“If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
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CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL 2010
The Catholic Charity Appeal is now in progress. This weekend we will have the second in-pew collection. Prayer cards and pledge cards are provided in your pews. Please fill out the pledge card and place it in the collection basket. Please be as generous as possible. We thank you for your continued support and prayers for the success of this years Appeal.
Your gift to the 2010 CCA reaches out to countless people in need throughout our diocese. No matter where you turn, you find someone who will benefit from your kindness. Please consider pledging your support to this worthwhile endeavor.
March 7th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, March 6th
5:00pm “For the Deceased Members of the Prov. County Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians” req., by the Division
Sunday, March 7th (Third Sunday of Lent)
9:00am Available for Intention
11:15am Memorial Alice M. MacManus, req., O’Connell Family
Monday, March 8th (St. John of God)
8:00am For the Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s
Tuesday, March 9th (St. Frances of Rome)
8:00am 28th Anniv. Richard M. Hickey, St. req., Dr. Daniel Harrop
Thursday, March 11th
8:00am 1st. Anniv. M. Gloria Silva, req., Florence Gracie
6:30pm (Stations of the Cross)
Friday, March 12th
8:00am 1st Anniv. Nicholas Tavares, req., Jane Carey
Saturday, March 13th
5:00pm Mem. Earl Chamberlain, req., wife & family
Sunday, March 14th (Fourth Sunday of Lent)
9:00am 3rd Anniv. Josephine DeVecchis, req., husband Gino
11:15am 2nd Anniv. Theresa Bastia, and Marie Bastia req., family
March 7th Sacrificial Giving Report
2009 2010
Envelopes (62) $2076.00 (85 $2069.00
Loose $ 703.00 $ 908.00
Children $ 19.50 $ 24.00
TOTALS $2800.00 $3061.00
Thank you for your generosity!
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The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week in honor of God and in memory of:
JOSEPH ANTHONY SETTIPANE
Req.
JUDY & JOE III
Rice Bowls: This annual reminder of the social dimension of Lenten fasting are available on the tables at the entrance to the church. As we fast from one meal or activity we place the dollar value in these bowls to support Catholic Relief Services in over 40 countries with 25% remaining in the U.S.A. The collection will be taken on Palm Sunday Weekend
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Altar Server
Sat: March 13th
5:00pm Milton, (MC), Nicholas, (MC), Savannah, Mason
Sun: March 14th
9:00am Benny, (MC) Thomas, Benjamin, Alexandra
11:15am Lachelle, (SS) Jeffrey, Olivia, Allie
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Thurs: March 18th
6:30pm Jeffrey, Benjamin, Alexandra
LECTOR
Sat. March 13th
5:00pm John Donnelly
Sun: March 14th
9:00am James Vandermillen
11:15am Dr. Dan Harrop
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat: March 13th
5:00pm Lorraine Beaudoin
Sun: March 14th
9:00am Mitch Robbins
11:15am Carroll Medeiros
Tickets for the Annual Parish Brunch will be on sale after all Masses this weekend and next weekend March 13th & 14th. Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 and under 5 years free. Buy your tickets early. You may also purchase raffle tickets at this time.
PLEASE RETURN ALL RAFFLE TICKETS TO THE RECTORY. TO
DATE WE HAVE RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $460. FOR TICKETS .
THE Greeters Committee is seeking volunteers to welcome visitors on Open House occasions at St. Joseph’s. Participating will involve 2-3 hours of your time once every 2 or 3 months on a Saturday between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Each open house will be hosted by two greeters. Anyone interested is asked to call the rectory (421-9137) and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.
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St. Joseph’s Lenten Penance Service for all CCD. students, parents and parishioners will be held in the Main Church on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00pm. There will be four (4) priests to hear confessions on that evening. Please make every attempt to attend.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEDICTION Thursday, March 11th at 6:30pm.
St. Alphonsus Liguori in 1761, wrote:
“The pious exercise of the Way of the Cross represents the sorrowful journey that Jesus Christ made with the cross on His shoulders, to die on Calvary for the love of us. We should, therefore, practice this devotion with the greatest possible fervor, placing ourselves in spirit beside our Savior as He walked this sorrowful way, uniting our tears with His, and offering to Him both our compassion and our gratitude.”
Catholic School Tuition Assistance: is available from St. Joseph Parish. Parents who would like to receive assistance please call as soon as possible and make an appointment with Msgr. Bastia.
Fasting and Abstinence for Lent
Lent is a season of being invited by God in a deeply personal way. “Come back to me, with all of your heart,” our Lord beckons. It is an extraordinary invitation to each one of us.
1: Fasting means eating a lesser amount of food.
A: While fasting only one full meal is taken.
