Daughters of St. Joseph, Port Hood: December 2009

Dec 18, 2009

"Wise Men still seek Him"

For the second year in a row the Port Hood DSJ were in the Santa Claus Parade. This year, we were the Three Wise Men, in search of the new born King. Enjoy the pictures. (The camel was great!)

Dec 17, 2009

Once again, the Daughters of St. Joseph hosted the All Saints' Day party for St. Peter's Parish. The games were a lot of fun, the cookies were beautiful (and delicious), and the costumes were great!

All you saints and angels, pray for us!

October Meeting - Know, Love, Serve

Our first meeting of the year, and we talked about a very important topic - the purpose of our life here on earth: To know, love and serve God in this life, and to be happy with Him for ever in the next.

We also spent some time planning for the new year, brainstorming about how we, as Daughters of St. Joseph, we can know, love and serve God this year. There were many great ideas - it should be a great year!

Here are a few 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

Thank you for visiting our blog!

Daughters of St. Joseph, Port Hood

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"Wise Men still seek Him"

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