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2024 National Eucharistic Revival

Posted on July 15, 2024 in: General News

The National Eucharistic Revival will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana July 17-21, 2024.  Attached is a listing of the activities available locally and online for those who cannot attend in person. 2024 National Eucharistic Revival.pdf

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New Holy Family School Project on Channel 19

Posted on December 18, 2023 in: General News

Holy Family School Project on Channel 19 News The new Holy Family School project was the subject of a channel 19 broadcast. On Monday, Channel 19 came to the construction site and interviewed Principal Jim Bell and Fite Program Manager Jackson Fite. The Program is scheduled to air Tuesday morning...

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Holy Family School:  Founded in Love, Rooted in Faith, Rich in History

Posted on December 15, 2023 in: General News

Exciting News!! Holy Family School:  Founded in Love, Rooted in Faith, Rich in History will launch December 15th, 16th and 17th.  Come by the RE Center to purchase a copy from 9:30 to 1:00 on Friday December 15th.  Purchase a copy after Mass the weekend of December 16thand 17th. ...

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HFS PTO Fundraiser

Posted on November 13, 2023 in: General News

Holy Family School PTO Fund Raiser The Holy Family School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is having a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings all day on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.   

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St. John the Baptist Craft Fair

Posted on November 08, 2023 in: General News

November 11, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  See attached flyer.  

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Hville Blast Lists HFS Building Permit

Posted on September 20, 2023 in: General News

Hville Blast, a local Huntsville email for the City and surrounding areas, is published once a week. A portion of  the email reviews new construction projects and building permits issued. Holy Family School made this week's publication.    

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HFS Phase 1 Construction Progress

Posted on September 02, 2023 in: General News

Progress on Holy Family School Phase 1 is picking  up. More equipment has arrived to continue the site preparation and begin work on the foundation. A good portion of the school track has been removed and the corners of the new shool have been marked off. The tree line was...

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HFS Exterior Rendering

Posted on September 02, 2023 in: General News

Members of both St. Joseph Church and Holy Family School have asked what Phase I of the new school will look like. The rendering below shows two views.  

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St. Joseph Church Livestream

Posted on August 20, 2023 in: General News

  The St. Joseph Church livestream and Mass archive are now active and can be found at: SJCC Livestream and Mass Archive You will see links to VIDEOS which is the Archive and to the Livestream under LIVE. Please subscribe to this channel by hitting the SUBSCRIBE button in the upper ...

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Current Construction Status of HFS Phase 1

Posted on August 20, 2023 in: General News

    The new Holy Family School, Phase 1, has been under construction for two weeks. The before and after photos show the dramatic changes that have taken place in just that time.    Before and after view from Wilson Drive looking toward Beasley Hall Bef...

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Breezeway TV for Announcements

Posted on July 30, 2023 in: General News

  The TV in the breezeway now displays scrolling announcements of upcoming events and items of interest.  If you have an announcement you would like to have included, please call the parish office.  

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St. Joseph Church Mass Livestream and Archive

Posted on July 30, 2023 in: General News

  We have started livestreaming the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass. This Mass is then archived for later viewing on the church website at Our Parish/Live Stream: St. Joseph Live Stream and Archive This is still a work-in-progress, but is available for those who cannot attend Ma...

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Holy Family School Construction Contract Approval

Posted on July 25, 2023 in: General News

  On July 19, 2023, Very Reverend Robert Sullivan signed the contract for Phase 1 of the new Holy Family School. Fr. Sullivan, the current Vicar General of the Diocese of Birmingham, signed for Bishop Raica who was out of town.  Marty Blackwood, President of Fite Construc...

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Holy Family School Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Posted on June 07, 2023 in: General News

Holy Family School Ceremonial Groundbreaking On Friday morning, April 21, the long-awaited groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the new Holy Family School took place. Organized by the Groundbreaking Committee through much work and attention to detail the event marked a major milestone in the school'...

