Upcoming Parish Events.
Parishioners, you are always welcome and invited to attend special events held at school. Here are few you won’t want to miss. Save the dates and watch the bulletin for details.
PARISH 2008 GRAND RAFFLE BEGINS: Drawing Saturday April 26, 2008
Our Lent Together
Ash Wednesday Masses and Distribution of Ashes
Wed. February 6, 2008 at 9:15am & &:00 pm
Weekly Sunday Masses: (Sat) 5:00pm, (Sun) 8:00 and 11:00am
Daily Masses together: see weekly bulletin
Fasting: ages 18 to 59; Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Abstinence from Meat: ages 14 and over, Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent
Communal Penance Services
Mon/Tue March 10 & 11 at 9:15am
Wed March 19 at 10:15am, 1:30 & &:00pm
Private celebration of the Sacrament of Penances:
Saturdays (except Holy Saturday) at 3:30pm and by appointment
Stations of the Cross : Fridays Feb.15, 29 & Mar 14 at 2:30 in church
Fast for the Hungry: Grades 8-12, Fri-Sat. Feb15-16, 2008
Weekly Bible Study: Thurs at 9:30am, Parish Center
Rice Bowl offerings for world needy
Prayer Group: Fridays from 1:00 to 2:00pm at the Parish Center, except Friday March 1
Holy Hour: Friday March 1, 1:00 - 2:00pm church
Morning of Reflection: Church, Tuesday March 5, 2008; 9:15am -noon
High School retreat: Fr-Sat, March 7-8,2007, Camp Daggett, Petoskey
Remembering Our Deceased: Wednesday March 29, 7:00pm, Church
Confirmation and First Eucharist: Sunday April 20, 2007 at the 11:00am Mass
Pentecost Penance Service: Wednesday April 30, 2008, 7:00pm
St. Joseph School 2008 Auction Gala: at the K of C hall, 601 Columbus Dr (off M 30 about ˝ mile south of M 55) West Branch MI; Sat. April 26, 2008; $100 a ticket (dinner for two); prize $3000; silent auction and live auction of classroom projects.
Mass and Communal Anointing of the Sick: Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:00am at the K of C hall; 601 Columbus Dr (off M 30 about ˝ miles south of M 55) West Branch MI
Pentecost Communal Penance Service: Wednesday April 30, 2008 at 7:00pm, church
Spring PTO 2008 Rummage Sale: K of C hall; 601 Columbus Dr (off M 30 about ˝ miles south of M 55) West Branch MI; Fri, May 2 from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Sat, May 3, 8:30am to noon (bag day); Thurs, May 1 is drop off day from 8:30am – 3:00pm
8th Grade Retreat Day: Thursday May 1, 2008 at the Indian River Shrine
Memorial Day Mass: Mon, May 26, 2008 at 10:00am at St. Joseph Cemetery – weather permitting
8th Grade Sending Forth Mass: Thursday June 5, 2008 at 7:00pm, church
Christian Leadership Institute: grades 10-12; Sun-Fri, July 6-11, 2008; Contact Br. Mike 989-345-8757
Vacation Bible School: Mon - Fri, June 23-27,2008 at the school; Contact Anita Sanborn 989-345-0670
Michigan Adventure: grades 7-12; Wed, June 25, 2008; Contact Br. Mike 989-345-8757
TeenService: Grades 10-12, Sun-Sat, July 6-12, 2008
Just Works for Youth: grades 9-12, Mon-Fri, July 21- July 25, 2008; Contact Br. Mike 989-345-8757
PARISH FALL FESTIVAL
Friday, Sept. 19,2008 Family Trivia Night
Saturday, Sept. 20,2008 Casino Night
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 Eats, Fun and Games for Everyone
Stewardship Seminar: Fri-Sat Oct 3-4,2008 Fri: 7:00- 9:00pm and Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm with John M. Schweisthal
Fall PTO 2007 Rummage Sale: K of C hall; 601 Columbus Dr (off M 30 about ˝ miles south of M 55) West Branch MI; Fri, Nov. 2, from 8:30am to 5:00pm and Sat, Nov. 3, 8:30am to noon (bag day); Thurs, Nov. 1 is drop off day from 8:30am – 3:00pm
GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPECTACULAR: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2007 at St. Joseph School
ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES
Mon Dec 10, 2007 at 9:15am
Tues Dec 18, 2007 at 9:15am
Wed Dec19, 2007 at 10:15am, 1:30pm, 7:00pm
Pancake Dinner and Breakfast: sponsored by the Youth Ministry, Sat Jan 19, 2008 after the 5:00pm Mass and Sun Jan 20, 2008 after the 8:00 and 11:00 am Masses; $5.00 per person, $15 per family. Religious goods sold.
Catholic Schools Week: Sunday Jan 27-Saturday Feb 2, 2008
School's Grandparents' Day: Friday Feb 1 2008
Skyline Ski Trip: Grades 7-12, Saturday Feb 2, 2008
Cupid Crop Scrap-Booking Party: February 9, 2008 at St. Joseph School