Picnic - 2009

Thank you to all who have donated toward the Country Store/Fancy Stand. We are still in need of donations.

Women’s World Day of Prayer

Thank you to the school children who did such a wonderful job in helping make WWDP such a success. Our guests from the local churches were very impressed.

Thank you also to all who helped decorate, participate in the readings, and prepare the ethnic food for our enjoyment. Our scarves did the trick.

"Leaders Through Mary"

In order to open membership to men in our spiritual group, Our Lady Sodality has changed its name to "Leaders Through Mary". We will focus on attendance at the Eucharistic Adoration. A sign up sheet will be available in order to insure that the Blessed Sacrament will not be alone. We will also pray the Rosary on the First Thursday of the month outside by Our Lady Statue. Other areas of focus are in the planning stage and will be published as details become available. Membership is open to St. Joseph and St. Anne Parishes. We welcome our new members, Char Gestring and Bernie Burle.

Knights of Columbus

Don’t miss out – people are lining up early this year for the best fish fry this side of the Mississippi. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a great meal at a great price. The proceeds will be donated to St. Joseph School.

Trivia Night

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The Knights will provide complimentary "Pizza" by Little Caesars. Join the fun and win cash prizes at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Silent Auction is scheduled 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Trivia fun begins at 7:00 p.m. For reservations, please call Tom Willette at 358-7516 or Richard King at 358-5661

Lenten Reflections

When Jesus knocks on the door of your heart – the handle’s on the INSIDE. "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in." Jesus doesn’t push His Way in – He waits for you to open the door. Open the door and your life to Jesus this Lent.

Catholic Relief Services

The 2009 Catholic Relief Services Collection theme, "Give Hope to Jesus in Disguise," reminds us that our faith calls us to care for one another and that Christ is present both in those who suffer and in those who respond compassionately to their needs. The Catholic Relief Services Collection confronts issues such as food security, HIV/AIDS, education and peace building. The Collection also supports legal services for refugees, advocacy, relief and development, and disaster/emergency relief. When you donate to The Catholic Relief Services Collection, you give hope. Please be generous in today’s collection.

Golden Anniversary

Nib and Marilyn Steiniger will celebrate fifty years of marriage at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on March 21, 2009. Father Robert J. Sullivan married Nib and Marilyn in 1959 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church in St. Johns, Missouri. They have been blessed with five sons and daughter-in-laws and seven grandchildren. We join Father John in extending our congratulations and prayers for many more years of happiness.

The Scrutinies are celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them from temptation, and to give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life. These rites, therefore, should complete the conversion of the elect and deepen their resolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry out their decision to love God above all.

The Celebrant gives a special blessing which assures them of our loving support and prayers. We look forward to the day when they will share fully in the Lord’s Table.

Bingo figures from March 12, 2009:
Gross Receipts: $3,568.75
Players: 139
Workers for March 26 – Team #3
Home and School
Thank you for your help and support!