Entries for June 2016

We are pleased to welcome Fr. Emmanuel Mensah, who will be staying with us during July, August, and September. Fr. Emmanuel was ordained for the Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi (in South-western Ghana) in 1992. He has parish experience as an associate and as a pastor in Ghana as well as in South Africa (Diocese of Witbank). He is familiar wi...

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Several weeks ago we expressed our deep appreciation to Sr. Louise Cullen and wished her the best on her retirement as the Director of Stewardship at St. Joseph Parish. Sr. Louise will be leaving the office at the end of this month. She will remain in our prayers . . . and our hearts. At this time I would like to announce the creation of...

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CRUISE TO NOWHERE 2016 DO NOT MISS OUT!  Our Cruise this year is on Wednesday July 20, 2016 on the Captain Lou. Food, Fun, and friendship $30pp. 1st come 1st served. All youth ministries limited to 2 chaperones each. As soon as I get your money and permission slips you are guaranteed a spot. There will be no paying or boarding the d...

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We are saddened by the loss of Msgr. Mulvanerty, he entered into Eternal Life last week. If anyone would like to make a donation in memory of Msgr. Mulvanerty may do so by sending their donations to: The Franciscan Brothers 133 Remsen Street Brooklyn, New York 11201 Thank you. 

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Next week (June 18/19) our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of wars, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Chri...

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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC Saturday, September 24, 2016 $25.00 per person round trip transportation on a coach bus with comfortable seating, air-conditioning and a lavatory. As part of the celebration of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, please consider participating in the Diocesan Pilgr...

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Founded upon Faith, Entrusted with a Mission, Building for Our Future The brochures outlining St. Joseph Parish Capital Campaign were mailed to all registered parishioners. The work of repair and renovation is well under way. We are happy to say that the replacement of the air conditioning system and the refinishing...

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