Learn about the saints, prayers, and ways of the Catholic church in a fun way!  This month: the Lord's Prayer!

In July and August, we commemorate the lives of many saints whom we know well by name.      While we know these saints by name, and remember them on their feast days in July and August, how much do we know about their lives - how  they lived, what they did and how they became saints?

Our annual parish picnic will be on September 19th, 1-7pm at Oregon Ridge park.  Cost is $10/family or $3/person.  Bring your food and beverages, the parish will provide charcoal and grills, ice, paper and plasticware.  Arts pavilion, and fun and games for all ages!

Will you join the 5% of those eligible who actually donate the “gift of life”?

Please take the time for this important event and encourage family and friends to join you. No appointment is necessary and every effort made to alleviate long waits. Bring some form of ID with you and increase your intake of iron rich foods and fluids at least two days before donating. Questions: contact Boz Borowiecki (410-584-1295) or Ann and Walt Brooksbank (410-628-7461). All participants will receive a token of appreciation.

St. Joseph's is hosting, through the summer, a farmer's stand where you can purchase fresh produce.  Please visit the stand after all Masses this Sunday for fresh, local produce!  The stand is set up in the parking lot across from Church!

For more info about the market, please visit http://www.bigwhitebarn.con

Please visit our Media ministry's "Book Reviews" webpage for some recent reviews of books contributed by parishioner Diane Scharper. 

Would you like to contribute something?  e-mail Joe Liberto at  jliberto@sjpmd.org for details.

Congratulations to the couples who celebrated anniversaries during the month of August, and especially,

Rose and Jim LaVeygo (60 Years!)
Emily and Ray Forthuber (56 Years!)

To renew your vows and receive the Nuptial Blessing, call the Parish Office.