Saint Joseph
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that by Saint Joseph's intercession, your Church may constantly watch over the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation, whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
October is Rosary Month!
"The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer.
It begins with the Apostles ' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The ministries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and, add by St. John Paul II in 2002, Luminous.
The repetition in the rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. A gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ's spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group." (usccb.org)
Our Church Family would like to show support and appreciation to seminarians. Ben Baker and Thomas Lugge, let them know how they are in our prayers. The Ladies Sodality will be giving a monetary donation annually until they become ordained. In addition, the Sodality is collecting small gift items Ben and Thomas can use as they stay and study at the Kendrick seminary in St. Louis. Two of each donation would be appreciated! You may drop at the church or give them to Connie Vincent. Cards will also be put out to sign your names - don't forget to do so. The Care Packages will be mailed in about two weeks. They will be opening a box full of love and care from their St. Joseph family, for sure! As always, your prayers for Ben, Thomas and all seminarians are needed and appreciated.
Attached to the bulletin are the Tickets for the fun and popular Christmas Bazaar with Soup Lunch, which will be back December 4, 2021. The "Pick Your Own Raffle" tickets are $1 each or $5 per stub (6 tickets) and shows you the items you can bid on this year: 1. Bird painting by Dorothy Cirilla, 2. Jewelry set by Marilyn Boysen, 3. Bill Boysen Bowl from the Cerny family, 4. Painting and Mug set by Dorothy Cirilla and 5. Blooms Book set by Paulette Aronson. Presence not need to win! The Sodality will also be asking for donations, to be sold at the Bazaar , of homemade baked goods, candies, crafts of all kinds, Christmas items, or any other items you wish to donate.
The St. Joseph family congratulates Brian Anderson and Rachel Cerny on tying the knot in presence of loved ones last Saturday. Made the Lord be your guide and protection as you begin life together as husband and wife. God bless you Mr. and Mrs. Anderson!