St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

Masses for the Week

Masses for the Week of October 4th, 1999 will be offered at St. Joseph Church

Donation received for good health and God's blessing for Julia Esposito from Augusta Saska.

In the kindness of your prayers, please remember the Sick: Father Francis Schlett, Robert Hracho, Mary Shesko, Vera Lahm, Julia Esposito, John Yankech, Mary Riley, Jean Moister, Lyndsey Conner, Carolyn, Pechin, Ann Hook, Joan Emery, Andrew Hamara, Joseph Laird, Barbara Seymen, Helen Simmers; the Dead: Adele Kowalczyk, as well as our October Bridal Couples: Ann Marie Branson and Conal McBride, Julie Callahan and Jeffrey Wallace, Marie Reczek and Bobby Brown.

This weekend, Confessions will be heard on Sunday, October 3rd, from 9:45 to 10.15 a.m., prior to the Morning Mass. Next weekend, Confessions will be heard on Saturday, October 9th, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m., prior to the Evening Mass. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available anytime upon request.

Neighboring Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church will host an evening program presented by the domestic Violence Center of Chester County. This educational opportunity will be conducted on Wednesday, October 6th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments follow the program. All are welcome to attend.

The readings today remind us to celebrate the abundance of God's hospitality to us. Do we allow the Divine hospitality to be a model for our family life, acknowledging all as gift and sharing with others in response to God's graciousness to us?

The Chester County Catholic School Principals are happy to gather presenters from ten Catholic High Schools to share with students and adults, information on the possibilities available for continuing Catholic education at the high school level.

High School Information Evening
Thursday, October 7, 1999 7:00 p.m
Saints Philip and James School
721 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA

You will have the opportunity of attending two formal presentations followed by time for visiting additional stations to obtain literature or information and to ask questions about other represented schools.

Scholarship Entrance Exam will be given on Saturday, November 13 or Sunday, November 14. Beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m.

For more information call: Devon Prep Admissions 610/688-7337.

A play about the life of Saint John Neumann entitled "Cup of Blessings for Philadelphia" will be performed by Roberta Nobleman at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann located at Fifth Street and Girard Avenue on Friday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. Roberta travels internationally presenting plays on spiritual themes with contemporary appeal. She has explored the lives of many founders of religious orders. All are most welcome to attend this event which explores the life of our beautiful saint and his great contributions to our diocese in a most interesting way. Call 215/627-3080 for further information.

Two millennia ago in a little province at the edge of the vast Roman Empire, some officials executed Jesus, a Jew, as a danger to national security. Today we call the living Christ our Lord, the cornerstone of our faith. "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." Is this fact a biblical lesson that contraindicates execution? Could Pope John Paul II have been right at St. Louis this year when he strongly opposed capital punishment? God's reign lies in wait for people who produce the fruit of love in the vineyard of the Lord.

The next Pierogi Session sponsored by the Women's Club of St. Joseph's will be held on Saturday, October 9th starting at 9:00 a.m. We invite all interested men and women of the parish who can give some time to this major fundraising effort. If you can give only an hour, that's great!!! or as much time as you can. We can't do this alone. If you can't come on Saturday morning, we would welcome you on Friday evening, October 8th around 7:00 p.m. to help peel potatoes. Please consider giving some time to your parish. Remember the "Three T's--Time, Talent and Treasure". As always, thank you for your support.

Looking ahead to our next BIG project - our Annual Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Sunday, December 5th. It's not too early to start working on your bazaar projects. We will be needing Crafts, Christmas Crafts and Needlework Items. We are thinking BIG THIS YEAR - OUR GOAL IS TO CLEAR $10,000. Get working on your projects for some will take time!! If you are able to make anything for the Craft Table, please let Ann Cigas know what it is, especially if it is something that is to be chanced off. For Needlework projects, contact Mary Benkovich or Margaret Florian. Along with the Crafts and Needlework, we will be doing our usual baked goods and ethnic foods - dates will appear in the weekly bulletins. We need your physical support for these projects. Looking forward, as usual, to your great support. We hope to make this a banner bazaar in honor of our 75th Anniversary. Thanks in advance for your support.

Ann B. Cigas, Chairperson, Andrea M. Levenite, President.

Thank you very much for your patronage during our Fall Raffle. The winner of the $500.00 was George Chenger.

We hope you enjoyed the Social Hour following our Parish Mission last Thursday evening which was provided by the Women's Club. The continued support of our parishioners is deeply appreciated.

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

Zeke's
610-384-3114