St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Documentary Film: Bloodmoney

The Parish’s Pro-Life Team announces that St. Joseph's will be offering a viewing of the documentary film BLOODMONEY The Business of Abortion
The love of money is the root of all Evil (1Tim 6:10)

This documentary reveals the terrible reality of abortion and focuses on the financial aspect of the multimillion dollar abortion industry. The film includes interviews with people who have had direct contact with performing and promoting abortions. It is a must-see film that dismantles and exposes the lies and the greed that put profit above the dignity of human life under the slogan of pro-choice. Bloodmoney is non-graphic and suitable for high school age youth.

“Selfishness and fear are at the root of pro-abortion legislation… We in the Church have a great struggle to defend life…. life is a gift, not a threat.” Pope Benedict 16th

Admission is free
Viewing: January 28, 2012 in English
Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Place: Community Room
Refreshments provided

Please sign up in the community room between morning Masses on January 21 if you plan to attend For further information contact: Jackie Lonnecker: 295-5207

The January 14th Life Mass

Presided over by Bishop Burbidge, showcased St. Joseph’s in a wonderful light. The zeal of our people, manifested in so many preparations, was evident to visitors as soon as they walked through the doors! Our cantors, our servers, our rosary group, our ushers, our altar guild, were terrific at their every task. Our parish staff — in the office, on the grounds — were vigilant for detail. Knights of Columbus of the Fourth Degree, Birthchoice staff (and others volunteering) for the reception, the STMA select chorus (under the direction of Nina McElwee) and the schola — they all impressed by their devotion. It was a glorious morning. Our 10th time!

One of the largest groups of youth represented St. Francis de Sales church in Lumberton. Some twenty young men and women left their parish at 6 a.m. to begin the Life events of the day with Mass. Collegians from Elon and UNC-CH were conspicuous – and that was just from the front door “wing” of our church. Jake Griffith, who graduated several years ago from NC State, showed up early to usher. As Jackie Bonk, head of the Diocese’s Life office, said it after the Communion: the wave of pro-life activity is growing greatly in the 18-30 age group, and young adults are carrying the torches

But these observations began as a tribute to those in our parish’s various ministries who put out so much to make St. Joseph’s radiate the love of Christ and the Triumph of the Cross on January 14. By 6 a.m., hands were already on deck, putting on a hundred finishing touches. Saturday was, above all, a great moment spiritually, and the faithful of St. Joseph’s were alive to it. St. Joseph’s hosted a major Diocesan-wide assembly with all the characteristic warmth of our congregation.

With profound gratitude, Monsignor

Financial Peace University at Sacred Heart Cathedral

First Class is Free! Start the New Year getting your personal finances in order! Families in our fall 2011 class paid off an average $5000 in debt. Grow in your spiritual life as you get your financial life in order. Classes start Thursday, January 26 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral School Hall and continue for 13 weeks. Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Living Faith Council. Register here or email Dan & Elizabeth Dunbar or call 919.836.8136.

CANDLEMAS DAY
will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the 8 o’clock Mass with a candlelight procession, followed by the Mass of the Presentation of the Lord, and the Community Breakfast.

THE BLESSING OF THROATS
on St. Blaise Day (Feb. 3) will be given following the 8 o’clock Mass, and again after the Children’s Holy Hour (9:30-10:30 a.m.). That’s all on First Friday, February 3.

FIRST SATURDAY (Feb. 4):
The Holy Hour for Vocations follows the 8 o’clock Mass. Two priests will be hearing Confessions after Rosary and Benediction.