You are invited to join your Church family and
enjoy the festivities at our Christmas party which will be held on Sunday, December 13th
at 4:00 p.m. Please note that this party date has been changed from December 6th to
December 13th. We ask each family to bring a covered side dish of their choice or a
dessert to share. The meat will be provided. There will be games and holiday fun for
everyone. We hope to see you and your family there. For more info, please call Carole
Seyfarth at 358-0552.
Immaculate Conception
On Tuesday, December 8th, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception refers to the distinct honor given to
Mary by God as being "full of grace". In 1846, the bishops of the Unites States
chose Mary under the title of The Immaculate Conception as the heavenly patron of the
Church in the United States. Tuesday is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be
celebrated at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph. There will be a Mass at 6:30
p.m. at St. Anne Parish.
Giving Tree Ornaments
Give the gift of Christmas joy and choose an ornament from our
Christmas tree. Your wonderful generosity gives a child in need a special Christmas.
Please remember that these children do not receive a Christmas gift if you choose an
ornament and do not bring back a gift to put under the tree. Bring your wrapped presents
(with the giving tree tag attached) no later than December 18th. Thank you for giving
these children a Merry Christmas.
Bonne Terre Memorial
Christmas Tree
Shearin Funeral Home and Boyer Funeral Home will
sponsor a community Memorial Christmas Tree and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 7th. The ceremony will be held at the Bicentennial Park and will include
tree lighting, hanging of ornaments, prayer service, and community fellowship. For
additional info, please call 358-2354 or 358-2277.
Faith For the Future
Blank enrollment cards are available if you have not had an opportunity to
pledge. Please drop them in the collection basket or return them to the Parish office.
Thank you for your generosity.
St. Joseph Festival
September 20, 2009
Income $ 27,349.38
Expenses (12,378.58)
Profit $ 14,970.80
Dear Parishioners and Friends:
These are the final numbers from our festival.
If you remember the day, it was threatening but comfortable and we
did very, very well. Congratulations to everyone who gave of their time and their skills
that allowed us to have a little more treasure for the school and the parish.
Thank you,
Daughters of Isabella
The Daughters will meet for a Christmas party on Monday, December
14th starting at 6:30 p.m. with a catered dinner served by the "Heavenly
Angels". All husbands and significant others are invited to join us. The cost will be
$10 each. All members are asked to bring 2 dozen cookies and soft candy to be used in
baskets for our shut-in members. Please bring an attendance prize. You may also bring a
gift for the "gift exchange" if you wish to participate ($5 maximum). We will
also take up a collection for a needy family.Please call in your reservation to Claudine
at 358-7516 by the 10th of December. Hope to see everyone there! Remember: no regular
meetingin December!
Bell Ringing
December 11th and 12th are the Parish Salvation Army Bell
Ringing days. We are in need of more volunteers. The sign up schedules are available in
the back of Church and at the Parish office.
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No Bingo Thanksgiving Day
Workers for Dec. 10 – Team #1 –
Knights of Columbus
Thank you to all who work and those who support the Parish
Bingo. Come and have some fun with us on Thursday evenings. You might even win the
jackpot! Also, we can always use some extra helping hands. Everyone is welcome! |
