CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) (4 yrs.-2nd gr.)
PSR CLASSES (Pre-School - 8th gr.) • MARKET DAY • TRIP(Gift Card Program)
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL • LIFE TEEN (High School Ministry)
ADULT FAITH FORMATION • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ~ A Legacy of Quality Catholic Education (1962-2010)
CATHOLIC EDUCATION OPTIONS

We have various Faith Formation programs available for adults and children alike. St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion or PSR (formerly known as CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) provides Catholic instruction for those children of our faith community who are unable to attend a Catholic school. Adults are welcome to participate in a variety of programs ranging from the liturgical ministries and RCIA to the seasonal prayer and learning experiences to representing the parish on Pastoral Council or one of the many other parish organizations.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD PROGRAM (CLOW)
Held weekly during Sunday's 8:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masses (Sept.-May) and 10:30 a.m. Mass during summer months, the Children's Liturgy of the Word Program is designed for children in Pre-School (4 years) through 2nd grade.
No registration is necessary and the program is ongoing year round.
The children will be called to the steps of the altar by the presider just after the opening prayer. They will then be led to the Conference Room (next to the Religious Education Office) by the Children's Liturgist to hear the readings on their level and participate in related materials and activities. They will return to their seats just before offertory time.
If you would like the opportunity to reflect more deeply on the Sunday readings, share your faith with young children, and meet your Sunday obligation ALL at the same time, then you might consider becoming a Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Catechist. If you are interested in becoming a CLOW catechist, please contact the PSR Office (330.274.2268).

PSR CLASSES ~ Pre-School - 8 (formerly known as CCD)
St. Joseph's Parish School of Religion or PSR (formerly known as CCD, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) is one dimension of Faith Formation at St. Joseph's. PSR provides Catholic instruction for those children of our faith community who are unable to attend a Catholic school. Our program for Faith Formation for pre-school, elementary and Jr. High school age students is held in the school classrooms (and other meeting rooms as needed), Sunday mornings, 9:40-11:00 a.m., September -May. Volunteers, teachers, assistants, and guest speakers are always needed.

Welcome to an exciting new year of religious instruction here at St. Joseph Parish. This year, our goal is to build on religious education traditions in PSR. As everyone is a year older, you'll find that our program does a great job of relating our faith in an age appropriate manner. We will increase our knowledge of Jesus, learn and practice traditions of our faith, grow in prayer, and make the rich celebration of our Catholic heritage meaningful to all. We will be placing a special emphasis on the Celebration of the Mass this year as Catholics the world around adopt the language of the New Roman Missal.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Hello Everyone,
By way of introduction, my name is Margaret W. Haney. My friends call me Peg.
I joined the staff of St. Joseph's Parish on September 1 as your new Director of Religious Education. I come to you from St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish in Newton Falls where I served in the same position. I bring with me a life of experiences, as an educator, an active church volunteer and most importantly, a parent. I'm humbled to be chosen to work with you and can't wait to get going with this year's PSR program.

Since my arrival, I've been busy planning the year.
Catechists and Volunteers: We will be meeting Thursday, September 15, at 6:00 p.m. in Hughes Hall.
Students: This year's PSR program will begin on Sunday, September 25, at 9:40 a.m. Meet your teacher in Hughes Hall.
Parents: PSR has been changed from Thursday to Sunday. There will be a mandatory parents meeting in Hughes Hall after the students are dismissed for class on that first day. At the parent session, we will be signing necessary permission forms, reviewing the calendar, and signing up for volunteer activities.

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) will also begin on Sunday, September 25, during the Sunday Masses. The program is designed for children 4 years old through 2nd grade and takes place in the Conference Room (next to the Religious Education Office) where the children will actively participate in activities related to the readings.

A couple of dates that are especially important are Monday, March 19, and Sunday, May 6. On March 19, we will be celebrating both the Feast of St. Joseph and the Sacrament of Confirmation with our 8th graders. On May 6, our 2nd graders will be receiving their First Communion.

From the outside, you'll find this year's program similar to last, mostly familiar faces on the PSR staff, similar curriculum and activities. From the inside, I hope for changes aplenty. We all grow somehow…..whether it be old or up. I look forward to growing in faith with all of you during the year ahead.

