St. Joseph Catholic Church - South Bend, IN

Parish Retreat: Living A Eucharistic Life

Register now for the 2012 Parish Retreat, on Saturday, February 4 from 10:30am-3:30pm at Holy Cross’ beautiful retreat center. We will reflect on important questions about personal faith life- do you fully, consciously and acively enter into worship at each Mass? How does your experience of the Eucharist infuse the rest of your day, week, year, life? There will be ample time for personal reflection in the chapel, walking the grounds, or sitting by one of the fireplaces. There will also be a catered lunch and a social gathering to end the day together. Register by January 30th. Learn more >

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January is Right to Life Month
Saint Joseph County Right to Life annually sponsors a large informational ad in the South Bend Tribune for the January 22 anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Read Pope John Paul II's Encylical, Gospel of Life, a beautifully composed message on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.

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Want to learn more about our future Parish Life Center? Want to give your input?

On January 31 and February 1, we will conduct open forums to discuss the renovations of the building at 711 Colfax for use as our new Parish Life Center. Starting at 7:30pm in the Parish Center Dining Room, the evenings will include discussion and a tour of the Colfax building. We encourage parishioners to attend one of these presentations to learn about the facility as it exists and to provide input as to how we can best utilize it for our parish. Contact Lisa Slott via email or at 574-234-3134, ext. 13 with questions.

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Theology on Tap Series for Young Adults Starts January 24th

Join us for Theology on Tap, a Catholic speaker series for young adults (20's/30's), single or married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith at the Backstage Grill (222 S. Michigan, South Bend) at 6:30pm January 24 for a presentation by Dr. John Cavadini: What is Love; on January 31 by Bishop Rhoades: God's Love for Us; on February 7 by Dr. David Fagerberg: Our Love for God; on February 14 by Dr. Anita Houck: Our Love for Others; and on February 21 for a Mardi Gras Party. Contact Sean Allen at the Diocese for questions.

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Catholics Come Home

CatholicsComeHome.org is a website dedicated to inviting non-practicing Catholics back to the Church. In addition to being a helpful resource to Catholics in all stages of their faith life, catholicscomehome.org is partnering with dioceses across the nation to launch a national campaign on December 17. Our diocese has setup their own website dedicated to this campaign. If you know someone struggling with their faith or who wants to come back to the Church but doesn know how, send them this link and keep them in prayer. Check it out >

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Join the MOMs group for an off-site strength class this month

Join us on Tuesday, January 10th at 8:45am at the Memorial Health and Lifestyle Center downtown for a free, fun, and challenging group strength class. Personal trainer and fitness professional Del Stukel will lead a 60 minute session combining strength and cardio exercises that can be modified for all levels of fitness. Come dressed to exercise. Complimentary child care will be provided on-site. RSVP by Friday, January 6, include number of children you plan to bring.

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St. Joseph Grade School named National Blue Ribbon School by US Dept. of Education

St. Joseph Grade School, an educational ministry of St. Joseph Catholic Church, has been named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon School award honors US schools where students achieve at high levels or where the achievement gap is narrowing. St. Joseph Grade School is the only school in South Bend or Mishawaka to earn this designation and the only Catholic school in Indiana to receive the designation this year. Read more >

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The Christian Formation Commission introduces its 2011-2012 schedule of formation events

The Christian Formation Commission hosts several formation-focused events each year, including retreats, presentations, evenings of reflection, and opportunities for prayer. This year's events are centered on the theme "Do this in Memory of Me." You can pick up a magnet that lists all of the 2011-2012 formation events and their details on the bulletin racks at each church entrance. You can also sign up for the Christian Formation Listserv to receive email updates and event reminders. View the schedule >

Parish Retreat: Living A Eucharistic Life

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January is Right to Life Month
Saint Joseph County Right to Life annually sponsors a large informational ad in the South Bend Tribune for the January 22 anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Read Pope John Paul II's Encylical, Gospel of Life, a beautifully composed message on the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.

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Want to learn more about our future Parish Life Center? Want to give your input?

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Theology on Tap Series for Young Adults Starts January 24th

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Catholics Come Home

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Join the MOMs group for an off-site strength class this month

More MOMs events>

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St. Joseph Grade School named National Blue Ribbon School by US Dept. of Education

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The Christian Formation Commission introduces its 2011-2012 schedule of formation events