PRAYER VIGIL: 8 PM, FEBRUARY 28, 2013



All are invited here to St. Joseph Parish to spend an hour at 8:00 pm in prayer to mark Pope Benedict XVI’s historic resignation as leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, which becomes effective at 2 pm Eastern Standard time.   We give thanks for his ministry over the years and pray for the Cardinals as they gather in Rome for the Conclave to select a new pope to lead the faithful.           

PRAYER FOR THE HOLY FATHER

Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, the Pope, a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and vicar of Christ, build Your church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
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PARENT MEETINGS RE: STUDENTS RECEIVING FIRST HOLY COMMUNION IN APRIL/MAY 2013

The final parent meeting on the Eucharist for all those who have children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion here at St. Joseph Parish (including those in Ms. Morrison’s catechesis classes) is on:  Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:30 pm (Parish Hall). Please note: This meeting is mandatory and if you missed the session on February 19th, parents must attend on Feb.26. Attendance will be taken.   Kids are welcome to attend with parents!