The Fourth Sunday

of Lent

March 11, 2018

Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days of Obligation As Announced

Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,6:30 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office.

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center.

Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.

Devotions The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily.

Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Every Thursday after the 9 a.m. Mass.

Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass.

First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.

Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487

www.stjosephrc.org

332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor

Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavey Parochial

Administrator

Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar

Rev. John E. Donia Resident

Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident

Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon

Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon

Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry

Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary

Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper

Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager

Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/

St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor

Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist

Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager

Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999 Fax: 610-269-2252

www.stjosephrc.org

Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal

Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal

Mrs. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant

Parish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education ProgramParish Religious Education Program Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466

www.stjosephrc.org

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education

ConventConventConventConvent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

484-593-4352

TODAY’S READINGS

The readings for the 4th Sunday in Lent can be found at #893.

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died:

John Driscoll, Michael Hearn and Michael Schwika John Driscoll, Michael Hearn and Michael Schwika John Driscoll, Michael Hearn and Michael Schwika John Driscoll, Michael Hearn and Michael Schwika

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 5:00 PM Solomon Ambrose (living) and all of our Parish Children

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Paul Taraschi 9:00 AM Mike Castaldi 10:30 AM Gretchen Metz 12:00 PM Dr. Donald E. McConnell 4:00 PM Thomas Joseph Maslo, III (1st Anniversary)

MONDAY, MARCH 12 7:00 AM Martha Sabocinski 9:00 AM Norma Farkas

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 7:00 AM Margaret & Ed Cosden 9:00 AM Teresa Hanh Tra

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 7:00 AM Lela Grove 9:00 AM Angeline Costanzo

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 7:00 AM Mel Ward 9:00 AM Bob & Gertrude Jones

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 7:00 AM Fr. John Driscoll, O.S.A. 9:00 AM Dennis & Nora O'Donnell

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 8:00 AM No Intention

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 5:00 PM Michael Castaldi

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Joan Greco 9:00 AM Nancy Talucci Fults (27th Anniversary) 10:30 AM Frank Marciano 12:00 PM Guiseppe & Philomena Feola 4:00 PM Peggy Espenlaub

ANNOUNCED MASSES

NEXT WEEKEND

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Thomas Adams.

The Chapel Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of Robert Skwarek.

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to the following child Baptized on March 4.

STEVEN ANTHONY HATHAWAY

Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or KarenD@stjosephrc.org.

MARRIAGE

Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org. For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or karend@stjosephrc.org.

�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Ashlyn Brown, David & Connie Bull, Ellen Cassidy, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Fritz DiOttavio, Paul Failla, Sr., George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Danielle Horack, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Clyde Lowe, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Msgr. Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, Agnes Timothy, Anna Marie Urbine, Kevin Valentine and Mrs. Walt.

...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Nicole Doyle, Sean Doyle, Capt. Mark Edwards, Sargent Ian Fay, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Daniel J. Heil, Steven Houser, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Capt. Andrew C. Oddo, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 2ndLt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LT Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months.

Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names.

Welcome Msgr . Dunleavy!Welcome Msgr . Dunleavy!Welcome Msgr . Dunleavy!Welcome Msgr . Dunleavy!

March 11, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Lent Dear Parishioners,

I am pleased to share that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. has appointed Monsignor Thomas J. Dunleavy as Parochial Administrator, Pro Tem of Saint Joseph Parish. Monsignor Dunleavy will serve our faith community with the same pastoral and administrative responsibilities as that of a Pastor. Monsignor Dunleavy assumes this responsibility while continuing in his current assignment as a parish priest at Saints Simon and Jude Parish, West Chester where he will continue to reside. Msgr. Dunleavy has already begun his assignment here and has met with our parish staff, the priests and Sisters in the convent.

We are very pleased to welcome a son of Chester County to the parish! Msgr. Dunleavy was raised in West Chester, in Saint Agnes Parish where he attended elementary school, and he is a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School when it was nearby Saint Agnes. Please be sure to welcome Msgr. Dunleavy as he is present in the school or church the days ahead.

Today we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Lent, which has for many centuries been called “Laetare Sunday.” Like the third Sunday of Advent ("Gaudete Sunday"), the fourth Sunday of Lent is a break in an otherwise penitential season.

The priest celebrant has the option to wear the liturgical color of Rose this day, as they may on Gaudete Sunday in Advent, and flowers may adorn the Altar. The use of rose vestments probably stems from an ancient Papal Tradition of blessing golden roses which would be sent to Catholic heads of state in Europe on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

This day’s title originates from the opening antiphon or Introit of the Mass – “Rejoice, O Jerusalem…” There was a medieval tradition of visiting one’s “mother church” (the church where one was baptized) on this day. A family trip to see where mom, dad, or the children began their journey of faith could make for a fine Sunday afternoon outing.

