ST. ANNE SOCIETY - We will take part in the daily Holy Hour on Wednesday, June 13th beginning at 11 a.m. and praying for vocations to the priesthood, religious, married and single life. All members of the parish are welcome to come to the daily devotion beginning at 11 a.m. each weekday morning. The hour consists of quiet prayer and meditation, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the rosary. The St. Anne meeting will be on June 20th beginning at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center. Sheriff Thomas Bowler will be the speaker for the evening. As always refreshments will be served. All members of the Parish are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

St. Joseph increased weekly Giving Program is coming to a close. We would like to commend all parishioners for their concern for our parish. If you have not yet returned your response envelope, please do so at the first opportunity. Thank you.

Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall, Knights of Columbus Council #103 Father's Day Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday June 17, 2018, 8 AM to 11 AM at St. Joseph Parish Center. We are raising funds for scholarships and other worthy charitable causes. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, orange juice, coffee. Donation: Adults $10.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $6.00. Treat Dad for Father's Day, Take-out available. Purchase tickets early (limited tickets at the door if available) at St. Joseph Rectory or through members of the Knights of Columbus Council #103 or contact Jack Laviolette at 464-6009.

Tuesday, October 2nd Day of Retreat Enders Island, Mystic, CT - The bus leaves our parking lot at 7:30AM. Coffee reception upon arrival. A wonderful hot lunch, Mass and talk, free time to roam the Island. We leave to return home between 4 & 4:30PM. The cost for the day is $92. Please call for reservations.

St. Joseph's Cemetery-year around, full time grounds employee position available, 40 to 44 hours per week, includes benefits. Please contact, Jay Meehan, Superintendent at 413 499-1317. St. Joseph's Cemetery-summer grounds maintenance position available, 40 hours per week. Please contact, Jay Meehan, Superintendent at 413 499-1317.

Anointing of the Sick at Mass - Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 11:30am at St. Joseph Church – Pittsfield, MA A light luncheon will be served for all participants after Mass in the St. Joseph Parish Center. If you or a loved one plan on attending, please call Carolyn Rousseau at 413-443-5401 on or before May 25, 2018.

Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall, Knights of Columbus Council #103 Father's Day Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday June 17, 2018, 8 AM to 11 AM at St. Joseph Parish Center. We are raising funds for scholarships and other worthy charitable causes. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, orange juice, coffee. Donation: Adults $10.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $5.00. Treat Dad for Father's Day. Purchase tickets (limited tickets at the door if available) at St. Joseph Rectory or through members of the Knights of Columbus Council #103 or contact Jack Laviolette at 464-6009.

Friday, June 1st at 5PM in the Parish Center. Please call the rectory for reservations. This is necessary so that we have an idea of the number.

Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Cemetery on Monday, May 28th at 11:00 AM, in the mausoleum area, rain or shine. Please bring a chair.

The Christian Meditation Group that was started by Fr. Wm. Eckert continues to meet at St. Joseph's Church in the South Chapel. The 1:30 Wednesday group follows the teachings of John Main, OSB. Christian meditation is an ancient form of Christian prayer which is not just reserved for monks or religious, but is available to all. Through silence, stillness and the simple repetition of a prayer word people are discovering a deeper sense of the presence of Christ. All are welcome. For more information, please call Anne Kozlowski at 413-684-6187

Learn about the grief process, talk about your own experiences, understand how to cope with your losses, find the way to move forward. Discover where help, strength and resources are available, establish personal goals. Thursdays, 5/17 to 6/28 2:30pm-3:30pm at 55 Church St, Pittsfield with Chaplain Dennis Castella. Please call the office to register 413-442-0045

SARATOGA RACE TRACK OR CASINO Monday, August 20th. Bus leaves St. Joseph Parking Lot at 9:30 AM and leaves Saratoga after the last race. The cost of the trip is $35. Please call St. Joseph Rectory to make your reservation.

ENDERS ISLAND Tuesday, October 2nd Day of Retreat Enders Island, Mystic, CT - The bus leaves our parking lot at 7:30AM. Coffee reception upon arrival. A wonderful hot lunch, Mass and talk. Free time to roam the Island. We leave to return home between 4 & 4:30PM. The cost for the day is $92. Please call for reservations.

The Food Pantry Is in dire need of someone with a ½ ton or larger truck to help with our pick up schedule from the Food Bank. On a rotational basis you would be picking up food at BCAC on outer East St. on Tuesdays, around 11:45AM. Food is then brought to our Pantry, checked off and shelved, with your duties ending around 1:30PM. If you have time to offer help with this situation please give the Rectory a call.

Once again St. Joseph’s Parish will host a Food Booth on the Front Walkway on Third Thursdays. We’d like to know who may be available to help out this year. So if interested or even a returning worker please let us know at the Rectory.

“MAMA MIA” at the MacHaydn Theatre on Friday, July 20th. The bus leaves St. Joseph parking lot at 5:00 p.m., dinner at Yianni’s and then onto the Theatre. The cost for the evening is $83. Please call the Rectory for reservations.

You're invited - On Saturday, April 28, there will be WINE & CHEESE after the 4:00 p.m. Mass. Please join us in the North Chapel!

If you wish to be gift bearers at Mass, please inform the greeter and/or sign up on the sheet on the gifts table before Mass, especially if you are family and/or friends of the person for whom the Mass is being offered. Thank you

Your contribution combines with those of other faith-filled Catholics in Western Massachusetts to support services to the family & elderly, services to those in need, services to young people, and pastoral and spiritual support services. It is simple to give. Send in your one time contribution, or make a pledge using the donation card you received in the mail, or donate online through Iobserve.org.

ST. JOSEPH'S CEMETERY-The date for removal of all Cemetery decorations is changed to Sunday, April 15th. New decorations are not allowed until Mother's Day, May 13th. Two containers of live flowers are allowed per lot. Any other type of decoration is not allowed.