TUESDAY ~Presentation of Holy Oils at 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY ~ 12:10 Mass. Lamentations & Confessions at 6:00 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY ~Evening Mass of Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m. Church will remain open until 10:00 p.m. Close with night prayer GOOD FRIDAY ~ Morning prayer 9:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross at the Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in the Church at 3:00 p.m. HOLY SATURDAY ~ Morning prayer at 9:00 a.m. Blessing of Easter Food in the parking lot at 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL 7:30 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Holy Week is a week for being mindful. We must set loose the baggage of Lent, and not be deterred by the dazzling sunrise of Easter morning beckoning in the distance. It’s okay for us to be excited for Easter. We’ve waited so long, after all. In my opinion it’s one of the best feelings there is: the yearning we have in our hearts for the Resurrection as we embark on Palm Sunday. And in a purely logical sense, many of us have Easter celebrations for which we are preparing, and practical considerations to contend with. It’s going to be a busy week, one likely full of happy distractions. But my friends, we simply must keep our feet on the ground. Let’s not “skip” Holy Week. Resist the urge to flip to the last page of the book, to fast-forward to the final scene of the movie. Don’t rob yourself of the journey. This week is a blessed opportunity. It is this week that teaches us who we are. In the span of the Triduum, we have the birthday of the priesthood, the institution of the Eucharist, the sacrifice on Calvary and so many other vivid and meaningful scenes. It may sound strange, to advise someone to savor the moments of Holy Week. There are so many violent and heartrending moments, after all. But this is the valley of tears, remember — we are not in Heaven yet. And here, in our fallen, sin-filled world, it is the heartrending moments that seem to matter the most. These are the moments that define us as Catholics. Live them. Cherish them. Be present for each one.

CHURCH DECORATING WE NEED HELPING HANDS – Saturday, April 3rd. We’ll be decorating the church at 9AM. If you have any time to spare please consider helping. COVID restrictions will be in place. Thanks so much!

To the confirmation students class of 2021, please be sure that you have handed in and have done all the modules so that you will be prepared and be able to make your confirmation. Please make every effort to attend services for Easter Sunday online or in person. Thank you, John Arasimowicz.

We are now one week from Easter beginning holy week with Palm Sunday. Please keep Jesus in your heart and your mind through this journey of holy week. If you are going to come for Sunday 9 a.m. mass to celebrate Easter please bring your bells and make some noise to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ ~John Arasimowicz

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the annual Easter Bake Sale will take place in the Parish Center from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be Covid-19 restrictions in place with only a limited number of people allowed in the center at a time, face masks must be worn, and distancing will be observed. We ask all parishioners to help in this effort by baking your favorite breads, cookies, pies, and cakes. Please bring them to the Parish Center from 8 to 9 Saturday morning. We hope to have Polish food, Italian Cookie trays, butter lambs and much more available. It will be a different kind of bake sale due to Covid-19 restrictions but it’s a step back to normalcy. Please do what you can to make this effort successful. Thank you.

There will be an Italian Cookie workshop held at the Parish Center starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday March 25th. Everyone who is able to help is welcome and Covid-19 restrictions will be observed.

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, offer religious education and preserve sacred shrines. Please be generous. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday.

A Lenten take out fish fry will be held at St. Joseph Parish Friday, March 26th. The dinner is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #103. This year our fish fry is dedicated to our brother Knight and head chef, Phil Janchuk, Jr. All meals must be pre-ordered and pre-paid at St. Joseph Rectory. Meals will be delivered to you at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center parking lot. Pickup times will start at 4:30 and run to 6:00. When you arrive, kindly give the attendant your name and number of meals. Each dinner is $15.00. All proceeds will go to St. Joseph Parish.

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, the annual Easter Bake Sale will take place in the Parish Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be Covid-19 restrictions in place with only a limited number of people allowed in the center at a time, face masks must be worn, and distancing will be observed. We ask all parishioners to help in this effort by baking your favorite breads, cookies, pies, and cakes. Please bring them to the Parish Center from 8 to 9 Saturday morning. We hope to have Polish food, Italian Cookie trays, butter lambs and much more available. It will be a different kind of bake sale due to Covid-19 restrictions but it's a step back to normalcy. Please do what you can to make this effort successful.

Evening Vespers continue this Sunday evening at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

A Lenten take out Fish Fry will be held at St. Joseph Parish Friday, March 26th. The dinner is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #103. This year our Fish Fry is dedicated to our brother Knight and head chef, Phil Janchuk, Jr. All meals must be pre-ordered and pre-paid at St. Joseph Rectory. Meals will be delivered to you at the St. Joseph Church Parish Center parking lot. Pickup times will start at 4:30 and run to 6:00. When you arrive, kindly give the attendant your name and number of meals. Each dinner is $15.00. All proceeds will go to St. Joseph Parish.

Please remove all decorations by Thursday, April 1st. New decorations are not allowed until Mother's Day, May 9th. Live flowers only, no artificial. Cemetery gates and Mausoleum will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. beginning May 1, 2021.

To the class of 2021: You will be receiving Confirmation in the fall. Please be sure that you are going to your links and doing your work and submitting it back to your teacher. You will be receiving information in the mail in the middle of April regarding the dates for the retreat, rehearsal and the Confirmation Celebration. It will also be in the church bulletin, so please take notice. We are now in the middle of Lent, so please remember to say an extra prayer, do a little extra for someone at home, a friend, or someone in need. Remember to keep Jesus in your heart and mind. Thank you~