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Dear Members and Friends of St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary Churches,
As I write this, I hope you are enjoying the fall weather. In this time of year with the daylight and warmth decreasing, it is appropriate to reflect on our own mortality and our individual preparation for the return of Christ in triumph. The month of November evokes many feelings in us. As the holidays approach we may recall happy events or be saddened by the absence of loved ones. One of the ways we can ponder the ultimate meaning of our life is to prayerfully recall our deceased loved ones.
At St. Joseph, we will commemorate our deceased loved ones by using of the Book of the Dead throughout the month of November. Please write the names of your deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead (enter each name only once) that may be found on the credence table near the main entrance to the church. The Book of the Dead will be brought forward with the gifts at the weekend liturgies.
There are many activities worth highlighting occurring in November.
Tuesday, November 1, we will celebrate All Saints Day. Mass at St. Joseph will be at 9:00am. Mass at IHM will be at 6:00pm. At the evening Mass we will remember the IHM families that have had a loved one die since Oct 31, 2021.
Wednesday, November 2, we will celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day). Mass at IHM will be at 9:00 am. Mass at St. Joseph will be at Noon.
Wednesday, November 2, the IHM Parish Council will meet at 6:30pm.
Saturday, November 5, Confessions will resume at 3:30pm.
Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, we will have a religious sister speaking at Mass for the Retired Religious Appeal. The second Collection at St. Joseph this weekend will be for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. The second collection for Retired Religious will be the weekend of November 19-20 at both churches.
Sunday, November 13, there is a special presentation at the Msgr. Prokop Parish Center at 2:00pm. Please see the bulletin for more information about being “Wrapped In God’s Arms.”
Friday, November 18, is Food Pantry Day at IHM.
Sunday, November 20, St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding a Benefit Concert for the people of Ukraine. The program will last about 90 minutes and there will be a free will offering opportunity. World renowned pianist Roman Rudnytsky will perform.
Thursday, November 24, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Mass will be celebrated at St, Joseph at 9:00am.
