St. Joseph's Church / Bread of Life Community

08/13/2026

Discipleship deepens in stages: Encounter, Serve, and Invite. We meet Christ, learn his ways, love as he loves, and ask others to join the Church in mission. Thursday night, we will commit to being more fruitful disciples. Please join us! All are welcome!

07/13/2026

Catholic Disabilities Networking Meet-up. August 9th. 3pm-5pm at St Joseph BOL Community Center.

Our goal is to better understand the experiences, needs, and strengths of individuals with disabilities and their families within our Erie Catholic community. We hope to learn how our parishes can become more welcoming, accessible, and supportive so that all people can fully participate in the life of the Church.

This event will provide an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, discuss barriers that may exist, and explore ways our faith community can better support individuals of all abilities throughout the entire Diocese of Erie. Please share with anyone who may be interested in this event!

We look forward to gathering, listening, and working together to build a more inclusive Catholic community.

"For we are all one in Christ Jesus." — Galatians 3:28

Please RSVP to this event using the QR code or link https://forms.gle/cBxSFrLHTtL9wkSG7 ! If you have any questions, please reach out to Stacey Badowski at [email protected]

07/03/2026

VBS may have ended but GOD IS FOREVER! [Wow, God]

Thank you to all the Parish donations, prayers and well wishes this week! We felt all the love!

Thank you to Fr Steve and his unwavering support with this big dream.

Thank you to the leaders who were the best mentors and examples for our campers

Thank you to the campers! Parents you are doing an amazing job with your children.

Until next year! ❤️

07/02/2026

🌿 Day 4 – God is LOVE! ❤️

Today's Rainforest Falls adventure reminded us that **God is love** and that He showed us the greatest love of all by sending His Son to save us.

As we learned about His amazing love, we also searched for **God Sightings**—those special moments when we notice God at work in the world around us, through ourselves, through others, or in the beauty of His creation.

We discovered that when we slow down and look, God is everywhere! 💚

✨ Now it's your turn...

**Where did you see God today?** Share your God Sighting in the comments—we'd love to hear how He is working in your life! 🌎🙏

07/02/2026

Day 3: God is our safe place! [Wow, God]

Today we learned about David's trust in God and that God is our refuge always and forever.

Check out our Capybaras (pre-k group) spending time with Jesus today during Sticky Scruptures.

06/30/2026

**Day 2: God Knows Everything! 🌿🙌 **

We had the best time at **Snack with the Saints** today! While enjoying **"The Best Rainforest Trail Mix Ever,"** we learned about **Gregory the Great** and how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

These kiddos are truly a blessing from God! 💚 Their kindness, friendship, enthusiasm, and love for the Lord shine so brightly as they learn, laugh, and grow together. It's a joy to watch them live out God's Word each day!

We can't wait to see what God has in store for the rest of this amazing week! 🌴✨

06/29/2026

Day 1 VBS was amazing! Thank you to everyone who poured into this fun and faith filled adventure!! Today's theme: God is our Creator! [WOW GOD!].

Today, some leaders challenged Fr. Steve to jump rope with the kids! You never know what we are up to at VBS!!

Stay tuned for more fun!

06/29/2026

Twas' the night before VBS, deep in the trees,
Where excitement was blowing on every soft breeze!

The vines were all hung from the ceiling with care,
In hopes that the camp kids would soon be right there.

The toucans and jaguars were taped to the wall,
The snack packs of goldfishes stacked in the hall.
The leader in cargo pants checked on the sound,
Ensuring the bass made the jungle rebound.

So shake off your boots and blow out the camp light,
Happy VBS Eve, and to all a good night!

06/07/2026

Did you register for VBS yet? 60 of our friends did so far!!

Register here for this years VBS!!

Vbspro.events/p/vbs2026stjoesbol

06/07/2026

Today we celebrated The Feast of Corpus Christi today with a beautiful Eucharist Procession through Church followed with a magnificent Holy Hour.

"I'm the bread of life." John 6:35