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HFS Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Posted on June 04, 2023 in: General News

Holy Family School Ceremonial Groundbreaking On Friday morning, April 21, the long-awaited groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the new Holy Family School took place. Organized by the Groundbreaking Committee through much work and attention to detail the event marked a major milestone in the school'...

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Holy Family School Construction Project Schedule

Posted on May 26, 2023 in: General News

  We have established a project schedule for Phase 1 of the new Holy Family School. This is a target timeline, and it can be affected by things like weather or supply chain issues.  4/21/2023 - Ceremonial Groundbreaking - COMPLETED 5/05/2023 - 98% design drawing completi...

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#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Campaign

Posted on November 28, 2022 in: General News

Tuesday, November 29, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The advanced giving phase has begun and runs through Monday, November 28. This is a special opportunity to celebrate our faith and show our gratitude for the many blessings we have received. We are hoping to get off to a fast start in our effort to...

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St. Zita East Kentucky Flood Relief

Posted on August 05, 2022 in: General News

Donations of money and supplies will be accepted through Sunday, August 14.  Please see the attached flyer for information on requested items and drop-off locations. St. Zita Kentucky Flood Relief.pdf    

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Diocesan Sponsored Formation Day

Posted on July 14, 2022 in: General News

Saturday, August 20, 2022, 8:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman, Alabama. The free workshops are offered by the Diocese of Birmingham, Office of Sacred Liturgy and are intended especially for Liturgical musicians, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors.&...

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Holy Family School in One Voice

Posted on March 18, 2022 in: General News

Check out the article about Holy Family School’s new building project in the online version of One Voice, our diocesan publication, at https://onevoicebhm.org/huntsville-school-set-embark-building-project.

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2022 Day of Giving to Catholic Schools

Posted on January 28, 2022 in: General News

There will be a special online giving campaign for Catholic Schools on February 1-2, 2022.  Please click on the attached flyer for details. Catholic Schools Day of Giving.pdf

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Synod Dialogues

Posted on January 06, 2022 in: General News

The first parish-level dialogue sessions for the Journey to Synod have been scheduled.  For our area, it will be at St. John the Baptist in Madison on February 26, 2022.  Please see the attached flyer for details. Synodal Dialogues Feb. 26, 2022.pdf

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2022 MLK Prayer Breakfast

Posted on December 28, 2021 in: General News

2022 MLK Prayer Breakfast.pdf

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St. John Paul II High School Announces New President

Posted on December 17, 2021 in: General News

JPII Sr. Tonette Announcement.pdf

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2021 Tax Credit for SGOs

Posted on December 17, 2021 in: General News

Please see the attached flyer for information on how to direct your tax dollars to local scholarship granting organizations.   2021 TAX CREDIT FLYER.pdf

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St. Zita Tonado Relief

Posted on December 14, 2021 in: General News

If you would like to help with the relief effort for the recent tornado victims in Kentucky, please click on the link for more information.  Kentucky Tornado Donation Supplies.pdf

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Permanent Diaconate Formation

Posted on December 06, 2021 in: General News

The next formation class for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese is scheduled to begin in March, 2022.  Men who are interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate formation program are invited to attend an information session which will be held on December 11, 2021 at the followin...

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Give Catholic on Giving Tuesday 2021

Posted on November 09, 2021 in: General News

This year, #iGiveCatholic on #Giving Tuesday is the first-ever Catholic day of giving.  It will be on November 30, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.  There is also an Advanced Giving Day for donations from 12:00 a.m. on November 15 to 11:59 p.m. on November 29. You can choose any Catho...

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North Huntsville Catholic Youth Group at The Vision

Posted on May 17, 2021 in: General News

The next meeting of the North Huntsville Catholic Youth Group will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at The Vision on Oscar Webster Road SE in Huntsville.  Please click on the attached flyer for details about times and planned activities. North Huntsville Catholic Youth Group May 22.pdf

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Fr. Francis Jordan Beatification

Posted on May 06, 2021 in: General News

The Beatification of Fr. Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan, founder of the Salvatorian Family, will take place at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome on May 15, 2021.  There will be an associated Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome on May 16,...

