St. Joseph Church eBulletin for September 19th

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September 19th eBulletin

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church

127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2P5

stjoeschurch.ca | [email protected] | Facebook | 905-623-3233

*** Special Notes for those worshiping with us in person ***

Face masks must be worn inside except for those with a medical exemption

See all our current policies and practices during the pandemic

Celebrate Sunday with your Children at home. Click here to enjoy a child's version of Sunday's Scriptures.

Saturday, September 18th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church and online

3:45pm to 4:15pm - Confessions in the church

4:30pm - Daily Mass in the church and online

For the soul of Frances Brown

Sunday, September 19th

9:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online
For the soul of Maria Osika

10:30am - Rosary in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

For the soul of Ahlonsou Paul

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

For the people

Monday, September 20th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Tuesday, September 21st

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Confessions in the church

6:30pm - Devotions in the church and online

7:00pm - Daily Mass in the church and online

Wednesday, September 22nd

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Thursday, September 23rd

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Friday, September 24th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church and online

8:30am - 9:30am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church

Saturday, September 25th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church and online

3:45pm to 4:15pm - Confessions in the church

4:30pm - Daily Mass in the church and online

For the soul of Florina Ribeiro

Sunday, September 26th

9:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

10:30am - Rosary in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

Vaccine Passports

Proof of COVID vaccination will not be required to enter the church for worship services (Mass). Though social distancing and face coverings are still required.

However...

Beginning on September 22nd, those attending events or meetings in our parish meeting spaces (halls or sacristy) will be required to provide proof of full COVID vaccination or a letter of exemption from a doctor.

Of course, those attending events or meetings in our parish hall are still required to provide contact tracing details, maintain social distancing and wear a face covering.

Thanks to all who dedicated hours of their time to make our celebration last Saturday for Saint Joseph a great success.

We also wish to thank all who joined us for the day.

It was wonderful for our parish family to join together and celebrate the year of Saint Joseph.

Continuing the Celebration

Our parish celebration for the Year of Saint Joseph was awesome. Have something to share from that day? We would love to hear about your experience. Share your pictures or comments here!

Pictures or comments you share may be posted on our parish website, social media, ebulletin bulletin boards or other public places.

Truth and Reconciliation

Prayer, talk
and Q & A

On Thursday, September 30th, St. Joseph Church recognizes our new holiday with a prayer service and guest speaker. At 6:30pm, join a prayer service for Truth and Reconciliation. Following the prayers, all are welcome to a presentation and discussion on how we can protect water as a human right, shared commons and sacred gift. This will help build awareness for the challenges many communities in our nation face in obtaining access to clean drinking water. The discussion will be led by Paul Baines, coordinator for the CSJ Blue Community. Participate online or in person.

Learn more

Start Preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion

To accommodate the busy schedules of families, especially during the uncertainties of the pandemic, preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion this year happens at home at whatever pace parents feel comfortable with.

Learn more, sign up and begin any time!

Start preparing for Confirmation

Before Jesus was put to death, He promised His followers that He would send His Spirit to comfort and strengthen them. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the final Sacrament of initiation, an excellent time for a young Catholic and their family to grow in faith and renew their Catholic commitment. At St. Joseph Church, those Catholics who are in grade seven or older are invited to begin the preparation process for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Learn more or sign up by visiting our website.

Signup closes on September 30th.

Join a Confirmation Preparation live Info-Stream on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm.

Celebrating New Life through Baptism

Congratulations to Amelia, Jhanvi and Weston who will be Baptized at

St. Joseph Church this weekend!

Keep them in your prayers

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers...

those who have died, especially...
Frances Logan, Eyral Yap Rubejes,

Arthur Gauthier and Ronald Baron

and those who are sick, especially...
Eyral Rubejes, Jhoan, Ian Hope
Mary Eileen Moffitt, Janine DeCastro,

Eileen Waite, Annie Maas
Catherine O'Carroll, Soledad R Cortez
Jozsef Vincze, Mary Houfbaur and

Eddie Kolodziejcak

Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Have a name to add to this list?