May we rejoice that our Lenten Season is past its halfway point, and that we are quickly coming towards the annual commemoration of Holy Week.

Please see in our bulletin the details regarding our upcoming annual 40 Hours Devotions.

Know that your families will be in prayer as Msgr. Dunleavy, Fr. Donia and I celebrate the liturgies on our parish’s Feast Day, March 19. May God bless you all!

Reverend Anthony Rossi Reverend Anthony Rossi Reverend Anthony Rossi Reverend Anthony Rossi

Coffee and Donuts

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus cordially invite you to enjoy Catholic fellowship over Coffee, Juice and Donuts after the 9 a.m. Mass this Sunday, March 11 in the Cafeteria.

Parish RegistrationParish RegistrationParish RegistrationParish Registration Sunday, March 18 Sunday, March 18 Sunday, March 18 Sunday, March 18

at 10 a.m. . . . in the Church Chapel. This is a great opportunity to register as a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish. Please call the parish office if you have any further questions at 610-269-8294.

Thank you

What a nice turnout we had for the Ecumenical Luncheon on February 21. Everyone who attended raved about the delicious lunch buffet thanks to the kindness of our parish Hospitality Committee members who made all the food and desserts that were provided. We would also like to thank Kathy Chapracki, Betty Cozzone, Rachael Doyle, Joan Garbers, Marie Hill, Chris, Caroline and Joe Kelly, Lisa Lannan, Michele Large and Susan Mandia who did everything that needed to be done to make this luncheon such a great success. Our heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who played a part in making this event so successful.

God Bless You, Karen & Pat

Update Your Information! Have you moved, been married recently, changed your phone number or email address, or made any other changes in your household? Please call the parish office or email roed@stjosephrc.org to update your records. Thank you for your kind assistance.

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The King’s Men (18 & over) offers a time with other men to engage, discuss and challenge you into living a full Christian life. Every meeting starts with a rosary, a 15- minute spiritual exercise, 30 minutes for discussion and 15- minutes of challenges among your peers.

The King’s Men will not meet on Thursday, March 15. The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday,

March 22 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Center.

Saint Joseph

School News

Scholastic Book Fair We look forward to the Scholastic Book Fair March 12-16. Please take this opportunity to purchase some books for your family and friends while supporting the school. Call the school office for book fair hours at 610-269-8999.

Registration

Registration is open for the 2018-2019 academic school year. Please visit www.stjosephrc.org/school or call the school office at 610-269-8999 for more information.

2nd Collection

for the Church in Latin America

this Saturday & Sunday, March 10 and 11.

Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church. Thank you!

The Scrutinies Parishioners attending the 5 PM Mass on 3/10 and 9 AM Mass on 3/18 (the fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent) will share time with the RCIA group as they prepare to be welcomed into the Church.

The readings focus on the themes of baptism and repentance. The Gospel passages for these Sundays include the man born blind (John 9:1-41) and the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45). These are the “scrutiny” Sundays. The scrutinies celebrate conversion and offer our Elect an opportunity for introspection along with time for prayer, reflection, repentance, and the exorcisms (a series of blessings conferred to strengthen them against the power of temptation, sin, and Satan; to lead them ever closer to Christ – the Way, the Truth, and the Life; and to deepen their decision and desire to love God above all else).

The Elect are asked to ponder the Word of God in their hearts, to know Christ who came to save the lost, to confess themselves to be sinners, to reject all that is displeasing to God, to ask the Holy Spirit to help them overcome their weaknesses, to learn how to please God, and to put their hope in Christ, finding peace and holiness in Him. The parish community is also asked at this time to seek continued conversion of heart so the weak may be strengthened, the broken restored, the lost found, and the found redeemed.

We are beginning a

Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer shawl ministries began in 1998 by people who had both compassion for others and a love of knitting/crocheting. People gather and pray for shawl recipients as they begin making them. These intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl, and upon completion shawls are given to those undergoing medical procedures, those who need comfort after a loss, or those enduring times of stress. We would like to start such a ministry at St. Joseph parish. Please join us at one of two organizational meetings in the St. John Neumann Room in Church:

Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 13 after the 9 a.m. Mass

The final schedule will be determined by the organizational meetings. If you would like more info or are interested but cannot make either meeting, please contact Carol Grigson at 610-269-5413 or carol.k.grigson@verizon.net.

Hoopsmania

Steubenville

Fundraiser Just a reminder that ticket sales will conclude this weekend, March 10 and 11. If you would like to purchase tickets, please stop in the parish office or email Father Rossi at Frrossi@stjosephrc.org.

