Thank You Generous Givers! As usual, Saints Mary and Joseph Parish showed what a generous and caring parish we are. We provided over 300 gifts for children in our community. One parishioner saw a tag on the giving tree for a pink tricycle, but wasn’t sure she could afford it...
Merry Christmas and New Year’s blessings from St. Joseph Regional Catholic School! You are invited to discover the great things happening at our school on Thursday, February 2, 2017 with a celebratory mass at 5:30 pm. followed by Dinner and Open House. Learn how we challenge and motivate all students...
3 on 3 games at St Joseph School Gym from 1-3pm Hoops For Mercy Registration Form Register yourself or your team of 3 for one of the following divisions: Grade 1-3 Grade 4-5 Grade 6-8 Individual registrations will be combined to form a team of 3 players. Prizes awarded to...
Throughout Advent, the Old Testament prophecies of the joy and peace to be ushered in by the Messiah, and the New Testament enjoins, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Prepare the way of the Lord!” (Mt 3:2-3). Together, the prophecies and injections convey a profound truth: Jesus,...
Our beloved friend Anna died on Wednesday. She will be greatly missed but we are comforted in knowing that she is resting peacefully in the arms of our Father. Her wake will be Sunday, December 18 from 2:00-6:00pm at Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem and her funeral mass...
All are welcome to attend the book discussion group! We read one book per month, and then meet for an informal discussion of the book. Book selections will be both fiction and nonfiction, and will deal with spiritual or religious themes. The book discussion group meets every third Wednesday, from...
Kudos go to all the participants… Mike, Dawn and the rest of the crew that decorated the float so beautifully, the awesome band and their talent, the children in the manger and those walking handing out candy, to having Father Tom riding on the float… And of course to Sue...
Just a friendly reminder to be sure to return your wrapped Giving Tree items–with the tag securely attached–to the Parish Office at MQP no later than SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11. THANK YOU once again for helping to make Christmas merry and bright for many children and families in our community. Also,...
The White Helmets of Syria For the past six years, Syria has been torn apart by a lethal combination of civil war and tribal hostilities. To outsiders, there seems to be only villains and refugees. But there are heroes. Enter the White Helmets: ordinary Syrians — teachers, tailors, builders, doctors—...
Thanksgiving is over and our ears are filled with Christmas Carols and the retail industry is all “aglow” with glitter and the colors of green and red! Each year the season is pushed upon us to get our “shopping” and preparations completed for the Big Day: Christmas. But, are we...