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Sunday, December 27: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Monday, December 28- Holy Innocents, martyrs Tuesday, December 29- Thomas Becket, bishop & martyr Wednesday, December 30- Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas Thursday, December 31- Sylvester I, pope Friday, January 1- Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God Saturday, January 2- Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, bishops & doctors
Church Schedule
Sunday Masses -Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM -Sunday: 6:00AM, 7:30 AM, 9 am, 10:30 AM, 12 noon, 4 PM
Daily Masses -Mon - Fri - 7:00AM & 9:00AM; Sat 8:00AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation -Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM -Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM, -Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Perpetual Adoration -Holy Family Chapel, 460 Manor Ave., behind St. Martha's -Manor
St Joseph Church Mission Statement
Motivated by our belief in Jesus Christ and bound together by our Roman Catholic faith, we are a parish that seeks to respond to the Gospel invitation by living as God's people. Baptized into Christ Jesus, confirmed by the gift of the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Eucharist, we are a community that gives glory to God and proclaims His message of love and salvation.
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Parish Offices: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487
Parish Office Hours: M-Th 8am-12, 1-9pm, Fri 8-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm
Convent: 610-269-8314 School: 610-269-8999 PREP: 610-873-8798
Parish News Year of the Priest Read Cardinal Rigali's letter speaking about the Year of the Priest.
St. Joseph Cemetery Rules & Regulations Please click on the following link to our revised cemetery rules & regulations. Cemetery Booklet
Catholic Bishops of PA Issue Flu Season Directives Catholic Bishops of PA encourage the clergy and faithful to observe the necessary standard precautions to protect the health of others during this flu season. The distribution of the Precious Blood for the faithful is generally suspended. Also, the exchange of the sign of peace is to be offered without any physical contact.
Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will!
Automated Giving Sign up to make weekly giving a breeze...you never have to remember cash or a check again! Automated giving cards available at the church entrances to place in the weekly collection basket for those who give electronically.
Church Exploratory Committee Click the capital campaign link at the top of the page to view
Calling All Alumni of St. Joseph School Are you an alumni of St. Joe's? We are forming an Alumni Association. Tell your friends who graduated from St. Joe's to log on and complete the form too! Contact Tina Perelli with any questions.
"Good Works Partner Churches" Helpers Needed Whether skilled or unskilled in home repair, join the Good Works Partner Churches as we work toward reducing homelessness in Chester County. Contact Becky Kopec at 610-873-4527 or email for more information. Lunch helpers are also needed
Rosary Repair Do you have broken rosary beads? As a devotion to the Blessed Mother and the rosary, Joyce Rule will fix them free of charge. Bring them to the Holy Family Center and leave them with your name and phone number! Please call Joyce at 610-486-6747 with any questions.
Parish Registration The next Parish Registration will take place Sunday, January 31st at 10:00 am in the Parish Meeting Center.
CYO Mass: Sunday January 10th at 9:00 am
The Book of Revelation Part 2 of Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come will resume Tues. January 12th at 7:00 pm and Wed. January 13th at 9:45 am in the Parish Meeting Center, located behind the school. Please email or call Tom Keenan with any questions at 610-269-8294.
Interested in helping produce a parish video? We need writers, readers, photographers, editors and production help! Committee forming now as part of our Media Committee. Call Julie Wiant at 610-269-8294 for more info or to sign up.
Adoration Teams forming now! Interested in joining an adoration team? We are looking for people who are willing to take a late hour once per month. Currently, there are 9 slots on different days. "So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?" (MT 26:40) Please call Julie Wiant at the Parish Office to join a team today.
St. Joe's Mom's Group Join us every Tuesday from 9:30-11am in the Parish Mtg Ctr. for playgroup and discussion!
Sunday Morning Nursery Parents of children who are infants through preschool age can drop their children off at school knowing their children are lovingly being taken care of during the Sunday Masses of 9am and 10:30am whenever PREP is in session. For more info, call PREP office at 610-873-8798
Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland on Sept. 7, 1921 and has spread throughout the world. It is the largest lay Catholic organization under the guidance of the Blessed Virgin. Its goal is to make its members better Catholics through prayer and service. We invite all to join at Villa St. Martha on Monday evenings at 6:45pm. For more information, call Mimma at 610-384-7933.
Catholic Small Group Study on Finances St Joseph's is sponsoring 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free: A Catholic Small Gropu Study, created by Phil Lenahan from Veritas Financial Ministries. "What is true financial freedom? How do you eliminate or avoid consumer debt?" Contact Bill Grier at 610-269-5125. Space is limited.
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Mary Mother of God Masses (Holy Day of Obligation) Thurs. Dec. 31 Vigil- 5:00pm Fri. Jan. 1-7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00 noon
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