Parish Announcements:
Wednesday Adoration
There will be a slight change in our schedule for Wednesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Beginning next Wednesday, July 20, there will only be one hour of adoration immediately following the 4 PM Mass. Adoration will take place from approximately 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Benediction will begin at 5:20 PM. This schedule will be in place for the remainder of the summer.
St. Joseph’s Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Vacation Bible School will begin on Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5 for all children going into kindergarten through 5th grade. Please join us each day starting at 9:00 AM through Noon.
There will be games, crafts, music, adventures, Bible verses, videos, snacks and more. We promise an adventurous time celebrating the goodness of God.
This program is free of charge. Registration forms available after the 5 PM and 10 AM Masses on the weekends of July 9th & 10th, 16th and 17th, 23rd and 24th, and 30th and 31st. We hope to see you there!
If you would like to help with the program we are always looking for volunteers. Contact Josie Benoit @ jsife@hotmail.com.
Baraga Youth Fraternity
When: Monday, August 22nd through Thursday, August 25th.
Who: Boys ages 11-15 (limited to first 25 registered boys)
Mission: to bring middle-school boys together to enjoy the outdoors while providing Catholic formation in prayer, virtue, and fraternity.
Goal: to form young men into spiritual leaders with a sense of fraternity, with the vision that this foundation will lead to more Catholic men who will lead their families and parishes in the pursuit of holiness as husbands, fathers, and priests.
Registration fee: $100 Financial assistance available. Registration due by August 18th.
Contact the parish office for more information.
Buildings & Grounds Fish Dinner Fundraiser
When: August 12th, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
What: Whitefish, fries, coleslaw, bread, dessert, and beverage (while supplies last)
Where: O'Callaghan Hall (Take-out will be available)
Cost: Adults: $15; Children 10 years and under: $7
Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Parish Buildings and Grounds.