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KNOW JESUS - Come Worship with Us this weekend. All are welcome.
Saturday Reconciliation 3:30-4:00pm, Mass at 4:30pm
Sunday Masses; 8am, 10am, and 12 Noon.
KNOW JESUS - Come Worship with Us this weekend. All are welcome.
Saturday Reconciliation 3:30-4:00pm, Mass at 4:30pm
Sunday Masses; 8am, 10am, and 12 Noon.
PREACH THE GOSPEL AT ALL TIMES AND WHEN NECESSARY US WORDS. - Francis of Assisi
Get your smart phones ready... DOWNLOAD SUNDAY is coming March 22!
I'M NOT TEXTING - I'm Praying
I'M NOT TEXTING - I'm Praying
Thoughts from Fr. Brad
We are now well into Lent. How is your Lent observance going? More importantly is your Lenten observance helping you to deepen your relationship with Christ? Lent is more than us “giving up something” but is about us “giving in to Christ.” Is your Lenten observance helping you in that way? If not, don’t worry - Lent is a long season – Our Lord is very patient. Lent is a time for us to grow in relationship with Christ Jesus. In deepening our relationship with Him we are then called to share the Gospel message of Christ with others so that they, too, may have a fuller relationship with Him.
We are now well into Lent. How is your Lent observance going? More importantly is your Lenten observance helping you to deepen your relationship with Christ? Lent is more than us “giving up something” but is about us “giving in to Christ.” Is your Lenten observance helping you in that way? If not, don’t worry - Lent is a long season – Our Lord is very patient. Lent is a time for us to grow in relationship with Christ Jesus. In deepening our relationship with Him we are then called to share the Gospel message of Christ with others so that they, too, may have a fuller relationship with Him.
We are delighted to invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by the Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent (Belarus).
The exposition will take place after the 8:30am Mass on March 19, 2015.
Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth was founded in 1996. Our missionary began in National mental hospital located not far from the Convent. Sisters take care of mentally challenged children and adults. Life of the child with diagnoses such as Down syndrome, birth traumas or congenital physical defects may be quite short and it is painful to see them suffering. Also the adult patients need constant support owing to the fact that their illnesses make it impossible for them to adapt socially.
In the recent years a shelter and house of Labor for former drug and alcohol addicted people was organized 20 miles away from the Convent.
A lot of homeless, struggling and lost people get a chance for new start in life to find the God.
In order to help these people some workshops were organized on the premises of the Convent where vulnerable people have a possibility to express themselves in art for God working together with nuns and sisters and making icons (including hand painted), crosses, crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered and ceramic gifts, rosaries and vestments. All these goods made with love and prayer bring blessings to their owners. We are happy and thanking God for the opportunity to introduce and offer them to you. With Love in Christ, Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent
The exposition will take place after the 8:30am Mass on March 19, 2015.
Sisterhood of St. Elisabeth was founded in 1996. Our missionary began in National mental hospital located not far from the Convent. Sisters take care of mentally challenged children and adults. Life of the child with diagnoses such as Down syndrome, birth traumas or congenital physical defects may be quite short and it is painful to see them suffering. Also the adult patients need constant support owing to the fact that their illnesses make it impossible for them to adapt socially.
In the recent years a shelter and house of Labor for former drug and alcohol addicted people was organized 20 miles away from the Convent.
A lot of homeless, struggling and lost people get a chance for new start in life to find the God.
In order to help these people some workshops were organized on the premises of the Convent where vulnerable people have a possibility to express themselves in art for God working together with nuns and sisters and making icons (including hand painted), crosses, crucifixes, wood carvings, embroidered and ceramic gifts, rosaries and vestments. All these goods made with love and prayer bring blessings to their owners. We are happy and thanking God for the opportunity to introduce and offer them to you. With Love in Christ, Sisters of St. Elisabeth Convent
Our Music Director, Mason Koch, loves where he works and what he does. Click on the link button below and show him your support. You got our vote Mason, we love you! The Pastoral Staff of St. Joseph |
Rome, March 03, 2015 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves
In his homily at Casa Santa Marta this morning, Pope Francis called on the faithful to follow Christ's invitation to conversion. The Holy Father began by reflecting on the first reading from the prophet Isaiah in which he calls "the princes of Sodom" and the "people of Gomorrah" to turn from their evil ways. Read the full story... |
YOUNG ADULT & CAMPUS MINISTRY
Serving Catholics ages 18-35 and everything in between, young adult and campus ministry reaches this demographic with the intent to make them evangelizers. Young adult and campus ministry invites college-aged individuals, post-college singles and couples, engaged and newly married couples, and new parents to events and activities sponsored by the Archdiocese, the vicariates, and the parishes. |
RETREAT FOR MEN
This is a call to men of the Parish for the Annual Retreat at St. Paul Retreat Center. It will be on the weekend of March 20th, 21st, & 22nd. Our theme this year is... “Healing Life’s Hurts: Embracing New Hope”. Please join us for wonderful experience of spiritual and physical renewal. Call Cass Gorkiewicz 734-676-6564 or Frank Toth 734-671-8412 to make your reservation. |
EAT AT JOE’S!