ST. JOSEPH ELDER CARE St. Joseph Church Elder Care Program provides care management services for older parishioners and their caregivers. The mission of the program is to help seniors meet their needs and enjoy wellbeing and high quality of life. Some of the services may include securing in-home assistance, long term care planning, help with utilizing benefits and resources, and addressing crisis situations. Geriatric Care Manager will meet with you at home or at the parish rectory. Services are free and confidential. Please call Anna Kozlowska at 610-269-7480 to take benefit of the program or to obtain more information.

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Gracious and loving God,

we thank you for the abundant

love and grace you have poured out upon

Saint Joseph Parish.

Fill us, your humble servants,

with your goodness, generosity, and love

as we engage in this campaign

to address the current and future needs

of our growing and vibrant parish family.

May your Holy Spirit

keep our hearts and minds

rooted in the faith of your Son

and enable us to forge

a legacy of faith and service

which will bear fruit for generations to come.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bishop Shanahan High School 7th Grade Visitation Day

March 14 at 8:30 AM 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Open House

March 21 at 7 PM

7th Grade Practice Test

April 7 at 8 AM

Tours & Shadow Days Year Round

To learn more, call 610-343-6206.

Life in the Spirit Seminars The St. Joseph Parish Charismatic Prayer Group is presenting a six-week DVD series of talks given by

Leaders in the New Evangelization and the Charismatic Renewal called LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS

Remaining Dates are

Thursdays, March 15 & 22

7-9 p.m. in the church chapel. For more info, contact Joe McCahon at 610-716-3084 or jasmvmd@gmail.com or contact Jane Desiderio at

jane.desiderio@icloud.com

40 Days for Life The Spring Campaign for 40 Day for Life began on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and will continue until Palm Sunday, March 25. Every parish in Chester County is asked to take at least one day for prayer and vigil in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic at 8 S. Wayne Street in West Chester. Abortions are performed every Friday at this location. The day selected for St. Joseph Parish is Saturday, March 25 and the hours will be 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Sign ups will be held after each Mass next weekend, March 17 & 18 in the St. John Neumann Room. If you are unable to sign up that weekend, you can still sign up in the St. Katharine Drexel Room from Monday, March 19 until Friday, March 23.

Please consider signing up for one hour of prayer and vigil to bring an end to abortion. We need at least two persons for each hour. Call Pat DiPietro at 610-873-2093 for info.

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Noontime Lenten Services

for the Community Wednesday, March 14

St. James Episcopal Church

Wednesday, March 21

Central Presbyterian Church

Services are 12 Noon to 12:30 PM with lunch following.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

During LENT

Wednesdays 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM prior to Daily Mass.

6:30 - 7:30 PM (Except March 28)

Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM (Except March 31)

Make a Make a Make a Make a Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Lenten Connection Each Sunday during Lent, choose a special task to focus on during the week. Look for the Lenten handout in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room. There are tasks for adults/teens, and ones for children. Use Lent to... Connect with God. Connect with Each Other.

Stations of the Cross

School Children

Tuesdays at 2 PM (except March 20)

Parish Community

Every Wednesday at 7 PM (except March 28)

Last Year’s Palms Please drop off last year’s palms in the basket in the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in Church. We will collect them through Palm Sunday.

Forty Hours

Eucharistic Devotion Sunday, March 18 to Tuesday, March 20

Sunday, March 18

Forty Hours will begin after the 12 noon Mass on Sunday, March 18. 7 PM Holy Hour

with Fr. Anthony Rossi

Monday, March 19 7 PM Evening Prayer

with Fr. John Donia

Tuesday, March 20

7 PM Closing Mass

with Msgr. Thomas Dunleavy

A reception will follow in the school cafeteria following the Closing Mass.

Adoration Exposition/Adoration will take place throughout these special days and nights in church. The Adoration Chapel will reopen after the Closing Mass on Tuesday, March 20.

Giving Alms You are invited during Lent to give alms in ways that help our neighbors – locally, regionally, or globally.

March 10-11

Second collection to benefit the Church in Latin America March 17-18

Special collection to benefit Legacy of Life (No envelopes) March 24-25

Special collection to benefit local charities (No envelopes)

March 30

Holy Land Collection

Local Penance Services Tuesday, March 20

SS. Peter and Paul Church, 7 PM

Wednesday, March 21

SS. Simon and Jude Church, 7 PM

Saint Elizabeth Church, 7 PM

Saturday, March 24

Saint Elizabeth Church, 9 AM-11 AM

Monday, March 26

Saint Patrick Church, 7 PM

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 7 PM

Tuesday, March 27

Saint Joseph Church, 7 PM

Wednesday, March 28

SS. Philip and James Church, 7 PM

Operation Rice Bowl

If you’d like to take part in Operation Rice Bowl, please return your bowl when you come to Mass the

weekend after Easter – April 7 and 8

(Divine Mercy Sunday).

