Donut Sunday after all Masses on November 7th: Mike and Kathy McManama are hosting; after all Masses on December 5th: SJS Cheer and Mascot Team are hosting. If you would like to host a Donut Sunday in 2022, please contact Abby Wilder at awilder@sjdecatur.org or 706-7112
St. Mary's Pro-Life Baby Bottle Drive to support The Hope Clinic, pick up a bottle, fill with change and return by October 31
Nelson's Chicken Fundraiser and Bake Sale November 7, 9:30am-1:00pm, proceeds help The Girls Scouts Buddy Bench project.
Decatur Christmas Open House Join us at the Decatur Christmas Open House for an Advent Escape Room at St. Joseph School on Saturday November 20th from 11am-3pm. Escape room times are:
11:00 11:15 11:30
12:00 12:15 12:30
1:00 1:15 1:30
An Evening of Heavenly Lights will be held Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Plaza in Fort Wayne. A live nativity will be on site while hundreds of tribute lights shine brightly as the diocese remembers the lives of lost loved ones. A donation of $10 is requested for luminaria which will be blessed and lit at the prayer service. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/heavenlylights or call 260-399-1438.
Project Rachel is a post-abortion reconciliation program offered by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. This ministry offers hope and healing for all those who suffer from the pain of abortion and its aftermath. If you are hurting, know that your Church cares and understands. God is loving and forgiving and in His name the Church reaches out to you with compassion and concern. For more information, please see visit the website at diocesefwsb.org/projectrachel, call toll-free 1-855-RACHEL HOPE (1-855-722-4354) or contact projectrachelhope@gmail.com
Kingdom Builders All women are welcome to join for a gathering filled with Laughter, Learning, and Love of the Father. Wednesday's, 7:00pm-8:30pm- Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 & Jan 12
The Marriage Course Online The Marriage Course Online is based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world. There is time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss topics in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The series will conclude with a panel discussion question and answer session with other Catholic couples. The next Marriage Course Online will be offered Tuesday evenings, 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26th - December 14th. For more information and to register and purchase
The Marriage Course journals, go to diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
First Sunday Men's Group Gather with a group of men from our parish on the first Sunday of each month at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall as we grow in our faith to be the men we are meant to be. Questions? Call Mike Wilder (260) 701-2927
Save your seat The 2022 Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage is scheduled for Thursday, January 20 – Sunday, January 23. Due to the uncertainties caused by the pandemic, we are allowing students and adults to “Save a Seat” on the bus. Space is limited, so don’t wait! We expect hundreds of high school pilgrims, adult leaders, priests and religious to join Bishop Rhoades from our diocese as we pray and march for the protection of human life! Learn more and reserve your spot: diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life
St. Mary's Pro-Life Baby Bottle Drive to support The Hope Clinic, pick up a bottle, fill with change and return by October 31
Nelson's Chicken Fundraiser and Bake Sale November 7, 9:30am-1:00pm, proceeds help The Girls Scouts Buddy Bench project.
Decatur Christmas Open House Join us at the Decatur Christmas Open House for an Advent Escape Room at St. Joseph School on Saturday November 20th from 11am-3pm. Escape room times are:
11:00 11:15 11:30
12:00 12:15 12:30
1:00 1:15 1:30
An Evening of Heavenly Lights will be held Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Plaza in Fort Wayne. A live nativity will be on site while hundreds of tribute lights shine brightly as the diocese remembers the lives of lost loved ones. A donation of $10 is requested for luminaria which will be blessed and lit at the prayer service. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/heavenlylights or call 260-399-1438.
Project Rachel is a post-abortion reconciliation program offered by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. This ministry offers hope and healing for all those who suffer from the pain of abortion and its aftermath. If you are hurting, know that your Church cares and understands. God is loving and forgiving and in His name the Church reaches out to you with compassion and concern. For more information, please see visit the website at diocesefwsb.org/projectrachel, call toll-free 1-855-RACHEL HOPE (1-855-722-4354) or contact projectrachelhope@gmail.com
Kingdom Builders All women are welcome to join for a gathering filled with Laughter, Learning, and Love of the Father. Wednesday's, 7:00pm-8:30pm- Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 & Jan 12
The Marriage Course Online The Marriage Course Online is based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world. There is time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss topics in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The series will conclude with a panel discussion question and answer session with other Catholic couples. The next Marriage Course Online will be offered Tuesday evenings, 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26th - December 14th. For more information and to register and purchase
The Marriage Course journals, go to diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
First Sunday Men's Group Gather with a group of men from our parish on the first Sunday of each month at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall as we grow in our faith to be the men we are meant to be. Questions? Call Mike Wilder (260) 701-2927
Save your seat The 2022 Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage is scheduled for Thursday, January 20 – Sunday, January 23. Due to the uncertainties caused by the pandemic, we are allowing students and adults to “Save a Seat” on the bus. Space is limited, so don’t wait! We expect hundreds of high school pilgrims, adult leaders, priests and religious to join Bishop Rhoades from our diocese as we pray and march for the protection of human life! Learn more and reserve your spot: diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life
