St. Joseph Catholic Church

10 H. Putnam Ext.
Charlton, MA 01507
508-248-7862

Welcome

Welcome to St. Joseph's Parish -
Charlton, Massachusetts

We are a Stewardship parish whose main focus is the celebration of the Eucharist and Spreading the love of Jesus Christ to each other through the sharing of our Time, Talent and Treasure.

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ALTAR SERVERS... Summer schedeules can be picked up in the sacristy.

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PARISH UPDATE/SURVEY...
Our last Parish Member Update/Survey project has received almost 300 returns thus far. Click in the red box above to take the survey. It's quick, easy and secure. Thank you for your help!

THANK YOU...
Please accept my deepest thanks for a truly touching out pouring of love and affection shown to me last weekend as I observed 20 years here at St. Joseph's as your pastor. I thank you for your kind remembrances and gifts and assure you of my special remembrance of you at Mass and prayer. I am grateful to all our ministries and committees responsible for a wonderful reception. Click to view the Photo Album

GRACE HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR THE HOMELESS IN SOUTHBRIDGE...
is looking for volunteers for meals etc. We also need a new coordinator from our parish. We are most grateful for the wonderful work done by Alicia Detarando and Missy Winsky. Please call Alicia at 508-248-4846 to indicate your willingness to help.

ST. JOSEPH’S 3^RD ANNUAL 24 HOUR…
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:00 AM Saturday, August 15^th until 7:00 AM Sunday, August 16^th, 2009. We are looking for a minimum of 48 people to give 30 Minutes of their time to be present for Adoration. This year’s focus: An Increase in Religious Vocations and Strengthening of our Future Priests. Sign up Sheets will be on a table in the Narthex. For more information please contact: Kimberly Gordon at 508-987-6238 or Ckblmgordon@verizon.net

annual novena to st. anne….
at St. Anne's Shrine in Fiskdale takes place Saturday July 18th to Saturday July 26th. This year's theme is "where do we find hope?" Fr. Bob is among this years celebrants which will also include Bishop Rueger and Fr. Peter Precourt, AA. pastor of St. Anne's. The daily service begins with Rosary at 7:00pm and Mass follows at 7:30pm. This is a very popular Novena that's been well attended. We invited our folks to participate to the best of their ability.

Mass Times:
Saturday 4:30 pm, Vigil Mass, All are Welcome
Sunday 8:00 am, All are Welcome
10:00 am, Family Mass, All are Welcome
5:00 pm, LifeTEEN Mass, All are Welcome

Communion Service:
Wednesday 8:30am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Mon., Wed., & Fri. from Noon until 6:00pm
Last Friday of month 9:00pm - midnight, drop in

Marian Movement Prayer Cenacle:
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament takes place every Monday at 7:00p.m.
in the Worship Area.

FOOD PANTRY:
Open 2nd and 4th Wedensdays from 9:00am - 11:00am

Current Date/Time

Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 6:52 AM

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Jul 8, 2009
Happy Birthday Fr. Norm

Jul 8, 2009
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Food Pantry Open

Jul 14, 2009
Happy Birthday Fr. Bob

Jul 15, 2009
6:30 PM
Order of Secular Franciscans

Jul 18, 2009
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Jul 20, 2009
6:30 PM
Mary Martha Guild Meeting

Jul 22, 2009
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Food Pantry Open

Jul 31, 2009 - Aug 2, 2009
Steubenville East Youth Conference

Aug 12, 2009
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Food Pantry Open

Aug 15-16, 2009
STARTS: 7:00 AM ENDS: 7:00 AM
24 Hour Adoration

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GUIDED TOUR OF HOLY LAND

with Dr. Anthony Nachef from Oct. 5 -15th. The cost is $3990.00. Dr. Nachef has spoken at our Church on many occasions and is a native of the Middle East. Dr. Nachef will be at St. Josephs on June 6th & 7th to answer questions. Contact Liz Cotrupi at 508-248-7862 or Dr. Nachef at an@catholicteachings.org for more information.

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 13, 2009
Call Steve or Joni at 508-248-4623 for more information.

2009 Pan Mass Challenge for Cancer Research...

August 1, 2009
Bob Martin of our parish is riding in his fourth Pan Mass Challenge ("PMC"), 2 day, 200 mile bike ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown, Sat. Aug. 1 and Sun. Aug 2 to raise money for The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund in Boston. More »

CARMELITE SISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST...

June 25, 2009
operate a gift shop at their convent on 188 Old Worcester Road. Open each weekday from 1:30pm - 4:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am - 11:00am.

Mass Schedules at your favorite vacation spot

Though the summer is upon us, we invite you to continue to praise and worship our God at Mass, while you are away on vacation. You can call 1-410-676-6000 or on-line: www.masstimes.org for Mass schedules anywhere.

LOOKING FOR LIVE MUSIC?

The non-profit Praise and Worship concert group TRINITY, is available for Catholic Mass and Fundraising Concerts for Youth programs. Check out their website... www.thebandtrinity.info. For more information contact Dave Tittle at dwtittle1@yahoo.com or call him at 508-248-5555.

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