St. Joseph's Church

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.


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Weekly Bulletin

February 21, 2010
First Sunday of Lent
Saturday, February 20Is. 58: 9b-14, Lk. 5: 27-32
4:00 p.m.R.S. Peggy Bernier int. Juliet & Cathy Cuddihee & Cindi Caron family (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Roger Barrieau int. family
Sunday, February 21Dt. 26: 4-10, Rom. 10: 8-13, Lk. 4: 1-13
7:00 a.m.Parishioners & R.S. Leo & Nellie LeBlanc int. Dee LeBlanc
9:00 a.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.Albina Zaremba int. Joanna Mitchell & Sandra Buckley
Monday, February 221 Pt. 5: 1-4, Mt. 16: 13-19
7:30 a.m.R.S. Helen & Charles Adams int. family
Tuesday, February 23Is. 55: 10-11, Mt. 6: 7-15
7:30 a.m.R.S. Bernice & Victoria Motyka int. Edziu & Mary Ann
7:00 p.m.R.S. Eleanor Yankowski (at Holy Spirit)
Wednesday, February 24Jon. 3: 1-10, Lk. 11: 29-32
7:30 a.m.R.S. Joseph Jankowski int. M/M Don Cormier
Thursday, February 25Est. C: 12, 14-16, 23-25, Mt. 7: 7-12
7:00 p.m.R.S. Edmond & Jeannine Favreau int. Roland & Alma (at Holy Spirit)
7:30 a.m.R.S. Celia Tokarz int. Joan Cormier
Friday, February 26Ez. 18: 21-28, Mt. 5: 20-26
7:30 a.m.No Mass
Saturday, February 27Dt. 26: 16-19, Mt. 5: 43-48
7:30 a.m.All Souls Day Rememberances
4:00 p.m.R.S. John LeBlanc int. Roger LeBlanc family (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Stephanie Jasinski int. M/M Stanley Glinski
Sunday, February 28Gn. 15: 5-12, 17-18, Phil. 3: 17-4: 1, Lk. 9: 28b-36
7:00 a.m.Parishioners
9:00 a.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.R.S. Rudy Gronowicz int. Estelle Deslauriers

Good News
In today's gospel, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Three times the tempter invites Jesus to follow him, and three times Jesus refuses. To serve the Lord God was the answer from Jesus. In this season of Lent, let us reject the devil and all his works and serve the Lord.

CCD NEWS - Sun. Feb. 21, no CCD - Winter Vacation. Sun. Feb. 28th, all students will attend 9:00 AM Mass. Grades 1-8 will meet from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. The Confirmation Class, Grades 9 & 10 with Sponsors, will meet from 10:00 - 1:00 PM.

There will be a Fund Raising meeting on Mon., Feb. 22 at 6:30 PM in the church hall. Everyone is invited.

During Lent:

Trotter's News - we are currently recruiting walkers for St. Joseph Trotters. Call Ellie (630-3079) or Mike (632-8457).

Partner's in Charity - we will begin our annual Partner's in Charity Appeal next weekend, Feb. 27-28. Lent is a time of giving to those who are in need. Partner's helps the diocese with so many agencies and organizations. Please help us make our goal. St. Joseph - $7000.00, Holy Spirit - $15,000.00.

February is Catholic Press Month. If you have not renewed your subscription to the Catholic Free Press, please do so ASAP. It costs only $23.00 a year.

120 CLUB - Weeks #15, 16 & 17

A Poor Man's Supper (soup & bread) will be held on Sat., March 27 at 6:30 PM in the church hall. Tickets will be on sale soon. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life - St. Joseph Trotters.

2010 Census looking to hire - these short term jobs offer $15/hr., flexible hours, paid training and reimbursement for mileage. Call to take the required test to get hired! 1-413-272-1700 or 1-866-861-2010.

For all interested singers, we will meet on Saturdays at the organ from 4:30 - 5:00 for the purpose of learning new songs for Masses.

Catholic Charities Homecare Program is looking for aides to care for elders in their homes. Duties include light housekeeping, laundry & shopping. Paid training, mileage reimbursement and a schedule to meet your needs. Call for more info. Athol - 800-244-4563, Leominster - 800-232-0843.

Cluster Corner -- Lord's Day Masses for Gardner Catholic Parishes: