St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Join In Singing

Christ the King

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

The following donations in memory of Helen Bullock were received and are gratefully acknowledged: The Latta Family, Mrs. Mary Shesko, Elizabeth & Tom Dudas, James McInerney, Mrs. Julia Esposito, and Ms. Angelyn Cisarik.

This Sunday's 10:30am Mass features the Rite of Commissioning for our newly appointed Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Jerry Bugar and Dennis Hudock. We extend to them our sincere congratulations and pray that the exercise of this ministry will provide them with gladness and enrichment.

On Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, a festive Holiday Mass will be offered in our Parish Church at 9:00. Father Roman Kozacheson, O.F.M. Cap., a native son of the Parish, will be the principal concelebrant. Plan on observing the authentic spirit of the day by participating as a family at the Table of the Lord.

Thank you for the dozens of boxed stuffing mix donated two weekends ago in response to the Annual Operation Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your kindness will go a long way in bringing happiness to the less fortunate of our community at the holiday. Look for us to be engaged in a similar church sponsored campaign of charity at Christmas.

Your donation in the "Tree of Love" envelope this year will help us to erect a Christmas Stable with figures of the Holy Family outdoors in front of the Rectory. Also, white lights will be strung in the Dogwood trees of the yard, giving added brightness to our religious display. As before, you are invited to list the names of your beloved deceased on the envelope, which will be placed by the Nativity scene in front of the main altar in Church throughout the Christmas season. "Tree of Love" envelopes may be dropped in the collection basket anytime during Advent which begins next weekend, November 29th/30th.

A Family Perspective

Jesus came to establish a Kingdom of Truth: "For this I was born, to testify to the truth". Christian families are called to be lovers of truth when we protect each other, especially our children, from falsehoods, half-truths and lies. Without truth there is no trust. Without trust, relationships die and suspicion thrives..

Family Life Information

Natural Family Planning - classes are held regularly at the Family Life Office on the campus of St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood.

Separated and Divorced Catholics - support group meeting at SS. Peter & Paul, East Goshen, on the Third Tuesday of each month, at 8pm.

Encourage - support group for parents, relatives, and friends of homosexual persons. Meets monthly.

Courage - spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church's teaching on sexuality. Meetings held weekly.

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

Women's Club News

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Sunday, December 7th - 9:00 to 3:00. We hope to see all of you there to do some of your Christmas shopping, and enjoy the good food and camaraderie with friends and relatives. Mothers - save yourself some work and visit our Bake Table which is always filled with “goodies”.

Take out Orders for Stuffed Cabbage ($9/Doz.) and Pierogies ($4.50/Doz) can be placed with Ann B. Cigas (384-2955). Place your orders early so as not to be disappointed. They’re going fast!! (Which is good!). Thank you to the loyal supporters who came out last week for our final pierogie session. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and thanks again, Bob Shesko, for the delicious breakfast!!

$500 chance books have been distributed (or will be in the next few days). We’re counting on you to give us your usual great support for this project which constitutes almost 1/3 of the profit we make at the Bazaar. Please make your returns to ABC at your earliest convenience. Drop them in the WC Drop Box which is located next to the Bulletin Basket in the vestibule of the church. Thank you in advance.

Regular Meeting

Monday, November 24th - 7:30 PM in the School Hall. Don’t forget your exchange gift. We’re going to get the Christmas Season started a little early.

Patrons

Please patronize our the following local businesses who have helped to support the Women's Club during the month of November:

Charlie's Thriftway
Charlie's is located across from the Chester County Airport. Their motto is "The Customer Comes First". They now have a Citadel Bank Branch inside the store for your convenience. (610)383-6663

Longenecker Pharmacy, Inc.
Longenecker Pharmacy has two locations for your convenience and pharmaceutical needs. They are located in Gap (717) 442-9523 and Parkesburg (610)857-2114.

Maclean-Chamberlain Funeral Home
Maclean-Chamberlain have funeral insurance, pre-planning and also counseling available for you in your time of need. (610)384-7191

Polk's Country Flowers
Polk's carry flowers for all occasions. They are hidden behind the ACME in Parkesburg. (610)857-9290