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Sunday, November 16- Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Monday, November 17- Elizabeth of Hungary Tuesday, November 18- Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter & Paul in Rome, Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin Wednesday, November 19- Ordinary Time Thursday, November 20- Ordinary Time Friday, November 21- Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday, November 22- Cecilia, virgin and martyr
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Parish Offices 610-269-8294 Hours: M-Th 8am - 9pm, Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm Parish Offices Fax 610-269-2487 Convent 610-269-8314 School 610-269-8999 PREP 610-873-8798
***Thanksgiving Day: There will be no 6:30 or 8:30 AM Confessions and NO 7:00 AM Mass***
2008 Christmas Giving Tree The Giving Tree starts on Saturday Nov 22 and Sunday Nov 23, located at the back of the church behind the baptismal font. Simply take an ornament, purchase and wrap the gift, and return the gift under the tree with the ornament securely attached to the package by Wednesday, Dec 10. Note: If you are giving a cash donation or gift certificate, place the gift in an envelope, attach the tag, and return to the parish office
Parish Photo Directory If you had your family portrait taken for our directory, please stop by the parish office to pick up your free copy!
St. Joseph Cemetery Rules & Regulations Please click on the following link to our revised cemetery rules & regulations. Cemetery Booklet
Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will!
Automated Giving Sign up to make weekly giving a breeze...you never have to remember cash or a check again! Automated giving cards available at the church entrances to place in the weekly collection basket for those who give electronically. Church Exploratory Committee We have completed the Architectural Feasibility phase of our project with Casaccio Architects. Please check back for updates! Committee Members
Calling All Alumni of St. Joseph School Are you an alumni of St. Joe's? We are forming an Alumni Association. Tell your friends who graduated from St. Joe's to log on and complete the form too! Contact Tina Perelli with any questions.
2008 Adult Faith Formation Course Offerings - Brochure
Rosary Repair Do you have broken rosary beads? As a devotion to the Blessed Mother and the rosary, Joyce Rule will fix them free of charge. Please call Joyce at 610-486-6747.
Thanksgiving Day Mass & Reception Join your parish family for a Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, Nov 27 at 9:00am in church, followed by reception in the cafeteria featuring coffee, juice, and donuts. All are welcome!
Red Cross Blood Drive Will be held in Cafeteria of St. Joseph School on Friday Nov 28 from 2pm-7:30pm. Appointments are recommended, but not required. Make an appoitnment online at this website or call Dana Gryger at 610-269-4613
St. Joe's Mom's Group Join us every Tuesday from 9:30-11am in the Parish Mtg Ctr. for playgroup and discussion!
Adult Faith Course "Living our Catholic faith, back to the basics" will be taught by Fr Kean. There will be three sessions beginning either Tues. Nov. 18 at 7pm or Wed. Nov. 19 at 9:45am. All are welcome to show up to this class, no pre-registration necessary.
Do You Hear What I Hear? Please join our music ministries for this special, family-friendly parish event on Sun., Nov. 30, at 6:30 PM in church. Experience Christmas carols in a new way as you prepare your hearts for the birth of Our Savior. Dessert and beverages will follow in the cafeteria. Children are welcome, as are your neighbors and friends, Catholic and non-Catholic
Downingtown Christmas Parade The Evangelization Team is looking for volunteers of all ages who can help come up with a theme and decorate a float to enter this year's parade, which is on December 13. Express your creative side and proclaim the message of Christmas to the community! If interested, please email Suzanne
Holiday Hope Chest Please consider donating like new items to this event, which enables residents of Chester County to enjoy a day of free Holiday shopping for their family and loved ones. Donation truck will be available in the church parking lot from 4:30PM-6:30PM on Sat, Nov 29 and 8:30AM-12:30PM on Sun, Nov 30 *Plush animals, adult clothes, computers will not be accepted this year Questions? Call Duane or Patty Knecht at 610-873-6120 or email
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Church Schedule Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 6 am, 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 noon, 4 pm Daily Masses Mon - Fri - 7 am & 9 am; Sat 8am
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 am and 8:30 am, Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Perpetual Adoration Holy Family Chapel, 460 Manor Ave., behind St. Martha's Manor St Joseph Church Mission Statement Motivated by our belief in Jesus Christ and bound together by our Roman Catholic faith, we are a parish that seeks to respond to the Gospel invitation by living as God's people. Baptized into Christ Jesus, confirmed by the gift of the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Eucharist, we are a community that gives glory to God and proclaims His message of love and salvation.
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