Request Prayers

Friday Sept. 17th: See you at the movies

After a long week it's time to relax, find the coziest blanket and join us under the stars to watch an all-ages family friendly movie.

Friday, September 17th at 7:30pm in the church parking lot.

$1 snacks, or feel free to bring you own.

Bring a chair or watch from the comfort of your vehicle.

Masks are required when proper social distancing cannot be maintained.

Hope for Afghanistan

An Interfaith Solidarity Prayer Vigil

Thursday, September 23, 2021 6:30pm

Learn more and register

Thanksgiving Drive-by Food Drive

for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank

Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, 1-4pm

Help keep our food bank stocked and feed our community!

Items needed:

All non-perishable items and financial donations welcome
including Walmart Gift Cards!
Please check the expiry dates before donating.

Donate online

Life Chain 2021

Sunday, October 3rd, 2-4pm

Corner of King and Liberty

Life Chain is held simultaneously in more than 200 locations across Canada each year. Life Chain is an easy way to join others in peacefully expressing our belief in the sanctity of life. Participants simply stand on the sidewalk with others. The organizer will provide a non-graphic sign to hold, and you may pray silently for an end to abortion and for those affected by it. Feel free to bring a chair, a coffee and good spirits.

Learn More

Seniors'
Exercise Group

These functional exercises are geared to assist seniors (both men and women) in the activities of daily living. You will work on upper and lower body strengthening, flexibility, balance and coordination (there is no floor or mat work). You work at your own pace -all levels of ability can be accomodated so if you need to be seated, exercises will be modified for you. All you need is a pair of non slip shoes and a water bottle. (And now, of course, a mask) So come out, get active and feel great!

Instructors of this program, trained by the Victoria Order of Nurses, have led the program for years.

There is no cost.

Join in the parish hall every Tuesday morning 10-11am.

Voting like a Catholic

How fortunate we are to live in a nation that gives all citizens the opportunity to participate in the governance of our country through an electoral process. The issues, politics, politicians, platforms, and campaigns can confuse and make it hard to know how to vote.

Of course, our Church doesn't dictate who anyone should vote for but does encourage all to get involved in every election. Finding it hard to decide? Here's some resources that may help:

Platforms Compared

Guide to Voting like a Catholic

More Election Resources

Special Presentation for the 2021 Election

On September 20, Canadians will vote and collectively choose our next federal government. Full engagement by informed, prayerful Catholic voters discerning their vote through Gospel values and Catholic social teaching can have a tremendous influence on our country. How do we do this? How do we approach the process of determining who we will vote for in a Catholic way, as loving disciples of Christ?

This Friday, September 17th at 7pm, Sacred Heart College will host a webinar led by Brendan Steven and Matthew Marquardt, respectively the Executive Director and the President of Catholic Conscience, to discuss how Catholics can inform themselves about the relevant issues, explore Catholic social teaching and its relevance for our country today, and become energized and engaged participants in Canadian democracy as Catholic voters and citizens. After the presentation, Brendan and Matthew will answer questions. To learn more about Catholic Conscience—a lay apostolate whose mission is nurturing Catholic civic and political engagement through Catholic social teaching—visit www.CatholicConscience.org.

Joe Jordan Presents

Stress Free Retirement Planning

Join us for an informative online presentation by inspirational speaker, behavioral finance expert and brother Knight, Joe Jordan. Joe will discuss “Stress Free Retirement Planning,” including how to plan for your financial future and a secure retirement. His talk will give you new insights into your financial affairs without losing sight of your faith and values.

Sponsored by Your Knights of Columbus Mullin Agency Date: September 29, 2021
Time: 7:00pm

In support of the Ontario Charities Foundation and the charitable works of Knights of Columbus Councils

Jackpot draw: Sept 30th, 2021

Knights of Columbus

2021 Ontario Charities

50/50 Online Raffle

See the official site and grand prize

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Supporting our parish

Regular offerings for our parish can be put in the offering box in the church or in the mail slot of the parish office.

See more ways to support our parish at give.stjoeschurch.ca!

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