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Parish
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Marriage
Preparation
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| As part of the requirements
when being married at St. Joseph Parish, engaged couples meet with
one of the ten married couples from the parish who has volunteered
to mentor engaged couples. The purpose is to help them prepare for
the sacrament of marriage and help them enter into the commitment
with realistic expectations. This does not replace the counseling
with a priest, but offers the engaged couples additional resource
people who have experienced many of the challenges and blessings that
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Marriage
Enrichment
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| This ministry provides
spiritual and social growth for married couples. Programs TBA. |
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Baptism
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| St. JOSEPH'S BAPTISM
TEAMS Baptism meetings are held one evening a month (no meetings in July or December) to prepare parents for the sacrament of Baptism for their child. Teams are Jim and Mary Lou Lockerby Matt and Bernie Borgard Jerry and Peggy Bills Tom and Joan Drennan Bob and Peggy Bower Scott and Mary Ann Furlane Michael and Jackie Kennedy John and Susie Fahey |
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Parish
Block Party
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| A family gathering for
the whole parish is held as an outdoor picnic on the Church grounds
on the Sunday in August preceding the opening of the school year.
Food, games for all ages, and entertainment is enjoyed by all. |
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| When Renew
2000 was implemented additional Communities were formed. These groups
will continue to meet following various formats. To join please call
the Parish Center. |
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Council
of Catholic Women
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| The purpose of CCW is
to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality,
leadership, and service. The programs respond with gospel values to
the needs of the church in society in the modern world. A senior citizen
hot lunch program, multiple blood drives, educational seminars, a
craft club, nursing home parties, and parochial school hot lunches
are all representative of the St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women's
response to those needs. Contact person: Pat Lord |
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| Knights of Columbus | ||
| Knights
of Columbus
are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity,
unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The
Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal
in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly
committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural
death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was on
these bedrock principles that the Order was founded over a century
ago and remains true to them today.
The Knights of Columbus offers you social outlets, athletic and recreational programs, community service, involvement with youth and feeling of belonging that new friendships can provide. Active in Church ministries, members are urged to serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, religious education instructors, participants in Parish organizations, and provide manpower for Church buildings and grounds projects. If you want to join this great organization of Catholic men please contact St John's Coucil #3738. We are co-sponsored by St. Joseph, St. Mary of Gostyn, & Holy Trinity. We are located at 25 N. Cass Ave in Westmont. Our phone number is 630-969-3738. The Knights of Columbus main web site is www.kofc.org
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Blood
Drive
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| When: Four times a year
on Wednesdays 2008 dates: March 26, June 4 Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm No appointment necessary, but is appreciated Where: Church Hall Sponsored by CCW in cooperation with HEARTLAND BLOOD CENTERS. |
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Physical
Fitness
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| Physical Fitness is a program of exercise for the ladies that meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am in the Church Hall. |
