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1 stjoe88.org St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish Parish OFFICE: (Fax) Society of St. Vincent de Paul Help Line: PARISH Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. - Sun.: 9 a.m. - Noon St. Joseph Catholic School 2015 SW Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX Principal: Diane Price info@stjosephtx.org stjosephtx.org School: SW Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington, TX Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 p.m. (Eng) Sunday 8:30 a.m. (Eng.) 11 a.m. (Eng.) 1 p.m. (Español/Spanish) 1 p.m. Chapel (Akan) 5:30 p.m. (Eng.) Weekday: (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. (Eng.) (Mon.-Wed., Fri.) 6 p.m. (Eng.) Thur. 6 p.m. (Span.) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - 3:30-5 p.m. (English/Español) Rosary 30 minutes before Mass times Adoration Thursday & Friday 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. staff Pastor: Rev. Daniel Kelley... (dkelley@stjoe88.org) Parochial Vicar: Rev. Peter Opoku Ware...(popokuware@stjoe88.org) Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tom Kennedy...(tkennedy@stjoe88.org) Pastoral Ministers: Deacon Bill Johnson... (bjohnson@stjoe88.org) Deacon Jose Roman... Business Manager: John Sgro...(jsgro@stjoe88.org) Front Office: Jenise Diaz... (jdiaz@stjoe88.org) Director of Worship: Tim Jacquet...(tjacquet@stjoe88.org) Baptisms/Funerals Coordinator: Herica Esquer... (hesquer@stjoe88.org) Communications: Rebecca Bosquez... (rbosquez@stjoe88.org) Facility Coordinator: Irene Salters...(isalters@stjoe88.org) Director of Family Formation: Alec Banda... (abanda@stjoe88.org) Director of Religious Education: Ana Garza...(dre@stjoe88.org) Bookkeeper: Loretta Williams... (lwilliams@stjoe88.org) Hispanic Ministry: Elizabeth Nieva...(enieva@stjoe88.org) Safe Environment Coordinator: Jessica Biagini... (jbiagini@stjoe88.org) Bulletin Assistant: Reyna Castelán...(rcastelán@stjoe88.org) Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth

2 St. Joseph, Arlington, Texas Mass Intentions Sat., Dec. 1 8:30 a.m....andrea Vo Doan + 5:30 p.m....pham + Sun., Dec. 2 8:30 a.m... Joseph & Carol Dances 11 a.m...michael Bandejo 1 p.m... por la familia parroquial 5:30 p.m... Fr. John + Mon., Dec. 3 8:30 a.m.... Alvin Patterson + 6 p.m...charlotte Koranteng Tue., Dec. 4 8:30 a.m....andrew K. 6 p.m...chifond Tran + Wed., Dec. 5 8:30 a.m.... Mike Mahon 6 p.m...k.k. Minkah + Thu., Dec. 6 8:30 a.m... Anne Landry 6 p.m... Esteban Santana + Fri., Dec. 7 8:30 a.m...sara Hugger + 6 p.m.... Augustine Okoye & Family Sat., Dec. 8 8:30 a.m.... Augustine Wuoc Le + 5:30 p.m....juan M. Garcia+ Sun., Dec. 9 8:30 a.m... Anne Landry 11 a.m... The People of the Parish 1 p.m... Elias Aguilar + 5:30 p.m...alain M. 1st Sunday in Advent Many senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for years for little to no pay. Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your support helps provide medications, nursing care, and more. This collection Dec. 8-9, 2018 supports hundreds of religious communities across the U.S. that lack financial resources sufficient to meet the retirement and health-care needs of aging sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Readings for the Week of Dec. 2, 2018 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/1 Thes 3:12 4:2/Lk 21:25-28, Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation) Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1: nd Sunday of Advent: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

3 St. Joseph, Arlington, Texas 3 1st Sunday in Advent Campaign Update THANK YOU TO ALL of our parishioners for your continued prayers and support of our parish campaign. We are grateful for each and every gift that has been received. Your dollars are at work, providing light this Advent season! We completed our LED lighting upgrades in the sanctuary and Parish Hall! We replaced 86 pendant lights in the sanctuary, 19 wall sconces and more than 150 lamps in the library and Narthex. We also installed 70 LED panels in the hallways and classrooms and 78 fixtures in the bathrooms, choir room and storage. In addition, we also: Installed a new door access system and re-keyed all door locks. Completed sound system upgrades and organ repairs. This Advent season, consider supporting the Providing for Our Future capital campaign! Make a new gift or pledge Increase your existing pledge Make a special one-time gift Visit stjoe88.org/ capitalcampaign click donate now or call the parish office at FinAnciAl & AttenDAnce nformation Nov. 18, 2018 Regular Collection: $24,571 Total Weekend Mass Attendance: 3682 Nov. 25, 2018 Regular Collection: $22,515 Total Weekend Mass Attendance: 4,486 REGISTRATION OPEN DEC. 9, JAN. 23, 2019 fwdioc.org/st-francis-de-sales The aim of the St. Francis De Sales Basic Catechist Formation Program is to form catechists. A catechist is a person who desires to teach the Catholic faith and become an effective witness of the Gospel. Throughout this journey, catechists will become familiar with basic catechetical concepts; understand the role of the liturgy, the RCIA process, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, proper methodology, lesson planning, and so forth in the areas of catechesis and catechetical instruction. Interested? Contact Alec Banda (abanda@stjoe88.org or Ana Garza (DRE@stjoe88.org) or call the Parish Offi ce.

