St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Join In Singing

Sixteenth Sunday in 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.

Announcements

Effective throughout July and August - Mass will be at 6:30pm on Saturday evenings, and 10:30am on Sunday mornings. We are most grateful for your understanding and cooperation with this summertime Mass arrangement. Thank you!

Baptism & Marriage

Arrangements for Baptism and Marriage may be made by contacting the rectory. The preparation for these special sacramental events takes time, so wherever possible please call at least one month prior to the christening date and at least six months prior to the wedding date.

Sacraments for the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion are administered at home to our ill and house bound parishioners upon notification. Please inform Father Oulds, who is serving our spiritual needs until a new pastor is assigned to our parish, when anyone is hospitalized. The sick always have a place in our community prayer.

A Family Perspective

In the opening of today's Gospel, Jesus listened as "the apostles gathered around and told him all that they had done.." By listening, we can understand and appreciate others' experiences. Whether it is listening to the excited chatter of a young child or the often repeated stories of an aging grandparent, listening is important. It is not just time well spent, it is also sacred time.

Catholic School News

A Sad Good-bye

Upon the completion of the past school year, it was announced that Sister Miriam Cotton, I.H.M., Principal of Coatesville Area Catholic Elementary School, would be leaving us to take on a similar position in Petersburg, Virginia. Sister Miriam provided outstanding leadership for our parochial elementary school. In a genuine, warm way Sister Miriam gave much to CACES' students, faculty and families over these past two years, and she shall be missed very much. God be with Sister Miriam in her new educational undertaking, she assuredly takes with her our abiding appreciation and fondness.

Welcome!

School Bells at summer's end will ring not only the new academic year, but also a new principal for Coatesville Area Catholic Elementary School. Sister Helen Loretta McAdams, I..H.M. has been appointed to replace Sister Miriam Cotton, I.H.M. as principal of our consolidated school. Sister Helen is presently concluding her assignment at Incarnation Grade School in Trenton, New Jersey. In addition, Sister Helen has served as principal in three other elementary schools: St. Cyril School in East Lansdowne; St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr; and Holy Innocents School in Philadelphia. A veteran of many years of teaching in the classroom and school administration, Sister Helen possesses those leadership qualities capable of challenging CACES to even greater heights. We warmly welcome her to our midst, and pray that her ministry in catholic education will be filled with much happiness and satisfaction.

Reopening of School

Coatesville Area Catholic Elementary School will reopen on Tuesday, August 26th, 1997. Half day session will be held on August 26th, with dismissal at 11:00am. No lunch is required. Uniform dress code is effective as of Tuesday, August 26th. Buses will be available. Coatesville School District will mail a post card with your bus number, place of pickup and time. August 27th will be a full day session for grades 5-6-7-8 ONLY, and August 28th will be a full day session for grades 1-2-3-4 ONLY, with dismissal at 2:15pm. Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st there will be NO SCHOOL. Classes will resume on the September 2nd for all grades.

Kindergarten students will report to their assigned session on Tuesday, September 2nd. Kindergarten orientation for parents will be held on August 26th for AM and PM parents at 9:00am.

Tuition

Tuition for the 1997-98 school year for one child is $1,050.00; two children $1,400.00; three children $1,700.00, for parishioners. Tuition and Stationary sale will be held on July 29th-30th at the Primary Building at 9:00am to 12 noon and 5:00-8:00pm in the evening.

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 August 15th.

Natural Family Planning - classes will begin on September 12th at 7:30pm at the Family Life Office on the campus of St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood.

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

Retrouvaille - is your marriage in trouble? Are both of you willing to work at saving it? A program will begin August 15th. Call 1-800-470-2230, for information on this program designed to help heal and renew troubled marriages.

For information or registration form on any of the above, please call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.