St. Joseph Parish ~ Malden, MA

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1 St. Joseph Parish ~ Malden, MA Rev. William J. Minigan, Pastor Rev. John Mulloy, In Residence Ms. Buffy Walsh, Pastoral Associate/Co-or. of Rel. Ed. Mrs. Jeanne Dyjak, Director of Music Mrs. Louise Mallett, Business Manager Mrs. Judith A. Froio, Parish Secretary WE are a Eucharistic Faith Community on an unending Journey of LOVE, COMPASSION and EMPOWERMENT as witnesses to Jesus in our world. Rectory (781) Religious Education Office (781) Masses Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 7:30, 9:00` and 10:30 A.M. Weekdays 9:00 A.M. Holy Days 4:00 P.M. (vigil) 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Reconciliation Saturday - 3:00 3:45 P.M. or by appointment in the rectory BAPTISMS - 1:00 P.M. on the 3rd Sunday of each month. An interview with both parents is required prior to any arrangements for Baptism. Call the rectory for appointment. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY - Please call the rectory to make arrangements at least six months in advance. ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL - Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. All new members welcome. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Doreen Anzalone Gail Dorazio Joseph Finn (Teen Rep.) Kathy Harless Rose Kilbride Sarah Rosatone (Teen Rep.) Buffy Walsh BULLETIN DEADLINE Notice must be in rectory by Monday at 9:00 A.M. before publication. WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS Please introduce yourselves to one of the Priests after Mass or at the rectory. We want to know you and serve you, we welcome and invite you to become an active member of St. Joseph s Parish Community. Be our friend Friend us on Facebook at Malden St. Joseph to stay up to date on Parish events and news.

2 ST. JOSEPH PARISH Please refer to the bulletin insert this week for the Ash Wednesday Masses, Lenten Masses and Services. Operation Rice Bowl A Lenten Program of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Operation Rice Bowl Boxes are available as you leave the Church. We ask you to please take one. As has been customary, these boxes should be returned with your offerings on the last weekend of Lent (Palm Sunday, April 12th and April 13th). SATURDAY, MARCH 1 SUNDAY, MARCH 2 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 THURSDAY, MARCH 6 FRIDAY, MARCH 7 -BAKE SALE after the 4:00 PM Mass. -BAKE SALE after all Masses. -NO BINGO this week. -STATIONS OF THE CROSS at 5:30 PM. -SCRIPTURE STUDY 7:00-8:30 PM in the conference room. -ADULT FAITH FORMATION 7:00-8:30 PM hall. -GAME AND MOVIE NIGHT for students in grades 3 & 4 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the hall. ROSARY every weekday morning at 8:25 AM in the church and after the 9:00 AM Mass. Filipino Apostolate Mass The Filipino Apostolate Malden Chapter celebrates Mass in this Parish every second Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Following the Mass, there is a pot luck lunch in the hall. New Parishioners Welcome to St. Joseph Parish. New parishioners pamphlets are to be found in the foyer We have provided this pamphlet in the hope that you may learn more about our parish. Please fill out the form and drop it in the collection basket or call the office at so that we may welcome you to our parish or assist you with any questions you may have. Catholic questions and answers Are you looking to find out more about your faith, or maybe looking for why we do certain things, or do you just have general questions about your Catholic faith? If so then we may be able to answer some of those questions. I will be meeting in the Church hall, every other Thursday night through April 3rd, from 7:00-8:30 PM to help answer those questions. All are welcome to attend. No group is too small or too big. So please mark your calendars and join me on March 6th, 20th and April 3rd. You do not need to attend all the meetings to participate. All sessions will be very informal. Thanks and hope to see you at the sessions. Buffy Game & Movie Night Game & Movie Night on Friday, March 7th for students in grades 3 & 4 in the hall from 6:00 PM 8:00 PM. MALDEN Stations of the Cross St. Joseph Youth Ministry Program will be holding a Parish wide Stations of the Cross every Thursday of Lent in the Church at 5:30 PM beginning Thursday, March 6th. We hope that you will attend. -Buffy and Kathy Scripture Study Program St Joseph Spiritual Development Advisory Board will present a 5 week Scripture Study Program starting Thursday, March 6th, from 7:00 8:30 PM in the conference room. The dates will be March 6, 13, 27, April 3 and 10. Note: There will be no Scripture Study on March 20. Each evening will focus on either the Old or New Testament highlighting God's love for us. Fred Dewsnap will moderate these sessions. Light refreshments will be available at each session. All are welcome Community Blood Drive St. Joseph Parish Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in the parish hall. At the Blood Drive on January 13, 2014 there were 56 donors; and 51 units were collected. Baby and Children's Pajama Drive Religious Education/Youth Ministry will be running a "parish wide" baby and children's pajama drive. The pajamas will be donated to the 'Cradles to Crayons" organization. They are in need of all sizes 0 to 12. There will be a box in the foyer for anyone wishing to donate new pajamas. Buffy and Kathy Religious Education Registration Religious Education registration for began on January 2nd and will close on March 31st, for all who wish to participate for the upcoming year. Our program includes Kindergarten through the 10th grade. All participants must register no later than March 31st. Tuition for one child is $90.00, two children $ and three or more $ The First Holy Communion fee is $30.00 and the Confirmation fee is $ There is a space available on the registration form for anyone needing a payment plan. If a family registers a child/children and then moves out of the parish before the beginning of classes, a full refund will be made. All families who now participate in the program received registration materials in the mail. Families who have not had children in the program may call the Religious Education Office at or may drop by the office for information and registration materials. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM through 1:00 PM. For those who wish to communicate with the office by - the address is stjosephs3@comcast.net or Buffy buffi310@aol.com. A note from the Music Director.. I am very excited to inform you that our teen folk group will begin rehearsing on Monday, March 3rd from 6:00 7:00 PM, prior to CCD class. I welcome those who wish to sing as well as these who play an instrument. If you need further information feel free to give me a call at ( ) or send me an (jeanneld34@gmail.com). Thank you so much, and I look forward to seeing you on Monday, March 3rd at 6:00 PM. Jeanne Dyjak

