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Upcoming Events:
Sunday, June 21 (Fathers' Day): Blessing of Motorcycles at 11:45 in the church parking lot behind St. Joseph's. All are welcome.
Friday - Sunday, June 26 - 28: Youth Conference at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio.
Friday, August 14, 7:30 PM Dedication concert of the new Rodgers digital organ at St. Joseph's. Stay tuned for details.
Ongoing Events:
Tuesday Mass is now at 7:00 AM at St. Joseph's. It's a great way to start your day. Plus the coffee pot is on so you can grab a brew before you leave for work (please bring your own travel mug).
Sundays, 11:30 AM: Inquiry sessions for non-Catholics interested in knowing more about the Catholic Faith. Free. No obligation. Everyone is welcome.
We continue to collect items for the Belding Ecumenical Food Pantry. In this time of need there are more and more people in need. Your donations can be placed in front of the altar at either St. Joseph's or St. Mary's or by the elevator at St. Joseph's. Thank you for helping to feed the hungry.
Non-perishable items are as follows:
CANNED ITEMS: meats, meat sauces, main dish items, mixed vegetables, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, peas beans, soups, fruit, potatoes. BOXED/BAGGED ITEMS: muffin mixes, brownie mixes, dry milk, minute rice, potatoes, cereals, macaroni & cheese, pancake mix, pastas. HYGIEND PRODUCTS: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper. BOTTLES/JARS: peanut butter, jam/jelly, pancake syrup.
From Labor Day through Memorial Day morning Mass at St. Joseph's will be at 9:00 AM. Weekday Masses at St. Joseph's are generally on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. From March 1st through October 31st Tuesday evening Mass is at St. Mary's at 7:00 PM (If we have a Funeral Mass, weekday Mass is cancelled.) Check the bulletin for any occasional changes.
Hunger USA
Hunger here in the richest nation in the world? Impossible, one might think. But the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual Hunger and Homelessness Survey makes it clear that hunger and food insecurity (not always having access to enough food to meet basic needs) not only exist, but are on the rise. The increase is reflected in the fact that the two dozen cities surveyed found that requests for ...
There's a new way for you to get help.
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for our users to get assistance as fast and as easily as possible we have started a new support website called CatholicWeb Help. This website will quickly become your number one resource...
A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
Family Rosary Announces Winners of 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" Contest
Family Rosary has announced the winners of the 2008 "Try Prayer! It Works!" contest. The 13th annual national competition — which encourages students to express their faith through art, poetry and prose — attracted more than 3,000 entries from more than 50,000 participants from across the country. ...