St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Catholic Charities Appeal

Our 1998 Catholic Charities Appeal amounted to $8,628.00. Thank you and God bless you.

Congratulations!

We congratulate Mr. & Mrs. Greg Johnson on the recent baptism of their son, Timothy Francis Johnson.

We also congratulate the following Coatesville High School Graduates. Good luck in all of your future endeavors:

Also, John Matthew Callahan who graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School.

Many Thanks to Many People

A good time was had by all who attended our Second Annual Parish Picnic last Sunday, June 14th. The Westwood Pavilion and adjacent fields provided a perfect setting for the approximately 150 parishioners who feasted on delicious food items and enjoyed the afternoon's outdoor activities. Praise God for giving us a window to the sunshine and pleasant weather that day! And many, many thanks to the "movers and shakers" who organized, prepared and worked the event to the delight and pleasure of young and old alike!

The Pope's Annual Appeal

The Special Collection next weekend, June 27th-28th, will benefit the good works of the Holy Father. It is the Annual Peter's Pence Appeal, which enables Pope John Paul II to respond with emergency assistance to victims of disaster, continue his pastoral care for the Church and spread the Gospel message throughout the world. Your contribution to this Appeal helps to bring hope to those who need it most. Thank you, in advance, for your generous response!

There will be no second collection but please place your envelopes for the Holy Father into the basket with your regular Sunday envelopes the weekend of June 27th-28th. Thank you for your generosity.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

This weekend, Confessions are being heard on Sunday, June 21st, from 9:45 until 10:15am. On the following weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, June 27th, from 5:45 until 6:15pm. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at anytime upon request.

Community Blood Drive

This Monday, June 22nd, from 2:00 to 7:30pm, a Community Blood Drive will be conducted by the American Red Cross in the Hall of the St. Stanislaus Kostka School Building. Be a real lifesaver; be a blood donor! Your one donation will be helping three to five patients. Walk in donors are welcome during the afternoon and early evening hours; please bring some type of identification with you. Summer always seems to bring a decline in the available blood supply, making your donation of blood all the more appreciated. Please consider being a blood donor on June 22nd.

A Family Perspective

In today's Gospel, Jesus asked Peter, "Who do you say I am?" Peter responded "the Messiah of God" and was eventually martyred for this belief. If Jesus asked your family the same question today, what would you say and how would your life demonstrate your belief?

Vacation Bible School Registration

Registration for Vacation Bible School will be held this weekend and next weekend 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.

Upcoming Summer Events

Theology on Tap - Serving Young Adults (20's & 30's, single & married) the best in theology, speakers and dialogue. This three week series is offered at four locations and will focus on:

Tapping into the Millennium
Open Communication with God, our Families, Friends & Co-Workers
Mapping Your Life's Journey into the New Millennium
Social Sin: Accountability in a Broken World

Tuesdays, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 from 7-9pm at St. Martin de Porres Parish, Philadelphia.

Wednesdays, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 from 7-9pm at SS. Simon & Jude Parish, West Chester & also at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro.

Thursdays, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 from 6-8pm at Diocesan Office Center, 222 N. 17th Street, Center City Philadelphia.

Softball Open - Sundays, June 14th & 21st, July 12th & 19th, August 9th & 16th from 2-5pm at Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. New players are welcome each week.

Native American Experience - August 22nd - August 30th. A nine day immersion experience on the Apache Reservation in White River, Arizona. Orientation night is July 8th.

Splash Party - Sunday, August 30th at Camp Neumann. Swimming, softball, volleyball, games, barbecue dinner, DJ and dancing. Register by August 21st.

Prayer Gathering - Third Thursdays (July 18th & August 20th) at 7pm at Young Adult Ministry Office in Ardmore.

To register for the above activities or to receive our free newsletter for young adults, call Sonji at the Young Adult Ministry Office at (610)649-9476.

Boy's Summer Basketball Camp - The Speedy Morris La Salle University Overnight Basketball Camp will be held during the week of July 19th-23rd. It is open for all boys ages 9 - 17 years old. For information and a brochure, please call (215)951-1518. Anyone coming from our parish will receive a twenty dollar discount.

Hospitality

When the three angels passed by the tent, Abraham and Sarah gave them a gracious welcome. They invited God in to share their hospitality, but God outdid their generosity by giving them Isaac. Similarly, when Jesus passed through a village, Martha and Mary gave him a generous welcome in their home. They did their best for him and he in turn revealed the great mystery of faith, as he does to us today: Christ among us, our hope of glory. We offer bread and wine, and God gives us the body and blood of Christ. Alleluia!

Women's Club News

75th Anniversary Meeting

Don’t forget the 75th Anniversary planning meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall. We are looking for a good attendance and hope to make some final decisions on some important items. This will probably be the last meeting for the summer.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to Andy Levenite for all her hard work, time, and effort she put forth in planning and organizing our Second Annual Parish Picnic. A job well done!!

Installation Dinner

Will be held on Sunday, June 28th at the Waynebrook Inn, Honey Brook, PA beginning at 5:00 PM. Our Entree selections will be Stuffed Breast of Chicken or Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp over Pasta. Please make your reservations by Sunday, June 21st. For those who have already signed up, please call Ann Cigas with your Entree selection. Thank you.

A Thank you from the Chairperson

A heartfelt thank you to all who made our Annual Parish Picnic last Sunday a success. Over 150 parishioners and former parishioners enjoyed a day of fellowship, food and fun. Special thanks are extended to my Co-Chairpersons: Joe Trumpelman and Sue Sandoski who gave up their entire weekend for this parish function.

Also, the Picnic Committee would like to thank the following for giving their time and talent that helped make this event an overwhelming success.

Without the help of these volunteers we just couldn't have done it. Thank you again and God bless you for your dedication to St. Joseph's Parish.

Andy Levenite
Chariperson, Picnic Committee