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Letter from the Pastor...Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. We are very pleased that you found us and that you are taking a look at our parish. We would welcome the opportunity to meet you in person and cordially extend to you an invitation to come and join us for the Sunday Eucharist. Our parish is the "mother church" of Catholicism in Cleveland County, Norman, OK. We were founded over 102 years ago. The present parish church was built in the early 1950’s and is Georgian/Colonial architecture. Our worship is indicative of our parish - vast and varied... continued >> Readings for July 12, 2009 COLLECTION of JUNE 28 & 29 Collection for June 28/29 $12,678.00 Poor Box: $680.24 ECDC: $10.00 An Evening of Songs, Prayers and Real Life Stories
Perpetual Eucharistic AdorationWHAT IS PEA? Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is an ongoing adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (ost) exposed in a monstrance (holder) on the altar in the chapel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is the Real Presence of Jesus, calling us to spend time with Him in a special way, in His PHYSICAL PRESENCE. Regular adorers commit to ONE HOUR PER WEEK, every week.
For more info on Youth Activities Please pray for our middle school kids who will be attending Catholic Heart Work Camp in Oklahoma City. IT'S TIME TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CLASSES. CLASSES BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 13. Register NOW - Fees
will increase on August 2. Registration will close on August 28.
If you have not registered by then, you will have to wait until
September 14 and your child(ren) will miss the first week of class.
Call Cathy Irwin in the Parish Office for a registration form -
321-8080. FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES ARE HERE!! Please come by the Parish Office to pick them up.
NEWCOMER'S RECEPTION ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Pre-enrollment for the 2009/10 school year continues. If you wish to apply for admission, please download an admission packet from the school website at www.allsaintsnorman.org and mail it or drop it off to the school office. Limited openings are available in Pre-K and Grades 4-7, Journey with Christ is a weekend retreat for girls, ages 15 - 20, to explore the call to religious life. The retreat will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp from July 31 through August 2. There is no cost for the weekend. For more information or to register please contact the vocations Office at 405 721-9351 or email jmulligan@catharchdioceseokc.org Emmaus Days is a retreat for young men in high school who want to learn about the call to the priesthood and explore their relationship with God. The three day retreat is held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp and is sponsored by the Vocations Office. There is no cost for this retreat. The retreat will be Wed. July 29 - Fri. July 31. For more information please contact the Vocations Office at 405 721-9351 or email jmulligan@catharchdioceseokc.org. Sacred Heart Catholic School in OKC has an opening for a part-time After School Care Director for the 2009/10 school year. The hours are 3- 5:45 PM, Monday-Friday when school is in session. Approximately 20 participants are in the After School Program. Call Joana Camacho for an application at 634-5673. PARISH OUTREACH, a ministry of St. Joseph's Hospitality
Committee is reaching out to the parish family with phone calls,
cards and home-delivered meals for those experiencing such life
changing events as the birth of a child, illness, accident or recovering
from the loss of a loved one. If you know a parish member who may
be in one of these situations, please call the Outreach voice mailbox
at 321-8080, ext 381.
Parish CD AvailableThe St. Joseph's Parish CD is available from the church office. The CD contains information on parish ministries and boards, staff, church history and much more. There is no cost for the CD. It's a great introduction into the St. Joseph's Parish family! |
SUNDAY, JULY 5 During this time, we celebrate the Independence of our country. We would do well to echo the psalmist, saying, "Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for His mercy." May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered upon us. See Psalm 123. MONDAY JULY 6 TUESDAY, July 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 THURSDAY, JULY 9 FRIDAY, JULY 10 SATURDAY, JULY 11 SUNDAY, JULY 12
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