Rev. Volney (Von) J. DeRosia

Pastor

Registration: Registration is now under way for the 2009-2010 Religious Education program. A registration form needs to be filled out for each child. Forms can be found on the bookrack in the narthex, on our website or by calling the parish office at 679-8805.

 

Catholic School students in Grades 2 and 10 who will be receiving sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation must attend Religious Education classes. For more information call Lisa Dodge at 785-1357 or by email at stjosephccd@comcast.net.

 

Teachers and Assistants needed: We are in need of Religious Education teachers and assistants. Please contact Lisa Dodge by email at stjosephccd@comcast.net to volunteer or for more information. Classes will be held on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning in September.

 

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING

All boys and girls in Grade 3 and up who would like to become an Altar Server are invited to attend the training on Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 AM. Please see Fr. Von or Linda Rajchel if you have any questions.

 

 

STEUBENVILLE RALLY

There will be a rally on Sunday, July 12^th from noon until 3:00 PM for those from the parish who will be attending the Steubenville East Conference July 24-26 in Rhode Island.

 

Please keep these young people in your prayers.

 

 

Because of the July 4^th holiday, the bulletin had to be sent to the printers early, therefore the results from the June 27/28 collection and the winners of the 150 Club will be included in next week’s bulletin.

 

 

MINISTRY FOR COMMUNITY CONCERNS

The committee for Community Concerns will meet this Monday, July 6^th at 7:00 PM in the parish hall.

 

III.  Shawn McGovern – Elizabeth Maloof

 

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES!

Dear God, thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. – Joyce

 

God, I read the Bible. What does beget mean? Nobody will tell me. – Alison

 

Dear God, I bet it’s very hard for you to love everybody in the whole world. There are only four people in our family and I can never do it. – Nancy

 

Dear God, my grandpa says you were around when he was a little boy. How far back do you go? – Dennis

 

Dear God, do you draw the lines around the countries? If you don’t, who does? – Nathan

 

Dear God, did you mean for giraffes to look like that or was it an accident? – Norma

 

Dear God, please send Dennis Clark to a different summer camp this year. – Peter

 

Dear God, maybe Cain and Abel would not kill each other so much if they each had their own rooms. It works out OK with me and my brother. – Larry

 

Dear God, if you watch in church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. – Barbara

 

Dear God, is Reverend Coe a friend of yours, or do you just know him through the business? – Donny

 

Dear God, I am doing the best I can. Really. – Frank

 

Dear God, please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. – Amanda

 

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Please join Fr. Von DeRosia for a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the Holy Land, February 1-10, 2010. This pilgrimage will be an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. The itinerary includes visits to all of the holy sites in Jerusalem, a visit to the Dead Sea, an opportunity to renew wedding vows in Cana and baptismal vows at the River Jordan, and so much more. Cost for the pilgrimage is $2547 which includes all transportation, lodging, breakfast and supper daily, air taxes, fuel surcharge, and tips. For more information please contact Joy Davis at 352-2861 or email at stbernardyouth@myfairpoint.net.

 

TRAVELING AND NEED TO FIND A

MASS ANY PLACE IN THE WORLD?

To find a Mass and its location while traveling this summer or any time of the year go to www.MassTimes.org or call 1 410 676-6000.

 

 

SQUIRES AT RAYMOND TOWN FAIR

There will be no Squires Dinner after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday, July 11^th as the Squires will be selling BBQ hamburgers and drinks at the Raymond Town Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10, 11, 12. Please stop by their booth and give the Squires your support and encouragement which are truly appreciated.

 

MOTORCYCLE BLESSING

Sunday, July 19^th at 1:00 PM

St. Joseph Church, Epping NH

You are invited to the 11^th Annual Motorcycle Blessing and local charity cookout sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Come and join us for the special “Motorcycle Blessing” and enjoy the cookout. We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs. Come and share lots of great fun and fellowship with others that love to ride! Call Mike and July at 895-4713 for more details. Bring your cameras!