Gospel Trio , AVENUE CONCERT, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 7 PM at Trinity Church of the Nazarene. Free Will Offering received.
Trinity Church of the Nazarene: 4930 Flanders Rd.,
Phone: (419) 882-8734
E-mail: trinity.office@bex.net
Gospel Trio , AVENUE CONCERT, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 7 PM at Trinity Church of the Nazarene. Free Will Offering received.
Trinity Church of the Nazarene: 4930 Flanders Rd.,
Phone: (419) 882-8734
E-mail: trinity.office@bex.net
First Parish Potluck Dinner Saint Joseph Father Wurzel Family Center Monday, March 11, 2019 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish to share. Invite someone to join you. RSVP: Mary Jane DelVerne Maryj.delverne@gmail.com or 419- 345-7920. We look forward to seeing you there!
Bereavement Group: When we lose a loved one by death, we are wounded. Just as a wound does, we need to heal from within, to express our thoughts and feelings, even when they seem crazy. We need to recognize that “crazy is normal.” Christ the King Bereavement Group : meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Center Meeting Room. We welcome people from all walks of life. Contact Saint Joseph Representative, Ed Ruszkiewicz, with any questions at 419-345-1903.
2019 Lenten Schedule Sunday, April 14 – Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship service Thurs., April 18- Maundy Thursday 6 p.m. Worship & Meal Friday, April 19 – Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service Sunday, April 21 – Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship
March 3 Worship: Communion/Mardi Gras Sunday Scriptures: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 Sermon: “Living in Glory” Pascal wrote, “keep something beautiful in mind.” Beauty is one way to understand God’s glory. We are called to open our eyes to the beauty that is all around us. As we prepare to begin our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday, let’s take time to uncover and appreciate that glory!
Continue readingEvening Prayer during Lent Vespers (Evening Prayer) will take place in Church on: Tuesday evenings – March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Lent is our season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, ancient practices dating back to the Israelites. Vespers is one of the prayers of The Liturgy of the Hours – the public prayer of the Church for praising God and sanctifying the day. All Catholics are called to this prayer – please join us as we give thanks for the blessings of the day!
Continue readingLunch N’ Learn Program for All Parishioners and Guests The program begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with the speaker to follow. The program will be held in the East Campus Meeting Rooms. The cost is $5. Office or call Laurie to register at 419-885-5791. February 14, 2019 Topic: Life Saving Skills Speaker: Peggy Holewinski, American Red Cross
“Little Carpenters” Saint Joseph Parish Playgroup Mark your calendars for our Winter Session! Through February 20 This group is for kids 0-5 years old accompanied by a parent, guardian, grandparent or caregiver. All parishioners and friends of Saint Joseph Parish are welcome! There is no fee to participate. Remaining Winter Session Dates: 2/13/19 Valentine’s Day 2/20/19 Presidents’ Day 2 more dates added due to 1/23 and 1/30 weather cancellations! 2/27/19 3/6/19 Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. East Campus, Media Center. For questions or more info, contact Laurie Neary at lneary@stjoesylvania.org or 419-885-5791, ext. 254. If you have a special gift or talent to share with the youngest members of our parish, or would like to help plan the sessions, please contact Laurie.
Continue readingFellowship with Coffee & Donuts! Usually held the first weekend of the month after Sunday morning Masses in the narthex of the church, Hospitality Area. Meet fellow parishioners and enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut with your family and new friends. Help someone new feel welcomed! This month it will be held on February 10, 2019 due to Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on February 3.
TROOP 87 SERVICE PROJECT Bring your U. S. flags that are no longer fit for service to church on Scout Sunday, February 3rd. Boxes will be located in the Narthex all weekend, and Scouts will accept flags before and after 11:30 Mass. The flags will be folded and respectfully retired by BSA Troop 87 in a special ceremony at Camp Miakonda.
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Blood Drive Location: Haskins Community Church (Fellowship Hall) Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-Red-Cross or sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: HASKINSCOMMUNITY. We will also need help before the drive begins, work during, tearing down, and bringing baked goods. Sign up sheets are posted in the church sanctuary for these volunteer positions. See Pastor Jenny or Linda Herman with any questions!
Pancake Day Saturday, February 23rd 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Whole Hog Sausage Light and Fluffy Pancakes Applesauce Beverage ———ALL YOU CARE TO EAT——— Adults: $8.00 / Children 4-10 yrs $2.00 Under 3 is FREE
Continue readingLove Beyond the Wedding Day A Special Valentine Dinner For All Couples Saturday, January 26 Check-in 6:00 p.m. Catered Dinner 6:30 p.m. East Campus Family Center on Ravine Road Guest Speaker Bishop Daniel Thomas Registration required by January 21 Call Parish Center 419-885-5791 OR Email: Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@ stjoesylvania.org for reservations. Freewill donation.
The Rose Procession On January 20, we will recognize as a parish the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. The traditional Rose Procession, in which participants representing the last 46 years will process with a rose and place it at the altar, will be at the 9:30 Mass. At all the other Masses, there will be a special blessing. Please consider having members of your family participate in the procession. We need participants between the ages of 1-46. Contact Ellen Breininger at emb14@bex.net if you can participate. Please pray earnestly at these liturgies for protection of the lives of the unborn as well as for the women and men whose lives have been personally and deeply affected by abortion. May they feel the healing power of His unconditional love, through our prayer. May we seek always to see through the eyes of Christ.
Joseph’s Meals This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, January 12th and 13th will be sign up weekend for anyone interested in helping with our monthly, parish food donation to the Helping Hands of Saint Louis Soup Kitchen. Tables will be in the back and front of church with lists of various items that are needed. Please sign up to make a pasta dish or to provide other foods or supplies. The drop-off point for these items will be at the East Campus, off of Ravine Drive on Wednesday morning, January 16th, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. If you would like to help but can’t make this time frame, please contact Larry or Deb Gaster at 419- 466-4885 or 419-460-7386. If you would like to contribute to this outreach program, please make your check payable to Saint Joseph Social Outreach. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Continue reading
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