It has been such a blessing to see so many parishioners joining us in person at Mass, both in the church building and at the Gazebo! While our numbers are not back to pre-COVID levels just yet, we have seen a steady increase over the past few months. We have also noted an uptick in people coming into the office for routine business, and our meeting room schedule is starting to fill up as well. Welcome Back! We missed you!
MAJOR EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR
As promised last week, the listing below outlines the major events we have planned for the remainder of the calendar year. Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you!
July 16 & 18: Memorial Services for those who died during the pandemic
July 25: 2PM Gazebo Mass followed by our Parish Picnic, featuring a Polka band! We will also honor Deacon Jack Paruso at this event, as well as hang our prayer chain with all the intentions provided by our parish and school children this weekend.
Mass will take place in the Gazebo @ 2:00 PM with the parish picnic following in the rear of the church parking lot.
We are serving: Pierogies, Kielbasa, Sauerkrat, Halushki, Macaroni & Cheese, Hotdogs & Pizza.
All parishioners eat for FREE, but we do need you to sign up for planning purposes! Register your family at www.stjosephmech.org/events-news or by calling the parish office.
August 1-5: Vacation Bible School. Registration is now open.
October 31 – November 2: 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotion
November 20: Christmas Fest returns!
December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception): Bishop Gainer is scheduled to visit and celebrate Mass honoring the end of the Year of Saint Joseph.
A special thank you to all our volunteers and ministries who are planning and running these events. As always, many hands make light work, so if you are interested in volunteering to assist with any of the events listed above, please contact the parish office and we will put you in touch with the correct people.