Wow, what a weekend! A very heartfelt thank you to our 150+ volunteers who made JosaFEST a success by all measures! Volunteer Carolyn Johnson sums it up: "I watched everyone and everything as JosaFEST burst with increasing joy! It was a little foretaste of heaven!"

JosaFEST was made possible by our generous sponsors. We are grateful to them for their support and for everyone who came out over the weekend to enjoy some great food, beverages, music and fun with our community. Please look for our sponsors in next weekend's bulletin.

If you see him, please thank JosaFEST Grand Master Jim Malooly, whose attention to detail and unshakable positive attitude made JosaFEST a wonderful community event enjoyed by parishioners of all ages. We are also grateful for Tom Bransfield who planned and led the festivities even though he and his family moved to the suburbs this summer. Last year's leadership team of Jim and Tom was complemented by Val Jalon who coordinated, cajoled, and supported volunteers to make for a smooth and low(er) stress weekend for all!

We would like to especially thank the SJS teachers for serving on Saturday and the following volunteers:

Joe Keller - Weekend beverage lead

And these volunteers who worked 3 or more shifts over the weekend: Laura Bassali, Maria White, David Zupko, Eric Sward, Katherine Cipolla, Shivam Potdar, Lito Vila-Garcia.

We are also grateful to our SJS students and alumni who helped monitor the inflatables and did face painting.

Are you willing to take on a more active role next year? We are looking for several committee leads to coordinate volunteers, food, entertainment, kids activities, event setup & cleanup, marketing & communications, purchasing supplies, etc. No experience is necessary - just send an email to Grace@stjosaphatparish.org and we'll get you connected!

On Monday following JosaFEST, Don’s Helping Hands treated its guests to “JosaFEST Act II”! Hot dogs, burgers, and brats were grilled by Jim Malooly and Jim Klatt, joyfully served by Don’s volunteers, and enthusiastically received by a grateful (and hungry!) crowd.

It's not too late to join us at Alpha on Tuesdays, as we gather for a meal, video, conversation, and of course dessert! 

Bring your furry, feathery and scaly friends to our annual Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 2 following Mass at 11am in the Community Park. Invite your neighbors, too!

Want to golf with Fr. Francis? Sign up today for our annual Parish Golf Outing on Friday, October 14. Read More >

We are in need of additional Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers at all three weekend masses. We will teach you how. Please sign up or email Jim Maciejewski for more info.