St. Joseph Catholic Church

511 North Memorial Drive, Prattville, Alabama
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St. Joseph's News & Happenings 
Adult Choir
 
St. Joseph Adult Choir practices Thursdays in the Church, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. 
Saturday Choir practices in the Church at 3:45 p.m., before the Saturday  Mass. 
Ageless Praise meets Tuesdays in the Church from 6-8 p.m.
 
Please share your singing talents with us!
Call Larry Skeens: 730-1817.
 
Adult RE Sunday Mornings 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
 
Financial Peace - Bob Pavolini graciously agreed to offer this program again, following the children's calendar.  Admin Bldg - Room 5.
 
Catechism of the Catholic Church - taught by Case Allen.  Don't let not being able to attend all the classes deter you.  Come when you can!  Dates follow RE children's calendar with exception of dates for Marriage Series.  Admin Bldg - Room 6.
 
Altar Flowers

If you would like to order flowers for the Altar, please call Julia Yarbrough at 365-7102.
 
Altar Society

Come and join the Altar Society!
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, September - May.  Our main objectives are to maintain and beautify the Altar and its furnishings, and to promote the spirit of Christian Community among the women in our parish.  Call Joyce DePlanche at 365-1655, for more information. 
 
Baptism Preparation
 
The next baptism prepartion meeting for parents of children to be baptized is March 11th.
 
Please contact Sr. Jane at the Parish Office, 365-8680, if you plan to attend. 
 
Basic Sewing Classes - St. Anne Sewing Guild 
 
Learn how to use your sewing machine... bring your own to class, or use one in the classroom.  Learn how to sew garments, read patterns, how to choose patterns and adust them to your size for a perfect fit...
 
OR
 
Just reacquaint yourself with sewing skills that you haven't used in years. 
 
Adults and children welcome... children must be able to read and must be accompanied by an adult to each class.  So moms or dads, you and your daughters or sons can learn together!
 
Classes start Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30p.m. in Rm. 4 of the Administration Building. 
 
Teachers: Denise Pavolini & Carol Dassel
 
For more information and to reserve your spot in the classroom, please call Denise at 491-6523.
 
    Betty Chetwood

Our beloved Betty Chetwood has moved again. 
Her new address is:   Betty Chetwood
                                         Bill Nichols State Veterans Home
                                         1784 Elkahatchee Rd.
                                         Alexander City, AL 35010
 
Please send her cards & letters to keep her spirits up!
 
Bookkeeper
 
Our Loyal Bookkeeper, Shirley Fisher, is ready to retire.  Her service to this Parish has spanned many, many years, and we are grateful.  However, we are in need of a new bookkeeper.  Please contact the Parish Office, or Fr. Jan, if you are interested in taking over Shirley's job.  Phone 365-8689.
 
Boy Scouts

For information concerning the Scouting Program at St. Joseph Church, please contact:

Cubmaster: Mr. Mike Faunda @365-6224

Scoutmaster: Mr. Howard Gill @491-9063 hwrdgl@knology.net

St. Joseph's Scouting Program Representative:
Mr. John Kull @358-8071
kulls4@knology.net

Check out our websites at:
www.troop156bsa.org

Cub Scout Meetings: Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Boy Scout Meetings: Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
 
Bulletin Deadline 

Tuesday 9:30 a.m.   NO EXCEPTIONS!
 
Cana Wedding Ministry

We would love to help plan and host your next special reception; weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, showers, etc., at St. Joseph.

For more information, call:   JoAnn Durham 361-1350 
 
  Catholic Social Services
 
Immigration Services  
Is now providing low cost Immigration Services at its office in Montgomery, Alabama.  For further information, please contact Sister Rose Marie Martell at
334-288-8890, ext. 218 & 206.
 
Servicios Sociales Catolicos esta ofreciendo,  a bajo costo, servicios de Inmigracion en su oficina en Montgomery, Alabama.  Para informacion por favor llame a Hermana Rose Marie Martell 334-288-8890, ext. 218 & 206.
 
Volunteers Needed
Foster families to provide short-term care for infants waiting to be placed for adoption.   
Families interested in adopting.
Please contact Jean Blackmon, 288-8890 ext. 201 for foster family program and adoption.
Thrift Shop Workers to sort and price donated items.
Please contact Barbara Deuter, 288-8890 ext. 213 to volunteer for Thrift Store.
 
  Catholic Websites to Check Out
 
 
 
Catholic Week Newspaper
 
Are you receiving your Catholic Week Newspaper?
If not, please let the Office at 365-8680 know, so that Jim can call and get you back on the mailing list.
 
  Eye Glasses & Cell Phones
 
If you wish to donate your old eye glasses or cell phones, there is a basket on the back table in the church in which to collect them.

Eye Glasses are donated to the Lions Club to be used in third world countries.

Cell Phones are donated to the Sunshine Center for Abused Women to be used for 911 calls only.
 
 Help Keep Our Records Current & Reduce Unnecessary Costs!  
 
