Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time All Saints Day ~ November 1 Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass 7:30 AM 9:00 AM (Family Liturgy) 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday Mass 6:45 AM, 9:00 AM Saturday Mass 9:00 AM Parish Holy Hour Every Sunday: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Confessions Saturday 3:00 to 3:45 PM or by appointment. Pastoral Team Fr. Ron Barker, Pastor Merry Nordeen, Admin. Assistant Anne Grant, Music Director Maureen Miller, Parish Accountant Mary Coles, Bulletin Editor Alex Canto, Facilities Manager Caleb, Parish Dog Phone: Fax: Religious Education Sophia Griffin, Grade 1, 2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Carissa Thekaekara, Grade 9,Youth Minister Diane Murphy, Administration Saint Joseph School & Early Childhood Center Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Principal Alayne Flynn, Administrator Phone: Chapel Hours 7:00 AM - Midnight Adoration (M-F)-10:00AM - 12 AM Weds 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM No Adoration on Holidays October 28, 2018

2 Dear Parishioners, This Thursday, November 1, we celebrate the feast of All Saints. It is a holy day of obligation. Our Mass schedule can be found on page 5 of this week s bulletin. This is a feast where we celebrate all those who are in heaven enjoying the fullness of life with the Lord as saints. This is the vocation of every person - to be saints - to be friends with God. As a Church, we celebrate certain days for those who have been canonized, such as St. Theresa, St. Patrick, St. John the Baptist, and all the other big names. The feast of All Saints is for all the everyday men and women who lived a life that was faithful in the ways of the Lord. These are people such as mom and dad, grandparents, friends, and neighbors. May we live in such a way so that when we die, we will join them in the kingdom of heaven. On Friday, November 2, we celebrate the feast of All Souls. This is a day to remember our beloved dead, especially those who are in the process of purification in Purgatory. Our prayers and sacrifices may hasten the process and have them enter eternal life in heaven. This day is a good reminder for us to remember to pray for the dead. We can offer a Mass, say a rosary, give alms to the poor, and offer up any suffering that we experience. May all those who have died enjoy eternal rest in the embrace of the Lord. We are beginning our RCIA Program. This is a program for those who wish to join our Catholic Christian community and for any adult Catholics who have not received the sacrament of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. If you are interested in joining the program, please call the rectory. I will be available for confession this week on Tuesday, October 30, from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2

3 Reflection of the Week Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. ~ Mother Teresa HOLY HOUR A time of quiet music & reflection Sunday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PRAYER GROUP Hour of praise and charismatic prayer Monday 7:30-8:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Scripture Reading & Discussion Tuesday 7:30 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Spiritual Teaching Light of the World One of my favorite pieces of art hangs in the Keble College chapel in Oxford, England. The painting, The Light of the W orld by English artist William Holman Hunt, shows Jesus holding a lantern in His hand and knocking on a door to a home. One of the intriguing aspects of the painting is that the door doesn t have a handle. When questioned about the lack of a way to open the door, Hunt explained that he wanted to represent the imagery of Revelation 3:20, Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in. The apostle John s words and the painting illustrate the kindness of Jesus. He gently knocks on the door of our souls with His offer of peace. Jesus stands and patiently waits for us to respond. He does not open the door Himself and force His way into our lives. He does not impose His will on ours. Instead, He offers to all people the gift of salvation and light to guide us. To anyone who opens the door, He promises to enter. There are no other requirements or prerequisites. If you hear the voice of Jesus and His gentle knock on the door of your soul, be encouraged that He patiently waits for you and will enter if you welcome Him in. ~ Lisa Samra Lisa Samra- Our Daily Bread, 2018 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 3

