The Evangelization
Team

"One can understand evangelization, in terms of the parish, as the process of involving people in Eucharistic community so they can be of service to the world.  In this sense, only parishes can truly evangelize..."  Go And Make Disciples - U.S. Bishops

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You are invited to participate in a class on “Evangelization as found in the Holy Scriptures”, by Father Robert McCreary.

When, Where…?   The second Monday of May – to – October,  St. Clare classroom – 7 to 8:30 p.m.  SIX  CLASSES, ONCE A MONTH.

          In October of this year Pope Benedict XVI and the bishops will be holding a Synod on “The Word of God in the Life and the Mission of the Church”.   With this class here at St. Joe, we are trying to prepare to be ready, to understand and to put into practice the initiatives of the October Synod  on the Word of God.

          For more information, see our parish website, under EVANGELIZATION.  To assure a place in the class, please notify Fr. Robert at McCreary@sjy.org

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Introduction:

The Evangelization Team is divided into 6 different groups: 

• Parish Renewal - Now during Lent

• Welcome New Parishioners & Hospitality

• New Beginnings - for Divorced or Separated Catholics

• Landings ("Coming Home") - for Returning Catholics

• Home Evangelization

• Thursday Night Prayer Group


Parish Renewal:

The priest for this year's renewal will be Father Kevin Peters, C.P.  He will preach at all Masses February 9-10 and evenings Sunday through Wednesday at 7 PM.  Thursday evening, 7PM will be the closing Mass of the Mission.

We help the parish find an outstanding Preacher for our Lenten parish renewal week.   McCreary@sjy.org  leads this vital task for the parish.  

The parish renewal is held during the season of Lent.

Welcome New Parishioners:

We have 29 families and/or individual parishioners who call upon newly registered parishioners in their homes, welcome these new parishioners, and offer information on St. Joseph parish. We can always use additional parishioners to welcome new ones. Contact Pat Smith by email patnan334@verizon.net or 755-9490 for more information or to volunteer.

New Beginnings for DIVORCED AND SEPARATED 

Are you looking for a group of kind-hearted St. Joseph parishioners with whom to share your feelings and seek healing after the hurts of separation and divorce? --

Beginning soon, September 14 to November 2, 2008, our “NEW BEGINNINGS” group will be meeting, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.  The following meeting will be January 11 to March 1, 2009.  All our members have been through the pain and loss of divorce, and have a good ear and an understanding heart.   McCreary@sjy.org    

Landings: Welcome back home!

Where have you been? We’ve missed you! A small group of St. Joseph parishioners who have already returned to Catholic practice shares their life’s journey back to Mother Church. You might be ready to share your story as well, in a confidential atmosphere.

We’ve missed you! Please join us! “Landings” is our program. The next session begins September 17 and goes to November 4, 2008 in the Daily Chapel.  The following session will be January 12 and goes to March 10, 2009.

For more information, call Rich (246-8711) or Kathy (755-3654) or Fr. Robert (755-7503), McCreary@sjy.org. 

Here is an example of the caring people you will meet in Landings:

Home Evangelization: Share your Catholic Faith

Our St. Joseph Parish would like to join your family sharing our Catholic faith in your home.

"If you would allow us to  join you in your home for an hour to share the Scriptures, to sing and pray together, to get-to-know-you,  please call Father Robert McCreary 757-7503  or McCreary@sjy.org   Looking forward to seeing you!"

St. Joseph Prayer Meeting

We gather on Thursday evenings at 7:15 PM in the Daily Chapel after adoration ends. The prayer group is one of praise, worship, song, prayer, and sharing.  A renewal in the spirit will be held March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 in the Daily Chapel 7-8:30 PM.  Come!

Please call Gene & Teresa Tucciarone (755-5180) to register or for more information.