St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Donations

Donations in memory of Rose Kozacheson have been received and are gratefully acknowledged:

Jerry Bugar, Judy Rice, Julia Esposito, Angelyn Cisarik, Ed & Annie Messner, Ashley Hamm, Ted & Joanne McLaughlin, Beth & Steve Hamm, Donna McLaughlin, Brian McLaughlin, Anna Florian, David & Elaine Fioriglio, Dr. & Mrs. McChesney

To date, contributions to the 1997 Christmas Collection have amounted to $21,139.00; the Tree of Love and Christmas Flower donation was $1,444.00; and the donation from the Women's Club was $5,000.00.

God bless all of our contributors.

Announcements

Our family pride is showing at this weekend's 10:30am Mass, during which we feature a brief Ceremony of Enrollment for the 13 boys and girls in the 1998 First Communion Class. Although their preparation has already gotten underway for the Springtime reception of First Penance and First Eucharist, in a formal way we introduce our future first communicants to the Parish community and give recognition to the program of instruction in which they are engaged at home and in class. We pledge to the youngsters our support by frequent prayer and words of encouragement. Congratulations to:

who take a special first step before us on their way to meeting the Lord Jesus on the forthcoming occasions of Confession and Communion!

The Comboni Missionary Sisters welcome the involvement of interested lay people in their varied activities. All are invited to attend an organizational meeting in the Sisters' Convent (58 South 6th Avenue), at 6:30pm, on Tuesday, January 13th. Your support of the Comboni Apostolate in our community would be greatly appreciated.

Your kind Christmas cards and other thoughtful holiday remembrances are gratefully acknowledged by the priests in ministry at St. Joseph Church. Thank you for such expressions of warmth and friendship at this blessed season of the Savior's Birth. God love you!

Pastoral Council

A Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm. We will meet in the Rectory. We will be reviewing our parish and cluster goals under the area of Worship. All Pastoral Council Members are urged to attend.

Youth and Adult Choir

The Youth and Adult choirs will resume rehearsals this week in preparation for the Easter season. If you have been considering joining one of these groups, this is a great time to stop by. The Youth Choir holds it’s rehearsals on Mondays at 6:30pm and the Adult Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7pm. All rehearsals are held in the Church choir loft. We’re looking forward to seeing some new faces as well as all the familiar ones!

Registration

Registration will be held in the Primary School Office in St. Cecilia's Parish on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, from 9:00 to 1:00.

To enter Kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by September 1st, 1998.

To enter First Grade, a child must be 6 years old by September 1st, 1998. A birth certificate, Baptismal certificate and Immunization records are NECESSARY at the time of registration. Catholic families MUST present a letter from their Pastor verifying membership in the Parish before a child will be registered. There is a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee.

All parents with preschool children are invited to an orientation and social in the Primary Building Cafeteria of Coatesville Area Catholic Elementary School on Monday, January 26th at 9:30am. We will be happy to have you visit our little ones at work in their classrooms and answer any questions you may have about our school. This will be the ONLY Open House for the school year 1998-99.

A Family Perspective

Today's second reading reminds us that we are the adopted children of God. Many families adopt a child, an honorary aunt or uncle, a neighbor. This is one way that we share the glorious heritage to which we have all been called.

Emmaus Nights

A Discernment Series sponsored by the Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood. Bimonthly sessions, on the second and fourth Wednesday, 7:30-9:30pm, resuming on Wednesday, January 14th, 1998 at St. Charles Seminary for those men who are seriously discerning the call to priesthood. The evening will include communal prayer, topics of interest, group discussion and refreshments. No registration is needed. Call the Vocation Office for details, (610)667-5778.

Women’s Club News

Regular Meeting

Please mark your calendars - Monday, January 26th at 7:30 PM in the school hall. We need your presence to help make plans for our Spring Activities. New Ideas are always welcome. Any woman of the Parish is cordially invited to attend.

Patrons

Whenever possible please patronize the following local businesses who have helped to support the Women's Club during the month of January:

All Seasons Tanning Salon 873-3503
All Seasons have the latest in Wolfe tanning equipment. They now also have massage therapy.

Harris Funeral Home 384-1091
Let Harris help you with all of your arrangements in your time of need.

Snyder Petroleum 942-2648
Winter is here. Call Snyders for your heating and fuel oil needs. They also provide diesel and kerosene fuels.

Hennessy's Pharmacy 384-8484
Hennesssy's are the only family owned pharmacy left in Coatesville, and you can tell by the excellent quality of service.