St. James and St. Joseph Madison, WI--Welcome

Welcome to St. James & St. Joseph Sites - The Good Shepherd website

Weekly mass schedule:

St. James Site:, 1128 St. James Ct.: Saturday 5:15 pm (Dec-May 2010); Sunday 8:30 am

St. Joseph Site, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy: Saturday 5:15 pm (June-Nov 2010); Sunday 10:45 am

One in Christ Concert August 9 Come together with family and friends for an inspiring faith-filled concert performed by professional church musician Aaron Thompson Monday, Agust 9 at 6 p.m. in the church at the St. Joseph site. Come early with your own food and blankets/chairs and enjoy a picnic on the beautiful church lawn before the concert which will be held inside. Food (Italian beef and pulled pork sandwiches, brats and hot dogs with sides of cole slaw and baked beans) will also be available for purchase before the concert. Following the concert, enjoy dessert and fellowship. Aaron's music willl help us celebrate that we are One in Christ. Hear a preview at all the Masses the weekend before the concernt (August 7 and 8) or check out his music on-line at http://www.aaronthompsonmusic.com/ The Good Shepherd Transition Team welcomes help with promtointg the event, giving rides to fellow parishoners, and hosting the reception. If you would like to help, please contact Richard Bernard at richardmargaret@msn.com or 274-6033. All the men and women of Good Shepherd Parish may join the Fellowship Commission. The commission strives to support activities, events and individual parishioner needs that strengthen our relationship with each other as a Good Shepherd Parish family. Fellowship sponsors many receptions throughout the year and is responsible for the Annual Pork Hock Dinner in February. If you wish to join or learn more about commission activities you may call (257-6930) or email (emstaley@facstaff.wisc.edu) Elaine Staley.

Events see Calendar

August

August 8th, Latino Catechist Preparation, 3:30 – 6:30 pm, St. Joseph Multipurpose Rm.
August 9th, Music Concert by Aaron Thompson, 6 pm, St. Joseph Site
August 15th, Blood Pressures Taken, 9:30 am, St. James Site
August 15th, Blood Pressures Taken & August Birthday Celebrations, 11:45 am, St. Joseph Site.
August 15th, Celebration to say goodbye to Deacon Jorge following 7 pm Mass, St. Joseph Site
August 16th, School Parent Orientation, 10 am, 2 pm, 5:30 pm, St. James School
August 23rd, School Parent Orientation, 6:30 pm, St. James School
August 29th, Parish Merger Meeting, 1 pm, St. Joseph Site

September

September 5th, Blood Pressures Taken & September Birthday Celebrations, 11:45 am, St. Joseph Site

September 18th St. Joseph Festival Rummage Sale
September 19th St. Joseph Festival, 12 – 4 pm
September 19th Blood Pressures Taken, 9:30 am, St. James Site
September 21st, Religious Education, Latino Sacrament Classes Begin, 6:30 – 7:45 pm, St. James School
September 23rd, Religious Education for Grades K – 5 Begins, 6:30 – 7:45 pm, St. Joseph Site
September 26th, Religious Education for Grades 6 – 9 and Confirmation Classes Begin, 6:30 – 7:45 pm, St. James School