Our Annual Rose Procession, Sunday,January 20th, 9:30 a.m. Mass in solemn recognition of more than 60 million babies killed since the legalization of abortion in 1973. We will have 46 individuals,representing each year from 1973 to 2019.Those interested in participating are encouraged to contact Ellen Breininger (embreininger@gmail.com)or call 419-266-1410.
Love 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 at 419-885-5891 Freewill donation to cover the cost of food and wine. Email: Joanne Denyer at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org for reservation.
The next Anointed session will be Saturday, January 5. We will be volunteering at the LaPosada Family Shelter. Please encourage your high school students to attend – helping others is a worthwhile experience. What is Anointed? ANOINTED is a Saint Joseph ministry geared towards students who have been confi rmed (SJS parishioner isn’t necessary). We plan on meeting 5 times per year, typically on the 5th Saturday of the month. We will meet from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., starting and fi nishing on the Saint Joseph campus. After gathering together and discussing social issues, we will go out into the community and serve others. After the service portion is done, we will regroup back at Saint Joseph to discuss our experience and pray for those we’ve served. Yours in Christ, Abbey Riley
Fifth Sunday Rosary The Knights of Columbus will be praying the Rosary after the 11:30 Mass on the 5th Sunday, in the Daily Mass Chapel. The recitation of the Rosary is open to anyone and we encourage you to join us.
In marriage, communication is more than just talking. At some point, did you stop sharing about the things that were important to you? Did your spouse? Improving a marriage takes time and a conscious eff ort to learn about your spouse. Growing closer in a marriage does not happen automatically. Retrouvaille is a marriage program dedicated to helping couples grow closer and develop a stronger bond. You give your heart and soul to everything you do, between your work and your family. Are you giving your heart and soul to your marriage? Sometimes the distance between a husband and a wife can seem so wide that it cannot be repaired. Retrouvaille is a marriage program designed to bring couples closer together. For more information about our January 25-27th Retrouvaille Weekend program for couples, contact registration team, Robin & Jeff at 419-481- 1116 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com.
While the men of the Old Testament often garner the most attention, the women of the Old Testament become all the more worthy of our interest because we have to dig deeper to recover their special contribution to the annals of faith. Their stories are all the more remarkable in that they arise from historical eras that crimped their options in influencing or changing the fl ow of history. The women of this study have been bold and decisive, also meek and faithful, but they were compelled to act in ways that brought about change. God’s saving deeds often came through the mind and will of amazing women. Join us for this 10-week Bible Study that will be offered on Tuesday evenings (7:00-8:30 p.m.) and Wednesday mornings (9:30-11:00 a.m.) beginning January 8/9 in the East Campus meeting rooms. The cost for the study guide is $15 and payment may be made at the fi rst 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 Offi ce at 419-885-5791.
Walk through the Liturgy of the Mass with Bishop Barron and you’ll be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from His people, the Church, and, most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. This six-week series will be led by Father Hudgin and held on Tuesday afternoons (12:30 to 2:00 p.m.) and Thursday evenings (6:30 to 8:00 p.m.), beginning January 8th and 10th respectively, in the East Campus Meeting Rooms and Family Center. The sessions will conclude on February 12 and 14. Please register by January 2nd by calling the Parish Office at 419-885-5791, or email at jdenyer@stjoesylvania.org. We hope you will consider participating in this new program by Bishop Robert Barron, The Mass.
First Friday Adoration in honor of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Adoration begins after 6:45 Mass and ends with a closing prayer at 6:00 p.m. January 4, 2019 First Saturday Rosary, January 5, 2019, prayed in the Daily Mass Chapel at 3:45 p.m.
Deb’s Ministry of Prayer and Hope Happy New Year One and All!! Are you starting out the New Year troubled with a health concern or another reason for prayer? Perhaps someone you know has been recently diagnosed or is receiving treatment for a health concern; or a private family concern. Please tell them about Deb’s Ministry of Prayer and Hope. Join us on January 2, 2019. We off er great compassion, prayer, support and Hope for the patient and all those in need of prayer. Please join us in the East Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. Our gathering only lasts one hour. Let us help inspire you and start the New Year with prayer, hope, and friendship. Questions? Please call the Saint Joseph Parish Nurse, Laurie Neary, at 419-885-5791.
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore the basics of the Christian faith. The Alpha Youth Series is designed to engage youth in conversations about life, faith, and meaning. Saint Joseph Parish is looking for adult facilitators to build a team to lead Alpha Youth during Lent of 2019! This session of Alpha Youth is for Parish Youth ages 13-16. If you are an adult interested in helping to run this program, please contact Rachael in Youth Formation at 419-885-2181 or email rhunyor@ stjoesylvania.org.
All Families and Friends of Saint Joseph Parish School: Mark your calendars and plan to attend… the 13th Annual Benefi t Dinner, February 2, 6:00 p.m.-midnight in the Father Wurzel Family Center. Contact the school at 419-882-6670 for ticket information. Donations Desired… The most amazing items have been donated to the Silent Auction of our annual Benefi t Dinner over the past TWELVE years, but our Silent Auction needs the support of our parishioners, school families, and friends, as much as the support of area companies! Creative thinkers and out-of-thebox ideas are all welcome! Please consider making a donation – it is a great way to get your name and products or services in front of a receptive audience. Most importantly, all proceeds benefi t Saint Joseph Parish School for technology, tuition assistance, and our endowment fund…these are just some of the ways your support makes a diff erence to our students. Are you able to donate $100 to be used by our committee to buy items for our Silent Auction: Electronics, such as iPads, Fitbits, wireless earphones; American Girl dolls or Lego sets? …OR…Would you consider donating one of these items? We would love to have jewelry, tickets to sporting events or concerts, time shares, home or business products or services, fun adventures for kids and families, or any item of your choosing that we could auction.
Coffee and Donuts Fellowship! First weekend of the month after Sunday 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! January 6, 2019.
FESTIRAMA 2019 The weather outside is frightful but our hearts are full of FESTIRAMA 2019! We will have our fi rst planning meeting Tuesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the west campus library. We are looking for help in the following areas: children’s games, Market on Main, and 50/50 raffle. If you would like to get involved in a big or small way this year, we would love to have you! JOIN US!
