St. Joseph's Church

Mass Schedule

Saturday Evening Mass5:30First FridaysMass at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday7:00 and 10:30 a.m.Baptisms:Please call rectory two weeks prior.
Holy Day Masses(vigil) 5:00 p.m.Marriage:Please call rectory at least six months prior.
7:30 a.m.Registration:Please call rectory
ConfessionsSaturday, 2:30 p.m.


Weekly Bulletin

November 25, 2007
Christ the King
Mass Intentions:
Saturday Nov. 241 Mc. 6: 1-13, Lk. 20: 27-40
4:00 p.m.R.S. John Antos (1st Anniv.) int. family (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Gwen Krzeminski int. Rosary Sodality
6:00 p.m.Spanish Mass (at Holy Spirit)
Sunday Nov. 252 Sm. 5: 1-3, Col. 1: 12-20, Lk. 23: 35-43
7:00 a.m.Parishioners
9:00 a.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.R.S. Joseph Jankowski int. Estelle Deslauriers
Monday Nov. 26Dn. 1: 1-6, 8-20, Lk. 21: 1-4
7:30 a.m.R.S. Josephine Brody (9th Anniv.) int. family
Tuesday Nov. 27Dn. 1: 31-45, Lk. 21: 5-11
7:30 a.m.R.S. Lorraine Antos int. M/M Norman Cote (at Holy Spirit)
Wednesday Nov. 28Dn. 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28, Lk. 21: 12-19
7:30 a.m.R.S. Jennie Wolanski int. Norman Wironen
Thursday Nov. 29Dn. 6: 12-28, Lk. 21: 20-28
8:00 a.m.R.S. Vivian Wisniewski int. Rose Misiewicz
Friday Nov. 30Rom. 10: 9-18, Mt. 4: 18-22
7:30 a.m.R.S. Joseph Jasinski int. Gwen Krzeminski
Saturday Dec. 1Dn. 7: 15-27, Lk. 21: 34-36
7:30 a.m.R.S. Theodore Tokarz int. family
4:00 p.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Germaine Evans (1st Anniv.) int. sister Shirley & Al
6:00 p.m.Spanish Mass (at Holy Spirit)
Sunday Dec. 2Is. 2: 1-5, Rom. 13: 11-14, Mt. 24: 37-44
7:00 a.m.Parishioners & Pro-life intentions
9:00 a.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.Living and deceased members of the Rosary Sodality

Good News
Today is the feast of Christ the King - the last Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is a time to honor Christ as King of the world and universe. May He continue to bless us who do His work.

CCD NEWS - Classes will be held Sunday, Dec. 2nd at Holy Spirit. Grades 1-6 will meet from 10:15 - 11:45 AM, Grades 7-8-9 meet from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. The Confirmation class will not meet.

100TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING on Mon. Nov. 26th at 6:30 PM in the church hall.

Anointing Service at 3 PM in Holy Spirit church today. All who are ill should be anointed.

This weekend, "Oplatki" or Christmas wafers will be available before and after Masses. A package costs $4.00. Christmas cards of the church are also available - $1.00 each or $5.00 per package (6 cards and envelopes).

WHIST PARTY - Sun. Dec. 2nd at 6:00 PM in the church hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Members of the Rosary Sodality will attend the 10:30 Mass on Dec. 2nd followed by their Christmas luncheon and exchange of gifts. Please remember to bring a non-perishable item for the CAC. All women of the parish are invited to attend. A sign up sheet is in the back of the church.

120 CLUBWeeks 17 - 18#7 Paul Larocque#75 Genia Pacocha

Solicitation Notice - we would like to bring to your attention a new policy for St. Joseph's Church for soliciting donations by our parishioners. Any persons soliciting businesses on behalf of St. Joseph's Church must have a letter of introduction signed by Fr. Tom. Thank you for following this new policy.

Christmas Fair at Holy Spirit - Sat. Dec. 8th from 8 - 2. "Holiday Ham Dinner" with all the fixings after the 4 PM Mass on the 8th. Tickets are on sale before and after Masses at St. Joseph's. Price: $8 for adults, $4 for children.

ANNUAL APPEAL FOR THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS will be on the weekend of Dec. 8th and 9th. Please be generous.

Children and Adult Christmas Choir News Flash - there will be 2 choirs for Christmas Eve Masses this year.

  1. Children's Choir (open to all CCD students) for the 4 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. Rehearsals held every week from 9:45 to 10:15 AM in the Church beginning on Sun. Nov. 25. You must attend each rehearsal!!
  2. Adult Midnight Mass Choir (open to both Holy Spirit and St. Joseph Parishes). First rehearsal will be on Thurs. Nov. 29th from 7 - 8:30 PM. All other rehearsals will take place on Weds. (Dec. 5, 12 and 19).
Please inform Sharon Sawtell (978-632-7216) if you plan on joining either choir so sufficient music may be prepared. All rehearsals are held at Holy Spirit Church. Thank you!

OUR 100TH ANNIVERSARY - through Dec. 16th, a "Scratch Ticket" will be sold to 150 people only on a first come, first serve basis. There will be a variety of prizes awarded on Dec. 16th. Tickets are $20 each.

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