St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Masses originally scheduled for week days will be rescheduled as soon as our new pastor is assigned. Thank you for your patience.

Join in Singing

10th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Among the most the vital of our responsibilities as a community of faith, is sharing in worship with one another. Our Sunday celebration, the Mass, is best celebrated when we all participate. All hymns are located in the misalette.

Memorial Gifts

The following donations, in memory of Father Cy, have been received and are being gratefully acknowledged:

Announcements

Our sincere condolences to the family of Mary E. Sabocsik Zevetchin, faithful parishioner of St. Joseph's Church who passed away and was laid to rest this past week. May she see the face of God.

Reminders

Second Collection this weekend for the flood victims of the upper Midwestern area of the country. The users will pass the basket after Communion for this worthy cause. Please be as generous as you possibly can. Thank you in advance.

Month's Mind Mass commerating the end of the thirty day mourning period for our beloved pastor. Father Cyril S. Ponisciak, will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in our church. Join us for light refreshments and fellowship following. Father Cy was always in favor of such gatherings. We look forward to another "filled church" in his honor.

Thank You

A special thank you to the parishioners who contributed to our 1997 Catholic Charities Appeal. WE DID REACH OUR GOAL!

Ann B. Cigas, Chairman

Youth Choir Rehearsal

This is a reminder that Monday, June 9th, we will have rehearsal for the Youth Choir at 6:30pm in preparation of singing at the 10:30am Mass on Father's Day, June 15th. All children are urged to attend. If you are unable to attend the 10:30 Mass on June 15th, please notify me as soon as possible at 383-5768.

Susan Sandoski, Choir Director

Children at Liturgy

Here are a few suggestions to help those with little children make the most of worship time:

• Bring materials for the children such as children's liturgy books, Bible story picture books, paper and crayons, quiet toys.
• Sit close to the front as possible so that the children can see what's happening. Restrict, but don't prohibit movement. Say "Whisper" rather than "Don't talk".

• Ignore comments that belittle your effort to make your children part of church life. Christ accepted and welcomed children. How can we do any less.

A Family Perspective

The crowds that heard Jesus were becoming hostile and Jesus' family feared for his life. "They went out to restrain him," for not only was he embarrassing the family, he was also endangering himself. But Jesus would not compromise his conscience. He continued to say what others preferred not to hear. Sometimes parents have to do the same; they have a good model in Jesus.

Summer Festival

The Sisters of SS. Cyril & Methodius, Danville, PA will be holding their Annual Summer Festival on Saturday, June 21st, on the grounds of Villa Sacred Heart.

Featured will be chicken dinners, games, arts and crafts, flea market, Sisters' Pantry, flowers & plants. Time is 10:00am to 6:00pm. At 5:30 Liturgy for Sunday will be said in the Cathedral that same day.

lan a day to visit our Slovak Sisters and support their endeavors. They will be most appreciative!

Help Wanted

Camilla Hall Nursing Home located next to Immaculata College is in need of full-time and part-time employees. Positions available:

• Full time RN or LPN for 3-11 shift
• Nursing Assistants for all shifts (Nurse's assistant applicants need not have previous experience)
• Food Service Assistant (not chef work)
• Dishroom

Please call S. Maryann Weidner at 644-1152. If there are any high school students, as young as 14 years old, there are positions that are open to them.

Women's Club News

Parish Picnic

Don't forget our First Annual Parish Picnic to be held this Sunday, June 8th at Westwood Fire Company Grounds starting at 1:00pm. We're sure you will enjoy a good time and good food. See you there!

Installation Dinner

Sunday, June 22nd at 5:30pm at Stottsville Inn. Entree selections are as follows:

• Crab Cake - $20.00
  All jumbo lump crab in an imperial sauce with roasted red pepper roulade.
• Chicken Rebecca - $18.00
  Chicken breast topped with mushroom duxelles over crab imperial.
• Tortellini Michaelangelo - $14.00
  Cheese filled tortellini served with proscuitto ham, garden peas, and alfredo sauce.

Please make your selection and call Ann Cigas with your entree choice as soon as possible. There is still time to make a reservation!! Any woman of the parish is invited to attend.

Family Life Information

Marriage Encounter - The greatest gift we can give our children is our love for one another. To refresh your marital love, make a Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend will begin on June 20th. For information, call Dan & Kathy O'Shea at 1-800-456-8330.

Natural Family Planning - classes will begin on June 18 at 7:30pm, at the Family Life Office on the campus of St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood. For information call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.

Separated & Divorced Catholics - support group meeting at SS. Peter & Paul, East Goshen, on the third Tuesday of each month, at 8pm. For more information, call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.

Phases - a nine week program addressing issues of separation/divorce, will be starting at St. Anatasia, Newtown Square on June 26. For more information and registration form, call the Family Life Office.

Encourage - support group for parents, relatives, and friends of homosexual persons. Meets monthly. For information, call Courage/Encourage, (215)587-4505. Confidentiality is assured.