CATHOLIC APPEAL As we approach the Lenten season, the Diocese of Springfield begins the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your prayerful contribution combines with those of other faith-filled Catholics in Western Massachusetts to support services to the family & elderly, services to those in need, services to young people, and pastoral and spiritual support services. “In giving, we receive” is an opportunity to thank God for the blessings in our lives and share your blessings with thousands of brothers and sisters in need. It is simple to give. Send in your one time contribution, or make a pledge using the donation card you received in the mail, or donate online through Iobserve.org and click on the icon entitled, “In giving, we receive.” All donations are tax deductible to the extent that the law allows.
The Knights of Columbus #103 will host a FISH FRY on Friday, February 23, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, at St. Joseph Parish Center. Enjoy great dining with fellow parishioners, family and friends or "take out" is available, after 5:30 PM. Donation: Adults $12.00; Children 5 to 12 years old: $6.00. Limited tickets at the door, only if available. Please purchase tickets early at St. Joseph Rectory, or contact Jack Laviolette, 464-6009. All proceeds go to St. Joseph Church.
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.
St. Joseph CCD program will be hosting a PENNY SOCIAL on Sunday February 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parish Center doors open at 12 Noon. The kitchen will be open and selling, baby hot dogs, fried dough, soda and water. Free refreshments will be served at the end of the Social. Please join us. Bring your family and friends of all ages! This is a fun way to spend the afternoon and to support the St. Joseph's CCD program.