Saint Joseph Church
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    Welcome to St Joseph!  

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

 

Mass Readings -USCCB

 
   

Phones

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

 

St. Joseph School

St. Joseph Parish Calendar

Parish Boundaries - Map

Parish Facilities - Map

Parish News

***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.

Authorization form

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Alumni Form

 

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.

 

Featured Link

Daily Reflections

 

Upcoming Parish Events

 

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

 

 

Contact Katie regarding any questions or requests for the website

   
     

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.