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AnnouncementsOur 1998 Christmas Offering amounted to $21,116, plus $5,000 from St. Joseph's Women's Club. Additionally, $1,244 received for the Tree of Love and Christmas Flowers. Our deepest thanks to our parishioners and friends for their generosity. God bless you - one and all. Acknowledgment has been received from the Archdiocese on our Annual Parish Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30th, 1998. The following comments were made "Your competent financial administration of the parish and your support of the Archdiocese are gratefully acknowledged. The dedication and sacrificial giving of your parishioners serve as a living witness to Our Lord Jesus Christ." Your Prayers are RequestedIn the kindness of your prayers, please remember the Sick: Julia Esposito, Vera Lahm, Casper Hracho, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Rose Guldan, Jean Moister, Ann Hook, Lyndsey Conner, Helen Simmers, Sarah Hoopes, Mary Scanlon, Marie Reali, ; and the Dead; Monsignor Thomas Dempsey. Sacrament of ReconciliationThis weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, January 17th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the morning Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, January 23rd, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. Shrine Healing ServiceOn Saturday, January 30th, at 2:00pm, a Healing Service will be conducted at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann, North 5th Street and Girard Avenue, Philadelphia. This Service will include Scripture Readings and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. All are invited to attend; parking is available off Lawrence Street. For additional information, call the Shrine at (215)627-3080. Program for the Bereaved"A Resurrection Message: Bringing Life Through Death" will be presented by noted author Patti Normile at the Family Life Office sponsored Bereavement Conference, in Archbishop Carroll High School, Radnor, on March 6th, 1999. This Conference is intended for anyone who has experienced loss and for those who minister to them. To receive a brochure, please call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002. |
Pastoral Council ElectionThis past week, a letter describing the process for nominating new members to the pastoral council was mailed to all parishioners. A collection box will be set up in the rear of the church to collect the nomination forms. If you did not receive this letter or have any questions concerning this process, please call Frank Lasak.. 75 Anniversary MeetingDue to the cancellation of last week's meeting, we have rescheduled the meeting for Tueday, January 26th at 7:30pm in the school hall. Please plan to attend. Witness"Look, there is the Lamb of God!" John the Forerunner repeats his witness to all who listen to him. Eager to finish his task for salvation, he shows to all the Chosen One of God. Today and throughout this week we pray for the unity of all Christians. Like John, we also must witness to what brings us together in the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed. In Jesus we are all saved. He is the light of the nations. How can we bear witness together to God's Son? Local Spaghetti DinnerNearby St. Cecilia Church will be holding their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 30th, from 3:00 to 7:00pm, in their school cafeteria, 6th Avenue and Diamond Street. Tickets are $8.00 for adult and $6.00 for a child, free for any child under four years old. Enjoy a complete Spaghetti Supper, from salad to dessert. Family Life Office SeminarsFor information and Registration - pick up flyers in the church vestibule: Marriage Enrichment Training - February 11th - 7:30pm to 9:30 pm at the Family Life Office on the campus of St. Charles Seminary. The cost is $50 per person/married couple. S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) - February 9th and 16th (snow date February 23rd) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Family Office Office, Wynnewood. You don't need to be a parenting expert, because the S.T.E.P. program is the authority. All you have to do is show videos and facilitate group discussion - and chances are you can already run a VCR! The training will familiarize you with the program and give you tips on getting started in your parish/cluster. The leader's guide tells you what to do and when to do it. It really couldn't be much easier. The fee is $75/parish team of 2 persons/married couples. Women’s Club NewsOur regular meeting will be held on Sunday January 24th at 7:30pm. PatronsPlease remember to patronize the local businesses who have helped to support the activities of the Women's Club during the month of January.
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