We all know Christmas is commercialized and the real meaning of the feast day is lost in the materialism that consumes modern life. Christmas at the Nativity, a new book by Pope Francis, brings the focus back to where it belongs, the birth of Jesus. The book is a collection of the Pope’s thoughts on…
The Salisbury Neighborhood Food Drive, held on November 18, 2023, netted the largest amount in its history: 15,900 pounds! Bernie and Jim Greene once again organized and led the effort, which they have been doing for 36 years. Prior to the Food Drive, grocery bags are distributed to households across Salisbury. On the morning of,…
Dear Friends of Joseph House: Setting up the nativity scene is always one of the highlights of our celebration of Christmas. Our set was made by Rose-Anne Monna, a Canadian artist and friend of our community (photo below). We have the stable, the sheep and donkey, Mary and Joseph, and then front and center, the…
Sherwood Morris, 70, Joseph House Workshop staff member, died on November 16, 2023, after a short illness. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and co-worker. Sherwood initially came to the Workshop as a resident several years ago. He had a positive attitude, was always upbeat and smiling and greatly benefited from…
Dear Friends of Joseph House: Twenty-five years ago, we renovated and expanded the Joseph House Crisis Center. One of the main additions was the Hospitality Room, which is a day shelter for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. It is often a busy place. Here is a report about this ministry from Sr. Virginia, who…
Clients of our Food Pantry at the Joseph House Crisis Center will receive extra holiday food bags during the month of November. This is because Mike & Jen Gilchrist (faithful volunteers) have been hard at work shopping, organizing, and packing the bags, helping to make Thanksgiving dinner a little extra special this year for the…
For All Saints Day, here is a review of a book about one of our newest saints, who is also important to the Joseph House and the Little Sisters (find out why on this page: Brother Charles). Brother to All is one of the first books about Charles de Foucauld published after his canonization on…
The Joseph House Crisis Center has a long history of transformation. Before it opened in 1984, the building was a warehouse that belonged to the Campbell Soup Company, which had a plant next door. Wicomico County was leasing the warehouse to store voting machines. After the Mayor’s Office and community leaders arranged for the Little…
Our Soup Kitchen has reopened, offering meals to anyone in the community. Not all of our preparation teams have returned, so the schedule is limited for the time being. Here is the schedule for the remainder of October 2023:Tuesday, Oct 24Wednesday, Oct 25 Meals are served from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Additional dates will be…
The Magi Concert & Veteran’s Day Tribute will be Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Church Auditorium, 217 Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at any branch of First Shore Federal Savings & Loan or The Country House at 805 E. Main Street in Salisbury. You…