OFFICE HOURS Monday: 12:30 - 4:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDUCATION Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)
Andrea Jackowski, Director 610-850-4228 [email protected] [email protected]
Holy Family Catholic School 221 Third Avenue, Phoenixville Tom Dever, M.Ed., Principal 610-933-7562 www.myholyfamilyschool.org
BAPTISMS Sundays at 12:30 PM by appointment MINISTRY TO THE SICK Those unable to attend Mass due to illness should call the Rectory to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion. Hospital visits are made as time permits.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Daily from 8 AM until 7 PM HOLY HOUR INCLUDING ROSARY AND BENEDITION Every Tuesday evening beginning at 6:00 PM HOLY DAYS Vigil: 7:00 PM Holy Day: 8:00 AM, 12:00 & 7:00 PM Hospitalization If a family member is hospitalized, please inform the Rectory to arrange a visit and to be remembered in our prayers. MARRIAGE Couples contemplating marriage must contact the priest at least 6 months in advance to make an appointment to discuss marriage preparations.
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH Rev. Charles R. O’Hara, Pastor Rev. Donato P. Silveri, In Residence
JULY 8, 2018 MASSES
Daily Monday - Friday at 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Confession
Saturday, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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Eucharistic Ministers Lectors
7/7 4:30 E. Slanga, M.B. Coggins E. Slanga
7/8 7:30 A. Jackowski, J. Schival, J. Kelly K. Gallagher
9:00 J. Michael, M. Scally, R. Zeleski B. Keeley
11:00 T. Duffy, S. Prestia, S. Griste M. Benton
7/14 4:30 E. Slanga, C. Narducci L. Miller
7/15 7:30 A. Lightman, J. Zona, K. Thum P. Thum
9:00 R. Tamburro, J. Pomager, P. Herbert C. or G. Reese
11:00 S. Scowden, T. Chuck, A. Benton S. Lorenca
SUNDAY, JULY 8th �� 8:30 - 11:00 AM Breakfast in the Pavilion
TUESDAY, JULY 10th �� 8:35 AM Coffee & Conversation in the Narthex �� 7:00 PM Men’s Spirituality Group in the Rectory Basement �� 7:15 PM Charismatic Prayer Group in the Narthex
WEDNESDAY, July 11th �� 6:00 PM Girl Scouts of Jt. Joe’s
SATURDAY, JULY 14th �� 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Taste of the World International
Celebration Party (see details in bulletin)
Coming Up
Patricia Helen Haines Helen L. Pulaski
Elizabeth Karkosak Sheila A. Connolly
Anne B. Trojan Ann M. Lorman Anna Bozzelli
Patricia H. Berkey Mary E. Dyrcz John Etriss, Jr.
Roman Dychdala Thomas Vafeades
Monday, July 9 Herman & Anna Lederer
Req By: Their Family
Tuesday, July 10
Randall & Betty Beamer Req By: The Munz Family
Wednesday, July 11 Patricia Haines
Req By: Sr. Mary Anne Johnston
Thursday, July 12 My Sisters ~ Verna & Eleanor
Req By: Joanne Burnley
Friday, July 13
Thomas John Keller Req By: His Family
Daily Mass Inten�ons
Baptized in Christ ~ April through June 2018 Reese Katherine Cannon
Emerson Ann Carville
Robert Dougherty Carville
Chase Voetelink
Penelope Marie Warner
Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility. ~ Kate Douglas Wiggins
Penelope Marie Warner
Every child born into the world is a new thought of God an
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A TASTE OF THE WORLD ~ JULY 14TH ~ 12:00 - 4:00 PM
All are invited to join us - bring a simple dish to share from your country of origin or heritage. Please make a brief description of the dish and contents.
Teach everyone a game you grew up playing that is native to your heritage. Pass along songs or stories that are part of your family history, particularly those from other countries that are part of your family’s heritage. Everyone is encouraged to participate and share and
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please sign up at the registration table in the Narthex. This is a part of St. Joseph’s Centennial Celebration and we hope as many people as possible will participate!
If you have questions, please contact Myrna Hingada at 610-812-2951 or e-mail [email protected]
TASTETT OF THE WORLDWW ~ JULY 14TH ~ 12:00 - 4:
So – What’s in a Name?
Some weeks back Father O’Hara spoke about names. He made a point I had never really thought about. Our names: we had no choice, they were just given to us. My name was determined by Italian tradition. I
was to be named after both grandmothers: Mary and Ann. At least that was my mother’s story to my father. I don’t think he ever realized that my mother’s Mother’s full first name was Mary Ann!
I, on the other hand, regretted not being named after my mother. And so I chose my own Confirmation name, Mom’s name – Carol. Each of these three names has meaning for me: even the ones I did not choose. They name three women who loved me; whose lives helped to form my own.
A parish’s name is somewhat like that. We did not choose it, yet it is meant to have meaning for us. I’ve been stationed in a number of parishes. And in each one, more or less, I’ve thought about what each church’s patron could mean for my life.
In today’s gospel Jesus is called the carpenter. Jesus is identified, named by what he learned at Joseph’s side:. Joseph, who had no word of his own recorded in Scripture - sometimes called the “silent man” - and yet now known as Saint Joseph: Patron of the Universal Church, Patron of Fathers, unborn children, immigrants, workers, and of a happy death.
