Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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1 Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 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 November 25, 2018 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

2 Dear Parishioners, For the Church, this Sunday is the end of our Liturgical Year. We close the year with the celebration of Christ the King. Hopefully, this past year has brought us closer in our personal relationship with Jesus. This article from the November issue of In Touch Ministries might be a good end of year reflection. No matter where we are in our Christian walk, most of us will admit that our prayer life isn t what we d like it to be. Our attempts to make room for prayer in our busy schedules are often short-lived. And when we do manage to spend time with the Lord, we find ourselves easily distracted by random thoughts, our own desires, and the demands of the day. Instead of giving up in frustration and settling for a sporadic devotional experience, we need to realize that prayer was essential to Christ and should be to us also. The road to a deepening prayer life begins with a commitment to make it a top priority in our day. We follow through by setting aside a daily time to pray and read from God s Word. Then we need to find a location that minimizes interruptions. Since we re already busy, sacrifice may be necessary to make this happen. We might have to wake up earlier, give up a favorite activity, or use our lunch hour. Scripture is a key factor because it teaches us about our Father s character, promises, and priorities. The Word of God shifts our thoughts from worldly cares and pleasures to a focus on Him. Through it, we are reminded of His importance to us and our desire to please Him. Then we become ready to ask in accordance with His will and hear what He has to say. Developing a habit of prayer may require sacrifice, but it s worth the cost and effort. Spending time in the Lord s presence is the best way for us to know Him better and love Him more. I wish to thank McDonald Funeral Home for their generosity in providing the calendars to the parish. I will be available for confession this week on Monday, November 26, from 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2

3 Reflection of the Week God is waiting for us to turn to Him so He can reach out and help. 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 Of Spiders and God s Presence Spiders. I don t know any kid who likes them. At least not in their rooms... at bedtime. But as she was getting ready for bed, my daughter spied one dangerously close to her bed. Daaaad!!!!! Spiiiderrr!!!!! she hollered. Despite my determination, I couldn t find the eight-legged interloper. He s not going to hurt you, I reassured her. She wasn t convinced. It wasn t until I told her I d stay next to her top bunk and stand guard that she agreed to get in bed. As my daughter settled in, I held her hand. I told her, I love you so much. I m right here. But you know what? God loves you even more than Daddy and Mommy. And He s very close. You can always pray to Him when you re scared. That seemed to comfort her, and peaceful sleep came quickly. Scripture repeatedly reassures us God is always near (Psalm 145:18; Romans 8:38 39; James 4:7 8), but sometimes we struggle to believe it. Perhaps that s why Paul prayed for the believers in Ephesus to have strength and power to grasp that truth (Ephesians 3:16). He knew that when we re frightened, we can lose track of God s proximity. But just as I lovingly held my daughter as she went to sleep that night, so our loving heavenly Father is always as close to us as a prayer. ~ Adam Holz Adam Holz. 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. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 4. 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, December 11, at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. 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 Affirming Life Committee will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, after the 9 a.m. Mass in the rectory. All are welcome. 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. Boy Scout Troop 701 Wreath Sale Boy Scout Troop 701 will be here this weekend - Saturday, November 24th after the 4:00 pm Mass, and on Sunday, November 25th after the 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:30 pm Masses. The wreaths are a standard door size (12 measuring the inside ring). The cost is $15 for undecorated or $18 for decorated. Thank you for your support! 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. AFFIRMING LIFE COMMUNITY The next Affirming Life Committee meeting will be on Saturday, December 8, at 9:30 a.m. after the 9 a.m. Mass in the rectory. All are welcome. Our Lady s Sodality of St. Joseph & St. Florence CHRISTMAS PARTY (Pot Luck Dinner) DATE: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 TIME: 5:30 PM WHERE: St. Joseph Parish Hall *Please remember $5.00 gift cards to be given to Haven House. Thank you! Scripture for the week of November 25, SUN Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b Mon Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21: Tue Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21: Wed Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21: Thu Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21: Fri Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4: Sat Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21: SUN Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12 4:2/Lk 21:25-28,

