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Masses for the Week Masses for the week of May 2nd, 1999 will be offered at St. Joseph Church.
Saturday, May 8th, 6:30pm Andrew Garaj (Andrew & Mary Benkovich)
Sunday, May 9th, 10:30am Mothers of the Parish - Living & Deceased
Donation Donations in memory of Rose Guldan have been received and are gratefully acknowledged: Anne Florian, Warren Pechin, Jr, Elizabeth Dudas & Thomas, Angelyn Cisarik, James McInerney, Lucas Cisarik, Jr. Welcome Welcome is extended to Michael & Susan Michinok who have joined our parish community. 75th Anniversary Celebration All things came together for perfection and joy last Sunday, April 25th, the day of our Parish 75th Anniversary Celebration. Even St. Joseph, our Patron, conspired with the Powers of Heaven to win for us an absolutely beautiful Spring day. And heaven's presence continued to be felt with the magnificence of the Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving and the harmonious fellowship of the Gala Dinner-Dance in the Red Clay Room, Kennett Square. It was truly a remembering, rejoicing, renewing day for our Parish Family. It remains a glorious occasion to be cherished and savored by all participants. Our sincerest thank you is extended to those many willing hands and kind hearts which made it happen. Your Prayers are Requested In the kindness of your prayers, please remember the Sick: Julia Esposito, Vera Lahm, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Elizabeth Taran, Lillian Turansky, Jean Moister, Lyndsey Conner, Cecilia Shesko, Christopher Rosado, Carolyn Pechin, Betty Meister, and the Dead: Father Anthony Spicijaric. Sacrament of Reconciliation This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, May 2nd, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, May 8th, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. 1999 Catholic Charities Appeal This weekend marks Catholic Charities Appeal Sunday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, opening a three week campaign of sharing and concern. It is hoped that $10.7 million may be raised to support the programs, institutions and agencies which benefit the young and old in need locally. Your gift is important. Please try to match the generosity which God has shown to you. A Family Perspective In today's Gospel, Thomas and Philip sound a little bit like protesting children and teens, making things difficult for their parents and those acting as parents. If parents try to represent the Father as Jesus did, their children will have faith in them, based on the "works they do". Summer Festival In your spring and summer plans, please remember the Annual Summer Festival sponsored by the Sisters of SS Cyril and Methodius which will be held on the grounds of the Mother House in Danville, PA on Saturday, June 19, 1999. They would be most happy to have you join them on that day. |
First Holy Communion Sunday Our heartfelt congratulations are extended to our seven young parishioners, for whom this Sunday brings the joy of their First Holy Communion. Happily we hail our First Communicants: Brian Hart It is a glad and proud moment, too, for their parents, family members and friends. May God bless one and all, keeping alive the grace and beauty of this singular moment with the risen Lord of the Holy Eucharist, Again, much Congratulations! F.Y.I. - Reminder The Archdiocese offers the following services:
Intentions for May 1. For all Mothers, both living and dead, that the goodness and dedication of their lives may enable them to dwell in the house of the Lord. 2. That the bereaved, imprisoned, sick, outcasts, and displaced may find fullness of joy in God's presence. Jesus Group - Joyful Mysteries Bishop Shanahan Happenings In the spirit of ecumenism Beth Israel Congregation is collaborating with Bishop Shanahan High School to bring the widely acclaimed God Squad to Chester County on May 2nd at Shanahan at 4:00pm. The God Squad, Rabbi Marc Gellman and Monsignor Thomas Hartman have appeared regularly on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America", have co-authored books on religion for young people and adults, and have joined forces to entertain audiences with great wit and wisdom about religion and life. Tickets are available at Beth Israel Synagogue, Bishop Shanahan High School, and at the door on May 2nd. Ticket prices: $25.00 and $20.00 (senior citizens) for reserved, $15.00 for general admission and $10.00 for students. The Music Department of Bishop Shanahan High School will present its annual Spring Concert on May 5th at 8:00pm. The Choral and Instrumental Ensembles will be featured. A free will offering will be accepted. First Annual Flea Market To be held on Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Kindly refer to the Flyer attached to this Bulletin for more information. It’s not too early to start collecting items for this affair. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. Attention: Women and Girls of St. Joseph’s Church You are cordially invited to join us for a breakfast on Sunday, May 23rd, 1999 following the 10:30 Mass which will be prepared by the "Men of the Parish". Please look for a personal invitation which is forthcoming in the mail with all details. We look forward to all the ladies and girls of the parish to be with us. Our guest speaker will be Sister Janet Baker, who currently works in the office of Research and Development for the Archdiocese. She has served as President of Gwynned Mercy College and has a background in education and administration. She is a delightful speaker with much wit and humor and you will certainly enjoy the time she will spend with us. We are hoping for a great attendance at this affair. |