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New Catholic Youth Group

Posted on February 19, 2021 in: General News

The North Huntsville Catholic Youth Group, formed by the Catholic churches of North Huntsville for teens in grades seven through 12, will have its first get-together on Sunday, February 28 at St. Mary of the Visitation Parish Center, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Please click on the link be...

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Suspension of Public Worship Update

Posted on April 15, 2020 in: General News

April 14, 2020 In order to comply with the latest state and local guidelines, the current suspension of public worship is hereby extended through April 30, 2020.  Pastors are reminded that any celebrations that fall within the guidelines previously published should not have more than 10 peop...

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Tax Credits for Catholic School Scholarships

Posted on April 01, 2020 in: General News

We need your help.  In addition to the uncertainty created by Covid-19, some students attending Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Birmingham face even more stress. They have been told their tax-credit donation funded AAA scholarships from other organizations might not be renewed next year. We ...

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Discernment Retreat for Men

Posted on February 18, 2020 in: General News

If you think God might be calling you to the priesthood, but you have questions about discernment, seminary life, or life as a Priest, join us for a Priestly Discernment Weekend, February 21-23, 2020.   This event is hosted by the Diocese of Birmingham Office of Vocations and will be he...

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Lenten Retreat

Posted on February 18, 2020 in: General News

On Saturday, March 7, 2020, St. Mary of the Visitation will host a Lenten retreat themed “God’s Call to Be Family” at the Visitation Parish Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with lunch served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A nursery will be provided. Presenters will be Bobby Pan...

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Widows & Widowers Group Holiday Lunch

Posted on December 09, 2019 in: General News

The widows and widowers group will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, for our annual Christmas lunch at the Villas of Jones Valley Clubhouse, 1 Valley Way Circle in Huntsville. This will be a potluck, so plan to bring a covered dish to serve eight for sharing. We will e...

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Benefit Breakfast October 20, 2019

Posted on October 07, 2019 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus Council 4080 will hold its monthly charity “ALL YOU CAN EAT” breakfast on Sunday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Visitation Parish Life Center, 220 Lincoln Street in Huntsville. We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, coffee a...

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The 2nd Annual Catholic Women Nurses Retreat (CWN)

Posted on September 23, 2019 in: General News

will be held October 25-27, 2019 at the Bethany Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee. Fr. Jonah Pollock, O.P., of the Dominican Friars Health Care Ministry of New York, will be the retreat master. Registration is $225 and is all inclusive. For more information, visit BethanyRetreat@op-tn.org. &nbs...

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Natural Family Planning

Posted on July 22, 2019 in: General News

The NFP support ministry at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Madison will host Dr. Maria Meyers for an introductory NFP class on Sunday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., in the parish hall.  Dr. Meyers, a certified Marquette Method Instructor, will  cover what NFP...

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Posted on July 01, 2019 in: General News

DO YOU NEED A VACATION? How About A Get-Away Weekend?  Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! Make time to enrich your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marria...

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Catholic Diocese of Birmingham Eucharistic Congress, June 28-29, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 in: General News

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Birmingham this year, Bishop Robert Baker has invited all the parishes in the diocese to participate in this event at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center. It is a gathering of clergy, religious and lay people to celebrate and glorify the Holy Euc...

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BENEFIT BREAKFAST, February 17, 2019

Posted on February 04, 2019 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus Council 4080 will hold its monthly charity “ALL YOU CAN EAT” breakfast on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Visitation Parish Life Center, 220 Lincoln Street in Huntsville. We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, co...

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WOMEN IN THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

Posted on January 22, 2019 in: General News

WOMEN IN THE NEW EVANGELIZATION—Women, WINE & Wisdom Saturday, February 2, 2019, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 1055 Hughes Road in Madison. Our speaker is Kelly Wahlquist, catholic speaker and author, founder of WINE: Women in the New Evangelization, an...