B Two other smaller meals are usually eaten, but the two smaller meals do not exceed the amount of food taken at the full meal.
C. While fasting, food is not eaten between meals.
2: Catholics who are eighteen and not yet sixty years old are asked to observe the fast days established by the Church.
3: There are only two fast days established by the Church: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
4: Abstinence means not eating any meat. Dairy products as well as fish and sea food are taken.
5: All Catholics over the age of fourteen are required to abstain on the abstinence days established by the Church.
6: The Church has established Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent as days of abstinence.
7: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, we both fast and abstain. We do not eat any meat, we only eat one full meal, and we do not eat between meals on these days.
8: The Church still maintains Friday as a day of abstinence from meat: the faithful are permitted to substitute an alternative penance if they so desire.
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT (February 28th, 2010)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation.” Psalm 27
CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL 2010
We will begin our annual campaign for the Catholic Charity Appeal this weekend. You will find prayer cards in the pews. There is also suggested amounts of giving found on these cards. This weekend will begin the first of two in –pew collections. Pledge cards are provided in the pews. Please fill them out and place in the collection basket. The second in-pew collection will take place on the weekend of March 6th & 7th. Please be as generous as possible. We thank you for your continued support and prayers for the success of this years Appeal.
Your gift to the 2010 CCA reaches out to countless people in need throughout our diocese. No matter where you turn, you find someone who will benefit from your kindness. Please consider pledging your support to this worthwhile endeavor.
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Sanctuary Candle Memorial: We are offering the opportunity for people to make a donation for the Sanctuary Candle or the Altar Bread served at Mass in memory of a loved one. Each week the candle will burn and the Bread will be offered to the honor of God and in memory of your intention. The suggested offering is $10 for the candle and $10 for the Altar Bread. The names or intention will be listed in the bulletin each week or listed anonymously and will be remembered in the prayers of the Mass. Please call the rectory or fill out the form and return to the rectory. Thank You
Altar Bread
Offering: Intention: ______________________
Your Name: ____________________
Sanctuary Lamp
Offering: Intention: ____________________
Your Name: _______________________
February 28th Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, Feb. 27th
5:00pm Memorial Frank Piatek, req., Msgr. Bastia & Staff
Sunday, Feb. 28th (Second Sunday of Lent)
9:00am Available for Intention
11:15am 1st Anniv. Peter F. Sullivan, req., Dr. Dan Harrop
Monday, March 1st
8:00am Memorial Joseph Reagan, req., Mocco Family
Tuesday, March 2nd
8:00am Memorial Judith Fazzano, req., Jim & Beverly Baar, Ed & Betty Capozzi
Thurs. March 4th (St. Casimir)
8:00am For the Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s
6:30pm (STATIONS OF THE CROSS)
Friday, March 5th (First Friday)
8:00 Available for Intention
8:40-12-30pm (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament)
Saturday, March 6th
5:00pm “For the Deceased Members of the Prov. County Division #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians” req., by the Division
Sunday, March 7th (Third Sunday of Lent)
9:00am Available for Intention
11:15am Memorial Alice M. MacManus, req., O’Connell Family
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FIRST FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH 8:30AM-12:30PM. SPEND SOME QUIET TIME WITH OUR LORD, IN OUR CHAPEL
February 28th Sacrificial Giving Report
2009 2010
Envelopes (76) $2667.00 (70) $ 2912.00
Loose $ 729.50 $ 886.25
Children $ 15.50 $ 3.75
TOTALS $ 3412.00 $ 3802.00
HAITI MISSION TOTAL $846.25
Thank you for your generosity!
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Altar Server
Sat: March 6th
5:00pm Milton, (MC) Savannah, Jenna, Olivia
Sun: March 7th
9:00am Benny, (MC), Thomas, Catherine, Allie
11:15am Lachelle, (SS), Jeffrey, Alexandra, Benjamin
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Thurs: March 11th
6:30pm Nicholas, (MC), Olivia, Thomas
LECTOR
Sat. March 6th
5:00pm Carolyn Piatek
Sun: March 7th
9:00am James Vandermillen
11:15am David Gillis
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat: March 6th
5:00pm Florence Gracie
Sun: March 7th
9:00am Mitch Robbins
11:15am Judith Gillis
Tickets for the Annual Parish Brunch will be on sale after all Masses on the weekends of March 6th & 7th and March 13th & 14th. Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 and under 5 years free. Buy your tickets early.
SAVE THE DATE !!! MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010, at 7:00PM REV. MICHAEL COLELLO, Administrative Secretary to the Bishop, will be at St. Joseph Church. Father Colello will offer a Lenten Presentation entitled. “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM’ A Reflection on the First Word of Christ from the Cross. Please make every attempt to join us during this season of prayer and reflection.