-Margaret W. Haney

PSR Program Catechists and Staff 2011-2012

2011-2012 PSR REGISTRATION PACKET
Welcome Letter • Volunteer Form • Registration Form
Emergency Information Form • Legal Custody Form
Photo-Video Release Form • Internet Computer Access
PSR SCHEDULE • SACRAMENT PREPARATION SCHEDULE
You'll need an Acrobat Reader to view and print these documents.
If you don't have the reader, click here to download a free copy!

Click here for additional Sacrament Preparation Information

Market Day
As a service to busy parents and to help support the PSR program, St. Joseph's offers Market Day, high quality foods for active families. Market Day has touched the lives of over a half million families and contributed more than $300 million dollars toward education.
You'll love Market Day for the same reasons families have supported the program for over 30 years . . .

• Restaurant-quality foods at competitive prices
• Over 180 items, many exclusive to Market Day
• Healthy selections for your family
• Easy to prepare family meals
• Funds for your school with every purchase (PSR fundraiser at St. Joseph Parish)
• 100% satisfaction guarantee
• Earn FREE products when you participate in our Frequent Buyer Program

Ordering is easy! Complete the order forms (found in the bulletin, hallway, or church narthex) and return it to the PSR office. Pick up products on designated sale date (see schedule below). You may also place your orders online at www.marketday.com. Monthly pick up is in Hughes Hall from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Questions? Please contact Market Day Coordinator, Theresa Gross (330.995.3992 or treegross@aol.com).

The Market Day schedule for the 2011/2012 school year is:

ORDERS DUE	PICK UP DATE
8/26/11	8/31/1
9/22/11	9/28/11
10/26/11	10/20/11
11/30/11	11/17/11
1/4/12	12/29/11
2/1/12	1/26/12
2/29/12	2/23/12
3/28/12	3/22/12
5/2/12	4/26/12
5/30/12	5/24/12
NO SUMMER SALES	THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to all our Market Day shoppers.

TRIP BEING OFFERED ONCE AGAIN AT ST. JOE'S
Ever find yourself in need of a gift card or certificate for those impromptu shopping trips or last minute gifts? Our PSR program has a way to solve this problem and offers TRIP.

What is T.R.I.P.?
T.R.I.P. is a gift card rebate program for non-profit organizations with administration provided by TRIP Consultants LLC. You can order gift cards from many of your everyday stores and merchants and a percentage is rebated back to the organization. We will also have a supply of the more popular merchants' cards on hand for immediate purchase (after Masses or in the PSR Office). Here at St. Joseph's, the PSR program will use the funds to support retreats, field trips, new text books, receptions, etc. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

We'll have a supply of the more popular merchants' cards on hand
FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE after Masses or in the PSR Office
(let us know what cards you'd like & we'll try to keep them on hand)

You may also ORDER gift cards from many of your FAVORITE merchants
(Monthly order forms are available in the narthex or PSR office or by clicking here)

Did You Know?

• You can pay your Kohl's charge with a TRIP gift card!
• It's possible to rack up Giant Eagle Fuelperks!® by buying your Giant Eagle gift cards from TRIP then purchasing your groceries & various businesses' gift cards at Giant Eagle!
• There are over 200 merchants on the list including the following new ones:
  Marc's, Cheesecake Factory, Burlington Coat Factory, Target, PetSmart,
  Outback/Bonefish Grill/Carabbas, Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic, Speedway
  

Help support St. Joe's PSR Program by buying gift cards for your everyday purchases and special occasions. Don't forget TRIP for your business & gift giving ideas!

Questions? Please contact St. Joseph's TRIP Coordinator
Connie-Rae Duber (330.562.2200 or duberemail@windstream.net)

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2010
We will join with the OLPH Vacation Bible School in Aurora again this year the week of June 21-25 for a "High Seas Expedition". Classes will be held for 4 year olds to 4th grade completed from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Forms are available in the narthex. Volunteers are needed for crafts, music, snack, teachers/assistants, setup June 20, recreation, advance painting and construction, and Friday lunch celebration. Please contact Mac Clapp for more details.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
A variety of faith formation opportunities are offered throughout the year. Some of these include Bible Study, Advent Prayer Services, activities following Lenten Soup Suppers, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary Recitations, Speakers, and Prayer Services. Details are provided in the weekly bulletin available at weekend Masses and on our Parish News page.

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