Three Consecrated Bells at Saint Joseph's

Large Parish BellThe first bell (large one, pictured at right) is – 43-1/2” X 30”  CAST BY H STUCKSTEDE & CO, ST LOUIS MO, 1889, DEDICATE, the inscription on Side A is “SANCTISSIMO CORDI JESU.” On Side B is IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI, NON CONFUNDAR IN ATERNUM. The custom inscription on Side B is part of the Latin text of the Te Deum, and the last word should be AETERNUM (possibly with AE as a digraph [Æ] rather than as separate letters). On side A, the custom inscription below the maker’s inscription is translated as “dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus”

 

 

 

 

Smaller Parish Bells

The second bell (pictured at left) is the MEDIUM BELL – 34” X 27”.  Side A= CAST BY JG STUCKSTEDE & Bro and Side B= ST LOUIS MO 1879

The third bell (also pictured at left in back) is the SMALL BELL  – 27-1/2” X 22” Side A= CAST BY H STUCKSTEDE & CO, ST LOUIS MO, 1889, DEDICATA, BEATA MARIAE SEMPER VIRGIN. Side B = AVE MARIAE GRATIA PLENA

The custom inscription on Side A is translated as “Dedicated to The Blessed Mother, always virgin.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Shirts & Scarves

St. Joseph Council of Catholic Women have shirts and scarves available for their members. Stop by to see Josie Marrufo in the Parish Office or call her at 719-544-1886 (ext. 100).

Shirt prices: (S/M/L/XL $7.00)
(2XL $9.00) (3XL $11.00)
Blue Scarves: ($5.00)

Quinceanera Information

If you are planning a Quinceanera the requirements are:

  • the young lady be registered in Religious Ed and must have attended classes the year prior.
  • Must attend class with Maria Cornejo with explanation of what the Quinceanera celebration is about

Please contact the office to register 719-544-1886.

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