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PARISH CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR BOOKLET

Our Centennial Souvenir Booklet is being prepared and all parishioners are encouraged to support this effort by purchasing a single–line listing (three donation levels), an advertisement (five sizes available), or a memorial listing with or without a photo.  The deadline for ads is March 1; for more information about the options available or prices, please contact Linda Borges (929-3522 or send email to hricz@sbcglobal.net) or Bethany Stockmal (881-2169 or send email to beth@stockmalappraisals.com).

 As of June 4,

Father Jhon’s new address will be:

      St. Augustine Cathedral

     359 Washington Avenue

     Bridgeport, CT  06604-3826

     (203) 368-6777

Please keep Father Jhon in your prayers as he begins his new assignment!

St.  Joseph Roman Catholic Church         of Shelton,    Is a family of Christians brought together under the patronage of Saint Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family of Nazareth, and served by the pastoral  and representative lay leadership.   We strive through the  grace of the Holy Sprit to further the Kingdom of God within our community.  We accomplish this by means of worship, religious education, service and witness.

Come, Celebrate with us our

100th year

An Old Fashioned Family Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 19 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (on our church grounds).  Come join the fun as we bring to a close our Centennial Year’s Celebration.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon and beverages will be provided – cost is free!  You will find reservation forms in the back of the church.

NO 12:05 P.M. WEEKLY MASS FOR SUMMER

During the months of July and August, the 12:05 p.m. weekly Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday will not be celebrated.  The weekly 12:05 p.m. Mass will again be celebrated starting in September.

COMMEMORATIVE BOOKS AVAILABLE

Our Centennial Commemorative Book is available for purchase ($8 each) after Mass by asking a priest or during the week at the Parish Office and the Religious Education Office.  The book contains 100 pages of parish history, photos, greetings and memorial tributes.  Be sure to get this wonderful record of our parish’s 100-year history!

 SAVE THE DATE!  Vacation Bible School will be held July 23-27!  Registration is June 16-17 after all Masses!  For more info,  Click here.

 ALTAR ANGELS

Volunteers teams of two are needed to help clean the altar and sacristy!  Your commitment is once a month for about an hour.  For more information, please call Kathy Gilligan at 944-9638.

  Calendar of Events at St. Joseph Parish 

New            LINK and Stuff Page  Sanctuary Lamp   The Sanctuary Lamp, signifying the Eucharistic presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ, burns this week in memory of

This Week       NEWS!     Parents ! ! !      To check whether or not a film is suitable for your children, call 1-800-311-4222, the Movie Review Line, sponsored by the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops.

Do you know someone who is homebound and needs to receive Communion?  If so, please call Helen Lull at Pastoral Care (924-7885).An Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist will be happy to visit with Holy Communion.

  A LIFELINE FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES

Reconciliation and healing of relationships in the family is the focus of Retrouvaille, a Catholic program open to all married couples, regardless of religious background.  A weekend experience, couples are helped in re-establishing communication as they gain new insights into themselves as an individual and as a couple.  For more information, please call 800/470-2230 or visit www.helpourmarriage.com.

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OFFERTORY METHODS

 St. Joseph Church offers parishioners the ability to make their weekly offering by credit card, by automatic withdrawal, or by ”pay-by-mail”.  If you are interested in one of these options, please contact the Parish Office for more info.

Church & Mass Etiquette

Please turn off all cell phones before Mass.  Please read the Sunday Bulletin before or after Mass -- not during.  Please remember to dress appropriately -- take as much care to dress for Mass as you would do for a wedding or other important event.  Please remember that others use the time before and after Mass for prayer and quiet surroundings are appreciated.  Please pray or sing out loud during the Mass when called for with conviction and joy!! 

“GUARDIAN ANGELS” NEEDED

The “Guardian Angels” program is a financial aid scholarship program that was launched last year by friends and parishioners who wished to help deserving students attend St. Joseph School. In its first year, the program benefited ten 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.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE SHARING

If you are looking for some ways to enhance your prayer life and deepen your relationship with the Lord, there are two new opportunities available:

●    Each Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is SUNDAY SCRIPTURE SHARING in Religious Education meeting room #2 to study and pray with the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday.

●    Each Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. is a MEDITATIVE PRAYER GROUP in the Chapel which will explore some ancient but newly rediscovered ways of praying such as the “Centering Prayer.”

If you have any questions about either group, please call Sister Carolyn at 924-1449.                                                       

TUESDAY SCRIPTURE SHARING

Sunday Scripture Sharing, which meets each Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Religious Education meeting room #2, will conclude its special discussions on the Advent Scripture readings at this week’s session.  Please see Sister Carolyn for more information.  All are welcome to attend.

NEEDLES FOR CHARITY

An additional session of “Needles for Charity” now meets in Religious Ed. meeting room #1 on Sunday afternoons from 3–4 p.m.  If you would like to knit at home and donate your items, please contact Michelle Fraser (393-9162) for more info.