Masses for the Week
Sacrament of ReconciliationThis weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, September 19th, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, September 27th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. Your Prayers are RequestedIn the kindness of your prayers, please remember the sick: Vera Lahm, Julia Esposito, Casper Hracho, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Rose Guldan, Dorothy Hayes and Jean Moister. R.C.I.A. Classes FormingThe Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the approach offered by our Parish Family both to welcome new members from other religious denominations or no Church affiliation and to complete the Sacraments of Initiation for adult Catholics who have received only Baptism. In a friendly and informative manner, the beliefs and the practices of the Catholic Faith are presented over a series of weekly sessions, beginning in the Fall and continuing to the Spring. Quite simply, the R.C.I.A. Program is the Church's way of making new Catholics and full Catholics. For further information or to register, kindly contact Father John at 384-1172. We are looking to open our new series on October 14th. Choir NewsRehearsals for the Adult and Youth Choirs will begin on Monday, September 21st. If you ever thought of joining one of these groups, now is the time. I’d love to see some new faces this year. The choirs sing during regular services and at special services during the holidays. There are no tryouts, all you need is a desire to sing. For a small investment in time, I think you’ll find it a very rewarding experience. This year is particularly exciting because we will be preparing for several special events to mark St. Joseph’s 75th Anniversary. For the next few months, the organists and cantors at St. Joseph’s will also be providing the music for St. Stanislaus Kostka’s services. Because of these extra responsibilities, it was necessary to move the rehearsals for the Adult Choir to Monday night. On Mondays, the Youth Choir will rehearse from 6:45pm to 7:30pm in the choir loft, followed by the Adult Choir rehearsal which will run from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any of the organists or cantors, before or after Mass. I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting some new ones on the 21st. Craig Cigas, Music Director A Morning Out for Our Men, Young Men and High School BoysWe are glad to be hosting a Grand Communion Breakfast for the men, young men and high school boys of St. Joseph Parish. It will take place next Sunday, September 27th, in the Parish Hall, immediately following the 10:30am Mass. Rev. Mr. Frank Clark, Director, Archdiocesan Family Life Office, will be the featured speaker. Because of the gracious generosity of the Women's Club, there will be no cost to the participants. This is an invitation being offered to reach out to our men, young men, and high school boys, and to provide them with a spiritual and social occasion in one another's company. The favor of a reply is requested no later than Monday, September 21st, by calling Ann Cigas. Come, enjoy a full country breakfast and "the guy's morning out!" CCDThe CCD Program begins this Sunday, September 20th. Classes are held on Sunday mornings at 9:15 in the school. If you have not registered, please stop by the school or call Frank Lasak. We currently have classes for students age 4 through the 5th grade. Students in the 2nd grade who do not attend Catholic school must be enrolled in the CCD program in order to receive their First Reconciliation and Communion. CCD Kindergarten Teacher NeededWe are in need of an adult to help teach the Kindergarten class. You will be paired with another teacher. If you can help, please call Frank Lasak. Thank you. |
CCD Kindergarten Aide NeededWe are in need of one or more people to serve as a teacher’s aide for our Kindergarten class. This person would work one-on-one with a child who has special needs. It would be best to have 2 or more people that they could rotate weeks. The aide should be an adult (or student at least 14 years old). If you can help, please stop by the CCD teacher’s meeting in the school hall after the 10:30 Mass or call Frank Lasak. Thank you. (We already have one volunteer but we could use 1 or 2 more - Thanks!) Pastoral CouncilThere will NOT be a pastoral council meeting in September. Our next meeting will be October 19th. More details about this meeting will follow next month. School Choice UpdateThe State Legislature may once again revisit the issue of school choice this Fall. Our locality is represented by Tim Hennessey. Take the time, please, to call Representative Hennessey at (610)380-8600 and thank him for his support of school choice. If you yourself have any questions about school choice or any other legislative issue, kindly contact the Archdiocesan Office for Public Affairs at (215)587-3509. Television AlertPlease be reminded that this Sunday, September 20th, at 2:00pm, WHYY-TV/Channel 12 will present "Reflections on Vatican II", a two hour documentary which chronicles the history and lasting effects of the Second Vatican Council on the Catholic Church and the world at large. We heartily recommend this fine program for your viewing pleasure. Special Collection Next WeekendThis year marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Villa St. Joseph, Darby. It is the first facility of its kind to be established in the United States for the care of aged and infirm diocesan priests. Regina Coeli Residence, Warminster was established in 1991 and an annex adjacent to Villa St. Joseph was opened last year, because of the need to expand available accommodations. Over 70 retired priests are in residence at these locations, which also serve as a temporary place for recuperation following an unexpected illness or accident. The Annual Collection for the Care of the Aging and Ill Priests will be taken up in the Archdiocese next weekend, September 26th/27th. This collection is a major and essential source of revenue for these needed facilities. Your customary generosity to this deserving appeal will be greatly appreciated. God bless you! A Family PerspectiveToday St. Paul urges us to pray for all leaders. This would include not just national and world leaders, but local leaders like pastors and pastoral councils, principals, DRE's and teachers, coaches and Scout leaders, etc. And let's not forget parents and those who act as parents - they are the first and most influential leaders of all. Child Care ServicesA Little Touch of Class and Christianity Child Care is the name of a child care service provided for children infant to preschool. Our own parishioner Andrea Godwin will be providing these services. For more information or if you have any questions please call Roni Godwin. Open HouseSt. Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the Annual Open House on Sunday, October 4th from 12 noon until 5pm. All are invited to attend. The Seminary is located at 100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA. For more information, please call (610)667-3394 ext. 231. Catholic Social ServicesA Self-Help Group centering on the beginning issues of divorce will be held Friday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30pm in the basement of Our Lady of Consolation Church, Parkesburg. The group will begin on September 18th and end November 6th. Anyone interested, please call 269-4060, 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Women’s Club NewsRegular Meeting - Sunday, September 20th at 7:30 PM in the School Hall.Please note that we will now be meeting the Fourth Sunday of the Month, however, this month, because of the Men’s Communion Breakfast, we will meet a week earlier. Please plan to attend and help us plan our activities for the coming year. We especially invite the new parishioners to join us. We work hard but have a good time doing it. We welcome you. Mark your Calendars!Please note the following events on your calendars and plan to join us:
75th Anniversary MemorabiliaThere will be 75th Anniversary T-Shirts/Sweatshirts/Hats on sale at the Masses this weekend or you may call Mary Frances Johnson. |
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