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VOLUNTEER MINISTER SCHEDULE

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VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

Saturday, Jul 26, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st-T. Evanskey, 2nd- P. Wills , Int-T. Burr
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: M. Kissell, Cup: Sr. Linda & J. Shelow
ALTAR SERVERS: A. Bucher & D. Irwin
HOSPITALITY: S. Genesi, D. Kissell, N. Lovrich, Sr., B. Risbon
Sunday, Jul 27 , 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st-T. Finn, 2nd-N. Gulvas, Int-T. Colabove
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: C. Weyandt, Cup: J. Chestney & B. Paranich
ALTAR SERVERS: K. Shanafelt & C. Shedlock
HOSPITALITY: T. Carosielli, R. DelGrosso, T. DelMastro, W. Rossi
Saturday, Aug 02, 4:00 PM:
LECTORS: 1st-T. Bucher, 2nd- A. Bucher , Int-B. Pennington
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: T. Hoffer, Cup: J. Lovrich & Sr. Linda
ALTAR SERVERS: T. Smith
HOSPITALITY: A. Bucher, J. Genesi, S. Genesi, D. Kissell
Sunday, Aug 03 , 9:00 AM:
LECTORS: 1st-B. Shedlock, 2nd-K. Diebold, Int-B. Paranich
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST:
Host: B. Shedlock, Cup: K. Diebold & C. Weyandt
ALTAR SERVERS: C. Shedlock
HOSPITALITY: R. DelGrosso, T. DelMastro, E. Hunter, W. Rossi

PARISH PICNIC SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 5-7 PM

PARISH PICNIC NEWS – The Second Annual Saint Joseph Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, at our church grounds.

Sign-up sheets are now hanging up at each entrance for you to  list the number in your family attending and for the covered dish you will provide. We ask all those attending to bring their own chair and  a pop-up tent if you have one, and to remember to take home the remaining food and platter when you leave. The Parish will provide the Hot Dogs and Buns. DelGrosso’s has donated chicken this year.  Bob Whiteford will prepare the chicken at the firehall and bring it to our parish grounds in time for our meal at 5:00 p.m.

Music will once again be provided by the Spinners through Mark Shultz.  Games, face painting, water balloons and ice cream parlor will also be included in the fun of this day. 

SEEKING DONATIONS OF BOTTLED WATER FOR THE PICNIC – Anyone who would like to donate bottled water for the picnic is asked to bring a case of the small bottles and to place it inside the glass doors of the chapel section.

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

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Mass Schedule & Intentions: Jul 26-Aug 03, 2025
Sat, Jul 26 4:00 PM for the People by the Pastor
Sun, Jul 27 9:00 AM for Grace M. Erndl by Wally & Melissa Zapotoczny
Mon, Jul 28 8:00 AM for Raife Bailey by Pat Partner & Family
Tue, Jul 29 6:00 PM for Bonnie Pasquini by Donald Belsey
Wed, Jul 30 7:30 AM HOLY HOUR
Sat, Aug 02 4:00 PM for Sr. Theresa Nelen by a friend
Sun, Aug 03 9:00 AM for Sally Wharton by Beth Rossi

Sanctuary Candle
July 26-Aug 2 for Dr. Thomas Connelly by Margaret Connelly

NEW PROCESS FOR PROVIDING FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCH AND DONATING FOR A SANCTUARY CANDLE IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE

NEW PROCESS FOR PROVIDING FLOWERS FOR OUR CHURCH – At our last Parish Council meeting we discussed the possibility of parishioners providing flowers for the Altar on a monthly basis. They can be purchased or donated in memory of a loved one, or they can be a beautiful flower arrangement from someone’s flower garden.  If a parishioner is wanting to donate flower arrangements, we suggest that you contact Jessica (Wertz) Steinbauer’s new flower Shop: “Therese’s Little Flower Shop,” to prepare the arrangement since she is familiar with the size they need to be to fit well into our church environment.

SANCTUARY CANDLE – Also, at our last Parish Council meeting, we discussed the possibility of inviting parishioners to donate toward the Sanctuary Candle, also in memory of a loved one. We are working to set up the process. If you would like to donate for the Sanctuary Candle to burn in memory of your loved one, for a particular week, please contact the Secretary’s office and it we be entered, just as we do for weekly masses. As time goes on, we will provide an envelope for this endeavor.

World War II Veterans Honored.

Congressman John Joyce recently presented three of our parishioners, World War II Veterans, with both the Victory Medal and Campaign Medal. We honored them with a special Mass celebrated by Father Michael Pleva, on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025. The Parish Association had a special reception for them with their families following the Mass. The Honoree’s are: Walter Morasco, Lee Owen and Frank Pulcinello.

VBS Summer Bible Camp

VBS SUMMER BIBLE CAMP FOR ST. JOSEPH AND SAINT MATTHEWS PARISHES AND FOR ANY CHILD INTERESTED IN ATTENDING is just a few weeks away. I want to encourage parents to encourage their children to attend. Those going into kindergarten and up to grade 5 are encouraged to attend. Our theme for this year is “TRUE NORTH,” Trusting God in a Wild World. The Music is fun and fantastic! The Bible Stories include: The Baptism of Jesus, The teaching of Jesus on Love, a Roman Officer who accepts Jesus as Lord, The death of Jesus on the Cross and why he died for us, The victory of Jesus over death and his coming back to life in the Resurrection, Jesús gives the Great Commission, and the Coming of the Holy Spirit. We have special Arts and Crafts, and the Parish Association is preparing a unique theme snack for each day. Each participant is asked to bring a light green T-Shirt on the First day. From the generous donations of both parishes, we are able to give each participant a backpack and their own water bottle. SIGN UP TODAY: VBS Registration

MASS TO HONOR THREE OF OUR PARISH WORLD WAR II VETERANS

MASS TO HONOR THREE OF OUR PARISH WORLD WAR II VETERANS – This Tuesday evening, May 20, the 6:30 p.m. Mass, celebrated by Father Michael, will be offered for three of our Parish  veterans: Walter Morasco, Lee Owen and Frank Pulcinello to honor them for their Service and the reception of their Victory medals and campaign medals while serving in World War II. Following Mass there will be a social time in the Social Hall to provide the opportunity for the veterans to share a time of conversation and celebration. Any one is welcome to join us for Mass and for fellowship.