ICELAND JUNE 12-20, 2019 Join Msgr. Mike for a magical experience in Iceland. From volcanoes, mountains, fjords, and geothermal baths to hot springs and glaciers, this will be a very special adventure. For more information, to reserve your spot and view the full itinerary visit www.johnpaultours.com/iceland2019 Package price $2990.00 - Full Payment deadline: Feb. 12, 2019
The Mary Verdi Christmas Show is coming to town in Lee & Dalton! Let’s raise money for the two schools and have fun while helping them! Tickets are $10 and sold at the door only. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time. Bring the entire family. St. Mary’s Church, Lee, MA - Thurs. November 29th at 6:30 p.m. St. Agnes Church, Dalton, MA Fri. December 7th at 7 p.m. The show will feature the students from each school, Mary Verdi and her band, The Dalton Ballet Dancers, the Rudolf Steiner Presto Strings and of course Santa! See you there.
Remember on December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. we begin our Advent Series of evening prayer and speakers program in the South Chapel and North Chapel at St. Joseph Church. Put it in your book/tablet!
GIVING TREE Tags for the Giving Tree are being prepared and will appear on the tree next week, the beginning of the Advent season. These tags will be chosen randomly until they disappear from the tree. Be sure to wrap and tag the gift selection within the two week period, returning it to the base of the tree no later than the 11:30 Mass on Sunday the 16th.
Msgr. Mike, A warm thanks for all you’ve done in the Lord’s Service. You are indeed a reflection of God’s love and we want you to know how very much we appreciate all that you do. With Love, St. Joseph’s Congregation.
Come help us celebrate Msgr. Mike’s 25th Anniversary as Our Pastor There will be a reception/meet and greet in the North Chapel after all of the masses the weekend of November 24th and 25th. All are invited to attend.
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.
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.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Sunday, November 25th from 7:30 to Noon at St .Joseph Parish Center, 414 North Street, Pittsfield. Ticket: $5.00. Children under 12 free. Hosted by Marine Corps League and Berkshire Country Sheriff’s Office. Hope to see you there!
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. Also, the St. Anne members are asked to come to the Holy Hour on Wednesday November 7th at 11 a.m. We will recite the rosary together and pray for vocations, the religious life, married or single life.
If you haven't done so already, please consider how you can help support St. Joseph's Cemetery. The capital campaign, launched last month, is in full swing and pledges are now being accepted. The funds will help with vital improvements to the cemetery grounds. Please pick up a pledge envelope and show your support today.