St. Joseph's Church

ADVENT IS ALMOST HERE! Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 at 6:00 each evening we will gather to pray Evening Prayer (Vespers) with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the South Chapel of St. Joseph Church, followed by our yearly series of video presentations in the North Chapel. This year’s program includes Dr.Brant Pitre: The Road to the Emmaus and Bishop Robert Barron: The Mass. All are welcome to join us for this special time out as we prepare to celebrate the Christmas gift of God’s love.

The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Sunday, November 18th after the 9 AM Mass in the North Chapel.

Thank you to the very small group of volunteers who came to make pierogis for the last 3 weeks. Our frozen food sales at the bazaar usually net us over $1,000.00, and without your help that would be lost. Thanks again to all who came.

ST. ANNE SOCIETY will Meet on Wednesday, November 14th at 5:30 pm for a soup and bread supper. Please note the date has been changed due to the Thanksgiving celebration being early this year. Five ladies have volunteered to make a different homemade soup recipe and fresh bread will be served. The meal is a reminder of this season of remembering our loved ones who are no longer with us. While it started out as a sacrificial meal it has turned out to be a very delicious sacrifice.

My dear friends in Christ, The US bishops are joining together in a commitment of prayer and preparation leading up to the November bishops’ general assembly, where we will be making critical decisions in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. With bishops across the nation, I will be dedicating myself to seven days of intensified prayer and fasting, from Monday, Nov 5th through Sunday, Nov. 11th. The intentions for this period of prayer and sacrifice are three-fold: For the healing and support of all victims of clergy sexual abuse. For the conversion and just punishment of the perpetrators and concealers of sexual abuse. For the strength of the bishops to be holy shepherds in protecting and leading our sheep from all harm. If you feel called to do so, you are welcome to join me in praying for these intentions. I would also be grateful for any prayers for me and all bishops during our general assembly, that we may follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in responding to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Church. Please be assured of my prayers for you, as well. Sincerely, Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski

BUS TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUN - Date: Thursday, November 15th. Bus leaves St. Joseph Church parking lot at 8AM and leaves Mohegan to return home at about 4:15PM. The cost for the trip is $35. Please call St. Joseph Rectory for ticket(s). Thank you.

As of October 29, we have received 940 packets of gravy. Thank you, thank you, to all who have contributed! The last week to donate will be next weekend, the 10th and 11th of November. The balance will be bought to reach our goal of 1200.