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Baby bottle drop off -- please hold on to your baby bottles until the church reopens. God bless you for your generosity.

The Catholic Harvest Food Pantry (628 East Market St, York, PA) is in need of volunteers. The pantry is an excellent nonprofit in York that assists hundreds of people with food in their time of need. If anyone is interested, please call 717-846-8571 or email CHFP@catholicharvest.org to find out how you can help. God bless you for your generosity.

This weekend’s bulletin (March 21/22) is available digitally on our website. Printed copies are also available outside the main doors (from the parking lot) in the brown box labeled “Diocesan Publications, Ltd.”. Please help yourself. We printed only 250 copies. Please take only if you are not able to open the digital copy. Thank you.

The COAL Committee is as concerned as everyone else with the safety of our Brother Knights, Families and Friends. This concern is not limited to the day of the drawing but also includes Brother Knights selling and processing tickets. We are looking at multiple dates that allow Councils to sell tickets without putting Brother Knights in harms way and have time to gather the tickets. The COAL Committee will also need a couple weeks to prepare for the drawing. Therefore, we will not officially set the date. We would like to have the drawing on July 23, 2020 but realize it may not be possible until later, even September. We will keep you informed. The Scholarship money will be available for the start of 2020 – 2021 academic year starting in September, as planned. You could Win a 2020 Chevy Spark, pair of Honda Scooters, 1 of 10 vacation packages, cash, or other great prizes in the COAL Sweepstakes. This raffle provides thousands in scholarships throughout PA and provides funds distributed to local charities. Put sold ticket stubs and money in an envelope and mail to St. Joseph Church, Attn: Michael Jahn, 2935 Kingston Rd, York, PA 17402. Make sure all checks are written to "Knights of Columbus". Thanks to all those who already turned in their tickets. For questions or additional tickets and information contact Michael Jahn at mjahn4@comcast.net.

St. Paul in his letter to the Romans 5:2 writes that those who have placed their faith and hope in Christ will not be disappointed because, “the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” In today’s gospel that outpouring of God’s grace in the form of living water is what Jesus offers his religious enemy- the Samaritan woman. Notice the emphasis on the term living water: what properties does living water have that other water does not? A connection to its source, biologists would say. Living water, such as those found in oceans, streams and rivers is constantly flowing, pouring and moving ceaselessly through its courses. Stagnant water, on the other hand, just sits there, and eventually becomes impure by its lack of replenishing, renewing source. Likewise, God’s grace is constantly being poured out and renewing those who remain open to ... (see more by clicking on title)

What is Cana90? This Lent and Easter why not walk on the path of holiness that God has laid out for you already? Go to MessyFamilyProject.org to sign up.

Our fellow parishioner, Heather Hildebrand is requesting assistance with meals for her family.  Heather is 38 years old and has ALS.  She is immobile and unable to speak.  Her family of four is in need of help with meals.  To sign up, please click on REQUEST FOR MEALS.  The website and additional information is available.  Thank you!

Win 2020 Chevrolet Spark, pair of Honda Scooters, 1 of 10 vacation packages, cash, or other great prizes in the COAL Sweepstakes. Get your tickets from Knights of Columbus representatives after mass on February 22 and 23. This raffle provides thousands in scholarships throughout PA and provides funds distributed to worthy causes in and around St. Joseph Church. Thank you for your continued support. Michael Jahn - Knights of Columbus

The K of C "Cold Knights" will continue to raise funds for York County Special Olympics through March 1st. Donations can be made online at: https://www.specialolympicsyorkcounty.org/donations/

Families who applied and received acceptance letters to enroll their children at York Catholic for the 2020-2021 school year are reminded that the Enrollment Early Deadline is February 21. Take advantage of the enrollment fee discount and finalize your paperwork by Feb 21. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x220.

If you plan to apply for financial assistance for attendance at York Catholic, please be sure to do so no later than March 1, 2020. Please be sure to note the new deadline as it is earlier than previous years. If you require assistance in completing this application, you may make an appointment for February 11 with our Business Office Manager, Ms. Heather Dougherty, at hdougherty@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x315.

Enjoy the musical talents of York Catholic students at the spring musical performances of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” Show times are Friday, February 28, at 7 PM; Saturday, February 29, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 1, at 2 PM. Adults $10; Students (age 5-18) $8, Family $40 (must be immediate family of at least 5 individuals). All seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show. Special Event: Picnic with the Peanuts! Join Charlie Brown and his friends of the cast of York Catholic’s Spring Musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” The Picnic includes story time, a sing-along, photographs, and snacks. Join us Saturday, February 29, from 12-2 PM in the York Catholic cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person. Registration is not required.

Looking for a fun part-time job where you can also see your children every day? York Catholic is seeking a Cafeteria Aide to help prepare lunches and assist with clean-up Monday through Friday from 8 AM-1 PM throughout the school year. Please send resume, Diocesan application, (available on the York Catholic website), a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to Jackie Stubbs, Cafeteria Manager, York Catholic High School, 601 East Springettsbury Ave, York, PA 17403, jstubbs@yorkcatholic.org.

For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.

There will be no 6:45 AM Mass the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Mass on Friday. December 27th will be at 8:00 AM instead of 8:30 AM.

Do you have a personal relationship with Christ? Has this relationship changed your life? Do you wish you could share Him with others but are not sure how? CHRISTLIFE is coming to St. Joseph’s Parish and our core team is looking for people who know Jesus and want to help others come to know Him. After each of our Masses the weekend of January 11-12, 2020 members of the core team will be in the St. Francis Meeting Room to show a short video and answer all of your questions about ChristLife and how you can be involved in bringing Christ to others. Refreshments will be available. No commitment necessary at this time. We hope you will come explore the possibilities with us!

The Parish Office will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov 27th and reopen the following Monday, Dec 2 at 8:00 AM.

Fan The Fire 2019 was a beautiful event with over 450 youth attending from all over: 100 from our parish. The day culminated with a Mass concelebrated by 9 priests. At the end of the Mass was an altar call and the entire church prayed for various vocations. This is the Hope of our Catholic church continuing. Thank you, Scott Anthony, for organizing and thank you to the Ignite core team, speakers, volunteers, chaperones, brothers, sisters, priests, musicians and youth who attended! See https://www.facebook.com/St.Joseph.York/ for more pictures.

Our parish will be hosting the 21st annual Fan the Fire Youth Rally on Saturday, November 16th. Over 600 teens from all over the diocese and neighboring states are expected again. We cannot offer this amazing day of grace for our young people without the continued support of adults from our parish. Click on the title above to get more details. Thank you for your prayers and support. #fanthefireyork

Any parishioner wanting to remember a family member who has passed away in the past year can have the name of his/her loved one added to our list for the memorial board and reading of names at the Mass.  To add a name to the list, please fill out the form located in the lobby of the Church and leave it in the box provided.  If your loved one was buried through St. Joseph Church, there is no need to complete a form.  The deadline for names to be submitted is Friday, October 25th. Please limit the names submitted to spouses, siblings, parents or children that have passed away since November 2, 2018