St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Donation

A donation in memory of Elmer Moratelli is gratefully acknowledged from Angelyn Cisarik.

Good Luck

Shannon Lynn Hamara, granddaughter of Andrew and Geraldine Hamara, who graduated this year from Bishop Shanahan High School.

Congratulations

We congratulate Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dunlap on the recent baptism of their son, Colin Spencer Dunlap.

We also would like to congratulate Mr. & Mrs. Ronald McComsey on the baptism of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole McComsey.

Parish Memorial Fund

Often enough the observance of a significant occasion, like our 75th Anniversary of Founding next year, prompts a bit of refurbishing and freshening up when it comes to Church appointments and that associated with worship. Over the years, our Parish Memorial Fund has permitted us to do just that. In anticipation of our Diamond Jubilee Year, however, special projects and purchases come to light. A sort of "wish list" takes shape which some of our kind parishioners may well want to draw from, so as to establish an item or undertaking as an appropriate memorial of a deceased family member or friend. We welcome your inquiry and would be glad to share with you specific proposals. Please contact Father John at either 384-0360 or 384-1172. Thank you for your consideration.

With Gratitude

We are certainly most grateful to Ann Cigas, our Parish Chairman, for taking us over the top in our recently concluded Campaign for the 1998 Catholic Charities Appeal. As in past years, once again Ann has given her time and abilities generously to an important Archdiocesan cause, working with it from start to finish. Thank you, too, to Stella Grubb, our Parish Secretary, for her able assistance with organizing the Appeal. May God bless you both for your service to our Parish and your kindness to those in need!

Sacrament of Reconciliation

This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, June 13th, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, June 21st, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request.

75th Anniversary Planning Meeting

There will be a planning meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, 1998 at 7:00pm in the School Hall. We will be making some final decisions on some important items. this will most likely be the last meeting for the summer. Please plan to attend! Please contact Lisa Hillman if you have any questions.

Vacation Bible School Registration

Registration for Vacation Bible School will be held the next two weekends after each Mass. In order to have enough materials for everyone, all children planning to attend bible school must be registered by June 30th. (Bible school will be held the last week in July.) We still need adults to teach classes, coordinate games and activities, help with arts and crafts, and provide snacks. If you can help in any way, please call Frank Lasak or Kathy Catanese. Thank you.

Special Collection

A collection for the Holy Father will be taken up on June 27/28. "My heartfelt thanks for everything you have done to spread the light of Christ’s Gospel." Pope John Paul II. Please be as generous as always.

A Family Perspective - Corpus Christi

Today's Gospel tells us that there were twelve baskets of bread and fish left after the crowd was fed. What do you think Jesus directed the apostles to do with those leftovers? What message is there for your family?

Incense

Incense is burned in a pot to make smoke that smells. It is a way of hearing, seeing and smelling -- of sensing a place, a time, an honor. For Christians, incense honors God's holy presence; likewise, it honors God's holy people living and dead. Incense marks a procession toward the Creator, covers up the bad smells of corruption and helps celebrate the wholeness Christians share through Christ in the Holy Spirit. It leads to God, the joy of all creation.

Journey '98

Journey '98 is a Leadership Training Program for high school youth sponsored by the Office for Youth and Young Adults. Journey brings youth leaders together from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and beyond. It is a great opportunity to build leadership skills and make new friends. Journey is being offered two weeks this summer. It will be held at St. Mary Retreat Center in Elverson, PA on June 22nd-26th and also on August 3rd-7th. The cost is $170.00 per participant. For more information please call Sr. Mary Kay Kelley, SSJ at (610)649-9410.

Catholic Unity Conference & Arts Festival

The Catholic Unity Conference and Arts Festival will take place June 18-21, 1998, at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia. Featured speakers include: Bob and Penny Lord, Mother Nadine Brown, Fr. Bill McCarthy, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, Estela & Reyes Ruiz, Tony Melendez, and many other outstanding speakers.

The Arts Festival will be presented June 18th at 7:00pm and feature the works of outstanding Catholic artists as well as a grand opening concert by Grace Markay. The centerpiece of the arts festival will be a one-woman drama - Therese: The Story of a Soul, produced by award winning actor and director Leonardo Defilippis and performed by Maggie Mahrt of St. Luke Productions, Beaverton, Oregon. For details about the Catholic Unity Conference and Arts Festival call In His Sign Network at (610)527-2906.

Courses Offered

The 1998 Summer Session at St. Charles Seminary is offering Undergraduate and Graduate Courses in Sacred Scripture and Theology on June 22nd - July 30th plus two spiritually institutes June 29th, June 30th, July 1st, July 13th,14th, 15th at 7:00pm. This is open to Laity, Religious & Priests. For more information please call (610)667-3394 ext. 287.

Women's Club News

Installation Dinner

Installation Dinner of the Women’s Club of St. Joseph’s Church - Sunday, June 28th at the Waynebrook Inn. Please make your reservations with Ann Cigas before June 21st. Thank you.

Annual Parish Picnic

HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE PICNIC THIS SUNDAY!! If you had a change in plans and are free, please check with Andy Levenite to see if we can accommodate you. We usually prepare for "some extras"!!