3 Parking Lot From Fr. Bill Over these past several weeks, I have been receiving more and more complaints about the parking lot. Some people are in the habit of parking in such a manner that the middle of the lot becomes inaccessible. That is very unfair for those who come in after and have no place to park. Over the years, I have repeatedly asked for all to be respectful of the need for each worshipper to find a parking space. So, I ask once again and, hopefully for the final time that all be respectful of others need for parking. Too many people park so they can be first out and these block others. Remember, someday the first (out) will be last. EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Flea Market and Craft Fair Court Maplewood CDA #510 will have their Annual Flea Market on Saturday, March 29th from 9:00 AM 2:00 PM. To reserve a table, please call Janet Tables are $20.00 each. Snack Bar will be available all day. Admission is $.50, Senior Citizen $.25, children under 12 free. Spring Penny Sale Court Maplewood CDA is sponsoring a Penny Sale on Tuesday, March 25th in the hall. Doors open at 6:30 PM, drawing starts at 7:30 PM. 100 chances for $1.00 Ham drawing every 15 minutes. Call Christine Murphy at To the St. Joseph Family Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Deacon Anderberg on his recent visit to your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their lives. They and you are blessed by your generosity. In Christ, The Food For The Poor Family Lift Join us for LIFT an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages from young adults to adults to teens to entire families. Be with us on Tuesday, March 18th for a night of praise & worship, dynamic speakers and Eucharistic adoration. The evening runs from 7:00-9:00 PM at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA. Directions and a downloadable flyer, for information about LIFT, go to our website Bereavement Support Group St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester, is offering a Bereavement Support Group for six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM beginning March 5th through April 9th. No fee, but voluntary donation appreciated to cover costs of materials. To register or for information, call , ext. 16. St Joseph Church Medford Celebrates 10 th Anniversary of 40 Hour Devotion The 10th anniversary of the 40 hour devotion will be held at St Joseph Church, 114 High Street, Medford beginning on Thursday, March 6 th at 1:00 P.M. with Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament and ending Saturday, March 8 th at 5:00 AM. Fr. George Hines, Pastor, welcomes the public to attend this event. Refreshments will be served. To volunteer and to sign-up for an hour of adoration adortion24i@comcast.net or Forward in Hope This week, at parishes across the Archdiocese of Boston, parishioners will be asked to pledge support to the 2014 Catholic Appeal, Forward in Hope. Ministries supported by the Appeal have a direct impact on the administration and evangelization efforts at St. Joseph Parish as well as at the 287 other parishes in our Archdiocese. Your generous support and participation is critical to the success of the 2014 Catholic Appeal at St. Joseph Parish and helps move us forward in hope as we seek to better embody the Gospel message in our lives. Please complete a pledge form available in the back of the Church or pledge online at BostonCatholicAppeal.org. Thank you for your prayers and support for a successful Catholic Appeal. Parish Support February 22nd & 23rd Offertory $5, Envelopes 177 Checks & Cash in envelopes $2, Loose Bills $2, Coin $ Monthly Collection $ Envelopes 8 Grand Annual Collection $5.00 Envelopes 1 Church in Latin America $12.00 Envelopes 2 Ash Wednesday Collection Ash Wednesday collection is in support of the Church in Africa and Central and Eastern Europe. Fuel, Utilities and Snow Removal Collection Next weekend, March 9/10, our annual collection to help cover some of our fuel, utility and snow removal costs over the past twelve months will be taken up at all masses. Because of this special collection, there will not be a monthly support collection in March. In regard to the costs associated with these areas of parish expenses, there was a 35% increase over the prior year. While we make strong moves to contain costs, the weather did not always comply with our attempts. For example, snow associated costs increased by 289%. These figures do not include any expenses after 31 January So costs related to the February storms are not reflected. This past year, the following costs were incurred: Fuel $12, Utilities $31, Snow & Associated costs $ 9, Total $53, These are, as we all know, very difficult economic times. It is understandable that not all may be able to contribute to this collection, but I ask all who are able to do so generously. In my nearly twelve (12) years with you in this parish, I have been constantly impressed with the generosity of so many and with the sense of pride we all share in being members of this wonderful community of faith. I am so grateful for all you are, do and contribute to the life of this great parish. Thank you! Fr. Bill

