome special guest and parishioner Rain Rubio to share her transformative journey through the Alpha program at St. Joseph's this past spring. Tune in as they dive deep into the essence of the Alpha program, exploring how it is making a profound impact on lives within the community. Whether you're curious about the pr...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, parishioner Marcus Herrera shares his journey through our Alpha program. Fr. Stephen and Katie Alvarez sit down with Marcus to delve into his experiences with the program, which launched this past spring. They explore what the program was like for him and gain insights into the dynamic happenings in our parish.

In this week's episode of “St. Joseph’s Workshop,” Fr. Stephen sits down with Esther to discuss the launch of the St. Joseph Inclusive Ministry. They explore the significance of fostering a welcoming space for young adults aged 18-28 with disabilities to worship God and share insights on how we are called to spread God’s joy among one another.

In this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen welcomes Fr. Tim Donovan, a priest from the Diocese of Orange in California and the president and founder of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries. Together, they explore Fr. Tim's innovative program, "Pathways," delving into its development and primary focus. St. Joseph Parish has successfully integrated this program into their fami...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, Fr. Stephen sits down with Carol Savedra, the talented Director of Music at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Richardson, Texas. Tune in to hear their insightful discussion on the role of music in liturgy, Carol's journey into music ministry, and how music can deepen our prayer experiences.

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, join Fr. Stephen as he sits down with parishioner Catherine Clarke. They delve into her enriching experience attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis last summer, where she represented our parish St. Joseph. Tune in to hear her reflections on the event and how it has deepened her spiritual path. Don't miss this heartfelt conversat...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, we invite you to join us for an inspiring discussion. Fr. Stephen Ingram and Katie Alvarez welcome Sister Juana Teresa Chung from the Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ, a Franciscan community based in Amarillo, TX. In this engaging conversation, Sister Juana Teresa shares insights into the unique mission of her religious community, focusing on pray...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, Fr. Stephen sits down with special guest Clayton Brown to explore his inspiring journey to the Catholic Church. Clayton shares his personal experiences and the transformative moments that led him to embrace his faith. He also discusses the significance of being part of a parish community, highlighting the sense of belonging and support that comes fr...

In this week's episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen and parishioner Chris Landry delve into the theme of ongoing conversion. Throughout Lent, we will feature discussions with community members who have undergone significant moments of transformation, sharing how these experiences impact their lives. Let's draw inspiration from the ways in which God is working within us this Lenten season.

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, Fr. Stephen and Jamie Kauffman, Director of Faith Formation, delve into the topic of evangelization. Discover what this concept means for us in our daily lives and how it differs from other aspects of the Catholic faith.

In this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen is joined by guests Christie McGee, Director of Children’s Ministry and Jonathan Campbell, Parish Lead at Hallow. Together they explore the many ways we can grow and strengthen our life through prayer.

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, discover the true significance of the incarnation during this joyful Christmas season with Fr. Stephen and Alfredo Ramirez, Director of Adult Faith Formation. Their discussion helps the listener clearly see that God's love for the world is profound, as demonstrated by His ultimate sacrifice of His only son.

In this week's episode of St. Joseph's Workshop, Fr. Stephen and Ojas Inamdar, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, delve into the theme of the Holy Family and how it relates to our own family dynamics during the holiday season.

The idea of Mary having been completely sinless can be hard to believe and even misinterpreted. What role does this dogma have on our salvation? How is Mary’s vocation a model for Christian life, not only for women, but for men and children alike? In this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, we will have Sister Danielle Peters from the Schoenstatt Movement as our guest, to discuss the importan...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Fr. Stephen & Katie Alvarez, Director of Discipleship & Engagement, speak about the Season of Advent. How do we enter into this liturgical season in the midst of our busy lives? They offer insight on what is the meaning of Advent, as well as practical ways to grow closer to Christ during this season.     Resource for Families: https://catholical...

In Emily Lugo’s last appearance on the St. Joseph’s Workshop podcast, she and Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by Deacon John O’Leary, the Associate Director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas. Together they discuss the importance of homilies as a tool for evangelization and reflect on the power of preaching. They explore how lay people can be instrumental in connecting the p...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by Maddie Brown, the Youth and Young Adult Director for the Catholic Pro-Life Community in the Diocese of Dallas. Together they discuss the Catholic Church’s teaching on the Dignity of Human Life and how families can raise pro-life kids in a pro-choice culture. They offer tangible ways that peop...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. is joined by guests Katie Smith and Ingrid Arredondo. Together they discuss the power of the Rosary and share personal testimonies of how their lives have been touched through the devotion of the Rosary. They reflect on the history of the rosary and emphasize the fact that the rosary can be an effective spiritual weapon and a...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the “Little Way” that offers a tangible action plan for pursuing holiness. They explore the background of St. Thérèse and the impact her family’s faith had on her own spiritual journey. They reflect on why Pope John Paul II named her a Doctor of the Church despite formal theologi...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the topic of the spiritual realm and what the Catholic Church teaches on Angels. Together they discuss how the Church acknowledges the role of angels as messengers, acting as spiritual ambassadors to further the Kingdom of God. They discuss the upcoming feast of the Guardian Angel and also the Feast of St....

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows and reflect on Mary’s redemptive suffering. Together they discuss the topic of grief and explore how in our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others. They talk about Catholic devotions that help offer healing and bring meaning to tragic situations as we...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and reflect on how Mary can be a model for spiritual habits as we start the new school year. They reflect on the theme from World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal and talk about how Mary can be a model to intentional discipleship and ordering priorities to mak...

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by St. Joseph’s new Parochial Vicar, Fr. Cesar Garcia. Fr. Cesar shares his vocation story and how God invited him to the priesthood. Together they reflect on the many ways that God invites us into relationship with Him and offer tools for families to foster an openness to discerning a vocation...