THE SAINT JOSEPH WEEKLY
May 1, 2011
Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday

MASS+DEVOTIONS+CONFESSION SCHEDULE – May 1-8, 2011

Sat          4/30        4:00 pm                 +Dolores Szczygiel – Stanley (Fettie) Kramarski       
                                                Parish Family of St. Joseph’s        
                                                                DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY                            
Sun         5/01        8:30 am                 First Holy Communion Class
                                2:30 pm                                 Confessions
3:00 pm                 Divine Mercy Holy Hour with Benediction
Mon       5/02        8:00 am                 +Joan Ostrowski – Minnie McNally
Tue         5/03        11:30 am              +Deceased Members of the Kensick Family – Francis & Maxine Weir
                                12:00 noon           Eucharistic Adoration (If times are covered)
                                6:10 pm                 Evening Prayer and Benediction
                                7:00 pm                 Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Devotions (Holy Hour)
Wed       5/04        8:00 am                 +Dorothy Wojciechowski – St. Joseph Society
Thu        5/05        8:00 am                 +Andy Glovola – Son, Tim Glovola
Fri         5/06        8:00 am                 +Mary C. Colland – Bob & Andrea Wilson                 
Sat         5/07         8:00 am*              +Frances (Osip) Sitek – Alan A. Sitek Family
                                4:00 pm                 Mothers of the Parish, Living and Deceased
Sun         5/08        8:30 am                 Mothers of the Parish, Living and Deceased
                                                                Parish Family of St. Joseph’s
                                 
*ROSARY will be prayed 30 minutes before Mass.
                                                               
STEWARDSHIP REPORT: (April 24) Regular Sunday Collection, $1,044; + Easter Collection $11,011.43; + Votive Candles, $237.62; + Easter Flowers, $38; + Easter Baskets $100; + Holy Land, $1,075; + Buildings & Grounds, $96; + Accent, $7; + Cemetery, $731;  TOTAL = $14,340.05.  May God reward you.

EASTER GIFTS AND MEMORIAL DONATIONS: $100.00 from an Anonymous Donor; $50.00 from Jim Jacquillard of Graft – Jacquillard Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.; $50.00 Easter donation and $20.00 Holy Land donation In Memory of Bonnie Barber from her husband, William Barber.  We are most grateful. 

DIOCESAN LENTEN APPEAL:  To date, 130 of our 356 families have pledged/paid $15,300 which is 76% of our $20,145 goal. This includes a Diocesan target of $15,145 plus $5,000 (assessment-free) for our parish needs.  Please consider contributing to this very important appeal ASAP if you have not yet done so.  DLA envelopes remain in the church pews in case the materials mailed to you were misplaced. Every gift is greatly appreciated.  

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY HOLY HOUR will be at 3:00 pm today (Sunday, May 1st).  It will include a Scripture reading, homily, the Divine Mercy Chaplet (chanted) and Benediction.  Confessions will be offered from 2:30 pm until 2:45 pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Prayerful congratulations go out to the following children of our parish as they receive Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time today (8:30 am ). May they and all of us live in oneness with Him now and forever.

CAROLINE SUSAN KONIECZNY        CLARISSA ROSE PALMISCNO         SETH ALAN SKOWRONEK

NIGHTTIME EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: A second clipboard for Eucharistic Adoration has now been placed in the foyer to explore the possibility of extending our Tuesday adoration through the night until the Wednesday 8 am Mass. This would begin June 28th if the extended times can be filled. See details on the cover sheet

MAY CROWNING will take place next Sunday, May 8th, at the end of the 8:30 am Mass. Please plan to be present.

MOTHER’S DAY  All mothers of St. Joseph Parish will receive a Mother’s Pin on Mother’s Day, compliments of the Saint Joseph Society.  Please note, the Society will not meet in May.  The Saint Joseph Society Mothers Breakfast will be held in the school hall on Sunday, May 15th, after the 8:30 am Mass.

POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY, TRZECI MAJ, CELEBRATION will take place on Sunday, May 15th, at 3:00 pm at St. Joseph Church and Hall.  Included will be a brief service in the church with prayers, hymns, Scriptural readings, Rosary Walk and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a social in the church hall.  Everyone is welcome.

PATHWAYS 2011-2012  is an opportunity for men and women to develop a better understanding of the Catholic Faith, to grow in discipleship and to be better equipped to witness to and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.  For more information, visit the diocesan website, www.dioceseofgreensburg.org.  Click on “Vocations” then “Lay Ecclesial Ministry” then “PATHWAYS.”  Brochures are also available in the church entrances.

PENNSYLVANIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE (PCC) UPDATE:

• A new poll (April 13-14) among 600 likely voters throughout Pennsylvania showed that respondents, by a margin of 54% to 39%, favored pending legislation known as Senate Bill 1. This bill would support school choice through an Opportunity Scholarship Grant program.
• Abortion clinics would be required to meet the same health standards as other surgical facilities under a new bill, HB 574, introduced in the Pennsylvania House. The need for this reform was made evident in the recent criminal and malpractice case of a Philadelphia abortionist. Please contact your legislator to convey your support for House Bill 574.        

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Everson Volunteer Fire Company monthly dinner is this Sunday, May 1st, 11 am till 2 pm.  Turkey dinners are $6.00 each.  For take-outs, call 724-887-4421.
• Alternatives, Yes, a pregnancy resource center in Connellsville is in need of all types of baby and maternity clothing, new or used, as well as all sizes of diapers.  Clothing up to 2T is accepted.  Diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, diaper bags, socks, blankets or anything appropriate for an infant is welcome; maternity clothing, as well.  For more information, pick up a flyer in back of the church or call 724-628-5555.