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Masses for the Week Daily Mass, Monday thru Saturday, will be offered at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, this week. Saturday, August 7th, 6:30pm Joseph Yankech (Peter & Mary Michinok)
Sunday, August 8th, 10:30am Joanne & Lynn Marie Proudfoot (Robert & Mary Anne Lasak)
Human Development Campaign We have contributed $549.00 to the Campaign for Human Development. Thank you and God bless all donors to this collection. Congratulations We welcome Cora Xenia Glass to whom the Sacrament of Baptism was recently administered. Congratulations to her parents, Godparents, family and friends. New Members We welcome into our parish community Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Dague and their sons Brandon & Christopher; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cooper and their daughter, Destiny Lynn; and Mr. & Mrs. Leon Warmiak. 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, Carolyn Pechin, Ann Hook, Joan Emery, Father Francis Schlett. Sacrament of Reconciliation This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, July 31st, from 5:45 to 6:15pm, prior to the Evening Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, August 8th, from 9:45 to 10:15am, prior to the Morning Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request. New Altar Servers Candidates to be our new altar servers are reminded that their series of Sunday instructions continues this Sunday, August 1st, and for the next several Sundays. Each session will be conducted in the Church immediately after the 10:30am Mass, and will usually be one hour in length. We are grateful for the interest and enthusiasm of our seven candidates, and for the generosity and care of Mr. Vince Krupansky, their instructor. Festive Outdoor Procession The 80th Annual Celebration of the Feast of Mary's Assumption will be observed in West Chester on Sunday, August 15th. A religious procession will form at St. Agnes Church, West Gay Street, and move through the streets beginning at 2:30pm. The procession returns to the Church for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome to participate on that day. Reaching Out To Young Mothers On Tuesday, August 10th, from 1:00 to 2:00pm, a Young Mothers' Hour of Prayer will be held in St. Cecilia Church, Chestnut Street and Sixth Avenue, featuring the theme: "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be lived." Baby-sitting will be available in the Lower Church. A Family Perspective Today we heard how Jesus tried to get away by himself for a while but the crowd followed him. Parents experience this all the time! It is important, for parents to take time to nourish and refresh themselves so that they can continue to nourish their families. |
Our Pride is Showing At Commencement Exercises for the Coatesville Area Senior High School on June 14th, two graduates were from St. Joseph Church earned special recognition. Ranked among the top twenty-five honor graduates were Kristin Barnes and Erin Powderly. In addition, Kristin Barnes was the recipient of the following awards: Highest Academic Achievement, Bausch and Lomb Science Award, Interact Club Scholarship. Both young parishioners are college bound: Kristin Barnes to Drexel University, Erin Powderly to Penn State University. Congratulations, Kristin and Erin, for your outstanding scholastic accomplishments! You are a source of pride and joy for us all. God bless you with satisfaction and success as you pursue your college courses and grow in His grace. Now Hiring A part-time position as housekeeper for the Catholic Social Service Office in Downingtown is currently available. Basic duties include the cleaning of offices and rest rooms after 4:30pm, for three hours a week. If interested, kindly call Jim Preisler at (215)587-3910. Thoughtfulness Acknowledged We are deeply grateful to those parishioners who are mindful of the monetary needs of our Parish when away from home on vacation. Thank you for catching up with your weekly Church envelopes at your first opportunity. Such thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Intentions for August
Jesus Group - Glorious Mysteries Trip to the Neumann Shrine Participants in our Mid-Summer Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. John Neumann, this Thursday, August 5th, are requested to gather in front of Church at 8:30am. Our air-conditioned coach will pick up passengers at both West End Parishes: first at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, then at St. Joseph Church. Be reminded that lunch may be purchased at a modest restaurant in the vicinity of the Shrine. We should arrive back home by 3:30pm, certainly before 4:00pm. May it be a spiritually enriching event for all! Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE COURSES Sacred Scripture & Theology Monday and Tuesday Evenings Open to Laity, Religious and Priests. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH New Satelite Campus Locations Bishop Shanahan High School, Downingtown Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia September 16th - December 17th, 1999 Open to Laity, Religious & Priests For more information on the above please call (610)667-3394 Ext 287. Summer Festival St. Mary of Providence, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson will be holding their Annual Summer Festival on Sunday, August 22nd, 1999 from 1:00 to 6:00pm. Rain or Shine! They will have mansion tours (which is a historical site), an A La Carte Buffet which is served in the mansion, entertainment, games, hayride, clown, crafts, white elephant table, and raffles. If anyone would like a space for crafts, etc. please call to make a reservation. Each space costs $15.00. Please bring your own table. For information or directions please call (610) 942-4166. |