So How Old Was the Old Testament? It’s easier to understand Scripture when we have a sense of what followed what… who was before or after this person, etc. This four-session series will trace the time line from the beginning of the Old Testament to the close of the New Testament. Father Ritter will present the Biblical Time Line. Please register by calling 419-885-5791 or jdenyer@ stjoesylvania.org. All are welcome! Join us in the East Campus Meeting Rooms on: Tuesdays (12:30-2:00) on April 23, 30, May 14, 21 OR – Wednesdays (7:00-8:30 p.m.) on April 24, May 1, 15, 22.
ENERGIZE Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th graders Energize is a fun/social group in Youth Ministry. The goal of Energize is to actively grow in our faith through fun games, food, and outings. It is a great place to be silly and meet new friends! Energize is for youth in grades 6-8. We meet from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the West Campus. Our next gathering is May 3, 2019 – Watch the website for registration.
Bloom 2019 When: July 15-18 2019 Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m. Ages 4 through 9 years old Registration will be available in May
Festirama: May 17, 6:00 p.m.-Midnight May 18, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight May 19, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, 8:00 P.M.-MIDNIGHT: Kentucky Chrome SATURDAY, 8:00 P.M.-MIDNIGHT: The RockShow SUNDAY, 12:00-6:00 P.M.: Mr. Entertainer New Game Tent! Our middle school students are lending a hand to our parish Festival by creating new games for the game tent! Come and see what’s new! Rides, Balloons, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Games, Bingo, Market on Main, Basket Raffl es, Silent Auction Items, Baked Goods, Pop, Beer, Wine, Fifty/Fifty Raffl e, General Raffl e, Fast Foods, and our famous chicken dinner! Drive-thru available again this year!
Religious Education Registrations for the 2019-2020 School Year are Underway! Summer Inspired Catholic Education Classes June 10th-21st 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Summer Inspired Catholic Education is a two-week intensive program. This program is for children entering 1st grade through 8th grade, and grade level is in anticipation of the grade they will be entering in the 2019 school year. Please contact our offi ce at 419-885-2181 with questions! Sunday Evening Inspired Catholic Education We also offer a Sunday Evening Inspired Catholic Education session that starts in September. See website for registration. Go to “Grow Your Faith” and click on Youth Formation. You are also able to pay online through PayPal with a small PayPal fee.
“Little Carpenters” – Saint Joseph Parish Play Group Mark your calendars for our spring 2019 Session! 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. Spring Session: Please note that there will not be a session during Easter Break. 5/1 Space/Earth Day • 5/8 Mother’s Day • 5/15 Animals. 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.
Join us for our new monthly Fellowship Potluck on May 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Father Wurzel Family Center. Bring a dish to share. Please invite someone! Everyone is welcome. To RSVP, call Mary Jane DelVerne at 419-345-7920.
Are you a Catholic homeschooling family in the Toledo diocese? Then please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29th at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo for our 15th Annual Diocesan Homeschooling Mass and Graduation with Bishop Daniel E. Thomas. The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo, will be celebrating our Mass. It’s a wonderful evening of prayer, fellowship, food and fun! Please bring a fi nger-food dish to share for the reception immediately following the Mass. Please email Lisa-Ann Brickner at oyc81@yahoo.com by May 17th.