St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Sincere Sympathy

The parishioners extend sincere sympathy to the Reali Family, whose Mother Victoria Corbo, passed away. May she enjoy eternal peace.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, October 25th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the morning Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, October 31st, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the evening Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request.

Your Prayers are Requested

In the kindness of your prayers, please remember the sick: Julia Esposito, Vera Lahm, Casper Hracho, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Rose Guldan, Jean Moister, Helen Gentile, Sophie Zelina, Ann Hook and the dead: Father Gerardo Caruso, Victoria Carbo.

All Souls Day, November 2nd

Long associated with the Remembrance of All Souls, on November 2nd, has been the practice of submitting the names of our beloved deceased that they might be remembered in the Masses of All Souls Day, as well as throughout the entire month of November, the Month of the Holy Souls. Over this weekend and next, you are invited to submit these names (perhaps using the envelope provided) and they will be placed on the altar for the month. On All Souls Day itself, Monday, November 2nd, Masses will be offered at 9:00am and 5:00pm in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, and at 7:00pm in St. Joseph Church. This feast gives beautiful expression of the enduring bonds which exist between the living and the dead. Our prayers for one another can benefit our common quest for salvation.

Forty Hours Devotion Locally

Nearby St. Stanislaus Kostka Church will observe the Eucharistic Forty Hours Devotion on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday: November 1st, 2nd, 3rd. The Blessed Sacrament will be solemnly exposed on the altar each morning after the 9 o'clock Mass, with the Church open for visitation during the day. Exposition concludes on Sunday at a 5:00pm Holy Hour for Vocations, on Monday prior to the 5:00pm All Souls Day Mass and on Tuesday at 7:00pm with the closing procession and Mass. All are welcome to participate during these reflective, grace-filled days.

Operation Thanksgiving

Once again, St. Joseph Parish will join with other church congregations of the Coatesville Area in sponsoring Operation Thanksgiving, a program of food sharing with the needy at the holiday. In this way food baskets may be distributed to the eligible applicants, providing a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Our parishioners are being asked to donate a single food item: Stuffing Mix. Your boxes and bags of stuffing mix should be dropped off in the church vestibule over the weekend of November 7th/8th. Now in its ninth year, Operation Thanksgiving has been of benefit to hundreds upon hundreds of needy families; please help to guarantee the success of this holiday food drive once more. God love you! Also, do look for our participation in a similar food sharing program at Christmas.

Penny Petition

We are still in need of funds for the purchase of new robes for the Children's Choir. So we are asking for donations of any surplus pennies or loose change that you might have. There will be containers located at the back of the church during the next few weeks. If you could drop your pennies or loose change into them as you arrive or leave church, we would be most grateful. The children will be responsible for counting and wrapping any donations. Even though we have been offered outright donations to cover the remaining cost of the robes, I felt it was important for the children to take part and work towards reaching our goal. Thank you in advance for your help in making this effort a success.

Susan Sandoski
Youth Choir Director

Halloween Party

Our annual parish Halloween party will be held next Sunday, November 1st. This party is for all the children of the parish. It will be held in the school hall from 1-3 pm. Please come and join in the fun. Parents are encouraged to stay with their children and make this a family event (Grandparents are welcome too!). There will be games, food, and costume judging. Each child should bring one bag of candy (individually wrapped candy bars, lollypops, etc.) for the candy scramble. Adults, please consider staying a few minutes after the party to help with clean up. See you there!

Parish Life Congress ‘98

The Parish Life Congress is an annual educational / formational gathering of those who are involved in various forms of pastoral and educational service to the Church. The Congress is an integral part of the spiritual and pastoral Renewal of the Archdiocese in anticipation of the third millennium of Christianity. This year’s Congress will be held on Saturday November 7th at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. Please call Frank Lasak if you are interested in attending this event.

A Family Perspective

Today's Gospel reminds us of the need for humility. In our families, let's be sure to teach our children to balance pride in their accomplishments with gratitude to God who makes them possible. In other words to do as the Psalmist says and "bless the Lord at all times".

Women’s Club News

Covered Dish Social

This Sunday, October 25th Beginning at 5:00 pm in the Parish Hall. If you have not made a reservation, please call Kathy Catanese. We will probably be able to make room for a few more. We hope some of our new parishioners will be able to join us.

Fifty-Fifty Chances

Returns MUST be submitted this weekend. Our parishioners have responded very well. The payout is almost up to $450.00. We would appreciate hearing from those who have not as yet returned their tickets. We are grateful for your support of this project and has helped us fund the past few week’s activities such as the Men’s Communion Breakfast and the New Parishioners Get Together. Thank you very much.

Needlework Donations

MUST be turned in this weekend and they will be on display at our covered dish social for all to see. Won’t you add your donations to this worthy cause. It benefits local charities such as Brandywine Hospital, The Salvation Army, Home Health Care and Pocopson Home - all worthy charities. Please lend your support. Thank you.

American Music Theater

Christmas Show - Sunday, November 22nd - Cost $26.00. We still have six tickets left and would like to hear from anyone interested in making the trip with us. The cost includes bus transportation. Call Ann Cigas as soon as possible.

75th Memorabilia

75th Memorabilia items are still on sale - replicas of the old and new churches - $15.00 each or the set for $25.00. Call Andrea Levenite to place your orders.   — and — T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats, etc. with our 75th Anniversary Logo - Call Mary Frances Johnson or Barbara Reczek. Proceeds from these sales will help defray some of the expenses of the celebrations.

2nd Pieogie Making Session

We're making Pierogies again this coming Wednesday, October 28th starting with the peeling of potatoes at 3:00pm. We should be ready to start filling around 5:00 o’clock. We hope to see as many faces and hands as we did two weeks ago. Please plan your day so you can come out and help us. Again, MEN, WE NEED YOU. Don’t let us down!!!