Hello everyone,
It is very obvious that everyone at the Parish Family Picnic had a wonderful time. It is nice to see everybody there in a different setting other that church pews. Parents had a good time letting their kids go and had fun rather than restraining them and keeping them quiet as the usual challenge during Masses. Children had a blast running around and playing with other kids during games. Added to the green shirts were the colorful artistic artworks of the face painters using kids’ and adults’ faces as fresh canvases. Food was abundant from burgers, hotdogs to various dishes and deserts that you brought. The weather was just perfect.
This success of this event was made possible because of the many volunteers who came forward to help. In particular, special thanks go to those who lent their precious time and talent and even resources months before this event. They are the Committee Chairs and members. They are the busy hands behind the scene. Once again, I salute all of you. You did a very good job.
Here is the collection of photos I have taken yesterday. I would like to ask all those who took photos yesterday to please give me a copy of what you have in a CD so that I could include them in our photo gallery and eventually in our parish photo archive. Meanwhile: click this link and presto: you are in the photo section of the blog.
http://picasaweb.google.com/stjosephinformationservice/PARISHFAMILYPICNIC2008#
Thank you once again.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
We’re getting geared up for this FUN PARISH FAMILY EVENT: Our PARISH FAMILY PICNIC 2008.
OVER 400 PARISHIONERS HAVE ALREADY SIGNED-UP!!!
We have been running about as hard as we can for some time now. This is because we want to thank you for all that you do for St. Joseph Church. You deserve the best.
It is time to enjoy this life with which God has so graciously blest us and not allow it to all be work. It is time to step back from our busyness and to spend quality time with our parish family and friends. This is what our parish picnic is all about.
We will have a Sunday afternoon in which we can all come together, the kids can jump and play. Adults can visit, eat and exchange pleasantries. Hangout and chat with old pals and meet new friends! We have a treat for everyone; the young and the mature, the young families and the “goldenage” couples.
There will be plenty of food to share. Get a freshly grilled hamburger or a hot dog, other favorite dishes and desserts; and something cool to drink.
Tables and chairs will be provided for seniors and the infirmed. For those who are able, bring lawn chairs or picnic mats.
Add to your collection and proudly wear our GREEN Picnic T-Shirts which you can order for $10. Deadline for orders will be on Sunday, September 14. By the way, if you already have signed-up and forgot to order your shirt, you may call Kathy at 973-761-5933.
Cost of admission is ENTRÉE for those whose last name begins with letters A to I; SIDE DISH for those whose last name begins with letters J to R; and DESSERT for those whose last name begins with letters S to Z.
Donate TIME and TALENT by volunteering before, during and after the event.
SIGN-UP NOW and JOIN THE FUN!
It is time to enjoy this life with which God has so graciously blest us and not allow it to all be work. It is time to step back from our busyness and to spend quality time with our parish family and friends. This is what our parish picnic is all about.
We will have a Sunday afternoon in which we can all come together, the kids can jump and play. Adults can visit, eat and exchange pleasantries. Hangout and chat with old pals and meet new friends! We have a treat for everyone; the young and the mature, the young families and the “goldenage” couples.
There will be plenty of food to share. Get a freshly grilled hamburger or a hot dog, other favorite dishes and desserts; and something cool to drink.
Tables and chairs will be provided for seniors and the infirmed. For those who are able, bring lawn chairs or picnic mats.
Add to your collection and proudly wear our GREEN Picnic T-Shirts which you can order for $10. Deadline for orders will be on Sunday, September 14. By the way, if you already have signed-up and forgot to order your shirt, you may call Kathy at 973-761-5933.
Cost of admission is ENTRÉE for those whose last name begins with letters A to I; SIDE DISH for those whose last name begins with letters J to R; and DESSERT for those whose last name begins with letters S to Z.
Donate TIME and TALENT by volunteering before, during and after the event.
SIGN-UP NOW and JOIN THE FUN!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Our Parish Celebrates the Year of St. Paul
Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2008-June 2009 the Year of St. Paul in celebration of he 2,000th anniversary of the saint's birth.
This Pauline Year presents us with many opportunities to work for evangelization here at St. Joseph Parish and beyond. You are all invited in the beginning of the Pauline Year to discern how best to study, pray and celebrate the life, inspired writing, spirituality and missionary spirit of St. Paul. We can never underestimate the power of a Catholic life lived with integrity and radiant vitality. How many potential “St. Pauls” might we influence by radiating the power of Christ from deep within.
The Cross influences everything about Paul. He states, “I preach Christ and Him Crucified.” The Cross transformed his teaching and allowed him to evangelize others by helping them to interpret the meanings of their own sufferings. He also uses a curious phrase, “I boast in the Cross of Christ.” (Galatians 6:14) He puts the Cross of Christ above any temptation to egoism or pride. The Cross is the true source of his apostolic effectiveness.
One of the classic Pauline images is that of the Body of Christ as a communion of individuals with specific charisms and talents which build up of the Body. Paul shows that the Eucharist is the source of unity, harmony and communion in the Body. Our reverent reception of the Eucharist is the great spark of missionary activity that leads us, like St. Paul, to the ends of the earth.
May the fire that the Holy Spirit cast down into the heart of St. Paul, which in turn lit up the earth, inflame our hearts to be vibrant and effective missionaries in the Year of St. Paul and throughout our lives.
Online Resources
· The Official Site for the Holy Year, http://www.annopaolino.org
· Archdiocesan information on the celebration, http://www.rcan.org/index.cfm
This Pauline Year presents us with many opportunities to work for evangelization here at St. Joseph Parish and beyond. You are all invited in the beginning of the Pauline Year to discern how best to study, pray and celebrate the life, inspired writing, spirituality and missionary spirit of St. Paul. We can never underestimate the power of a Catholic life lived with integrity and radiant vitality. How many potential “St. Pauls” might we influence by radiating the power of Christ from deep within.
The Cross influences everything about Paul. He states, “I preach Christ and Him Crucified.” The Cross transformed his teaching and allowed him to evangelize others by helping them to interpret the meanings of their own sufferings. He also uses a curious phrase, “I boast in the Cross of Christ.” (Galatians 6:14) He puts the Cross of Christ above any temptation to egoism or pride. The Cross is the true source of his apostolic effectiveness.
One of the classic Pauline images is that of the Body of Christ as a communion of individuals with specific charisms and talents which build up of the Body. Paul shows that the Eucharist is the source of unity, harmony and communion in the Body. Our reverent reception of the Eucharist is the great spark of missionary activity that leads us, like St. Paul, to the ends of the earth.
May the fire that the Holy Spirit cast down into the heart of St. Paul, which in turn lit up the earth, inflame our hearts to be vibrant and effective missionaries in the Year of St. Paul and throughout our lives.
Online Resources
· The Official Site for the Holy Year, http://www.annopaolino.org
· Archdiocesan information on the celebration, http://www.rcan.org/index.cfm
Parish Family Picnic 2008
Have fun and enjoy the day with our parish family; hang-out and chat with old pals and meet new friends! We have a treat for everyone: the young and the mature, the young families and the “golden-age” couples. There will be plenty of food to share: burgers and hotdogs, other favorite dishes and desserts; soda and water. Tables and chairs will be provided for the seniors and the infirmed. For those who are able, please bring lawn chairs or picnic mats.
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