“Back to the Basics: 4 Cornerstones of Marriage ”A Valentine’s Dinner and Presentation on Saturday, February 10th. Guest Speaker: Peter Range – Director of Office for Life and Justice/Catholic Diocese of Toledo. With personal stories and practical examples, Peter will talk about love, life, sanctification and mission – and how these are keys to strengthening our marriages, as well as the marriage culture in our nation today.
For: All Couples Time: 6:00 p.m. check-in; 6:30 catered dinner. East Campus Family Center on Ravine Road
Cost: Freewill donations accepted to cover the costs of wine, dinner, and dessert. Registration is required by February 6th;
Contact the Parish Center at 419-885-5791.
Fireside Chats – On Catholic Basics Come to one – or come to all eight sessions on core teachings of the Catholic faith. The gatherings will include a 50-minute talk, Q & A, and small group discussions. Coffee and Dessert will be served. Each topic will be presented on Tuesdays from 12:30- 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Family Center – East Campus. Registration is required and all adults are welcome. Bring a friend! Call 419-885-5791 or jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org. February 6/7 – Morality Sin/Conscience Formation/ Making Moral Decisions – Fr. Metzger February 20/21 – Introduction to the Bible Interpretation – J. Denyer February 27/28 – Social Justice Catholic Social Teaching – Fr. Ritter March 6/7 – Contemporary Issues Same-Sex Attraction/Cohabitation/ Immigration/Divorced Catholics – Fr. Metzger
Today and Beyond An Ecumenical Bereavement Support 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.” The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church, the Parish Center Meeting Room. The next meeting will be February 13, 2018. We welcome people from all walks of life. Contact St. Joseph Representative, Ed Ruszkiewicz, with any questions at 419-345-1903.
“Little Carpenters” – St. Joseph Parish Play Group Mark your calendars for our winter session! This group is for kids 0-5 years old accompanied by a parent, guardian, grandparent or caregiver. All parishioners and friends of St. Joseph Parish are welcome! There is no fee to participate. Winter Session 2/7/18 Movement 2/14/18 Valentine’s Day 2/21/18 Weather 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.
Kids Celebrate Valentine’s Day! We would like to invite you to come join our Valentine’s Day event on Tuesday, February 13th, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Ages 6-8 W. Campus Registrations and additional information will be on the Parish website. Spots will be limited for this event. We will have games, crafts and stories focused on Valentine’s Day and the love Jesus has for us. We hope to see you there! Office of Youth, Catechesis & Formation.
HAVE YOU EVER WISHED TO GO WHERE JESUS LIVED? Fr. Ritter is gathering TWO groups to visit the Holy Land. One trip is scheduled for October 29 to November 9 of this year (2018) and the other is tentatively set for early March 2019. At this time, there are still a few places left for each of those trips – but Fr. Ritter would like to hear from you as soon as possible if you’re at all interested, so you can find out details and costs, ask questions, etc. You can reach him at (419)-654-1368 or by e-mail at cronly42@ yahoo.com. Please prayerfully consider this possible “pilgrimage of a lifetime”!
“Biggest Loser” Weight Loss Challenge LENT How About Giving Up Unhealthy Habits? $10.00 for 12 weeks Weigh-ins will begin February 20th and the challenge will end May 15th. Bring your determination to get healthy and $10.00 to register Details of the Challenge • Competition will begin February 20, 2018 and will end May 15, 2018. • There will be a first and second place winner, a change from the past where there was a male and female winner. • The winners will be determined by highest % of weight loss. • Weigh-ins will be on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or Wednesday or Thursday by appointment. • Weigh-ins will be at the East Campus Middle School Parish Nurse’s Office. • A consent form will need to be signed by all participants. • Call Laurie at 419-885-5791 to register for the challenge. I’m looking forward to being a part of your success!
Lunch 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 $5.00. A reservation form can be found at the bottom of this page, the racks at church, or the parish center. To register or if you have any questions, please call Laurie at 419- 885-5791. Thursday, February 15, 2018, Topic: Dealing with Autism Similarities and Difference in Daily Life, with the Help of My Family And Faith Speakers: Nancy and Isaac Okuley If any session needs to be changed due to a conflict in speaker’s schedule or weather conditions, people will be notified by telephone.
40 Days for Life Campaign Begins February 14th. Catholic Charities is hosting the ecumenical 40 Days for Life campaign in Northwest Ohio from February 14 through March 25. You can participate in three ways: prayer and fasting, community outreach and peaceful vigil. We invite you to pray for an hour in front of Capital Care Network, the Toledo abortion clinic, located at 1160 W. Sylvania Avenue. Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/toledo. Since the international 40 Days for Life Campaign began in 2007, over 750,000 volunteers in over 40 nations have stood in prayerful witness at abortion clinics to witness to the dignity of human life. Through these prayerful campaigns, over 14,000 lives have been saved, 170 abortion workers have quit their positions, and 90 abortion facilities have shut down! To learn more, email Peter Range at prange@toledodiocese.org. Join the movement, and help us end abortion in Northwest Ohio.
For More Information Contact;
Saint Joseph Parish, Sylvania, Ohio
419-885-5791 or parish@stjoesylvania.org
www.stjoesylvania.org