The St. Joseph Fish Fry’s are on the following Friday’s in the Activity Center from 4:00p till 7:00pm February 20th; February 27th; March 6th; March 13th & March 27th. The Fish Fry is a great way to meet other parish families! THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 3 piece Hand Battered Perch Dinner with Coleslaw, Fries, and Roll. Only $9 Baked Potatoes available again this week! A las carte $2, substitute a potato for frence fries for additional $1. |
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OUR GRATITUDE AND THANKS
As many of you know, Cliff Ditzhazy has decided to retire as St. Joe's Athletic Director at the end of this year. Cliff has been involved with St. Joseph athletics for 50 years, 40 of that as our Athletic Director. Not only has he served the needs of athletics at St. Joe's he was instrumental in the fund-raising and planning involved in building the Activity Center, fulfilling a decades long vision of providing our own home court for our athletic contests. Thank you Cliff for all you have done for our kids and our Athlectic Department. Many blessings to you and your family. 
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FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH
Be our guest and join us in celebration of our patron saint; Joseph. Beginning with "Come Holy Spirit: A Catholic Concert in the Spirit of the New Evangelization: featuring Catholic Recording Artist Thomas Jude Shaheen. Thomas covers a range of subjects, including the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Mother, Eucharist, Healing, and Forgiveness. Our celebration begins at 3pm in the church. After the concert, join us for a light dinner in the Activity Center. What better way to honor St. Joseph then to gather together as a family of faith and enjoy an afternoon of music, prayer, and fellowship. The actual date for the Feast of St. Joseph is Thursday March 19. After the 8:30am Mass, we invite you to see and purchase handmade religious articles made by the sisters of Elisabeth Convent. Please join us in celebration of our patron saint. |
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JIM DUFFY COLLEGE MEMORIAL FUND Applications are now being accepted.
Requirements are: Female Graduating senior at Gabriel Richard H.S., or a graduating Senior who belongs to St. Joseph Parish in Trenton and attends another area other than Gabriel Richard. Varsity Letter Winner in Athletics Minimum GPA of 3.0 Applications are available at G.R. H.S., Trenton HS or at the St. Joseph Parish Office. Deadline is April 30th, 2015. For more details please contact Sue Duffy (Carey) at 734-250-5747. |
The Blood drive on February 15th was a success! Thanks to all of the donors who braved the sub-zero weather that day! We collected 27 units of blood & each unit can potentially help three recipients. A special thanks to Pilar Salez-Martin,
Clarence Haley & Kelly Renner for calling, advertising and working at the drive. Thank you for the delicious lunch provided by Rosemary Scafidi & Mary Lou Roberts. Cathy Adamski, RN. BSN, BC Health Ministry Coordinator |
Protecting God’s Children Workshop
In keeping with the guidelines of this program and the Archdiocese of Detroit, all volunteers that work with youth and the elderly, must attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop. If you have not already attended a workshop, we encourage you to sign-up for our workshop being held at
St. Joseph on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Activity Center. This class is open for all churches in our dioceses, so register early!
The workshop is 10am - 1pm with a light breakfast being served at 9:30am.
Class will begin promptly at 10am - No late arrivals will be admitted.
Example of volunteers that must attend a workshop include all Athletic Club members and volunteers, Religious Education/Faith Formation Volunteers,
Eucharistic Visitors, Transportation Drivers, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and all School Volunteers. You must pre-register online:
Go to www.virtusonline.org
1. Click on Registration.
2. Select “Detroit, MI Archdiocese”.
3. User ID: we recommend the use of email addresses.
4. Password: make it an easy one to remember.
5. Fill in all required fields (click “no email” if desired).
6. Choose location (St. Joseph).
7. Choose the desired seminar date.
A list of other dates and locations are available to you online when you pre-register.
If you have any questions or are not sure if you should attend a class,
please call the parish office at 734-676-9082 and ask for Diane Kroll.
In keeping with the guidelines of this program and the Archdiocese of Detroit, all volunteers that work with youth and the elderly, must attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop. If you have not already attended a workshop, we encourage you to sign-up for our workshop being held at
St. Joseph on Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Activity Center. This class is open for all churches in our dioceses, so register early!
The workshop is 10am - 1pm with a light breakfast being served at 9:30am.
Class will begin promptly at 10am - No late arrivals will be admitted.
Example of volunteers that must attend a workshop include all Athletic Club members and volunteers, Religious Education/Faith Formation Volunteers,
Eucharistic Visitors, Transportation Drivers, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and all School Volunteers. You must pre-register online:
Go to www.virtusonline.org
1. Click on Registration.
2. Select “Detroit, MI Archdiocese”.
3. User ID: we recommend the use of email addresses.
4. Password: make it an easy one to remember.
5. Fill in all required fields (click “no email” if desired).
6. Choose location (St. Joseph).
7. Choose the desired seminar date.
A list of other dates and locations are available to you online when you pre-register.
If you have any questions or are not sure if you should attend a class,
please call the parish office at 734-676-9082 and ask for Diane Kroll.
