St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Join In Singing

21st 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

Second Collection

A second collection will be taken up today to benefit flood-ravaged countries in Eastern Europe. Please be generous in your contribution.

CCD News

CCD classes will begin on September 21st. We will continue to hold class on Sunday mornings. The time of the class will be finalized soon and will depend on the Mass schedule. If you have not registered your child for CCD, please call Frank Lasak. No payment is due until classes begin in September.

Preschool Class

Please remember that our CCD program starts with a preschool class. This class is open to children starting at age 4. Please sign up your preschool children if you have not already done so.

Party!

Since our end of the year CCD party was cancelled last May, we have decided to hold a start of the year party for the children this year. We have tentatively set Sunday, September 14th as the date. Please watch the bulletin in the coming weeks for further details.

Adult Choir

Rehersals for the Adult Choir (ages 14 and up) will begin on Wednesday, September 17th at 7pm. Anyone who wishes to join us this season is most welcome to attend. There are no tryouts and you don’t need to know how to read music. All you need is a desire to sing. We had some good times last year and this season looks to be a little less demanding on all of us so I’m hoping to see everyone from last season as well as some new faces (guys, where are you?). If you’d like more information please call me (Craig Cigas). Don’t forget, the rescheduled choir party is this Sunday at 3pm at Craig’s house!

Youth Choir

Registration for the Youth Choir will take place at both Masses this weekend, August 23rd & 24th, in the church vestibule. Any children between the ages of five and thirteen are encouraged and welcome to join. All returning members and new members are asked to register so that I may get updated information. Our first rehearsal will be Monday, September 15th at 6:30pm. We have some fun and different things planned for this year so please plan on attending our first rehearsal. If you have any questions or would like some information, please contact me (Susan Sandoski).

School Re-opening

Coatesville Area Catholic Elementary School will reopen on Tuesday, August 26th. Half day sessions will be held on August 26th, with dismissal at 11:00am. No lunch is required. Uniform dress code is effective as of August 26th. Buses will be available. The Coatesville School District will mail a post card with your bus number, place of pickup and time. August 27th will be a full day of classes for Grades 5-6-7-8 only, and August 28th will be a full day of classes for Grades 1-2-3-4 only, with dismissal at 2:15pm. There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, August 29th , and Monday, September 2nd. Kindergarten students should report to their assigned session on September 2nd. Kindergarten orientation for parents will be held on August 26th for AM and PM parents at 9:00am. May all our CACES students have an enriching, successful academic year!

A Family Perspective

In today's Gospel some followers complained that what Jesus taught was too difficult to follow--but Jesus did not back off. As adults, it is our obligation to clearly teach Christian values to our children. We must expect resistance for the Christian life style is contrary to our culture. Like Jesus, don't back away!

Women's Club News

Reminder

The Women's Club will be holding their first meeting this Monday, August 25th at 7:30pm in the school hall. We are looking forward to seeing all the familiar faces and hopefully some new ones. Any woman of the parish is invited to join. We will be planning events for the upcoming year. We are always ready to listen to your new ideas and suggestions!

Patrons

Please remember to patronize the local businesses that have supported the Women's Club during the month of August.

Ruffini's 380-8263

Ruffini's is an Italian restaurant which has fine family dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Skowood's Pool Service 269-9900

Skowood's Pools carry all of the supplies needed for your pool. They also do any repairing your pool might need.