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St. Joseph’s Lenten Penance Service for all CCD. students, parents and parishioners will be held in the Main Church on Monday, March 22nd at 7:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND BENEDICTION Thursday, March 4th at 6:30pm.
St. Alphonsus Liguori in 1761, wrote:
“The pious exercise of the Way of the Cross represents the sorrowful journey that Jesus Christ made with the cross on His shoulders, to die on Calvary for the love of us. We should, therefore, practice this devotion with the greatest possible fervor, placing ourselves in spirit beside our Savior as He walked this sorrowful way, uniting our tears with His, and offering to Him both our compassion and our gratitude.”
Rice Bowls: This annual reminder of the social dimension of Lenten fasting are available on the tables at the entrance to the church. As we fast from one meal or activity we place the dollar value in these bowls to support Catholic Relief Services in over 40 countries with 25% remaining in the U.S.A. The collection will be taken on Palm Sunday Weekend
Catholic School Tuition Assistance: is available from St. Joseph Parish. Parents who would like to receive assistance please call as soon as possible and make an appointment with Msgr. Bastia.
St. Joseph’s Parish Council will meet on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00pm in the rectory. Please make every effort to attend. This is the last meeting before the Annual Brunch.
THE Greeters Committee is seeking volunteers to welcome visitors on Open House occasions at St. Joseph’s. Participating will involve 2-3 hours of your time once every 2 or 3 months on a Saturday between 11:00am and 4:00pm. Each open house will be hosted by two greeters. Anyone interested is asked to call the rectory (421-9137) and leave your name and phone number. Thank you.
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT (February 21st, 2010)
“Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.” Psalm 91
THE TEMPTATIONS OF JESUS
The temptations are a descent into the perils besetting mankind for there is no other way to lift up fallen humanity. Jesus has to enter into the drama of human existence, for that belongs to the core of his mission; he has to penetrate it completely, down to its uttermost depths, in order to find the “lost sheep,” to beat it on his shoulders, and to bring it home…At the heart of all temptations is the act of pushing God aside because we perceive his as secondary, if not actually superfluous and annoying, in comparison with all the apparently far more urgent matters that fill our lives. Constructing a world by our own lights, without reference to God, building on our own foundation; refusing to acknowledge the reality of anything beyond the political and material, while setting God aside as an illusion—that is the temptation that threatens us in many varied forms. Moral posturing is part and parcel of temptation…it pretends to show us a better way, where we finally abandon our illusions and throw ourselves into the work of actually making the world a better place. It claims , moreover, to speak for true realism: What’s real is what is right there in front of us-power and bread. By comparison, the things of God fade into unreality, into a secondary world that no one really needs. God is the issue: is he real, reality itself, or isn’t he? Is he good, or do we have to invent the good ourselves? The God question is the fundamental question, and it sets us down right at the crossroads of human existence.
Pope Benedict XVI
His Holiness Benedict XVI was elected to the See of Saint Peter in 2005
February 21st Week Announced Masses:
Saturday, Feb. 20th
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, Feb 21st (First Sunday of Lent)
9:00am 1st Anniv. Alice Goncalves, req., family
11:15am 24th Anniv. Mary Riley, req., The Gillis Family
Monday, Feb 22nd (The Chair of Saint Peter)
8:00am For the Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Joseph’s
Tuesday, ,Feb. 23rd (Saint Polycarp, bishop)
8:00am For the deceased Benefactors of St. Joseph’s
Thursday, Feb 25th
8:00am For the Deceased Victims in Haiti
6:30pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, Feb. 26th
8:00am Memorial for Helen Coleman
Saturday, Feb. 27th
5:00pm Available for Intention
Sunday, Feb. 28th (Second Sunday of Lent)
9:00am Available for Intention
11:15am 1st Anniv. Peter F. Sullivan, req., Dr. Dan Harrop
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Sanctuary Candle Memorial: We are offering the opportunity for people to make a donation for the Sanctuary Candle or the Altar Bread served at Mass in memory of a loved one. Each week the candle will burn and the Bread will be offered to the honor of God and in memory of your intention. The suggested offering is $10 for the candle and $10 for the Altar Bread. The names or intention will be listed in the bulletin each week or listed anonymously and will be remembered in the prayers of the Mass. Please call the rectory or fill out the form and return to the rectory. Thank You
Altar Bread
Offering: Intention: ______________________
Your Name: ____________________
Sanctuary Lamp
Offering: Intention: ____________________
Your Name: _______________________
February 14th Sacrificial Giving Report
2009 2010
Envelopes (79) $1427.00 (78) $2520.00
Loose $ 819.50 $ 971.50
Children $ 13.50 $ 11.50
TOTALS $2260.00 $3503.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Total to date for Haiti /CRS $7005.00