SUNDAY MAY 18, 2008 NIEDZIELA 18/MAJA

       Pray for our Sick:  Regina Wojtkowiak, Hank Polanski, Virginia Korkowska, Sally Chrostek, Helen Lubas ,Walter Rosowski, Ron Holak, Anthony Harczynski, Tony Lusa, Longina Snyder, Catherine Banasiak,  Jeanette Dippold, Doris Harczynski Tanier, Henry Nasielski, Walter Piątek

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

            During the month of May, Catholics around the world honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as our spiritual mother.  She is so venerated because of the unique role she played in God’s plan of salvation.  Mary became the Mother of God.

            The Church has reflected upon the significance of Mary throughout its history.  The early Church honored Mary primarily because of her role as the mother of the Savior and because Mary was free from original sin.

            Although the role of Mary in the Church is essentially centered on Christ, she stands biblically and traditionally as the person in whom the human and divine are united.  This mystery has drawn countless numbers of Christians over the centuries to devotion to Mary.

            Let us remember that Mary brings us closer to Christ.  As we meditate upon her role, especially during the month of May, let us pray that we will one day be welcomed into the Eternal Life with Christ in heaven.

            We pray that Mary, the Mother of God, may intercede for our world, so that we may live the harmony and peace given to us by her Son, Jesus.     

                                                                        Father Ed Lipinski

Please support the House of Charity/Bishop’s Annual Appeal.  Our Parish Goal is $13,000.  Thus far we’ve collected $5,280.  I am asking everyone to contribute something to the appeal.  Checks should be made payable to the House of  Charity and sent/brought to St. Joseph’s Church.  Please remember no donation is too small to give.  House of Charity donation/pledge cards are in the pews throughout the church.  Thank you for your support!

Mass Honoring Our Armed Forces – today at our 10:30 AM Mass, our armed forces will be honored.  Prayers will be offered during the Mass for those who served/are serving in the Military.  Refreshments will be served in the lower parish hall after Mass. 

St. Joseph’s Seniors – monthly meeting next Thursday, May 22^nd at 12 noon in the lower parish hall.

St. Joseph’s Fund Raising Appeal – thus far we’ve collected $684,070.52 in pledges and cash donations from 932 donors.  The beautiful memorial Restoration Plaque listing the names of people donating $1000 or more on “in loving memory” of someone is now in place on the Mechanic Street side wall. 

Mother’s Day Collection Envelopes – please remember your mothers by placing their names on them and putting them in the collection basket.  Our mothers will be remembered at all Masses during the month of May.

Memorial Day Mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery – Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, May 26^th weather permitting.  In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated in Church.

St. Mary’s Nursing Home Auxiliary will hold their annual Fashion  Show next Thursday, May 22^nd at 12 noon at the Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, N. J.  Please come and enjoy a pleasant afternoon.