St. Joseph's Church

Friday March 15, 2019, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Fish Fry at St. Joseph Parish Center, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #103, enjoy great dining and fellowship with parishioners, family and friends or "take out" is available after 5:15 PM. Donation: Adults $12.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $6.00, limited tickets at the door, if available. Please Purchase Tickets early at St. Joseph Rectory, or contact Jack Laviolette, 464-6009. All proceeds go to St. Joseph Church.

Holy Hour with Rosary: Monday – Fridat 11 a.m. Confession: Mon-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Sat. 3 to 3:45 and Wed 6 to 6:30. Stations of the Cross : Friday 6:30. Bitter lamentations following Stations of the Cross. Vespers and DVD presentation with Fr. Deeker Sunday 6 p.m. Soup and Spirituality with Msgr. Mike following Wed Mass. This year’s topic “Be Attitude” DVD Fr. Al Hasse. RCIA: Wed. 6:30. Series on Holy Spirit, Bishop McDonnell Thursday 6:30 (series of 5)

ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 6TH MASS IS AT 12:10 PM AND 5:30 PM

LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat as well as days of fast when only one full meal is allowed. On days of fast, two other meatless meals may be taken according to one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. 2. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. 3. The obligation to abstain from meat begins at fourteen (14) years of age. 4. The obligation to fast begins at eighteen (18) years of age and ends at fifty-nine (59) years of age. 5. Although the faithful may excuse themselves for a just cause from these laws of fast and abstinence, there is an obligation to substitute another penance and no Catholic should lightly excuse himself/herself from this obligation in the Lenten season.

The St. Joseph’s Parish Council Nominating Committee is looking for four new members to fill the vacancies of current council members whose terms are expiring. The purpose of the council is to assist our Pastor, Msgr. Mike in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish. If you feel you possess some, or many of the gifts necessary for pastoral leadership, then we could really use your help! We need parishioners who have: **A desire for spiritual growth in oneself and in the parish, enthusiasm about the present and future direction of the parish, **Eagerness to participate in parish decisions about its direction. **Willingness to listen, to speak honestly, and to work toward consensus. **Integrity in articulating what one has heard and what one believes. **The ability to inspire and empower others, and the ability to delegate. **Cooperation, flexibility and openness with people and ideas. Please consider this important ministry. It is a ministry to the entire parish. If you are willing to serve on this important and dynamic committee or, you simply want more information, you may contact one of the following members – Carolyn Rousseau (443-5401), Mike Collins (499-1075), or Joe Ryan (443-0039); or you may fill in your name, address and phone number at the bottom of this notice. You can leave it with any usher or drop it off at the rectory. Thank you for your consideration. Please note that nominations close on March 15, 2019

There are dates open for Mass Intentions. If interested, please contact the rectory.

We are pleased to be the recipient of a $10,000 grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation to assist in our efforts of restoring the historic cast iron fence that graces our property! This Foundation perpetuates the charitable legacy of the late Dr. Armand and Donald Feigenbaum, who have done so much for non-profits and cultural organizations in our city and county. The St. Joseph community sincerely appreciates their generosity, and prays that God continues to bless the good work this Foundation does, quietly improving and assisting the lives of numerous individuals and organizations. As you may have observed, the restoration is about two thirds complete, and the craftsmen are doing an outstanding job. The fence and gates will look as elegant as they did when built in 1873, along with the addition of a handsome new arch over the main entryway. We have just applied for funds from the city's Community Preservation Act program in the hope that this will provide enough money to complete this project within the calendar year. Prayers and donations welcome !

St. Anne members are reminded that their presence is requested at the 11 a.m. Holy Hour on March 13. Please make every effort to attend and pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and lay ministry.