High school students looking to receive any of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation) are invited to join Real + True, beginning on October 27th and November 10th from 6:30pm to 8pm.

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Students in grade seven and up are invited to share their musical skills and talents in the new St. Joseph Church Youth Band!

Practices are on the second and third Sunday afternoons each month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm beginning Sunday, October 26th.

Have an instrument? Bring it! No instrument? No problem! come on out and share your love of music!

Please join us for the monthly Parish Breakfast this Sunday, Oct 26th after both morning Masses, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Full delicious breakfast for the low price of $8 per person – with children 12 and under admitted free with a paying adult.  

Congratulations to Marlee who will be Baptized at St. Joseph Church this weekend!

Please keep her in your prayers.

The admin team is off on a faith-filled adventure! 🎉 This year’s Diocese Admin/Bookkeepers Appreciation Day, hosted by St. Mary’s Parish in Lindsay, is packed with Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel, a visit to THRIL (Therapeutic Horse Riding in Lindsay), a stroll through Ken Reid Park, and lunch at St. Mary’s. Faith, fun, friendship, and horses—what a day! 🐴

From pasture to parish—the parish office opens again at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Fr. Craig and Fr. Peter will be away participating in the annual Clergy Retreat from Tuesday Nov 3rd to Thurs Nov 5th. During that time, daily Mass will be available at St. Therese Church in Courtice.

The adoration chapel will be closed, Tuesday through Thursday.

🍁 Parish Fall Grounds Clean-Up Day! 🍁

Join us on Saturday, November 1st, from 10am to 2pm as we work together to keep our grounds beautiful and inviting! Whether you can spare an hour or the entire time, your help makes a difference.

Activities include:
🌿 Garden clean-up
🗑️ Picking up litter
🧂 Putting out salt bins
🧹 General grounds cleaning

High school students can earn community service hours! Lunch will be provided.

Let’s come together to maintain a welcoming space for everyone. Your support is greatly appreciated!

See you there! 🌳✨

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce new opportunities for our young people to grow in faith, friendship, and community! 🙌✨

Join us and be part of something special:

Workshop – Junior Group (Grades 3–5)
🗓️ Starts October 19 | 1st and 3rd Sundays | 5:30–6:30pm

Compass- Middle school Group (Grades 6–8)
🗓️ Starts October 7 | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6:30–8:00pm

Youth Music (Grades 7+)
🗓️ Starts October 26 | 2nd and 4th Sundays | 5:30–6:30pm

Awaken – High School Group
🗓️ Starts October 14 | 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 6:30–8:00pm

Come grow, learn, and have fun with us! Invite your friends and be part of something amazing. We can’t wait to see you there!

We all want joy; it motivates much of what we do. God wants us to experience joy. But often joy seems like an elusive dream. Like any dream, each has a role to play, things we need to do. Beginning Wednesday, October 8th, a discussion will begin in the main hall of St. Joseph Church about living joy. This is a perfect discussion for Christians looking for more joy and happiness in life.

Schedule (Always 6:30pm to 8pm in the main church hall):

• October 29th – Have Fun
• November 12th – Engage Your Body
• November 19th – Make Friends
• November 26th – Rest
• December 3rd – Serve
• December 17th – Frame Your Mind With Faith

Couples for Christ invites you to a renewed understanding of God’s call to us as Christians. Open to married couples, single men and women, widows, and widowers. There’s no signup or cost.

This Saturday, October 25th, 10am to 11:30am in the Main Church Hall

“Who do people say that I am?” This was the question Jesus posed to Peter. It’s the same question that Jesus asks us today. Who is He in our lives? Is He our saviour, forgiver of our sins, or our friend? He is our Lord who by the Father’s extravagant love was sent so that we might be reconciled with God and know His love. Jesus is our model of holiness so we might grow in faith, hope and love as His Christian followers.

Our current world situation places a lot of strain on marriages and family life. But, there’s hope. Couples for Christ, recognized by the Pontifical Council of Laity, is a Catholic movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. We are families in the Holy Spirit, renewing the face of the earth by building the Church at Home and Church of the Poor.

The St. Joseph Catholic Women’s League invites you to contribute to our upcoming Fall Bazaar on November 8th. Your donations will help us support various community programs and initiatives. ❤️

We would be grateful for donations of:

• Homemade baked goods
• Used children’s toys, games, and books (including books for adults and young people)
• Used Christmas items (ornaments, lights, wreaths, etc.)
• New items (gift cards valued at $25, home décor, books, housewares, puzzles, toys, etc.) for the Penny Table

Please bring your donations to the parish hall on:
📅 Friday, November 7th from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm.
Alternatively, call 📞 905-419-1509 for a pick-up.

Thank you for your generosity and support. 🙏 God bless! ✝️

If you have leftover Halloween candy, chocolates, or chips, consider sharing the sweetness with those in need. The food bank’s clients truly appreciate treats like yours. Or if you’re out shopping, maybe pick up an extra box of chocolate bars, candy, or chips to help brighten someone’s day. Every little bit of kindness makes a big difference!

Donation options:

• Place your donations in the bin at the entrance of the Church
• Bring your donations to the food bank during their open hours:
  • Tuesday: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Thursday: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
• Or leave your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank bin located at Bowmanville Metro

Thank you for caring and sharing this season! ❤️