Daughters of St. Joseph, Port Hood: DSJ Sleep-Over

Jan 8, 2009

DSJ Sleep-Over

We had our first annual DSJ Sleep-Over December 4-5 2008.
Because it was Advent, we spent some time learning about the true meaning of Christmas, the Christian roots of Christmas traditions and how to prepare our hearts for Christmas.
After some skits that illustrated the true meaning of Christmas in different ways, we walked over to the convent chapel to spend a Holy Half Hour with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
December 4 marked exactly one year since our first DSJ meeting, so we celebrated with a cake made by two Daughters. It was delicious! We thank God for all His blessings during the past year.
In the morning (after we all got very little sleep!) We went back over to the convent for Rosary and Holy Mass, at which two girls were enrolled as Daughters of St. Joseph. Congratulations and welcome!
After a delicious brunch prepared by our fearless chaperone, we were in the Port Hood Santa Claus Parade! Everyone looked great!

It was a great time, and I look forward to the next one!

Enjoy the pictures:

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Welcome to the Daughters of St. Joseph, Port Hood Blog! This group for girls ages 9-17 (younger may join if requested) was founded in Ontario in August 2007 and in Port Hood, Nova Scotia in December 2007 by the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate. They wanted to form a group for girls to help them grow in their faith, have fun together and serve in the Church and community! We take St. Joseph as a spiritual father who will look after us and protect us from heaven, just as he looked after and protected Mary and Jesus during his lifetime on earth.

DSJ Port Hood Activities
· A gathering every month usually on the First Saturday of the month from 1-4 pm at the Parish Hall
· An apostolic commitment of 4 hours per month in one of the Daughters of St. Joseph (Port Hood Sodality) Apostolates: Junior Altar Society, Catholic Media Apostolate or Visiting the Elderly or other approved project
· A monthly fun outing e.g. skating, bowling, picnic, trip, etc.
· a sleep over retreat for the girls in the Parish Hall once a year!

Commitment
· A daily prayer to St. Joseph
· Attend Sunday Mass every week
· Confession at least once every 2 months
· To dress modestly

How do I become a member?
· All young ladies are welcome to attend our events and are termed “associates”. However, in order to become a member and enjoy all the privileges of membership, they must be formally enrolled.
· You must sign a commitment paper and have a parent or guardian sign it.
· You must pay the $5.00 membership dues.
· At the next meeting, you will be formally enrolled and receive a cross and blessed medal of St. Joseph and Daughters of St. Joseph handbook. Your parents/friends are welcome to attend the little ceremony.
· That’s all there is to it!!

Member Privileges
· Our Daughters of St. Joseph Newsletter will be mailed to you once a month.
· You will receive your cross, blessed medal of St. Joseph, and Daughters of St. Joseph Handbook (handbook not yet released).
· You will be able to take an active role in running the group by holding junior executive positions.

For more information, to join, or to start a chapter of the Daughters of St. Joseph in your area, please contact:
- Ontario: Sister Mary Catherine (631) 756-9121
- Nova Scotia: Sister Marguerite (902) 787-2627

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