If you are changing your address, moving, leaving St. Joseph, or just don't want to use collection envelopes any more... just call the Church Office with your information, so we can stop the printing for the next quarter and save unnecessary expenses.  Likewise, if you want to receive envelopes, but do not, again call the Church Office and I can set that up for you.
 
Call Jim Harrell at 365-8680
Census & Contributions Department
 
Knights of Columbus
 
If you would like to join the Knights of Columbus, you can visit them on their website at:   www.council10731.org
 
Liturgy Office News
 
NEXT LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING
7 p.m. Monday  - 15 March 2010
Adminstration Building, Room 5      
 
 Lost and Found 

If you lost an item at church, at a meeting, or in class, and cannot locate it, contact the Church Office at 365-8680, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Chances are your lost item was turned into the Office.
 
Mary's Haven 
 
We are now incorporated and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, so your donations are tax deductible. 
 
Mary's Haven Membership Drive 
 
Thanks to all who gave their membership to Mary's Haven this year.  If you didn't have a chance to do yours, it's not too late.  Forms and envelopes are on the back table in the Church, or see Sister Jane.
 
Mary's Haven Enrichment Fund now offers another way to contribute monetarily.  This endeavor will enable you to contribute in honor or in memory of a loved one, for a special occasion, anniversary or birthday, etc.  ALL donations are tax deductible. 
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Mary's Haven needs infant car seats, bassinets and/or baby beds.  While you are spring cleaning, if you happen to run across any of these items, Mary's Haven would love to take them off of your hands.  Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 - 4 p.m.  Please call 365-6262 to make sure someone is in the office.  Please don't forget, any donations that you make are tax deductible. 
 
Mary's Haven is always in need of volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Suzanne Gaines, 365-6262, or the Church Office at 365-8680, for more information.   
 
 Our Seminarian Joseph Owens
 
I am keeping all of you in my prayers, and ask that you do the same for me.
 
My address is:      Joseph R. Owens
                                  P.O. Box 465
                                  St. Benedict LA 70457 
   
 Pastoral Care to the Sick

Contact: Father Jan Zagorski
Family Services Office at 365-8680
 
Pastoral Council   
 
If a parish member or organization has specific needs that are not being addressed, please voice them to a member of the Patoral Council or attend one of our monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m., in O'Connor Hall.  Concerns to be addressed should be submitted in writing by the second Wednesday of the month for inclusion in the agenda.  Mail to the church addressed to the Pastoral Chairman, or hand deliver to the Office. 
 
Meeting minutes for the monthly meetings are posted on our parish website at:  http://stjosephcatholicchurchprattville.org/ParishCouncil   
 
Prayer Cards

Please fill out a Prayer Card, available in the sacristy, if you wish to place a person on the Church prayer list.   Without a card, we cannot put a name on the list.
 
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
 
R.E. Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Slight variations may occur due to Parish needs/scheduling, etc.

Phone: 365-3283
 
Please call to ensure someone is in the office before dropping by!
 
RE WEBSITE
 
Check out the RE website at:  http://stjoseph.giving.officelive.com
 
RE NEWS
 
                                                       Homeschool Families
 
St. Joseph offers an Alabama cover school for families in our Parish.  If you are interested in homeschooling under St. Joseph Christian Academy, or have questions, please contact Jolyn Coiro, 358-2591, or Jacque Ellison, 365-3283.  
                                                    
Ladies' Bible Study
 
Please join us Tuesday mornings after 9 a.m. Mass in the high school room in FLC, starting 5 January.  We will study "Genesis to Jesus", by Kimberly Hahn & Michael Barber.          
       
Sick Room Supplies Available to Parishioners

Just call Parish Office (365-8680, Monday - Friday) to borrow any of the items listed below:

CRUTCHES - all sizes

TOILET ACCESSORIES: Bedpan 
                                               Bedside Toilet Chairs
                                               Over Toilet Seat
                                               Raised Toilet Seat with Safety Arms

WALKERS - with or without wheels folding or non-folding

WHEEL CHAIR - lightweight

MISCELLANEOUS: Foot-fixer 
                                      Grab Handle
                                      NED Nebulizer
                                      Pedal Exerciser
                                      Quad Cane
                                      Shower Bench 
                                      Shower Chair
                                      Steam Vaporizer
                                      Tub Mount

Any of these items are available to borrow for any parishioner.
If you have any items in this category that you would like to donate, please let us know.
 
Stewardship
 
Begins with each one of us!!!!  How does your current practice of giving measure up to the many gifts God has given you? 
 
There is more happiness in giving than in receiving - Acts 20:35
 
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace - 1 Peter 4:10 
 
      Tools Needed for Maintenance
 
Working gas blower(s) and push mower(s) with operation manuals.  Used hand tools such as screw drivers and wrenches, yard rakes and other garden tools. If you received new tools for Christmas or are replacing used blowers, mowers, and tools for the spring season, please consider donating your used ones to St. Joseph.  There will be a collection box/basket inside the door of O'Connor Hall.  Larger items: please contact the church office at 365-8680 or Regina McMillian at 358-7298.