During this special year what will Joseph teach us? How can we become identified with him?
Soon, we will be able to take into our homes a special statue-our own “Traveling St. Joseph”. This Shrine will be a place for personal and family prayer; a place to grow closer to Joseph, to be by his side, to learn his meaning for our lives.
This weekend our Traveling St. Joseph will be presented at each of our Masses. During the rest of July it will rest in the Church’s “Meditation Corner” (on the right side of church). Visit this newest addition to our 100th celebration and “get acquainted”.
Soon there will be a Sign-Up book near the Shrine so you can volunteer to bring Traveling Joseph to your home for a week. Directions will be given during the rest of July for how and when this can take place with suggestions for family and personal prayer.
~S. Mary Ann Carol Johnston
Don’t forget your Redner’s Tapes! We accept them ALL SUMMER LONG! (Campbell’s labels & Box Tops as well!)
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CENTENNIAL CENTENNIALENTENNNIAL
DOWN MEMORY LANE ~ A “Deer” Memory from Eleanor Slanga
As part of St. Joseph’s Centennial celebration, we are invited to write a brief recount of an experience or something that has stuck with us over the years. Well, here is my fond recollection. It was a beautifully crisp morning with the sun peeping through the stained glass windows when Jack and I arrived at the narthex. We were preparing things for Mass when Fr. Silveri arrived and said hello with his wonderful bright smile saying, “You know, I think this is going to be a very special day because it’s such a gorgeous morning.” People began arriving, Mass had not yet begun and, all of a sudden out of nowhere, a loud crash came through the door. The first thing one thinks of is a terrorist attack, maybe a bomb, maybe a truck veered off the road and slammed into the entrance of the narthex, maybe the building collapsed. Crazy things run through your head at lightning speed. We were all surprised and frightened at the same time and not knowing what we should do, we all scurried around the room chasing – chasing what? Lo and behold, it was a deer, yes a young deer – she came crashing through the window, glass flying all over the floor and she decided to just run rampantly around prancing and owning the room at that point. Fr. Silveri, in his calm manner, said to the deer, “Ok, Bambi, you can join us, but you have to sit in the back.” Coincidentally my cell phone rang, and Fr. Silveri said, “Ugh, that must be the bishop calling me again. Ok, I’ll take his call”. So Fr. Silveri then related this unprecedented event to the bishop; he was smiling and bouncing his head up and down saying “Yes, your excellency, yes your excellency. Thank you, your excellency.” until the call finally ended. Fr. Silveri then announced, “The bishop said the deer can stay for Mass, but he can not receive the Eucharist.” With the deer having left the narthex with the same gusto he entered, we all began sweeping up the broken glass, rearranging our seats, and finally calming down – somewhat, at least - for Mass. Fr. Silveri said, “Ok let’s go, let’s have mass now.” As he was giving the last blessing, he said, “I really felt that today would be very special – and it certainly was!”
Thank you Fr. Silveri for this beautiful memory!
They’re Back!!
The Paper Recycling Bins are back and located at the top of the parking lot beside the outfield of the baseball fields. Gold Medal Environmental is committed to regular removal and is very happy we are par-ticipating with them again. ATTENTION STUDENTS! Cleaning out your backpack? Don’t throw your books in the trash! Recycle them here! Textbooks, notebooks and any loose paper can be dropped off at the green “Paper Retriever” bins in the church parking lot. It’s an easy way for you to help raise money for St. Joseph and put another year behind you!
Fatima Evening of Prayer For Peace & the Protection of the World July 11, 2018 from 6 - 8 pm
at Our Lady’s Missionaries of the Eucharist in Birdsboro, PA ~ Led by Father Harry McCreedy Adoration � Reconciliation � Rosary � Consecration � Eucharistic Benediction � Mass
To register, call 610-582-3333 or e-mail [email protected]
For more information, go to www.olme.org
For more information on all St. Joseph Parish has to offer, visit www.stjosephspringcity.com
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The Women’s Group is asking for donations toward 3 themed baskets in July All donations must be new (check expiration dates) and can be placed in the container in the Narthex
labeled “Women’s Group” or dropped off at the Rectory Office.
Thank you for your support!
Don’t miss your chance to win these at the October Basket Raffle Sunday, October 7, 2018.
CATS & DOGS
Food �Treats � Toys � Flea Collar � Leash
Gifts for our Furry Friends
BAKING
Cake/Brownie Mixes��Flour Sugar � Frosting � Spices
Pans� Extracts� Decorations Other Tasty Treats for the Chef
GARDEN
Wind Chimes � Potting Soil Seeds � Gloves � Planting
Tools � Resin Figurines Goodies for the Green Thumb
Are you aware of St. Joe’s fall
offering of Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd (CGS) for children
ages 3 through 2nd grade?
CGS is a hands-on approach to catechesis specifically designed to meet the developmental and spiritual needs of the child. Based on both Liturgy and Scripture, the special environment of the CGS atrium grounds children in the love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd. The following weekly Tuesday sessions are offered as an alternative to Sunday PREP:
9:00-11:00am—Level I (3-5 yr olds)
4:00-6:00pm—Level I (3-5 yr olds) and Level II (grades 1&2)
Space is limited! Register now!
See the Children’s Faith Formation tab of the St. Joseph website. For more information on CGS, please contact [email protected]/484-431-5156.
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