When we realize we are all sinners needing forgiveness, it will be easier for us to forgive others. We have to be forgiven in order to be able to forgive. If I do not understand this, it will be very hard for me to say, “I forgive you” to anyone. ~ Mother Teresa

Once again the community is coming together to distribute a Thanksgiving Meal to families in need within Berkshire County. St Joseph’s Church will be contributing gravy for the meal. We will need to collect 1000 packets of name brand gravy. Donations may be brought to the church. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

During the pandemic, please remain seated for the entire Mass. We ask that you leave the kneeler down in the pew in which you are sitting so we know which pews need to be cleaned ~ Thank you

Mama Mia, where can I get tickets for the upcoming Italian dinner? St. Joseph Parish is sponsoring an Italian dinner, TAKE OUT ONLY, on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 PM. The meal will consist of pasta with homemade meat sauce, homemade meatballs, sausage with peppers and onions, Italian bread, and dessert. The tickets are $12 each! Deadline to order tickets: Tuesday, October 20th at 12 noon. Call Michele at St. Joseph rectory at 445-5789 to place your order. Be sure to leave a message if you reach voicemail.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE SURVEY SURVEY ON THE RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ABUSE - The Independent Task Force on the Response to Sexual Abuse within the Diocese of Springfield is inviting you to participate in a brief online survey of how you perceive the diocese’s response to allegations of clergy sexual abuse in the past. A link to the survey can be found at diospringfield.org and will be available from Thursday, Oct. 8 through Monday Oct. 19.

Pro Life Rally 40 Days for Life Monday, October 12th at 3 PM, Park Square, Pittsfield, MA. Come join fellow supporters in prayer to encourage each other as we observe the 40 Days for Life prayer campaign. All current rules for health safety will be observed during the event; masks required and safe distancing. For more information, Lynn Toole, lynntoole@toolecompanies.com 413-281-8054

The constitutions of our religious order state: “We and our poor will rely entirely on divine providence. We are not ashamed to beg from door to door as members of Christ, who Himself lived on alms during His public life and whom we serve in the sick and poor.” ~ Mother Teresa

Once again the community is coming together to distribute a Thanksgiving Meal to families in need within Berkshire County. St Joseph’s Church will be contributing gravy for the meal. We will need to collect 1000 packets of name brand gravy. Donations may be brought to the church. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

CONGRATULATIONS! FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS who received the Holy Eucharist last Saturday! We look forward to seeing you through your continued journey in faith: Nathan Atte, Willy Atte, Kayden Lipoufski, Jacob Quallen, Brody Robinson and Alexandra Witherell.