A Note from the Pastor

My Dear Parishioners,

Today, January 22, 2012, marks the 39^th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in our country.  As a church we are asking all people to pray to end the practice of legally taking innocent human life.  However we are not just seeking to change the laws of this country we are also hoping to change attitudes as well.  We need to change the way we approach life, the way we ask the moral and ethical questions of life, of illness, and of death and the way that we think about the answers.  So much of our attitudes are geared toward what I want, what is expedient for me, what do I feel about any number of issues.  If we rely solely on how we feel about issues, then there can be no objective truth or facts established.  As a church we believe that God has revealed to us that life is good, that we are created in His image, and that we are to honor and respect Him.  We also believe that life is a gift from God, and even though we have a role to play in it, that is, God grants us a participation in the creation of life, He is the creator.

The church has set aside tomorrow as a special day to pray for an end to abortion and a full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.   A public March for Life will take place in our nation’s capital on Monday, January 23, 2012.  If you are interested in joining the March, St. Robert’s parish is sponsoring a bus and willing to accept riders for a nominal fee.  Here at St. Joseph, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on our altar throughout the day, ending at 7:30 p.m. with a special Rosary for Life.  If you are someone who is suffering as a result of some connection to abortion, Project Rachel can help with post abortion healing.  You can contact them at www.rachelsvineyard.org  or by calling 1-877-HOPE-4-ME.

God bless you,

Fr. Bordonaro

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Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:30PM

Sunday: 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30Am

Weekdays: *6:30AM (*Mondays only)  8:00AM (daily)

Saturday: 8:00AM

Holy Days: 5:30PM Vigil, 6:00AM, 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 7:00PM

Confessions: Saturday 4:00PM to 5:00PM

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Sunday:  5:30 AM WPVI Channel 6;  9:00AM 89.3 FM

Baptisms

Parents should make arrangemtns with one of the priest at least one month before the requested date. Baptism is celebrated on the "First" and "Third" Sundays of the month at 12:30PM.

Preperation is held on the "Second Thursday of each month, 7:30PM in room 18 of the Church building. Godparents must be practicing the faith and present a note from thier parish on thier eligibility as sponsor.

No date can be set for baptism until parents have fulfilled these responsibilites.

Matrimony

To set a date for a wedding, couples must makle an appointment at the Rectory at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Wddings can be scheduled for most Saturdays any time until 2:00PM or any weekday.

Sick Calls

Phone the Recorty @ 215-672-3020

Registration

All Catholics who live within the parish boundaries should register.

Boundaries: South of Street Roard from Lower State Road to Norristown Road to County Lin, Blair Mill Road to Moreland Road to Maple Avenue to Horsham Road to Limekiln Pike, to Lower State Roard & back to Street Road.

Parish Activities

Saint Joseph offcers a variety of activiites including chior, CCD School of Religion, Youth Organization, Home and School Association, Legion of Mary, Men's Club, Maraculous Metal Novena and Rosary, Pre-Cana, Respect Life Committe, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Senior Citizens, and Women's Groups.