St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

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Thank you and God bless you.

A Joyful Shout To The Lord

Now that their season has concluded, we would like to express publicly our appreciation to our two Parish Choirs who contribute so much to the beauty and spirit of our Liturgies throughout the greater part of the year. Music is an integral part of worship and, like prayer, lifts our hearts and minds to God. How grateful we are for the musical talent and dedicated efforts of both our Adult Choir and Children's Choir!

Thank you to the members of the Adult Choir, Director Craig Cigas and Organist Andrea Levenite. Our Masses and Special Celebrations are indeed enriched by the care and sweetness of your music.

Thank you to the members of the Children's Choir, Director Susan Sandoski and Organist Craig Cigas. The joy and energy witnessed by your music brings delight to us all.

God bless our Choirs with an enjoyable, refreshing summertime!

Sacrament of Reconciliation

This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, June 27th, from 5:45 until 6:15pm. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, July 5th, from 9:45 until 10:15am. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request.

Vacation Bible School Registration

Registrations for Vacation Bible School will be held this weekend after the 10:30 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.

The Rosary Society

Congratulations!

St. Joseph students excel at Bishop Shanahan High School.

Our Parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students on the End of Year Report. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence. Kathryn Catanese ranked number 10 in the class.

Students who achieved first honors include: Kathryn Catanese, Melissa Rhoades, Elizabeth Catanese.

Family Life Information

RETROUVAILLE is a program that helps couples in hurting marriages put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, Retrouvaille may be able to help you. For more information on the program beginning on August 14th, call 1-800-470-2230.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING classes will be held at Immaculate Conception, Jenkintown; St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood; St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown. For information and dates, call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.

COURAGE is a spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church's teaching on sexuality. For information, call (215)587-4505.

ENCOURAGE is a support group for parents, relatives, and friends of homosexual persons. For information call (215)587-4505. Confidentiality is assured.

SEPARATED & DIVORCED CATHOLICS support programs are held throughout the Archdiocese. To receive a listing of locations, call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER "The greatest gift we can give our children is our love for one another." To refresh your marital love, make a Marriage Encounter Weekend. For information call 1-800-456-8330.

BEREAVEMENT PROGRAMS A directory listing parish/cluster Bereavement Programs is available by calling the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002.

 Help Needed

The Comboni Missionary Sisters have a family in need of infant clothes, blankets and a crib. They also need summer clothes in a women's size 12. If you have anything to contribute, please notify Barbara Reczek or the Comboni Missionary Sisters at 58 South Sixth Avenue. Sister Consiglia, Sister Joan or Sister Roberto will be happy to arrange a pickup. The phone number at the convent is 380-9229. Thank you very much for your help!!