The Divine Mercy Novena will start on Good Friday. The schedule is as follows Confessions beginning at 1:00 pm, Rosary at 2:00 pm, Chaplet at 3:00 pm—Downtown. Many graces are attached to this novena which ends on Divine Mercy Sunday—the Sunday after Easter. The services on Divine Mercy is as follows Confessions beginning at 1:00 pm, Rosary at 2:00 pm, Chaplet at 3:00 pm—Downtown. Novena pamphlets will be available at all Church doors and in the Chapel beginning soon.
Interfaith Action’s final immigration forum will focus on fears we bring to the immigration debate and our faith-based responses. Our panel will include Dr. Oliver Glanz, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Andrews University and Father Leonel Cartagena Franco, St. Anthony Catholic Church of Buchanan. The Forum will be held at The Rose Center, 301 Wayne Street (corner with Pleasant) in St Joseph. This will be an exciting conclusion to reflect on how our faith leads us to understand the current debate on immigration.
Birthright is looking for compassionate women and men who would be willing to dedicate one 3-hour shift per week to helping the lives of the unborn and their parents. There will be an informational meeting onTuesday, April 9th at 10:00 am at the Birthright office located at 2700 Niles Ave, St. Joseph. Please call 983-0700 if you are interested in volunteering or just to learn more about Birthright. Thank you for your prayerful consideration in supporting this life-saving cause.
Our next First Sunday Rosary will be Sunday, April 7th. We will begin praying the Rosary at 2:00 pm—St. Joseph Downtown. We pray 20 decades and we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to participate. Please call the Bakers 269-429-1295 if you have any questions.
Lake Michigan Catholic has earned an excellent reputation with International Student organizations, and the word is spreading quickly! We currently have eight students from Germany, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam who would love to become Lakers. Their families have sacrificed to be able to send their children to America for better educational opportunities. We need your help in making these dreams a reality. Please consider being a host family. Each student has his/her own spending money, pays their own tuition, holds medical insurance, and most importantly, has expressed a true desire to become a participating member of an American family. Hosts provide room, board, and cultural guidance. For more information on serving as a host family for an International Laker, please contact Gina Smith at gsmith@lmclakers.org, or (269) 983-2511.
We encounter Kumba from Sierra Leone, who, through her education, is providing hope for her family and community. How has education given you opportunities in life? How do you use your education for the common good? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Thank you to the 86 adults who came to our Catholic Family Feud Fundraiser! We raised $2,792 for our Parish through raffle ticket sales, admission, food and monetary donations and the Chinese Auction. The Deacons won over the Priests! Winners of the raffles were: 1st prize—Lindsey Goshgarian; 2nd prize—Derek Tyler; and 3rd—Renee Hardman. Our 50/50 winner was Gloria Agay and multiple people won our Chinese Auction gifts donated by Father Bob himself. Thank you to Fr. Bob, the Committee members, the Collaborative Parish staffs and everyone who made chili, queso and the donations of drinks, time, talents, and treasures to our special fundraising event!
This is a 6-week study to prepare us for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28th. We will begin the gatherings on Monday, March 25th at St. Bernard, following the 5:30 Mass or on Tuesday, March 26th at St. Joseph - Rose Center, at 10:00 am. You may attend Mondays or Tuesdays, or a combination based on your schedule. To purchase the book for the study, please contact Angela Martin, angelamartin0570@yahoo.com or (269) 208-5192. Everyone is welcome!
The Dhathcroos family returned home, after fleeing violence in their country, to build a prosperous farm and become a vital contributor to their community. How can you assist refugees in your community to rebuild their lives? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
All are welcome for a simple meal and an inspiring presentation on Tuesday, March 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in the Rose Center. Mr. Thomas Awiapo will share his personal story of hope and how programs funded by CRS Rice Bowl changed his life as a child in Ghana. A free will offering will be taken for Operation Rice Bowl.
The parish policy is that inserts will only be used if there is a registration/return form on them or it is a last minute item that we were not able to publicize in the bulletin. Parish groups should plan to run information in the bulletin and provide posters for the bulletin boards at least two weeks prior to an event. This will help promote their event much better than a one—time flyer. Pulpit announcements should not be needed or used for regularly scheduled events if this process of promotion is followed. We try to limit announcements so that we do not take away from the celebration of the Mass.
—Saturday, March 23— St. Joseph’s Feast Day Fundraiser Priests vs. Deacons. Missed ticket sales after Mass? Call the Baker’s for tickets 269- 429-1295. $2 each or 6 for $10.Doors open at 6:00 pm. Game begins at 7:30 pm in the Rose Center. Fun, fellowship and a get together for parishioners & friends! Admission: $2/adult; $1/ child. This includes entry into a 50/50 drawing (must be present to win), 2 drinks, dessert, and a bag of popcorn. Food will be available for purchase. Donated prizes for on-site Chinese auction. Come one, come all!
Tim Smith, our very own Director of Religious Education will be offering a discussion on his latest book titled: Torah Truths. Join us on Monday, March 25th, at 6:30 pm, in the Rose Center for a reading and discussion, followed by a question and answer session. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the discussion.
Interested in a classical Catholic homeschool co-op that works with any curriculum? Parents are invited to come and see our Catholic Schoolhouse chapter in action on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 from 10am-12pm at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Pre-registration required. Please mail stjosephmi@catholicschoolhouse.com to sign up. For more information visit www.catholicschoolhouse.com.
‘Father Bob’s Fish Fry’ Severed in the Rose Center beginning at 5:00 pm. $8.50 per person/28.00 per family Father’s Fish, salad, vegetables, & refreshments!