Saint Joseph Catholic Church
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR JR. HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS
JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REVISED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SCHEDULE FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER Religious Education Schedule changes– It became necessary to adjust the Jr. High/High School schedule, with us not meeting in person for so many weeks. The remaining month of January will have us holding class every week, rather than every other week…
UPCOMING CANCELLATIONS
Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, the Knights of Columbus will not be sponsoring the Annual Bowling Party on Martin Luther King Day. Walk for Life Cancelled: The Walk for Life, scheduled for Sunday, January 24, in Tyrone has been cancelled due to Covid.
2021 LOTTERY CALENDAR RETURNS
LOTTERY CALENDAR RETURNS – Thank you parishioners for selling the Lottery Calendars this year. This is the best we have ever done and have just a few unsold calendars remaining. If you have not already done so, we ask that you make your monetary returns as soon as possible since the winning numbers will go into effect on…
MASS INTENTION SCHEDULING
We are once again scheduling Mass Intentions. Weekend Mass intentions/requests are limited to 3 masses for the deceased, per year. Weekday Mass intentions/requests are limited to 3 masses for the deceased, per requestor, per year. We schedule as we receive mass intentions and will do our best to honor your requests. Please keep this in…
Plenary Indulgence Still in Effect
Plenary Indulgence: Bishop Mark has stated that those impacted during this time are eligible to receive a Plenary Indulgence, which, according to the Catechism, removes the temporal punishment due to sin. The conditions for the Plenary Indulgence include watching a televised Mass, praying the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross or other devotions, or at…
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2ND GRADERS
SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS to our 2nd graders who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on December 5th. They are: Eva Gulvas, Leo Ingham, Bria Long, Maren Nale, and Parker Rilk. Special thanks go to their parents, teachers and catechists for their guidance during their preparation process. Please continue to pray for these children that they may continue to grow…
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY 17, 2021
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UNTIL AT LEAST JANUARY 17, 2021 WE ARE FOLLOWING THE BELLWOOD – ANTIS SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SCHEDULE. IF THEY RESUME CLASSES AFTER JANUARY 11, WE WILL ALSO RESUME RELGIOUS EDUCATION. For Updated Information, go to our website, www.SAINTJOSEPHBELLWOOD.ORG, Or check our Facebook Page 3rd and 5th grade confessions scheduled for Sunday, December 13, have…
Pope Grants Plenary Indulgence for Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotion
Pope Grants Plenary Indulgence for Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotion By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Catholics in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown and elsewhere may obtain a plenary indulgence December 11 and 12 in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes of Mexico City informed Bishops around the world of this special opportunity earlier this week. Cardinal Retes…
OPLATKI WAFERS AVAILABLE
OPLATKI WAFERS are available at a table set up to the left of the altar. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost.