PARISH BABY SHOWER - To benefit Bethlehem House will be held for the month of May. They have given us a listing of the following items that they are in desperate need of. There will be a display in the front of the church where items may be left each week. Thank you for helping these moms and dads that are choosing life for their babies in the most difficult of times.Girls 2 piece outfits is size 0-3 months and 3-6 months. (Individual tops and bottoms are ok too!) Onesies for girls and boys in 0-3 and 3-6 months. Terrycloth baby bath towels. ( Not the microfiber ones as they don’t absorb.) Diapers size 1, unscented baby wipes, baby shampoo, baby lotion , baby body wash, socks, muslin or flannel receiving blankets, polar fleece blankets, gifts cards to Carters, Dollar Stores and Once Upon a Child are wonderful! Monetary donations or checks written directly to “Bethlehem House” would be so appreciated and are used toward bigger items like car seats, high chairs, cribs, etc.!Please - NO Disney character themed items or crocheted blankets. Questions??? contact Sharon Vincent at 413-358-7011.
ST. JOSEPH’S FIRST COMMUNION CLASS OF 2024 Sunday, April 28th– Regular class at 10:00. Friday, May 3rd—First Communion rehearsal students with parents at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5th– First Communion ceremony during 9:00 a.m. mass. Students should meet in the South Chapel no later than 8:30 a.m. Please make sure that your child attends ALL classes so that they are well prepared for the Sacrament of First Communion. We are looking forward to a wonderful celebration!
Please consider signing up to give your donations to our parish online. It is very easy to do. You can donate either with a credit card or a check and chose how much you would like to give and how often. You can go directly to the website at https://stjoepittsfield.weshareonline.org to sign up. We thank you for your generosity.
St. Joseph church has new E-MAIL ADDRESSES - Due to a change with our e-mail provider, the rectory has new e-mail addresses. Please use the following e-mail addresses for all e-mail correspondence to ensure that your message is received. Michele: [email protected] Msgr. Mike: [email protected] Fr. Matt: [email protected]
SHOE FUNDRAISER - Are you ready to do a little SPRING CLEANING? Help the St. Agnes Academy 8th grade class raise funds just by donating gently worn, used and new shoes! Ask your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to donate too! Collected shoes not only help support us, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It's a WIN-WIN! You can donate any size, any type of clean, usable shoes. Collection boxes will be located in the church.
Attention all volunteers, including Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Food Pantry, etc, etc... - There will be a workshop with Vince Ambrosetti in the Parish Center on Saturday, April 20th from 10 am to 12 noon. This will be followed by a light lunch. All that are interested in participating, please call the Rectory at 413-445-5789, so that we can have a number for lunch.
Your're invited to join St. Joseph's Youth Group for pizza and fun on Wednesday, April 24, held at St. Joseph's Parish Center. For more information please contact: Fr Matt at [email protected] or 413-4455789 extension 103 or contact Rebecca Cao at [email protected] or 413-629-9262.
Pizza, games and dancing at St. Charles, Pittsfield. April 27 from 6 to 9 PM. Open to grades 7 through 12. Cost $5. Lessons from 6 to 6:30 PM. Transportation to the event must be provided by parent or group leader. Sponsored by Office of Youth Ministry/The Parishes of the Berkshires. For more information contact [email protected] or 413-440-9381.
Retired? Home from College? We are looking for two – full time seasonal workers for our mowing crew. Hours are Monday – Friday, 8-4 pm from April thru November. Position includes: mowing (ride & push), trimming, lifting, raking, etc. Please send resume to [email protected] or pick up an application at our office. Reminder: all winter decorations need to be removed by April 1stand starting Mother’s Day you may have two movable plain containers of live flowers per lot. For the safety of our mowing crew the following items are not allowed: artificial flowers, glass containers, vigil/solar lights, Shepard hooks, statues or containers with prongs. Thank you for your consideration.
Sat, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 at Wyckoff Country Club, Holyoke. Those who have chosen life over abortion will be sharing their stories. Tickets are $30 per person. Please send checks to George Wilson, 279 Morgan St., South Hadley, MA, 01075. Your tickets will be held at the door. Attendees are encouraged to bring donation items to support Bethlehem House.
Germany, Austria & Switzerland Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich, Altotting, Lucerne, Einsieldeln and depart from Zurich. Oct. 6 to 15, 2024 (10 days) $5,299/pp includes air and land from Boston.
Cooking schedule for Pierogi: Saturdays starting at 9:00 April 27, May 11, May 18, June 8, June 15, June 22. This year's Polish Picnic will be held July 21 and we are looking for sponsors. Please watch for more information. Also, get ready .... we will be collecting donations for canned soda, wax paper, Pam spray, gift cards, lottery tickets or monetary donations. Thank you for your support.