Men of St. Joseph and St. Ann - Save the Date. On April 24 a men’s retreat on the theme of St. Joseph will be sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Church from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, including Mass. More information will be provided in next week’s bulletin. If you plan to attend, please email Bob Sanford at [email protected].

The Church and offices will be closed immediately following the Good Friday Service.

On Good Friday, begin the nine-day novena of special prayers to our Merciful Savior, ending on Divine Mercy Sunday, the Sunday after Easter. Novena pamphlets are available at the church entrances. Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated the afternoon of April 11 and will include Adoration, veneration of the Divine Mercy image, the chaplet and rosary, readings from The Diary and Benediction. Reconciliation will be available.

Ringing of the Bells on Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil The primary reason for the use of such bells is to create a joyful noise to the Lord as a way to give thanks for the miracle taking place atop the altar. An ancillary function of the bells is to focus the attention of those attending the Mass that a supernatural event is taking place on the altar. If you have a bell, please bring it to the Holy Thursday Mass and Easter Vigil.

SPIRITUS missionaries are young adults who give nine months of service to ignite the faith of our Catholic youth. They will be here on April 11 to share how they are inspiring the youth of our parish and parishes throughout Wisconsin. After their brief witness, they will invite parishioners to partner with their missionary efforts through prayer and financial support. We hope you will join in this vital mission of the church.

You are invited to give memorials in memory of your loved ones at Easter. The memorials will be used to purchase lilies and other flowers. Put your offering in an envelope and be sure to include the names of those you wish to remember. Place the envelope in one of the collection baskets located at each church entrance or drop off at the parish office.

Knights Council 6587 is collecting monetary donations to help local food shelves and for those with Intellectual Disabilities (Ventures Unlimited). Donations can be placed in St. Joseph or St. Ann collections marked “40 cans” or “Intellectual Disabilities” with checks payable to “Knights of Columbus” or mailed to the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 1169, Hayward. Food contributions can also be placed in collection bins in the church. Thank you to those who have already responded.

St. Joseph will be hosting our 4th Annual Fish Fry. Carryouts only this year from 4:30—7:30 pm. All proceeds from this fundraising effort will go to our local food shelves. This event is open to the community so spread the word.

Fr. Dean is attending a funeral.

St. Joseph Parish, Hayward, WI, is accepting applications for a Director of Discipleship; this would be a permanent full-time position. This person should have experience in discipleship and evangelization as well as exhibit skills in interpersonal communication, collaborative ministry and public speaking. Please contact the St. Joseph Office to submit a resume (715-634-2867, ext. 1). Resume submission due April 23rd, 2021.

You are invited to give memorials in memory of your loved ones at Easter. The memorials will be used to purchase lilies and other flowers. Put your offering in an envelope and be sure to include the names of those you wish to remember. Place the envelope in one of the collection baskets located at each church entrance or drop off at the parish office.

For Lent For Life!

Please call today to schedule your appointment to donate. 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767, sponsor code: HAYWARD WI. “Life’s a Gift. Give More of it. Donate Blood.”