Monthly Potluck Social
Our next potluck social will be held after the Pontifical Mass with Bishop Emeritus Gainer today, June 7th. Please bring a dish to share! Crockpots welcome! A good rule of thumb is to bring twice as much food as is typically required to feed your own family.
Parking–Updated
For the sake of our neighbors, please do not use street parking, especially handicap spaces, unless all of our parish parking is entirely full. Please note that for Sundays, Holy Days, and other special events, cars can be parked in the lots next to the church and across the street, and in the loop around the back of church. Parking in the school lot at Wonder Academy, which was previously announced, is only available until 1:30 pm on Sundays and for evening holy days.
Sacramentals Blessing
Please Save the Date! The next blessing of sacramentals will take place on the first Sunday of July, July 5th. Those needing gifts blessed for First Communicants ONLY may bring them on Sunday, May 31st to have them blessed after Holy Mass.
Etiquette for Bishop Gainer’s Visit
Below are some helpful reminders for the proper protocol when a bishop visits
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As Bishop Gainer processes into and out of church, genuflect and bless yourself.
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The proper way to address Bishop Gainer is “Your Excellency”
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When greeting Bishop Gainer, bow and kiss his ring.
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When he enters the social hall, please stand and remain standing until he invites everyone to sit. Men should remove their hats in his presence.
Fr. Tcheou’s 20th Anniversary Mass
Father Tcheou will offer a Solemn Mass on Thursday, June 4th at 6 pm to celebrate his 20th anniversary of ordination. All are warmly invited to attend.
Eucharistic Procession
This year’s Eucharistic Procession will be held on Saturday, June 13th and will be led by his Excellency, Bishop Timothy Senior. The day begins with Mass at 8:15 am at St. Joseph’s with the procession lasting from 9:15 to 10:30 am, ending at San Juan Bautista. For more information, please contact Patrick McSherry at [email protected] or Kristin Young at [email protected].
Save the Date
A Pontifical Mass with First Holy Communions will be offered on Sunday, June 7th. Come worship Our Lord in the full beauty of the traditional Latin rite, with the music of Victoria and other choral works.
Parish Registration
Interested in joining St. Joseph Parish? To register, please contact Joanne Bauer at the St. Joseph’s Rectory: 717-397-6921