For the remainder of Lent (to Palm Sunday), Thursday night Confession and Adoration will be extended, now starting at 6pm and ending at 8pm. Saturday Confessions will begin at 2:30 till 3:45. Come and experience the peace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Our Religious Education program will be doing a Lenten service project at the end of March. We will be assembling small Easter baskets and treat bags for our community in need, as well as Easter cards for our home bound parishioners and a local nursing home. If you are interested in donating items, such as Easter candy, plastic eggs, small Dollar Store toys, puzzles and crafts, and blank Easter cards, please leave items in labeled baskets in the foyer starting next weekend (18/19th) or bring to the parish office no later than March 27th. Thank you!
Calling All Altar Servers. Our next meeting will be on March 25th 2023 from 12pm to 1pm in the Church. New and current Altar Servers, along with parents are welcome to attend as we get closer to celebrating Easter. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns please contact me Gina Transki at sjcaltarservers1905@gmail.com.
Beginning on February 26th and continuing until Easter, the Knights of Columbus will be collecting nonperishable foods to be donated to The Cornerstone Foundation in Rockville. This is a way to help people in our local community. There will be a box in the vestibule for the collection. Each year we have met and surpassed our goal and the foundation has been so very grateful.
Join with other parishioners again this year, 2023, for Best Lent Ever ! It’s easy, just follow this link, fill in your email address, and you’re done !
Make plans to join us on two upcoming Motorcoach Day Trips. The first one is to beautiful Stockbridge, MA, to the Norman Rockwell Museum, and to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy, on Monday, May 15th. The second one is for a one-day Retreat on the scenic 11-acre Ender's Island in Mystic, CT, Wed., June 28th! Click the "Upcoming Events" tab for more info & reservations. Also, click on "Faith Formation", then, "Retreats"
Our parish is close to its goal but we still need your help! The Annual Catholic Appeal is important to the life of the diocese, including our parish. Please prayerfully consider donating. All first time gifts will be matched 50% by two generous foundations. Place donation in an envelope marked Annual Catholic Appeal and bring to parish office or in offertory basket at Mass. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Our Faith Formation Classes began October 5th. It is not too late to register your children! We meet Wednesdays from 4-5:15 and Confirmation, grades 9/10 meet Tuesday at 6pm. Thank you!
Faith Formation Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will begin online on June 1st! Register before July 10th to receive the discounted registration fee: www.stjosephct.org or you may also register at the parish office. We look forward to another great year! If you are interested in volunteering as a teacher, substitute or hall monitor please contact the parish office.