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Masses for the Week Masses for the week of July 4th, 1999 will be offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Saturday, July 10th, 6:30pm Helen Bullock (Frank Popovich, Jr.)
Sunday, July 11th, 10:30am Rose Guldan (Mrs. Mary Shesko)
Your Prayers are Requested In the kindness of your prayers, please remember the Sick: Julia Esposito, Vera Lahm, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Lillian Turansky, Jean Moister, Lyndsey Conner, Cecilia Shesko, Carolyn Pechin, Ann Hook, Sally Lyons and the Dead: Father John Griffin, and Barbara Honyak. Recent Baptisms With much joy, we welcome into our spiritual embrace the following infants to whom the Sacrament of Baptism was recently administered: Austin Thomas Cooper, born to Jason & Melanie Cooper on April 12th, 1999 and baptized on June 20th, 1999. Maximillian Robert Mersereau, born to Robert & Christine Mersereau on May 2nd, 1999 and baptized on June 27th, 1999. Heartfelt congratulations to their parents and godparents, families and friends! May God keep Austin Thomas and Maximillian Robert always in His care! Sacrament of Reconciliation This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, July 3rd, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, July 11th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. Pastor's Installation With Monsignor James McDonough, the Regional Vicar for Chester County, presiding, Father John Oulds will be installed as the sixth Pastor in the 75 year history of St. Joseph Church on Sunday, July 18th. The Installation Ceremony will take place during the 10:30am Mass that morning. All parishioners and friends of our Parish are cordially invited to attend. Fellowship over breakfast refreshments will follow in the School Hall. Second Collection Next weekend, we will participate in the special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. For more than 29 years, this initiative of the Catholic Church has worked to address the root causes of poverty. The Campaign has funded thousands of projects that have empowered people to work together to solve community problems, create jobs, and build affordable housing. The Campaign gives us an opportunity to respond to the Gospel's call to solidarity with the poor. Help people help themselves through contributing to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Please give generously. Intentions for July 1. That all nations may grow in trust fostering friendships to establish lasting peace and justice. 2. For a Summer of good weather and enjoyable vacations and safe travel of sharing friendship and peace. Jesus Group - Joyful Mysteries |
New Altar Servers Boys and girls of the Parish, who have completed the Third grade and have received their First Communion, are eligible to assist at the sacred ceremonies of the altar as altar servers. They should likewise have a sense of responsibility and dedication, be able to act with care and reverence in the sanctuary and possess an enthusiasm for the duties of a server. Certainly, too, the support and encouragement from interested parents are most important. Mr. Vince Krupansky is currently forming a group for the next series of instructions scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 25th, and to continue for the next several Sundays after the 10:30am Mass. Each session is one hour in length. To register your son or daughter, please fill in the sheet for altar server candidates found on the table in the church vestibule. Thank you! Vacation Bible School Mark your calendar for Vacation Bible School! It will be held on 5 consecutive evenings from July 26th through July 30th. Last year’s program was a great success and we hope that you will be able to join us this year. Registration will be held on Sunday July 18th after the 10:30 Mass. We needs adults and teens to lead groups, coordinate games and activities, help with arts and crafts, and provide snacks. If you can help, please call Frank Lasak or Kathy Catanese. Thank you. 75th Anniversary... The Celebration Continues As part of the Anniversary Celebration of St. Joseph’s Church, we have scheduled a special event especially for the children of the parish and their families. A pavilion has been reserved at Hibernia Park on Sunday, September 19th for a Children’s Anniversary Celebration. We are looking for someone or a team of people to volunteer to chair the event. Please contact Lisa Hillman if you are interested. The Way of Jesus Jesus offers the way to the Father as child's work or a light burden, not heavy going. Lifting us up like children to enlightenment about the Father and him, Jesus offers us independence, equality and freedom in his family. He trusts us to trust him. When we do, we come to the great wedding banquet. He enters childlike, parading on a donkey, blaring out the fireworks of God's presence among us. "Hosanna! Blest is he who comes in the Lord God's name. Hosanna!" Come, Lord Jesus! A Family Perspective In the Gospel today, Jesus speaks of the wisdom of children. Their innocence, wonder and honesty often provide us with unexpected insights. What do your children or grandchildren have to teach you, so that you may become more like them? Annual Novena The Parish of Saint Anne, Memphis & Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, will hold it's annual novena in Honor of Good Saint Anne from July 18th to July 26th. Novena Services are at 3:00 in the afternoon & 7:00 in the evening. Rev. Paul Bryan will preach the novena. A solemn closing ceremony will take place on Monday, July 26th at 7:00pm, the Feast Day of St. Anne. It will be an evening of great solemnity. Family Life Office Information Natural Family Planning Classes are held throughout the Archdiocese. For more information, locations and dates, call the Family Life Office at 610-660-9002. Separated & Divorced Catholics Support programs are held throughout the Archdiocese. To receive a listing of locations, call the Family Life Office at 610-660-9002. Marriage Encounter The greatest gift we can give our children is our love for one another. To refresh your marital love, make a Marriage Encounter Weekend. For information call 1-800-456-8330. Courage Is a spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church's teaching on sexuality. For information, call 215-587-4505. Confidentiality is assured. Encourage Is a support group for parents, relatives, and friends of homosexual persons. For information call 215-587-4505. Confidentiality is assured. Bereavement Programs A directory listing parish/cluster Bereavement Programs is available by calling the Family Life Office at 610-660-9002. "Retrouvaille of Delaware Valley" Is a program that helps couples in hurting marriages put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, Retrouvaille may be able to help you. For information call 1-800-470-2230. |