4 ADULT FOCUS Bereavement Community Hear how our members have dealt with loss and learn strategies and activities that have helped others move back into the warm peace of the Lord. Meetings are held on first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. * Please use back parking lot door. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 6. Faith Sharing Join us for insights and fellowship. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady s Room Tuesdays at noon. Call for confirmation. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. Support Group ~ Separated/Divorced, Annulled or those living with any broken relationship Next meeting will be on 2nd Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. * Please use back parking lot door. Please Rose at rmdittom@aol.com or call for information on our programs listed above. Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Room. All are welcome. Affirming Life Community Heartbeat Pregnancy Center (781) A Women s Concern Toll Free (866) Rachel s Vineyard 877 HOPE 4 ME (877) St. Joseph Table Serving healthful meals to those in need on the second Friday and fourth Wednesday each month. Schedules may change to accommodate certain holy days and holidays. Please call the rectory for more information on any of the programs above or to volunteer at the St. Joseph Table: Men s Group Men of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a group of ordinary men, seeking an extraordinary encounter with Jesus Christ. Please join us every Saturday morning at 9:45 a.m., for 1 hour of fellowship, spiritual growth, and encouragement. Please contact Bill Hicks: (billhicks@ymail.com) for more information. Mass of Remembrance Saturday, November 3, 6:00 p.m. The Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated on Saturday, November 3, at 6:00 p.m. This liturgy will remember those members of our parish family who were buried from St. Joseph Church between October 1, 2017 and September 30, Please see foyer bulletin board for a listing of all those who will be remembered. Family and friends who have suffered the loss of a loved one are cordially invited to attend this liturgy. A light collation will be served after the Mass. Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Fridays 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please call the rectory to sign up. Our Lady s Sodality PLEASE NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE OUR LADY'S SODALITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH Saint Joseph Parish Hall 6:45 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary 7:15 p.m. Business Meeting Looking forward to seeing everyone! Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry There are drop off baskets located in the foyer by the library for your donations of nonperishable food items to benefit the needy of our community. This month the pantry is especially in need of baked beans, beef stew, Progresso and Chunky Soups, chili, jars of pasta sauce. Thank you for your continued generosity. Scripture for the week of October 28, SUN Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10: Mon Eph 4:32 5:8/Lk 13: Tue Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32/Lk 13: Wed Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13: Thu Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a 2 Fri Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/Jn 6: Sat Phil 1:18b-26/Lk 14:1, SUN Dt 6:2-6/Heb 7:23-28/Mk 12:28b-34 4

5 All Saints Day Mass Schedule Vigil Wednesday, October 31, :00 p.m. All Saints Day Thursday, November 1, :45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Christmas Giving Trees Volunteers Needed! Calling all volunteers, young and old, to cut tags for the Christmas Giving Tree and attach ribbons. If you can use a hole punch you can do this! Come join us and bring a friend. Tuesday, November 7:00 p.m. in Fr. Gillis Hall. Sign-up sheets will be available for the upcoming gift sorting. Please contact: Rose Finn at , tramfinn@aol.com Religious Education Religious Education Parent Meetings Grade 2 Thursday, November 1 - Choose either a morning session at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Ministry Room OR evening session at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The meetings last approximately one hour. Grades 3 to 6 Homeschool Program Monday, November 5-7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Please meet in the Parish Hall. Grade 1 Parent & Child Meeting Saturday, November 3-10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please meet in the Parish Hall All Saints Day Mass for all Grade 2 students is 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 28th. Please dress your child as Saint and have your child meet in Fr. Gillis Hall at 8:45 a.m. Franciscan Spiritual Direction Franciscan Spiritual Direction is a guided invitation to walk with the Holy Spirit. It invites us to engage our deepest selves - wherever we are - and enables us to respond in truth. The seeds we plant allow us to recognize God s presence in the challenges, as well as the joys, of living. Spirituality is present as we work, study, pray and play, and allows our holiness to become wholeness. As Jesus instructed the fishermen, who later became His Apostles, push the boat out further; there is more. What is happening in your heart and mind? What do you want God to hear, and what is He asking of you? Our parishioner, Kate Chandler, is certified in Franciscan Spiritual Direction and can be reached at kate.chandler44@gmail.com or Special Collection Next Week Next week s Special Collection, November 3-4, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), works to uphold the dignity of human life by breaking the cycle of poverty across the United States through grants to local community-based groups who create jobs, improve education, and strengthen neighborhoods. For more information, please visit OFFERTORY OCTOBER $ 12,282 Parish Financial Statements for the last fiscal year are now available in the rectory. Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS 37th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Friday, November 16 ~ 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17~ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 40 talented vendors, Kid s Corner with lots of fun & games, raffles for the whole family, 50/50 raffle (last year s was over $13K!) hand decorated wreaths, baked goods, gently used religious and Christmas items, and full kitchen featuring homemade meatballs, pasta and freshfilled cannoli. For more info: craftfair@stjosephschoolwakefield.org ********************************************************************** GENTLY USED RELIGIOUS & CHRISTMAS ITEMS NEEDED! Please consider donating your gently used Religious and Christmas Items to the St. Joseph School Table for our annual Craft Fair in November. We will resell the items to benefit the school. You may leave items in the box marked "Religious Goods" in the church foyer. Thank you for your support! 5