4 Diciembre 2, I Domingo de Adviento al Señor. Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento El Santísimo Sacramento se encuentra expuesto jueves y viernes en la capilla de las 9:00am a las 5:45pm. El Santísimo Sacramento nunca debe estar solo; si usted puede pasar una hora con Jesús, firme el libro al entrar. Durante su visita puede rezar el rosario, meditar sobre alguna lectura espiritual, o simplemente contemplar con adoración Adoración Nocturna: El primer sábado de mes de 8:00 pm a media noche. Adoración al Santísmo con los jóvenes el primer viernes de mes a las 7:00 pm Misa en Español: todos los jueves a las 6:00 p.m. en la capilla. RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS (RICA) si eres mayor de 18 años y te falta algún sacramento como el bautismo, la confirmación, o la primera comunión, te esperamos los jueves de 7:00 a 8:30 pm. no faltes! CLASES DE BIBLIA todos los lunes de 7:00 a 9:00 pm en los salones 5, 4 y 3 del centro comunitario.

5 CLASES PRE BAUTISMALES (PARA PAPÁS Y PADRINOS) se realizan el 1er sábado de cada mes de 9:00 a 12:00pm en el salon 5, 4 y 3 del centro comunitario. 5 Dec. 3, 2018 La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl ofrece la oportunidad de vivir la fe. QUINCEAÑERAS la preparación empieza desde los 13 años y es requisito que la joven esté inscrita en el programa llamado Edge. Para más información llamar a la oficina a la extensión #1011 o preguntar por Tim CLASES PRE-MATRIMONIALES Para iniciar el proceso de matrimonio es necesario asistir a una clase llamada Fully Engaged. La clase se imparte el 3er lunes de cada mes a las 7:00pm en salon #3 de la iglesia. employment opportunities St. Joseph Parish seeks a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry who is responsible for developing the spiritual formation of our youth in grades 6-12 (middle school and high school). This includes forming young people to be disciples of Jesus Christ through relational ministry, planning and executing youth nights by leading both teens and volunteers, and collaborating and working closely with the formation department. This individual should be united to Christ in the teachings and Sacraments of the Catholic Church, personal daily prayer, and have a heart to minister to young people. This individual would also report directly to the Director of Family Formation. Interested candidates should send their completed application and resume to Alec Banda, Director of Family Formation, at abanda@stjoe88.org. St. Joseph Catholic School has an immediate opening for a full-time Facilities Manager, with the hours of noon to 8 p.m. during the school week, and flexible hours during the summer. This person reports to the school administration, and must be one to take ownership of their work, follow school policies, and believe in the mission of our Catholic school. They must have good mechanical aptitude and experience with building and grounds maintenance. They must have a working knowledge of light carpentry and lawn care, including all facets of a sprinkler system. This person needs to be able to diagnose and perform mechanical repairs, which includes light plumbing repairs. Must have an ability to work from ladders, adjust to height and close quarters, and withstand cold and heat. Basic computer skills are required. On-call availability for emergencies. Must be a self-starter recognizing areas in need of attention and making the necessary repairs or enhancements. Must be able to use both oral and written communication effectively. All interested applicants should their resume and completed application to: Diane Price, dprice@stjosephtx.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. school news Mission: St. Joseph Catholic School provides students with a safe and prayerful learning environment, enveloped by an intimate community of active and faithful families. Contact Monica Hurtado mhurtado@stjosephtx.org for more information or to schedule a school tour! Support the School 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, % of sales at this location, (I-20/Cooper) will be donated back to the school

6 6 Dec. 3, 2018 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Marshall O. Whitecotton Conference Call our hotline for more info at Please consider getting involved with the St Vincent de Paul Society here at St Joseph! Contact us by calling our hotline or asking our parish office staff to put you in touch with one of our members. ONGOING EVENTS: Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) Questions? Contact Michael Helbert gmail.com Thursday (Men & Women) meets in Community Center room # 7 9:15-10:30 a.m. Saturday (Men only) meets year round in Church room # 4 7:30-9 a.m. Sunday (Men & Women) meets in Church room # 3 9:50-10:50 a.m. The Ladies Auxiliary meets every third Monday of the month in the Community Center Rooms 6-7. Everyone is invited to pray the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Faith Study -- monthly video series NO MEETING 1st MONDAY in DECEMBER (attend Penance Service) Come watch the entire three-hour video Bishop Robert Barron s Untold Blesssing: Three Paths to Holiness p.m. Dec. 18 in Community Center Rooms 6 & 7. All adult parishoners are welcome. No childcare is available. If you have any questions, contact Katrina or Carl May, ckkamay2@att.net.

7 St. Joseph, Arlington, Texas Discover the history of the diocese of fort worth 7 1st Sunday in Advent El libro cuesta $40 y está a la venta en la oficina. a great gift for family, friends and loved ones $40 per copy hard cover, glossy paper 316 pages 9.45 x full color throughout a richly illustrated book with pull-out objects Pick up your copy today in the Parish Office.