4 MARACH 2, 2014 In Support of Our Military Personnel Please remember in your prayers our sisters and brothers in the military who are the ultimate safeguards of our freedom and way of life. Prayers have been requested for the following: Major Vincent Amerena, U.S. Army Sgt. Ashley Bates, U.S. Army P.O.1 Josh Beemer, U. S. Navy S.F.C. Stephanie Blazo, U.S. Army PFC David B. Bloom, U.S. Army P.O.3 Robert G. Bruce, U.S. Navy 1 st Lt. Matthew J. Campbell, U.S. Army 1 st Lt. Christopher B. Carney, U.S. Army Maj. Chip Colbert, U.S. Army David Consoli Sgt. Paul Consoli, U. S. Army P.F.C. Adam D. Costello, U.S. Army Airman Daniel Craven, U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Craven, U. S. Air Force SPC Daniel DeAngelis, U.S. Army SPC Joseph DiLeo, U.S. Army PFC Nicolas Dileo. U.S. Army P.F.C. Thomas M. Donahue, U.S. Army Sgt. Paul J. Driscoll, U.S.M.C. 1 st Lt. Joseph C. Fraser, III, U.S.M.C. LCPL Travis Gagnon, U.S.M.C. Pvt. Patrick Greenberg, U.S. Army LCPL Kevin Hayes, U.S.M.C. Pvt. 3 Ryan Jay, U. S. Army PO3 Patrick Kinnon, U. S. Navy S. Sgt. Michael Lancaster, U.S. Air Force Pvt. Christina Maria Manley, U.S.M.C. PFC Julia Ferrick-Manley, U.S.M.C. ME3 Nicholas Martorana, U.S.C.G. SPC Brian McKinnon, U.S. Army Capt. Brian Molloy, U. S. Army Patrick William Mullis, U.S.C.G. Sgt. Galvin J. Murphy, U.S.M.C. SSgt Benjamin Pierce, U.S.A.F. HN3 Justin Pierce, U. S. Navy Capt. John J. Roma, U.S.M.C. TSgt. Christopher Santoro, U.S. Air Force Sr. Airman Alex R. Sullivan, U.S. Air Force MM3 Jonathan C. Surette, U.S. Navy Sgt.. Steven P. Wardynski, U. S. Army Sgt. Vincent M. Wardynski, U.S. Army Pvt. Gary Williams, U. S. Air Force Readings for the Week of March 2, 2014 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 Liturgical Publications Inc

5 MARCH 2, 2014 SATURDAY, March 1 9:00 AM Carlos Chaves 4:00 PM Elmer McLeod SUNDAY, March 2 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM Anthony Scopelliti Grades 5 & 6 10:30 AM The Meelia Family MONDAY, MARCH 3 9:00 AM Joseph Travia TUESDAY, MARCH 4 9:00 AM Leonardo Santos SATURDAY, March 8 9:00 AM Raymond and Minnie Crotty 4:00 PM Catherine Hansen and deceased members of the Hansen Family SUNDAY, March 9 7:30 AM For the People 9:00 AM Deceased members of the Vu Family 10:30 AM Helen MacAulay Youth Ministry In your charity please remember all of our ill and discouraged. Remember in your prayers our deceased relatives, friends and benefactors. Also remember Robert Boyd who was buried from here this past week. BINGO WEDNESDAY EVENING PARISH HALL Early bird Games beginning at 6:45 PM DOOR PRIZE S up to $250 One Winner Take All $500 One progressive from $750 till hit Various Lottery Tickets - Air Conditioned - No Smoking COME ON DOWN AND TRY YOUR LUCK PLEASE REMEMBER THE NEEDY AMONG US BY DONATING TO OUR ST. VINCENT depaul BOXES Stop, look and listen Lent, the season of the church year that s associated with repentance, begins on Ash Wednesday (March 5 this year). While some people deny themselves by giving up something for Lent, others prepare for Easter through special Bible studies or devotions. Christians observe Lent for these reasons: It causes us to STOP. Lent says, Stop and rest awhile, as well as Stop doing wrong. It tells us to LOOK. Look inward for an honest selfexamination. Look upward to see the cross of Christ offering healing and love. Look forward to the hope of the Resurrection. It tells us to LISTEN. Listen to the words of Christ. Listen to the voice of God. Listen to the winds of the Spirit of God. Stop, look and listen. These three words aren t only important for our safety in travel; they re also helpful for our journey through the 40 days of Lent.