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CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT

Posted on January 14, 2019 in: General News

An Introduction to Centering Prayer retreat will be held at the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman, January 18-20, 2019.  This form of Christian prayer is rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition and is intended to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ.  Private...

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BENEFIT BREAKFAST JANUARY 20, 2019

Posted on January 07, 2019 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus Council 4080 will hold its monthly charity “ALL YOU CAN EAT” breakfast on Sunday, January 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary of the Visitation Parish Life Center, 220 Lincoln Street in Huntsville. We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, po...

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2019 MLK Prayer Breakfast

Posted on January 03, 2019 in: General News

The Diocese of Birmingham will host a Prayer Breakfast Commemorating  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m., Cathedral of St. Paul Life Center at 2120 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama. Speaker: Therese Wilson Favors,&...

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2019 MARCH FOR LIFE

Posted on December 03, 2018 in: General News

"WITNESS TO LOVE" - Birmingham Rally and March for Life Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 10:45 A.M.  Brother Bryan Park 22nd Street South at 10th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama Pro-Life Mass @ Cathedral of St. Paul Saturday, January 12, 2019 @ 9:00 A.M. 2120 ...

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CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Posted on November 19, 2018 in: General News

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE “LOOKING FOR MARY” Saturday, December 8, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Our Lady of the Valley Church, Birmingham. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. Conference sponsored by the Diocese of Birmingham.  For more information and to ...

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Benefit Breakfast November 18, 2018

Posted on November 05, 2018 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus Council 4080 will hold its monthly charity “ALL YOU CAN EAT” breakfast on Sunday, November 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary of the Visitation Parish Life Center, 220 Lincoln Street in Huntsville. We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, p...

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2018 Pumpkin Blast

Posted on October 29, 2018 in: General News

It’s Pumpkin Blast Time in the Tennessee Valley!  Pumpkin Launching Competition on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Location:  Tate Farms, 8414a Moo​res Mill Road, Meridianville, Alabama 35759. This event is organized by the Restore the Mission Committee at Ho...

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WORLD MISSION SUNDAY October 20-21, 2018

Posted on October 15, 2018 in: General News

World Mission Sunday is our annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions and missionaries of the world. We encourage our parishioners to answer their mission call on that Sunday through prayer and generous sacrifice to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

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31st NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN

Posted on October 15, 2018 in: General News

Join the 31st NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN!  Sunday, October 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in front of Holy Spirit Catholic Church along Airport Road.  Stand with thousands of pro-lifers throughout the United States! You'll be a light in a darkened world as you help put an end to abortio...

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Cursillo Grand Ultreya

Posted on October 01, 2018 in: General News

DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM CURSILLO GRAND ULTREYA  Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama  All Cursillistas and their families and friends are invited to the 2018 Grand Ultreya.  There will be a short meetin...

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Mass for Health Care Providers

Posted on September 24, 2018 in: General News

The annual White Mass for Health Care Providers will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Baker on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Chapel on the UAB Campus in Birmingham.   This Mass is for anyone who works, ministers, or assists in the delivery of health care to o...

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Her Choice Birmingham Fundraising Banquet

Posted on September 24, 2018 in: General News

Her Choice Birmingham Women’s Center 2018 Fundraising Banquet Tuesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m., at The Club,1 Robert S. Smith Drive in Birmingham.    Keynote speaker will be Theresa Bonopartis, Director, Lumina Hope & Healing Post-Abortion Ministry   Plea...

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2018-2019 Catholic Campus Ministry

Posted on August 20, 2018 in: General News

Tuesday Nights @ 7:30 p.m.—9:00 p.m. UAH Campus—Room 301 Shelby (SST 301)        

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Bunco Summer Kick-Off!!

Posted on May 28, 2018 in: General News

Start your summer with a rousing game of Bunco on Friday, June 8.  Doors at the St. Francis Hall Portico (north side of the building) open at 6:15 Pmpm and ends by 9:00 p.m. All you need is $5 to play with the opportunity of cash prices for the Most Buncos, Most Wins, Most Mini-Buncos and Fe...

