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VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
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Are you ready for a week “By
The Sea” right here at St. Joseph Church?
The Vacation Bible School committee is hard at work planning a fun
filled, faith filled program for the children during the week of
July 23 to July 27. We’re looking
forward to a visit from Stew Leonard’s “WOW, THE HEALTH COW” and a
presentation from the Maritime Center on undersea animals.
Stop in the Religious Education
Office during the week to register. The cost is $25 for one child,
$15 for each additional child, with a maximum of $40 per family.
Make checks payable to St. Joseph Religious Education. For
additional information call Arlene Clancy (924-4669)
or Pat Heller (924-9677.)
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MISSION TRIP TO PERU
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“This summer I will be going
on a mission trip to Peru. During my stay, I will work at a camp
called Cruz Blanca for street children. This camp is free and
there they can just be kids. I will be visiting villages in the
mountains and experience what life is like there. I will also visit
the sick and elderly and lend a hand at a free/low cost walk in
clinic where the poor can go to get quality medical attention. I
need to raise $1,300. If you would like to donate, money can go
the parish office in an envelope marked ‘Angela Kingsley/Mission
Trip to Peru’. The children would really love you for it.
In Christ, Angela Kingsley” (age 17)
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“GUARDIAN
ANGELS” NEEDED
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The “Guardian Angels”
program is a financial aid scholarship program that was launched in
2005 by friends and parishioners who wished to help deserving
students attend St. Joseph School. Last year, the program benefited
14 students who otherwise might not have been able to
afford a Catholic education. Administered directly by the parish,
funds collected by the “Guardian Angels” program
subsidize a significant part of the tuition cost for active parish
families who demonstrate some financial need. If you would like to
sponsor a child in our parish school next year for a half,
three-quarters, or full tuition scholarship, please contact
Father Chris directly.
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MOM’S OR
DAD’S TO ASSIST IN TEACHING
PRE-BAPTISM CLASSES
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Deacon Tony is looking for Mom’s, Dad’s or couples to
volunteer to assist in teaching Pre-Baptism Classes on the Fourth
Sunday of each month. Depending upon the number of volunteers, your
commitment may only be a few times each year. Each class lasts
approximately one hour, and is normally held the fourth Sunday of
each month from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Religious Ed. Building
behind the Church. Volunteers would assist Deacon Tony in teaching
the class, by sharing their personal perspective on the importance
of their faith, and the St. Joseph’s Faith Community to their
family. No special training required.
Please consider sharing the gift of your faith with
others in this important ministry. Please contact Deacon Tony
through the Parish Office. Thanks in
advance – We really need your help!
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BRET NICHOLS’ “YOU
GOTTA BELIEVE”BASKETBALL CAMP
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Bret Nichols,
author, motivational speaker and professional basketball player, is
offering the second week of the You Gotta Believe Basketball
Camp 2007 for boys and girls entering 3rd – 9th
grades at St. Joseph School during August 6 – 10.
Campers will be competitively split up into age, gender and ability
groups to challenge their potential. For more information please
call 203/758-1333 or visit
www.yougottabelieve.info.
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CENTENNIAL ARTICLES
NOW ON SALE!
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St. Joseph’s Parish Centennial
Serving Shelton’s Catholic Community For 100 Years
Orders are now being taken for
souvenirs with our Centennial logo, they are: long and short
sleeve T Shirts, denim shirts, cotton polo golf shirts, sweatpants,
baseball caps, coffee mugs and mouse pads. Order sheets are
in the back of the Church and may be returned with your checks to
the rectory, Religious Education office or in the offertory basket.
All orders will be delivered in a timely manner. Be sure your name
and phone number is on the order. Be part
of the celebration - wear it with pride!
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PASTORAL PLAN FOR EVANGELIZATION
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"Following
in the Footsteps of Christ,” a five-year plan for evangelization in
the Diocese of Bridgeport, is now underway. This is a major program
that outlines the priorities for evangelization and catechesis which
is at the very heart of our mission as Catholics: to proclaim the
Word of God and inspire discipleship in others. If you wish to be
involved in the our parish’s Evangelization Planning group, please
leave a message for Deacon Toy Conti at the Parish Office.
WWW.Footstepsofchrist.org
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SPOONER HOUSE/FOOD
BANK
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The Area Congregations Food bank
are in need of food. As usual, donations can be placed in the
“Spooner House” box in the parent’s room in the rear of the Church,
or they can be dropped off at Spooner House, Derby. For more info,
please call 734-4572.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
AVAILABLE
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Counseling is
the most requested service on the United Way’s INFOLINE, yet many
people cannot afford the cost of counseling or have difficult
finding an agency to help. If you or someone you know is struggling
with serious issues, please contact Catholic Family Services
(372-4301, ext 351), or email
www.ccfc.ct.org.
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