"The body of Christ is the whole of humanity."
St. Gregory of Nyssa ( 335-386)

Announcements


Schedule for the Sunday Divine Liturgy:

Sunday, June 8 Summer Schedule: One Combined Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. till Sunday September 7, 2008.
The double Liturgy Schedule will be resumed On September 14, 2008.
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Administration of Sacraments

Repentance Confession: Anytime by appointment
. Weddings: Minimum of Six Month's Notice.
Baptism: Minimum of One Month's Notice.
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House Blessing

All those who wish to have their houses blessed with Holy Water, please call for an appointment (978)682-8152.
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Sunday, May 4th, 2008:

A Glance at the First Seven Ecumenical Councils 1.The first Ecumenical Council was held in Nicea (325 AD); composed the first part of the Nicene Creed (related to the Father and the Son). 2.The second Ecumenical Council was held in Constantinople (381 AD); completed the Nicene Creed in its present form. 3.The third Ecumenical Council was held in Ephesus, present Turkey (431 AD); proclaimed the Virgin Mary as Theotokos, i.e. Mother of God. 4.The fourth Ecumenical Council was held in Chalcedon, near Constantinople (451 AD); proclaimed Christ as true Man and true God; our title as Melkites goes back to that Council. 5.The fifth Ecumenical Council was held in Constantinople (553 AD); reaffirmed all decisions taken by the preceding Councils and rejects Monophysism (i.e. one nature in Christ) 6.The sixth Ecumenical Council was held in Constantinople (680-681 AD); affirmed that Christ had both human and divine wills. 7.The seventh Ecumenical Council was held again in Nicea (787 AD); restored the veneration of the holy Icons.

Sunday, May 18th, 2008:

10 a.m.
Eucharistic Awareness Liturgy
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Bible, Source of our Worship

Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m.
in the Chapel of the New Building
at the United Lebanese Cemetery
in Lawrence, MA
Come and see for yourselves...
Pick up the item that interests you most
to include in the agenda.
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PAC MEETING
ON TUESDAY, MAY 6

AT 7 P.M. IN THE CHURCH HALL
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St. Joseph Scholarships

The Application Form is available at the Rectory. Please Call Faith: 978-682-8152. Deadline for submitting the applications is April 30, 2008. The date for the awards will be announced later

Please mark your Calendar, Sunday, June 1st, 2008, One Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m.
St. Joseph Scholarships will be awarded.
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Congratultions & Thanks

* Congratulations to our new Protodeacon, Bryan McNeil, and his family. God grant him many years at the service of the Church and the Community!

• Fr. Martin Hyatt, Superior of St. Basil’s Seminary, called to convey his congratulations and those of his BSO Brothers in Christ. He regrets not to have being able to attend.

• Our sincere thanks go to all those who have so graciously contributed their time, food or service to make our Eparch’s pastoral visit a special event. Breaking bread together is an efficient way of enhancing our sense of belonging to one large family.

* I am grateful to the Women’s and Men’s Guild who sponsored the full-page Ad of our St. Joseph Church in the 2008 Convention Book. The Convention is due to be held in San Diego, CA, from July 2 to 6, 2008.
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St. Joseph Community Center:

The lease of our Community Center to ADELANTE has not been renewed. The Center is now vacant. Parishioners who may have any suggestions regarding the future of the Center may send them to the Parish Advisory Council c/o the Church.
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To All Parishioners & Friends:
Just a Suggestion:

Every family has at least one email address. Please send it to me.
I’ll use it instead of bulk mail to communicate with you.
Email is American, efficient, rapid and economic.
I will not bombard you with junk mail.
Promised!
Free trial for one month, followed by a permanent free subscription!
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To All Parishioners and Friends:
A Request From St. Joseph Webmaster:
Internet Ministry

To everyone who in the past has sent in pictures of current events, a word of:
"Thanks" and "Appreciation."
It takes time and cooperation to make St. Joseph Web Site the success it has become. This means getting a little involved, "a little." This is why I now take this time to request some updated pictures of the parish community and events. Please if you brose our site, you will find updated information and pictures, I am sure that you would like to enclude marriages, births and other important celebrations in your life. Won't you please take a little of your time and participate in St. Joseph Web Site, you won't be sorry.
I am planning Saint Joseph Community Album, and have pictures from the 100th Anniversary Celebration. If you would like to update it with your own personal pictures, you may send them to me via regular mail or email.

With warm regards.
Gil


"ggallant2@tampabay.rr.com"
Gilbert-Joseph Gallant
7349 Ulmerton Rd., Lot #1321
Largo, Florida, 33771
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