127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, Ontario  L1C 2P5

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*** Special Notes for those worshiping with us in person ***

Currently, only 10 people can be in the church at one time.

Those attending Mass are required to provide details for contact tracing.

Saturday, January 16th
10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass online

for the people

Sunday, January 17th

9:00am - Sunday Mass online
10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass online

7:00pm - Sunday Mass online

During the day, one Mass will be privately celebrated for the soul of Frank Dowling

Monday, January 18th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Tuesday, January 19th

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Confessions in the church

7:00pm - Daily Mass in the church

for the special intentions of the members of the parish Catholic Womens' League

Wednesday, January 20th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the special intention of Joseph R. Biden

Thursday, January 21st

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Friday, January 22nd

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

Saturday, January 23rd

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass online

for the people

6:00pm to 8:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

Sunday, January 24th

9:00am - Sunday Mass online

10:00am to 12:00pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass online

7:00pm - Sunday Mass online

Currently all areas of the Province of Ontario move into the grey 'lockdown' level. This does impact life in our parish.

While, generally, gathering sizes are restricted to groups five of less, provisions have been made for worship services (including Funerals, Masses, Weddings and Baptisms) to allow for groups of up to ten. So, with the blessing of our bishop, we will begin celebrating the daily Mass this coming Monday morning! Those joining us will be required to provide details for contact tracing. Also, only ten places will be available for seating in the church.

The time for Adoration on Saturdays will change beginning on January 23rd to accommodate a Mass in the morning. Adoration and Confession on Saturdays will be from 6pm to 8pm.

Pope Francis announced this year to be the Year of St. Joseph, patron saint of the Universal Church, Canada and our parish! This year provides an opportunity to reflect on the many lessons that can be found in the life of our patron saint and prompts us to seek the intercession of this holy man.

As the year (and the hopeful defeat of COVID-19) progresses, more may develop. But, here's what you can expect so far between now and December 8th:

• As a parish community, we will pray the Novena to St. Joseph on the days leading up to the feast of St. Joseph in March.
• Before the celebration of Benediction, we will pray the Litany to St. Joseph (beginning January 23rd).
• Prayer cards for the year will be available later.
• We will pray the prayer to St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, before each Sunday Mass (beginning January 23rd)

Let us pray that this year bears some wonderful fruit for our parish, nation and Church!

those who have died, especially...

Barry Prout



and those who are sick, especially...

Maria Aguano & Peter Karmiris



Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Have a name to add to this list?

St. Joseph Church is so lucky to have so many generous people to count on. However, once the current lockdown is over, we are in need of assistance in counting the offertory on Monday mornings; it's easy, takes less than an hour and coffee is available. If interested please contact the office. Many thanks!

Congratulations to Summer who will be Baptized at St. Joseph Church this weekend!



Keep her in your prayers

Join us as we go virtual to support our students! The St. Joseph Dinner is an important fundraiser for Catholic ministry at Trent University and Fleming College. This year, you can join virtually and enjoy a meal with us, either delivered to your door or available for pick-up nearby! We are partnering with 6 local restaurants/caterers to enable parishioners from throughout the Diocese to have an in-home event, to support local businesses and to donate to our ministry! Tickets are $100 and are eligible for a $50 charitable tax receipt. Our keynote speaker is weekly EWTN radio contributor and author Dan Burke, who founded the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation. Purchase tickets and get details at www.ptbovocations.ca/dinner or call 705-874-1871. You can also consider sponsoring a student or serving as a corporate sponsor.

Regular offerings for our parish can be put in the mail slot of the parish office.



See more ways to support our parish at give.stjoeschurch.ca!