5 Religious Education Just a reminder! There are no Parent Meetings in December for Grades 2 to 6 and no Class for Grade 1. Enjoy this time with your family and we will see you in January! Religious Education Meetings January 2019 Grade 2 Thursday, January 3, 2019 at either 10:00 a.m. OR 7:00 p.m. Grade 1 Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Grades 3 to 6 Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Saint Joseph Music Ministry Bake Sale The St. Joseph Music Ministry will be hosting a bake sale the weekend of December 1-2. All of the proceeds will be used to support the Buy a Bed program through the Mission of Deeds. For every $90 raised, a local child will receive a bed (frame, box spring and mattress). Thank you in advance for supporting the Buy a Bed program. We hope to see you after Mass! The Saint Joseph Music Ministry CD will also be available for purchase after Mass the weekend of December 1-2. All proceeds will be donated to the music program at the Boys and Girls Club of Wakefield. You can also stop by the rectory to pick one up or download the music online by using this link: The Music Ministry will be performing a Christmas Concert this year on Saturday, December 15th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm. Please join us as we sing pray, and prepare our hearts for Christmas. Christmas Giving Tree Program The Christmas Giving Trees will be set up in the foyer with tags attached until this weekend: November 24 th & 25th. There will also be, for the homeless, a Mitten Tree for: mittens, gloves, hats and scarves and a sock box for white, cotton sock donations. We ask that you select a tag(s) of your choice and return the unwrapped gifts the weekend of December 1 st and 2 nd with the tag attached. Please place gift certificates in a marked envelope and hand them to a volunteer or turn them into the rectory to prevent loss. Donations of wrapping paper are welcome and appreciated. As always, thank you for your overwhelming generosity to this program. Volunteers are needed between Masses to help sort the gifts of the weekend that gifts are due. If you can spare a few hours, please contact Rose Finn at (tramfinn@aol.com) or Janet Rivers at (janetrivers@verizon.net). SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS Show and support Saint Joseph School by visiting: Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry There are drop off baskets located in the foyer by the library for your donations of non -perishable 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. Offertory November $ 10,616 Parish Financial Statements for the last fiscal year are now available in the rectory. Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. December 8, Main Street Wakefield 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. * Please be sure to mention that you re shopping to support St. Joseph s at checkout and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the school! 5

6 Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community especially Virginia Hopkins. 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, November 24 9:00 Leon Labonte, Birthday Remembrance 4:00 Gerry Tiernan, Birthday Remembrance Sunday, November 25 7:30 Antonetta Staffieri, Birthday Remembrance 9:00 Deceased Members of the Spinali Family 11:00 Janet Passacantilli, 25th Anniversary 5:30 Joan Brunini, Birthday Remembrance Monday, November 26 6:45 Aaron Kenney, Birthday Celebration 9:00 Edward DeGurski, Sr., Memorial Mass Tuesday, November 27 6:45 Monsignor Francis G. O Sullivan, 3rd Anniversary 9:00 Dorothy Girolamo, Birthday Remembrance Wednesday, November 28 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Michael Winn, Healing Intention Thursday, November 29 6:45 Frederick Kelly, 9th Anniversary 9:00 Joseph DeRoche, 7th Anniversary Friday, November 30 6:45 Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 Souls in Purgatory Saturday, December 1 9:00 Darien Sanford Castro, Memorial Mass 4:00 Alice Redmond & Lucy Archibald, Memorial Mass Sunday, December 2 7:30 James Luti, 1st Anniversary 9:00 Patrick Kavanagh, Memorial Mass 11:00 Debbie DiRuzza, Memorial Mass 5:30 Grace Petragliia, Birthday Memorial 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: Camille Ann Bonitatibus child of Justin & Krista Miles Frederick Thelan child of Christopher & Megan Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE A parish administrator requested bids from local painters to repaint the outside of the Pastoral Center. Almost all of the bids were within a few dollars of one another, with the exception of one by a parishioner who had been in business for years and had an excellent reputation in the community. This particular painter s bid was about half of his competitions, and naturally, the administrator accepted it. On the day he was to begin, the painter realized that he had miscalculated badly. Not wanting to lose the job, however, he decided to thin the paint with water. That way, he thought, he would be able to complete the job for the price quoted. A week later, he received a call from the administrator, complaining that after the first rain half of the paint had washed off the building. Being a honorable man and a good Catholic, the painter went inside to pray about the situation, knowing that his business reputation was on the line. What can I possibly do, Lord? prayed the discouraged painter. In a loud voice God replied, Repaint! Repaint and thin no more! ~ The Book of Catholic Jokes 6