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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 |
Adults Night Out — Feb.19th at 6:00 p.m.
Casa Carbone, 6019-A Glenwood Ave.,Raleigh, in the Oak Park Shopping Center. Please sign up in the Community Room if you plan to attend. Sample menu available.
Contact Nicole Hudson for more information at 231-1256. |
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St. Joseph’s Senior Group Upcoming Activities
Thursday, January 26
Senior Dinner Out at Red Lobster Restaurant, 4408 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh at 5:00pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.
NO MORE SUNDAY BUSINESS MEETINGS FOR THE TIME BEING.
We will be having our Business & Social meetings on the 1st Tuesdays and see how this works.
Please plan to attend if you can.
Tuesday, February 7
Business & Social meeting - more details to come.
Sunday, February 19
Seniors Bake Sale. Proceeds to be used to help defray the cost of a defibrillator for church. Please plan to bring in your baked goods that morning. More details to come.
Contact Kathy Kelling 782-5646 for more information. |
Community Room During Mass
The use of the Community Room during the celebration of Sunday Mass is intended above all for parents of infants and very small children who are having trouble in church: a parent will take a son or daughter out for a while – or if necessary the duration of Mass – but take part in the service by way of the television.
The room is not a place for children to run wild, or for grown-ups to chat as if they weren’t at Mass. It is not in the tradition of St. Joseph’s to have a “nursery” or “cry room” or to segregate parents with small children. St. Joseph’s people rejoice in the presence of families together, but understand that even the most precious infants and correct children will have their moments. That’s why we have the Community Room set up for an “exit” strategy.
Also at times the church unfortunately just won’t hold everybody. Every Catholic Church in the Raleigh area – every one – has that problem. Those in the Community Room should be able to participate in Mass as best they can, and in moral union with the congregation inside, and not be subjected to behavior which is either irreverent or permitted to be out of control.
Monsignor |
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
In today’s gospel we are given the two great commandments. God challenges us to love completely and unconditionally. Start now by loving your spouse as Christ calls us to. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 4-6, 2011 in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 3-5, 2012 in Charlotte, NC. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website or contact William & Elizabeth Nickles at 704-3866 |
Priesthood Discernment Group
Adult Catholic men between the ages of 17-48 discerning a possible call to the Priesthood are invited to the Priesthood Discernment Group meetings held on the third Saturday of each month. The morning begins with Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9:00am and continues in the Office of Vocations after Mass (two doors down from the Cathedral). |
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Weekly Mass Schedule
Sunday 9:00a.m.,11:30a.m.
1:30p.m. Igbo
(2nd & 4th Sun.)
5:00p.m. Vietnamese
Weds 7:30p.m. Novena
Thurs 8:00a.m.
Fri 8:00a.m.
Sat 8:00a.m.
Confession
Weds 5:30 - 7:00p.m.
Sat 3:00 - 4:00p.m.
First Saturdays after 8:00a.m. Mass
Rosary
Sunday before 9:00a.m. and 11:30a.m. Mass
Weds before 7:30p.m. Mass
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