VBS

Journey with Jesus was a big success. Planning for next year is beginning. Next year we will have gounds to develop and put up a bigger village.

Thanks to all the many workers who made this a great day. Susan Duckworth was the coordinator who pulled it all together. See the bulletin for all the names and thanks.

Catholic

Being Catholic means being part of the universal Church. We are our Brother's Keeper. I have often mentioned our responsibilities to the larger Church. I am proud of the contributions St. Joseph parish has made in that regard. We have had parishioners in leadership roles in Marriage Encounter, Retrouville, Cum Christo, and Respect Life. We have had parishioners working in the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and bread pickup. For a small parish we are well represented.

I try to represent the parish by reminding people that my involvement at London Correctional Institution, Ohio reformatory for Women, Bishop Ready High School, St. Patrick's Grade School, Catholic Social Concerns, St. Gabriel Radio, etc. are possible becuase of the support I receive from the parish.