Congratulations Monsignor Shershanovich on your Golden Jubilee! You have fed us with the word of God week after week, month after month, year after year. We thank God for your faithful, unwavering
years of service. You have been a beacon of light for our church, reflecting the love and teachings of Christ in all that you do. May the Lord continue to bless you with the joy, peace, and love that you have so freely given to us through your ministry.
HAPPY 175th ANNIVERSARY ST. JOSEPH PARISH! We would like to welcome Bishop Byrne and all our guests who have come together to help us celebrate 175 years at St. Joseph’s Parish!
St. Mary's School in Lee (115 Orchard Street) is pleased to invite everyone to our annual Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, November 24th from 9 am - 3 pm. No admission. The school will be full of vendors; it's a great opportunity to shop locally for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Full kitchen, raffles, bake sale, games, and more! Such a great way to support our Catholic school that has been open since 1885. For more information, call 413-243-1079 or email [email protected].
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will be hosting its annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am to 5 pm, in their Parish Hall at 256 State St. in Granby, MA. Vendors, crafters, raffles & more! Hope to see you there.
Saturday, November 23rd at St. Joseph’s Parish Center. We are looking for donations of gift cards and lottery tickets for our raffle. Also accepting donations of canned apple, cherry and blueberry pie fillings to make pies for the bake table. In addition, we are seeking new items for the Chinese raffle table. All donations need to be received by Nov. 16th. so that the raffles can be put together. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
St. Charles Church is again partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach and their Box of Joy program. These boxes are delivered to children around the world ministering to those suffering from extreme poverty. Take a box, fill the box with items, return box with your $9 donation. Don’t want to fill a whole box, feel free to donate items on the list and place them in the marked box in the vestibule. We will use these items to fill empty boxes. Individual donations need to be received by November 5th. Don’t want to shop, donate $9 for shipping to help cover the cost. A $9 donation per Box of Joy is required and is crucial for the ministry. Our goal is to fill 50 boxes. Boxes and a list of items to donate will be available in the church.
RCIA Sessions will begin on Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the North Chapel for any adult wishing to be baptized or needing to complete the sacraments. Please call the rectory at 413-445-5789.
CRAFT FAIR: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will be hosting its annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am to 5 pm, in their Parish Hall at 256 State St. in Granby, MA. Lots of vendors, crafters, raffles & more! Hope to see you there.
It is that time of year again. Our Parish of St. Joseph’s has once again been asked to provide the gravy for the upcoming Thanksgiving Angels event. As in the past, our goal is to raise $2500 toward the purchase of the necessary gravy. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. The Thanksgiving
Angels committee thanks the Parish for its continued support of this event!
The Penny Social was a success! Thank you to the people who donated food, prizes, monetary gifts and
those who attended. We appreciate all your support for St. Joseph’s Religious Education Program.
We will be making Pierogi on Saturday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. All are invited to join us! Many hands make light work. Hope to see you there.
October 27th - Classes for grades K through grade 5 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.; October 27: Classes for
grades K through grade 5 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.; November 3: Classes for grades K through grade 5 from 10:00-11:00 a.m; Classes for grades 6-8 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.; November 10th– No Class– Veteran’s Day
The Confirmation Class of 2024 will have its retreat Sunday, October 20th at 2 p.m. beginning at the church and ending at 6 o’clock. All are required to attend. If you have any questions, please contact John A. at 822-1297 or [email protected].
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