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Vacation Bible School

Posted on April 10, 2018 in: General News

St. Joseph will host a summer kids’ event called Shipwrecked VBS from June 11 to June 15.    At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! They participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy ...

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First Communion Retreat

Posted on April 09, 2018 in: General News

Our retreat will be on April 28 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Details for the families will be sent by e-mail. Please pray for our 36 candidates and their families.  

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Wine and Cheese Social

Posted on April 09, 2018 in: General News

MOST MERCIFUL JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Madison, Alabama will host a wine and cheese social on Friday, April 27, 2018, 6:30 p.m. to  8:30 p.m.  Proceeds will benefit the building of a new sanctuary.  Tickets are $20.00 for individuals and $30.00 for couples and will be on sale at all&n...

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Magnificat and Charismatic Renewal of Birmingham

Posted on April 09, 2018 in: General News

MAGNIFICAT AND THE CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL OF BIRMINGHAM invite all Catholic men and women to attend a Life in the Spirit Seminar on April 21, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in the Parish Hall.  Tickets are $10 and are available by contacting Donna Chmie...

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Spring Bunco!

Posted on April 02, 2018 in: General News

Celebrate spring with three rousing rounds of Bunco on Friday, April 13th.  Plan to arrive between 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for fun and fellowship.  You will need $5.00 to play and a food or dring item to share. ​Play ends after the third round (usually before 9:00 p.m.) with cash prizes...

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Widows and Widowers Group

Posted on April 02, 2018 in: General News

The Widows and Widowers group will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12 for lunch at the Olive Garden, 3730 University Drive in Huntsville.  Please call Mary at 256-881-7056 for information, reservactions or cancellations.  Newcomers are always welcom.  Join us for fellowship and c...

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Holy Week Triduum Schedule

Posted on March 19, 2018 in: General News

Holy Thursday, March 29   No Mass at 7:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.    HFS Stations of the Cross at 9:00 a.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 p.m.       Adoration following the Mass until 11:00 p.m. in the Chapel Good Friday, March 30 ...

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From Father Joe about Campus Safety

Posted on March 12, 2018 in: General News

Both Carmen Amato, our Director of Religious Education, and I are concerned about parent supervision of young children before, during and after Mass.  Two Sundays ago, as Carmen was returning to the church after Religious Education, she encountered a young school-aged child outside the build...

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Annual Seder Meal

Posted on March 12, 2018 in: General News

The Seder Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 in the Fr. Messmer Center. Tickets for the meal are $8.00 per person and $5.00 for children ages 3-12 years. There is a maximum cost of $25.00 per family. Tickets are available in the church vestibule and the parish office, and should be pur...

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Outdoor Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 12, 2018 in: General News

OUTDOOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be performed at 12 noon on Good Friday, March 30, behind Holy Family School on the soccer field inside the track. Please bring chairs and/or a ground cover to sit on in case the bleachers are full. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be performed in the Fr. Mes...

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Thank you from SVDP

Posted on March 05, 2018 in: General News

On behalf of the families and individuals we have served during the year 2017, the Saint Vincent DePaul Society would like to thank St. Joseph for its generous support.   Thanks to the generosity of St. Joseph parishioners, the society was able to provide assistance to 318 families and ...

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Habitat for Humanity Project

Posted on March 05, 2018 in: General News

St. Joseph will partner with several other local parishes and churches to build a home for a  deserving family through the Habitat for Humanity program.  The build is planned to start on Saturday, March 17. We will have framing members from the home in the breezeway after all Masses on ...

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Catholic Homeschool Program information

Posted on February 27, 2018 in: General News

Catholic Schoolhouse, a local homeschool program, is currently registering students for the 2018/2019 academic year in Madison, AL. More than an academic co-op, Catholic Schoolhouse is a structured program meeting weekly for homeschoolers that includes chorus, two hours of classroom instruction, ...