6 Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community. Also, please pray for the sick and all those who have asked us to pray for them this week. Their names have been inscribed in our parish Book of Intentions in the Chapel. Please contact the rectory to add a name. Saturday, October 27 9:00 Jane Murphy, Memorial Mass 4:00 Matt & Elsie Curran, Memorial Mass Sunday, October 28 7:30 Paul & Angela Novelli, Memorial Mass 9:00 Adeline & Arthur Mottola, Memorial Mass 11:00 Joseph Iosua, Birthday Remembrance 5:30 Robert Umano, Jr., Memorial Mass Monday, October 29 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Robert Stentiford, 2nd Anniversary Tuesday, October 30 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Souls In Purgatory Wednesday, October 31 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Gregg Sciaba, Birthday Remembrance 4:00 Vigil ~ All Saints Day Thursday, November 1 ~ All Saints Day 6:45 No Intentions 9:00 No Intentions 6:00 No Intentions Friday, November 2 All Souls Day 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 9:00 Judy Pamula & Kara Pamula-Bertuch Memorial Mass Saturday, November 3 9:00 Robert Umano, Sr., 9th Anniversary 4:00 Warren (Skip) Haley, 10th Anniversary Sunday, November 4 7:30 Robert M. Stanton & Evelyn Ryan, Memorial Mass 9:00 Doris DiGiammarino, 1st Anniversary 11:00 Stephen Antonelli, 10th Anniversary 5:30 George Preble, Memorial Mass Please pray for all those currently serving in the military and for all those deployed overseas especially for Shane Baldwin, Rafael Cruz, Joseph Emery, Matthew Hassey & Justin Whitmarsh. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph Parish the newly baptized: Sebastian Antonino Catino child of Scott & Lianna Austin Thomas Mahoney child of Matthew & Tara Nola Elaine McDonald child of Scott & Kimberly Stella Ann McDonald child of Scott & Kimberly Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE A rabbi and a priest were talking. The rabbi leans over and asked, So how high can you advance in your organization? The priest said, If I m lucky, I guess I could become a bishop. Well, could you get any higher than that? asked the rabbi. I suppose that if my works are seen in a very good light that I might be made an archbishop, said the priest a bit cautiously. Is there any way that you might go higher? If all the saints should smile, I guess I could be made a cardinal, mused the priest humbly. Could you be anything higher than a cardinal? probed the rabbi. Hesitating a little bit, the priest said, Well, I suppose there s an outside chance I could be elected pope. The rabbi continued to press, Isn t there anything higher than pope you could become? What! You think I could be Christ himself? I could never do that! exclaimed the priest. The rabbi leaned back and said, Well, one of our boys already made it. ~ The Book of Catholic Jokes 6