IMPORTANT - On several occasions we have found the Blessed Sacrament (the Host) either on a pew or on the floor. As Catholics we believe that the consecrated host is truly the Body of Christ. PLEASE when coming to Communion approach the minister, remove your mask and place the Eucharist directly in your mouth before returning to your pew. We have asked the ministers to remind parishioners to do this before returning to their seat. Also, for those who wish to receive the Eucharist on their tongue or kneeling down, for safety considerations please approach the ministers at the end of the line.
RCIA - Welcome to the Catholic Church. We will start our RCIA program this coming Wed. at 6:30pm in the North Chapel. Any baptized Catholic who has not been confirmed is most welcome as are those wanting to enter into full Communion in the Catholic Church. All are welcome.
October is Right to Life month. Please remember the unborn in your prayers: Jesus, I beg You to spare the life of the unborn babies who are in danger of abortion. Amen
THANKSGIVING ANGEL PROGRAM - Thank you to all who have donated to our gravy drive for the Thanksgiving Angels. We have reached our goal! Any future donations will be directed to our Christmas Holiday meal.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR - Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Parish Center. We will be making pierogi on Wed. Nov 3rd and Tues., Nov 9th starting at 2:00 in the Parish Center. Any help would be greatly appreciated. We also are looking for donations for our cheer basket as well as the Chinese Raffle table. Donations need to be left before Nov. 16th so that we have time to put them together.
South Chapel is now off limits for all activities, including the bathroom, to be in compliance with the building permit to refurbish the fire damaged South Chapel doors. Activities will be held in the North Chapel, and there is a bathroom in the North Chapel. We are sorry for this inconvenience, the detailed work on the doors and trim work will be completed as soon as practical. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
THANK YOU to all who have signed up to offer and pledge their personal prayers for the success of the 40 Days for Life campaign-working to end abortion and protect all human life. A reminder of the events for our parish on Sunday, October 24, 2021: - Prayer for Life, a peaceful prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood at 3550 Main St, Springfield, MA (times: 1-2 p.m.; 2-3 p.m.; 3-4 p.m.; or 4-5 p.m. - 2 p.m. recitation of the Rosary with Monsignor Mike at the Right To Life altar behind the mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery. - Offering prayers on your own throughout the day. Any questions, please call Sharon Vincent, our Pro Life parish contact at 413-358-7011.
THE 49TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE Washington D.C. Friday, January 21, 2022. Mass Citizens for Life N. Adams Chapter has sponsored a bus to the March for many years, but before we commit to it for this year, we need to know there is enough interest. If you have any interest please call Robin at 743-1329 ASAP to let us know or to reserve your seat. This does not have to be a firm commitment on your part. We just need to know now if there would be enough people interested in marching this year to make the bus worthwhile.
ANNUAL PEW COUNT Bishop Byrne has requested that the Planning Office conduct a parish headcount this October as a means of quantifying the effect the pandemic has had on our parishes. The headcount will be conducted on the LAST two weekends of October (Oct. 23-24 & 30-31) and the FIRST weekend in November (Nov 6-7).
Please welcome Deacon Bob Esposito - Dear St. Joseph Parishioners, I am very excited to announce that I was recently assigned the role of deacon at your parish. I am already acquainted with so many of you and I look forward to getting to know those of you I haven’t met yet. My most recent assignment was at Sacred Heart Parish where I was a deacon for 14 years and Director of Religious Education for 40. I have known Msgr. Mike as a friend and advisor for many years. I am grateful to now have the opportunity to assist him in meeting the spiritual needs of the St. Joseph Parish community. Please pray for me in my new role. I promise to pray for you as my new parish family. In the love and protection of St. Joseph, Deacon Bob
Once again the St. Anne Society will sponsor a takeout Italian Dinner on Saturday, October 23 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm featuring pasta with homemade meat sauce and meatballs, plus our special old world recipe, chicken parmigiana. It will also include Italian Bread and dessert for $15. Reservations must be made by calling the Rectory at 445-5789 before October 19. Credit cards will be accepted. This is one take-out dinner you won’t want to miss!
October 17— K through 9 regular classes. Confirmation class of 2021 will be confirmed at 11:30 mass. Confirmation class of 2022 will meet at St. Joseph’s Center 5:30 to 7:30 pm. October 24—Regular classes K-9 and October 31 –Regular classes K-9.
CALLING ALL LECTORS - All present Lectors and those who would like to become Lectors are asked to come to a learning and review session on Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm in the church. It will be conducted by Msgr. Mike and Gerry Dahrouge and is a requirement for certification to serve as a Lector in the Parish. Please put the date on your calendar and make every effort to attend. Tell Msgr. if you are not able to be there that evening, and schedule another appointment.
October is Right to Life month. Please remember the unborn in your prayers: Jesus, I beg You to spare the life of the unborn babies who are in danger of abortion. Amen
THANKSGIVING ANGEL PROGRAM - This year, as in years past, St. Joseph’s Parish is responsible for providing the gravy for the meal. Unlike years past, we have found an excellent deal on gravy packets when purchased in bulk. Therefore, we are respectfully requesting CASH donations so that we can take full advantage of the gravy packet bargain. Thank you in advance for your unceasing generosity. May God bless you and your families this holiday season.
We are happy to announce that our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. Fr. Michael Goodreau will be our guest speaker. We will be serving Bartlett’s cider and donuts. All women are welcome to join us for an evening of faith and fellowship. Please wear your masks.
Our ministry provides nearly 1,500 Thanksgiving dinners to area families who are food insecure and/or in need of assistance. This is a multi-denominational effort, with many faith based organizations donating specific parts of the meals. This year, as in years past, St. Joseph’s Parish is responsible for providing the gravy for the meal. Unlike years past, we have found an excellent deal on gravy packets when purchased in bulk. Therefore, we are respectfully requesting CASH donations so that we can take full advantage of the gravy packet bargain. Thank you in advance for your unceasing generosity. May God bless you and your families this holiday season.