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Pilgrimage to Europe

Posted on February 26, 2018 in: General News

The Spain Pilgrimage with Fatima and Lourdes (October 30 - November 9, 2018) is filling up fast!  We will be visiting Lisbon, Fatima, Salamanca, Madrid, Lourdes, Montserrat and Barcelona.  We will be flying in and out of the Huntsville airport. ​Friday, March 2, was the last d...

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Share the Harvest.

Posted on February 26, 2018 in: General News

St. Vincent de Paul will have its monthly food collection to stock the pantry before all Masses next weekend, March 3 and 4. ​Items of particular need include Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper type meals, pasta sauce, canned fruit and canned Ravioli-type pasta for the little ones.

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CRS Rice Bowl

Posted on February 19, 2018 in: General News

We prayed, fasted and gave alms - and now we celebrate Easter Joy!  Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice bowl ends as we encounter our Risen Lord.  We reflect on the brothers and sisters we have walked with, and we commit to bringing Easter joy to each persoon we meet in our daily lives. Ri...

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New Adult Education Series!

Posted on February 12, 2018 in: General News

The Adult Education group has begun a new series titled Seven Deadly Sins,  Seven Lively Virtues. The Sunday group  meets at 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Hall large meeting room (enter through the gym).      

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Fasting and Abstinence Guidelines

Posted on February 12, 2018 in: General News

Lenten fast and abstinence is a call to a deeper spirit of penitential conversion. Ideally, this personal penance should reach out to the rest of the world through acts of charity and mercy. The real purpose of the fast and abstinence is “to develop the inner freedom to resist.” Absti...

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From Bishop Baker

Posted on February 05, 2018 in: General News

BISHOP ROBERT BAKER has issued the following statement about Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday:  “For the first time since 1945, Valentine’s Day this year falls on Ash Wednesday.  Some have wondered whether a dispensation from the standard laws of fast and abstinence woul...

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Last call for Liturgy of the Word for Children.

Posted on January 22, 2018 in: General News

We are looking for energetic volunteers who can help us at the 11:15 a.m. Mass on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.  There are several criteria that volunteers must meet.  If you are interested in helping, please call Carmen Amato at 256-534-8459 for an appointment.  ...

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Communion under one species

Posted on January 22, 2018 in: General News

Due to the seriousness of the flu this year, Communion at all Masses will only be given under the species of hte host - Precious Body of Christ.  We will not be distributing the Precious Blood of Christ at least until the end of January.  This is being done for health reasons.  - ...

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15th Annual Valentine Champagne Luncheon

Posted on January 15, 2018 in: General News

Sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary  to benefit Holy Family School.  ​When:  Saturday, February 10, 2018 ​Time:  11:00 a.m. Where:  Von Braun Cent4er, East Hall 2 Tickets @$40 per person are available in the church office.  

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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Posted on January 15, 2018 in: General News

Saturday, January 27, 2018.  The parish staff would like to show our appreciation for all the wonderful St. Joseph parishioners who volunteer in various ministries and help with parish events throughout the year. Please join us for a special dinner after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Janua...

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Adult Formation Information

Posted on January 08, 2018 in: General News

Sundays from 9:30—11:00am:  This is a 7-week series entitled 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley, this Sunday. All materials are on FORMED.org. Wednesdays from 10:00—11:15am:  This is a 6-8 week series by Bishop Robert Barron entitled  Untold Blessings on Ja...

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Epiphany Potluck

Posted on January 04, 2018 in: General News

Epiphany Celebration Potluck Where:  St. Francis Hall When:  Saturday, January 6 th Time: 6:15pm ( after 5:00pm Mass ) Please bring a dish to share! Note:  There will be no Hospitality this weekend.

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2017-2018 Religious Education Forms and Handbooks

Posted on August 04, 2017 in: General News

Parents and Guardians of children in Religious Education:  the most current Religious Education registration forms, handbooks and calendars are available by selecting them from the menu under Formation/Religious Education.

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