“Draw your strength from the Lord and from His mighty power. Put on the armor of God.” Ephesians 6:10-11(a) Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God, and reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives. Ephesians will enrich your faith and show you how to live it out. This letter has been called the “crown and climax” of Pauline thought. Join us for this 8-week Bible Study that will be offered on Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:30) and Wednesday mornings (9:30-11:00) beginning September 25/26 in the East Campus meeting rooms. The cost for the workbook is $13.00, and payment may be made at the first session when the book is distributed. For more information or to register for the study, contact Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org or call the Parish Center at 419-885-5791.
The Respect Life Committee of Saint Joseph, Sylvania, is sponsoring a Day of Remembrance Memorial Service for the Unborn Saturday, September 8, 2018, after the 4:30 p.m. Mass. Pro-life Americans throughout the country will gather at gravesites and memorials for aborted babies, dedicated in their honor, for the sixth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn vigils will be held at these sites to commemorate the more than 59 million children who have lost their lives to legal abortion since 1973 and to remind our society of the humanity of the unborn child. Please join with us and others at 5:40 p.m., after the Parish 4:30 Mass, in the south parking lot and walk (0.6 miles) to the Memorial Statue for the Unborn on the campus of the Sisters of Saint Francis which is near the Little Chapel. (You may drive directly to the site if you can’t walk.) Our prayerful walk will be led by the Knights of Columbus. Father Chris Hudgin will lead the procession with a Rosary to our Holy Mother while walking. We pray always for babies and their parents. Refreshments will be served in the nearby Portico after the vigil.
Saint Joseph Parish Golf Outing Monday, September 24, 2018, Highland Meadows Golf Club Many Sponsorship Opportunities! Registration Deadline: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:30 a.m. Registration/Lunch/Warmup 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. Dinner and prizes following golf Scramble/String Game/Senior Tees To sign up to be a sponsor or for more information, contact Shane Meyer 6035 Wild Ivy Court, Sylvania, Ohio shane.meyer@morganstanley.com/419-779-1790 Registration forms are at the doors of the church and in the Parish Office.
Saint Joseph Parish Blood Drive September 22, 2018, GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE – DONATE BLOOD Our annual Parish Blood Drive, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be Saturday, September 22, 2018. Donations will be taken between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the Banquet Hall. The American Red Cross always relies on our Parish for a great turnout and we never let them down. This year as much as any year, the ARC needs donations. If you are 16 or older and have not donated since July 27, please save the date and plan to donate. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Mark Boyer at 419-699-3856. Walk-ins are also welcome. Come to donate and bring a friend or family member!
First Friday Adoration (September 7) in honor of The Sacred Heart of Jesus begins after 6:45 a.m. Mass and ends with a closing prayer at 6:00 p.m. First Saturday Rosary (September 8) prayed in the Daily Mass Chapel at 3:45 p.m.
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 below. You can mail it or drop it off at the Parish Center. Or call Laurie to register at 419-885-5791. Date: September 20, 2018 Topic: Self-Defense and Awareness Training Speaker: Todd Shafer, Chief of Police, Defiance Police Department If any session needs to be changed due to a conflict in speaker’s schedule or weather conditions, registrants will be notified by telephone.
Save the Date! Toledo Symphony Christmas Concert at Saint Joseph Church Wednesday, November 28, 2018
SAINT JOSEPH SENIOR BRIDGE Our Senior Bridge Ministry is quite active. We have 28 ladies who attend regularly to enjoy an afternoon of Bridge, fellowship, and refreshments. We would love to have you join us! We meet the first Monday of each month from 12:00-4:00 p.m. starting October 1. You will need a partner. If you do not have a partner, you can join us on our sub list. If interested, call Pat Duncan at 419-754-4195.
Explore life, faith, and meaning! Who is Alpha for? Young and old, single or married (minimum age is 18) Cradle Catholics, Catholic Converts, non-Catholics, Agnostics and Atheists Any person of any faith who wants to “have life more abundantly” (John 10:10) The cold, the lukewarm and the “on-fire” People who want to get more connected to our parish community You’re all invited to Alpha! Come and explore the Christian faith in a relaxed and fun setting. Check out the first Alpha session and if you enjoy it, keep coming back – no strings attached. For information or to register, call 419-885-5791 or visit our parish website www.stjoesylvania.org