Please Support St. Joseph Church Boy Scout Troop 2

Holy Thursday, March 29

Good Friday, March 30

Holy Saturday, March 31

Easter Sunday, April 1

A Night Out at St. Joseph Church Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?Plans on Friday, March 23?

Come to the Parish Fish Fry for

dinner from 4:30-7 PM

and then attend the School Passion

Play starting at 7 PM.

EASTER FLOWERS

AND DECORATIONS

Remember your loved ones at Easter! Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of all our beautiful Easter decorations in and around the church.

Bring the names of your loved ones and a donation to the parish office by Wednesday, March 21. We are asking a donation of $10 for each loved one being remembered. The list of names will be published in the bulletin on Easter Sunday, April 1.

(Any names received after Wednesday, March 21 will be published in the April 8 bulletin).

Names of deceased: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY to make sure that all names are spelled correctly. Thank you!)

1.____________________________________

2.____________________________________

3.____________________________________

4.____________________________________

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Lenten Fish Fry’s Fridays

March 16 and March 23

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Dine in (BYOB) or Take out. Your choice of baked or fried fish ($12), crab cake dinners ($15) or a combo meal for ($14). Reduced kids meals also available. All meals include our famous french fries, coleslaw, dessert and a drink. You may also purchase a 10oz cup of Maryland Crab Soup ($6). For info, contact Larry Grove at 484-639-4838.

Service Hours Available

There are service hours for our young parishioners helping with bussing tables, cleanup, setup, and keeping the soda table filled. If interested in a 4 - 6 PM shift or 6 - 8 PM shift, email john.ousey@verizon.net.

Donate an Easter Ham The St. Agnes Easter Dinner Project provides Easter Hams for struggling families in the greater West Chester area. If you would like to help, you can purchase a ham from: Wegmans; Giant in Exton, Bradford Plaza, Boot Road, Chadds Ford, and Frazer; and Shop Rite of West Chester. Simply pay for the ham at check out and drop it off at the customer service desk; they will keep them at the store until pick-up. Hams must be purchased by Sunday,

March 25. Their “sell by” date must be April 4 or later

and must not have been frozen. For planning purposes, it is important that we have a count of hams that will be donated. You can do this by signing up at https://tinyurl.com/yd9hkp5u or contacting Maria DiMarco at mmcdimarco3@gmail.com or 484-888-5368 by Sunday, March 25. You can also make a monetary donation to help buy fresh produce.

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March Mercy Hospice Schedule

Group 1 - Stuffed Peppers Group 2 - Chicken Divan on Rice

Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

Sign up with Shopwithscrip and a percentage of your orders can be credited to your school tuition or donated to St. Joseph Parish! Order by 11 AM on Mondays and they will be ready for pick up on Thursdays. Shopwithscrip.com also offers ScripNow that allows you to print store gift cards fast! Perfect for last minute gifts!

A Stewardship Prayer for March

Lord Jesus,

We journey with you this Lenten season, through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, ever closer to Jerusalem,

ever closer to your death on the cross.

We hear your words: “Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me,” but we are unsure of their meaning, or anxious

about their true intent.

Through the power of your Spirit, give us the strength to deny the “self” that keeps us from

being good stewards of those who need our love and compassion.

Give us a deeper awareness of the cross in our own lives so that we may embrace it and join our sufferings with yours and a world in need of your redemption.

And give us the confidence to follow you no matter the cost; knowing that if we die with you, we will also live with you and eternally rejoice in your resurrection.

We humbly ask this of you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

(International Stewardship Council’s March Newsletter)

Sunday, March 4 Collection Total

$85,435.13 Ordinary Income: $27,649.00 (604 envelopes)

Loose Cash: $2,672.25

Weekly EFT: $5,735.27 (203 participants)

Monthly EFT: $35,183.11 (350 participants)

Weekly Credit Card: $640.00 (26 participants)

Monthly Credit Card: $13,555.50 (141 participants)

Collection Total: $85,435.13

God bless the gifts and the givers!

Helping Other People Everyday HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.

Rides require 48 hours notice.

For the week of 3/12, please contact Karen McManus at 610-269-6979 or

Janine Lill at 610-269-3055.

For the week of 3/19, please contact Diane Sweeney at 610-269-3438 or

Meredith DiPietro at 267-481-3873.

For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or helenmlyons@yahoo.com.

2017 Contribution Statements We sent out contribution statements by email this year to all parishioners whose email addresses we have on file. If we do not have your email address or you do not use email and would like your 2017 contribution statement mailed to you, please call the parish office at 610-269-8294.

Going away for Easter? Make a one-time donation online!

http://stjosephrc.org/resources/give-to-st-joseph-parish/ or drop your Easter envelope off at the Parish Office.

2nd Collection Total Mother of Mercy House

Total $4,139.07 Thank you for your generosity!