Please be sure to clean or organize your car to make room for this year's MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE! Many choices - Many plants - Many in bloom - Many need you (your tender loving care). Arrive early on Saturday, May 13th in front of the church from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Thank you for your continued support.
July 30th to August 4th from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Camp Holy Cross, Cape St., Goshen. Campers age 4 and up to those entering grade 8 in September. Campers experience drama, music, arts/crafts, field games, and swimming. All stations revolve around the bible story of the day and reinforce the message of Jesus’ saving love. Register online at campholycross.org. Choose “Bible Adventure.” Questions, call Mrs. Stankiewicz at 413-684-1803 or email [email protected]
The annual Polish picnic is back at St. Joseph’s in-person! So grab your lawn chair and reach out to your friends and family to spend the afternoon relaxing on the grounds of St. Joseph Parish on Sunday, July 16. We need your help with cooking for the picnic. No skills required.Our next cooking dates are Sat., May 13 & 20 starting at 10:00 in the Parish Center. Please join us! In addition to cooking we are seeking donations of soda. Plus ... another opportunity to help, if you prefer, a monetary donation to help purchase all the necessary items that will help defray the cost of the picnic. Please be sure to make a notation on monetary donation: Polish Picnic Donation. Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
We will be welcoming Bishop Byrne on Sunday, May 21st. Confirmation candidates will be confirmed at the 11:30 Mass. Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation that bring someone fully into Christ’s body. Its reception unleashes the full power of the Holy Spirit marking the beginning of one’s adult faith journey.
Dear Parish Friends, In January, I had a stroke (a brain bleed) which paralyzed the left side of my body. Through the grace of God, my family and the medical treatment at BMC, I am no longer home-bound. I am continuing outpatient therapy at BMC. The prayers, the cards, and the “get well quick, we miss you” notes from my parish family provided me with spiritual and emotional support needed to get through this ordeal. My recovery would have been much more difficult without your love and prayers. Joyfully grateful, Deacon Bob
Please remember the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our goal is $35,000. Our parish has been asked to join with parishes throughout the Diocese of Springfield in support of the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. This year’s goal is $3 million dollars. The proceeds fund more than 40 ministries, many that support our parish and charities across Western Massachusetts. You can participate by praying for the success of the campaign and through your donations. Please use the response card you received in the mail OR use an envelope available at Mass. We ask every family to prayerfully participate. Thank you.
The Parish Council will meet in the North Chapel on April 30th after the 9 AM Mass. I know there are conflicts but this seemed to be the best date overall. If you can attend, great!
Wednesday, April 26th - 4:30 to 7:30 pm Confirmation class retreat at St. Joseph Center. Mass will be held at the conclusion in the main church at 6:30 pm. Parents are asked to attend mass to participate in the candlelight ceremony. Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 am in the church - Rehearsal. Students and sponsors (or guardian if sponsor is unavailable). Sunday, May 21st -Confirmation Ceremony at 11:30 am Mass. Students and sponsors should be in the St. Joseph Center at 11:00am.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES - Sunday, April 30th - Classes in the Parish Center at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 5th - Rehearsal in church with parents at 5:30pm. Sunday, May 7th - First Communion ceremony at 9:00 am Mass. Students should meet in South Chapel at 8:30.
MONTHLY HOLY HOUR Following the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 30th holy hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the recitation of the Rosary. The Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary. Everyone is welcome to come and devote some prayer time for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life.
On Sunday evening, April 23, at 6 pm we will offer a Vesper service (Evening Prayer) with Benediction In the chapel. This will be followed by a video presentation of the final episode in Series Two of The Chosen. Everyone is welcome to come for prayer and to enjoy this video that was begun during the Lenten Vespers.
We are excited to announce the new Retired Priests Collection will be held on the weekend of April 29th and 30th. The Seminarian/Vocation Fund Collection will be used to assist the retired priests in the Diocese of Springfield.
The annual Polish picnic is back at St. Joseph’s. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 16th. We are going to start preparing early. We will be making cheese pierogi on Sat., April 22nd & 29th starting at 10:00 in the Parish Center. We need lots of help to make this year a huge success!
The CCD teachers and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish the families, students and the St. Joseph’s Community a Happy and Blessed Easter! John A.