There is no CCD on January 19. Class will resume on January 26 for grades K-9. Regular class will be conducted for grades K-9 on February 2. SOUPER Bowl Sunday Collection at 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (grades 7-9)
St. Joseph Parish was founded in 1849 in a small wooden church on Melville Street as the first Catholic Church in Berkshire County. As the immigrants grew, the parish needed a larger building. In 1864, the parish purchased a piece of the historic Maplewood property that was a military cantonment facility during the Revolutionary War. Construction began in 1864 and was completed by 1866, with the first Mass celebrated on Christmas Day. This year (2019), we celebrate the 170th anniversary of our parish. Over the years, the interior has remained the same as the original. READ MORE - GO TO THE STAY CONNECTED TAB, click on BULLETIN and then click on the January 19th bulletin.
Thank you to all who helped take down the church decorations. It was a real tribute to St. Joseph’s parishioners who always come forward when needed. It was finished in record time.
The Knights of Columbus Bishop Conaty Assembly #395 and Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall Knights of Columbus Council #103 is sponsoring an 11:30 AM Mass for the Unborn on Sunday, January 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Church, Pittsfield. Followed by a March for Life from the Church around St. Joseph High School to the Parish Center (weather permitting), then a light reception in the Parish Center. All are welcome to join us for this worthy event supporting all Life.
St. Joseph Cemetery in Pittsfield, MA is looking to hire a new part-time Administrative Assistant to oversee the cemetery office. Candidates should have strong experience in office work and be skilled in bookkeeping, record keeping and computers, especially Word and Excel. Candidates must be able to work effectively with the public, be organized, self-directed and understand budgets. This is a 25 hour a week position, 5 days, 5 hours a day. Please email a resume to St. Joseph Cemetery at stjoecem@verizon.net
PAINT AND SIP - Saturday, February 23 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Center, Pittsfield~$35 includes all painting materials, professional instructions, wine, light snacks. To reserve please call Michelle at 413-205-8346 or go online to https://berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/ deliveries/sun-223-130pm-open-to-the-publicstarry-night-pittsfieldma. Don’t miss your opportunity to create your own painting of “Starry Night” by Van Gogh on a 16x20 canvas. Proceeds go to benefit St. Joseph’s Church.
There will be a CHICKEN PARMESAN DINNER on Saturday, February 8, from 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM, held at St. Joseph’s Parish Center. Takeout is available at 5:30 PM. All proceeds go to the Knights of Columbus Christian Relief Fund. Limited tickets at the door if available, kindly pick up tickets early at St. Joseph Rectory. Donation; Adults $15.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $10.00. Fundraise for the Adopt-a-Parish Initiative to help a Pastor and his Parishioners reestablish a Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq. Persecuted Christians have faced genocide and were forced to flee their homes. The Knights of Columbus is responding with the Knights of Columbus Christian Relief Fund, which directs 100% of all donations to benefit persecuted Christians. Your Prayers for their Pastor and Parishioners and donations are requested to help them in their struggle to reestablish their Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus Council #103, God Bless you for caring.
MASS FOR THE UNBORN - Mass for the Unborn on Sunday, January 26, at St. Joseph’s Church, Pittsfield. Followed by a March for Life from the Church around St. Joseph High School to the Parish Center (weather permitting), then a light reception in the Parish Center. The Knights of Columbus Bishop Conaty Assembly #395 and Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall Knights of Columbus Council #103 is sponsoring an 11:30 AM. All are welcome to join us for this worthy event supporting all Life.
The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall, Council #103, Pittsfield, is sponsoring a Basketball Youth Free Throw Championship on Saturday January 11, 2020, 9 AM to 12 noon, starting with sign in promptly at 9 AM at the Pittsfield YMCA. All boys and girls 9 to 14 years old are invited to participate in their respective age divisions. Winners will have the opportunity to progress through the local, district, regional and state competitions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent, there is no charge for participating in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw. Kindly pick up entry forms ahead of the Free Throw. For additional information, kindly contact Jeff Hiltpold, Chairman at 281-1737.
Looking to plan a vacation in 2020? Join Msgr. Mike on a trip to AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND! ~ Sept. 27th to Oct. 6, 2020 ~ Sites include Vienna, Salzburg, Lucerne, Zurich and more. Price is $2950 double occupancy. Additional $495 for single room. Includes airfare, taxes, most meals. More information to follow.
We are looking for volunteers to help clean the church. This takes place every 6 weeks or so on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Please contact the rectory if you are interested.
On Sunday, December 15, CCD will be held for grades K-9. Grade 10 students please meet in Parish Center from 6:00-8:00pm. On Sunday, December 22 – Pageant at 9:00 AM Mass. In lieu of class, all students and their families are asked to attend. Christmas Party following in the Parish Center. There is no CCD class on Sunday, December 29. CCD classes will resume on Sunday, January 5.