St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Sacrament of Reconciliation

This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, October 31st, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, November 8th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the morning 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: Sister Leo Mary I.H.M., Julia Esposito, Vera Lahm, Casper Hracho, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Rose Guldan, Jean Moister, Helen Gentile, Sophie Zelina, Ann Hook, Lyndsey Conner; and the dead: Father Michael Gambone, Father William McBride.

All Souls Day, November 2nd

Monday of this week, November 2nd, is observed as the Remembrance of All Souls, a feast which gives beautiful expression of the enduring bonds existing between the living and the dead. On that day, Masses will be offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory at 9:00am and 5:00pm in St. Stanislaus Koskta Church, and at 7:00pm in St. Joseph Church. In both Churches, the respective Registers of Deceased Parishioners will be given a prominent place in the sanctuary with a lighted Easter candle close by. The Easter candle serves as a representation of the Risen Christ and His promise of eternal life. The names of your departed loved ones, submitted by way of the collection basket, will be placed on the altar throughout all November. May they all rest in peace.

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

Now in its ninth year, Operation Thanksgiving, a joint effort by area churches, has been of benefit to hundreds upon hundreds of needy families over the years. A Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is provided for all eligible applicants. 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 next weekend, November 7th/8th. Please help to guarantee the success of this holiday food drive once more. God love you for your caring response!

Halloween Party

Our Annual Parish Halloween Party will be held 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!

Penny Petition

Don’t forget our plea for your pennies and change to raise funds to purchase robes for our Children’s Choir. They’re growing!! Please drop your change in the Penny Petition Bucket as you leave or enter the church. The children will be responsible for counting and wrapping the change as their part of this endeavor. The containers will be set out for the next several weeks and hope for your support. Thank you.

Susan Sandoski, Director

The Miller Sound Calls

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be appearing live in Coatesville on Tuesday, November 17th, at the Coatesville Area Senior High School in a 7:30pm performance. Touring consistently since 1956 to the joy of millions of fans, this most popular dance band will perform their big swing hits of the 40's, playing and singing the music that made the "Miller Sound" live forever. Reserved seat tickets are $13.00 and will be sold in advance and, if still available, at the door. Call for reservations at 384-2487 (leave message) or stop in the Coatesville Flower Shop, 3rd and Main Streets. Proceeds will benefit the Coatesville Parents' Music Club, Inc. and the young people whose musical interests they serve.

The Rosary Society

Intentions for November

1. That you grant eternal life to those dear to us who have died.
2. That more young men and women will give up their lives to serve God as priests, brothers, and sisters.

Jesus Group - Glorious Mysteries
Mary Group - Sorrowful Mysteries
Joseph Group - Joyful Mysteries

Clothing Drive

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 West Second Avenue & Chestnut Street, Parkesburg on November 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd between the hours of 9am to 2pm to collect donations of usable men's, women's and children's clothing for those in need throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Other items accepted include bed and bath linens; pots/pans/dishes/cooking utensils; small working appliances; books/albums/toys; and small home furnishings. You are invited to bring all donations to the truck/trailer located on the grounds of the parish named above. For home pick up of furniture and large appliance donations, please call The Society at (610)832-0900.

Women's Club News

Congratulations to our winner of the Fifty-Fifty which was chanced off at our Annual Covered Dish Social last Sunday. The lucky winner was Deb DeLellis who won $600. Thank you to all our parishioners and friends who supported this activity. God Bless You All.

A big thank you to Kathy Catanese who chaired our Covered Dish and did a wonderful job. It was very nicely attended and good food and wine were enjoyed by all.

Thank you again to all who came out to make pieorgies last week. We made 950 more which brings our total to 1880. Our next session is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th beginning at 8:00 AM. We will be peeling potatoes on Friday evening, November 6th at 6:00 PM..

There are still seats available for our bus trip to the American Music Theatre to see the Christmas Show on Sunday, November 22nd. Please call Ann Cigas if interested.

Thank you to all who contributed to our Annual Needlework Guild. 304 pieces were collected and will be presented to the Guild in November by Margaret Florian. If you have not made a contribution and would still like to, it is not too late. Contact Margaret.

Patrons

Please remember to patronize the local businesses who have helped to support the acitivites of the Women's Club during the month of November.

• Charlie's Thriftway 383-6663
• Maclean-Chamberlain Funeral Home 384-7191
• Walnut Grove Health Center 857-5025

 Showtime at Shanahan

Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown, proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" this autumn. Performances are scheduled for November 13th & 14th, and again on 20th & 21st at 8:00pm. Reserved seats are $7.00; General admissions are $5.00. For additional information, call (610)343-6218. An entertaining night is promised to all!