Bulletin Information & Announcements


Women's Guild - March 11
St. Joseph Women's guild will meet at 7:00pm in the PAC.  The program will be presented by the Bryan Fire Department.  Light refreshments will be served.  All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.  Members, please bring your volunteer hours form to the meeting to be submitted to the Diocese.  You can also turn the forms in to the church office.


Fish Fry - March 12
The St. Joseph School Elementary Campus will host the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry in the PAC from 5:00-7:30pm.  Dine in and Take Out orders are available for those that do not want to cook!  It will be a good start to Spring break.   Plates are $8 which include fish, coleslaw, french fries, hush puppies, dessert and a drink.  Tickets are available in the school and church offices.  All proceeds from the fish fry will go toward moving the flag pole to the new front of the elementary school.


B/CS RealLife Group - March 13
Join the B/CS RealLife graduate student and young adult group for Mass and Dinner.  Our mission is to shared the Christian Gospel in a Catholic Tradition to Texas A&M graduate students and Bryan/College Station area young professionals.  We start off the evening with Mass at St. Anthony Church in Bryan on W. 29th  Street, meeting in the front courtyard just outside the main entrance at 4:45pm.  After Mass, we will eat at Casa Rodriguez in Downtown Bryan at 6:45pm.  Join us for all of the evening or whatever fits with your schedule - it'll be a fun night you won't want to miss!  For more information, visit us at www.bcsreallife.org or www.facebook.combcsreallife.


Claude Rosier Benefit - March 20
Everyone is invited to a benefit for Claude Rosier at Kurten Community Center from 4:00-10:00pm.  Claude, a member of St. Joseph church, has been in the hospital since October 21, 2009 diagnosed with Mantel Cell Lymphoma.  there will be a Bar-B-Que dinner, a live and silent auction and a raffle.  To purchase raffle or meal tickets in advance, call 775-7752 (Bayer Electric).  His wife, Patricia, children Robyn, Paige, Kristina, and Josh thank you in advance for your prayers and support.


Mass of Welcome for Bishop Joe S. Vasquez - March 22
The Mass of Welcome for Bishop Joe S. Vasquez for our area is Monday, March 22 at St. Mary Catholic Center in College Station at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to welcome our new Bishop for the Diocese of Austin.


Spring Scout Mass - March 27
A Scout Recognition Mass will be held at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  The Area Wide Mass is for all Scouts who has earned Religious Emblems since September 2009 and for all Boy Scout Eagle, Girl Scout Gold and Venture Crew Silver Awards earned since May 2008.  The deadline for Religious Emblem Applications and Board of Reviews is March 8.  Eagle, Gold ans Silver recipients can request recognitions at www.scouting.austindiocese.org. For more information contact Julie Blackwell.


Men Knowing Christ - April 9-11

Join other Catholic men of St. Joseph Parish at Holy Family Retreat Center (Rye Loop Road in Brazos County) as we share our knowledge of Christ.  This weekend promises to be a special time for men of the parish to grow in their faith with spiritual enrichment.  The Retreat begins Friday, April 9 at 7:00pm and will end Sunday, April 11 with Mass at 12:00 noon.  You will need to bring your Bible, Rosary, Bedding and Toiletries.  Eat before you come on Friday.  Snacks available Friday night - all other meals will be provided.  Registration Fee is $25.  For more information or to sign up, call Pat Callagher - 703-545 or Charlie Ballew - 822-2990.



St. Joseph Church Garage Sale - April 10
The Annual Garage Sale will be on Saturday, April 10 at the Bryan Ballroom (corner of Groesbeck and Palasota Drive).  Our garage sales are always successful, so please start saving your items now.  Instructions for drop-off at eh location will come later.  Please store the items somewhere at your home as we do not have storage space here at the church.


Save the Date - Parish Festival - May 2
Preparations are being made for our 30th Annual Parish Festival. Hoping it will be our Biggest and Best Festival ever!  Mark your calendar and plan on being there to celebrate with your Parish Family!


Knights of Columbus Scholarship Applications - due May 3
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Applications are available online.  Each year, the Knights provide scholarships for a number of graduating high school seniors who are members of St. Joseph Parish or the child or grandchild of members of St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 11759.  Scholarships are available to all accredited high school students meeting the above requirements.  The deadline for applying is Monday, May 3, 2010. Applications may be submitted at the Church office.




Pastors: Reverend Monsignor John A. McCaffrey  email Msgr. John
Reverend Father Thanh Vincent Nguyen email Msgr. John
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
600 East 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Church Office: (979) 822-2721
PAC - Parish Activity Center: (979) 823-1836
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