Saint Matthew ~ September 21. Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Saint Matthew ~ September 21 September 16, 2018

2 Dear Parishioners, This Friday, September 21, is the feast of St. Matthew, one of the apostles and author of one of the Gospels. It brings to mind the importance of reading the Scriptures. We need to spend time listening to the Word of God and putting it into practice. If we are to have any deep relationship with the Lord, Scripture reading is a necessity. You are encouraged to spend some minutes in Scripture reading each day. I am excited about a new Bible that has just been published. It is called The Great Adventure Catholic Bible. This Bible is a follow up on the DVD series, The Bible Timeline, that we had a few years ago. This Bible makes the complexity of reading the Bible simple. Rather than just reading the words of the Bible you are given a narrative approach of the big picture of salvation history and shown how everything ties together. It is like having a Biblical scholar beside you to help you understand what you are reading. This is what Curtis Mitch, the associate editor wrote; The layout of the biblical text is wonderfully readable. Its teaching enhancements, which give Catholics needed help in grasping the grand story of salvation history, are superb; and even the maps and charts are visually stunning. This is the Bible to have. I am so impressed by it. I recommend it as a way of helping you to be more comfortable in the reading of God s Word. You can order it from Ascension Press online: -catholic-bible. I will be available for confession this week on Tuesday, September 18, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2

3 Reflection of the Week You can give without loving but you can never love without giving. 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 Apart but Not Abandoned I had a lump in my throat as I said good-bye to my niece on the eve of her move to Massachusetts to attend graduate school at Boston University. Though she had been away four years as an undergraduate, she hadn t left our state. A two and a one-halfhour drive easily reunited us. Now she would be more than 800 miles away. No longer would we meet regularly to talk. I had to trust that God would take care of her. Paul likely felt the same way as he said good-bye to the elders of the church in Ephesus. Having established the church and taught them for three years, Paul concluded these elders to be as close as family to him. Now that Paul was headed to Jerusalem, he would not see them again. But Paul had parting advice for the Ephesians. Though they would no longer have Paul as their teacher, the Ephesians did not have to feel abandoned. God would continue to train them through the word of his grace (Acts 20:32) to lead the church. Unlike Paul, God would always be with them. Whether it s children we launch from the nest or other family and friends who move away - saying good-bye can be very difficult. They move beyond our influence and into their new lives. When we let go of their hands, we can trust that God has them in His. He can continue to shape their lives and meet their real needs more than we ever could. ~ Linda Washington Linda Washington. Our Daily Bread, 2017 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, October 2. 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, October 9, at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. Living With Chronic Illness Support Group Support ministry for those experiencing chronic illness, cancer, or long-term medical conditions from both visible or invisible illnesses. Caretakers of anyone who has a chronic illness are welcome. 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. Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 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. Is God Calling You...? We presently have some openings for Hospital Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ministers to the Sick or Homebound. If you have thought of serving in any of these ways, please call Rose Dittmer or rmdittom@aol.com. 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? Kate is certified in Franciscan Spiritual Direction and can be reached at kate.chandler44@gmail.com or We are often asked by parishioners where to buy religious items or gifts. If you are in need of religious items, please visit Andrew Lane Co. on Route 114 at 3 Walter Road, Peabody, MA or online at Store hours: 9:30AM 5:00PM Monday Friday and Saturday 9:30AM - 1:00PM. Closed Sunday. 4

5 Christian Service Ministry Would you be able to donate your time helping others in their everyday activities? Help needed with rides, errands, companionship, and short term help with meals. If interested in joining this ministry, please call Lucia Beaton at The Saint Joseph Music Ministry CD is on sale for $20 each. Stop by the front office of the rectory or download the music online by using this link: SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year are invited to join Cardinal Seán O'Malley on Sunday, October 28 at St. Mary Parish in Waltham at 4:00 p.m. for the annual Anniversary Mass with renewal of vows. Registration is required, please visit: bostoncatholic.org/ weddinganniversarymass. For more information, contact Kelly Tolman at or 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. Religious Education This year s Opening Parent Meeting will be this weekend on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in Father Gillis Hall for families with students in Grades 1 through Grade 9. Class Start Dates: Grade 1: Saturday, 9/29@ 10AM - 11:00AM Grade 2: Wednesday 9/26@ 4:30PM, 5:30PM Thursday 9/27@ 3:30PM, 4:30PM Grade 3 & 4: Wednesday 10/3@ 3:30PM Grade 5 & 6 Tuesday 3:30PM Grade 7: Monday 3:30PM, 4:30PM, & 5:30PM Grade 8: Tuesday, 4:30 PM, 5:30PM Grade 9: Sunday, 6:45 Grade 10: Sunday, 4:15 PM Please call Diane Murphy at or her at dmurphy@stjosephwakefield.org for more information. Box Tops for Education The Students at Saint Joseph s School thank you for your continued support of our Box Tops for Education Program. The Box Tops for Education Program is a great way to help the school earn money by clipping Box Tops from products you already use! Please continue to clip Box Tops from participating products and deposit them in the Saint Joseph School Box Tops collection box located in the Church Foyer. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS This week s Second Collection (Sept 15-16) is the Clergy Health & Retirement Trust which supports the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. On behalf of all of our priests, thank you in advance for your generosity. OFFERTORY SEPTEMBER ,838 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. 5

6 Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community especially for Amelio DiOrio & Patrick Kavanagh. 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, September 15 9:00 Jeanne Hudd, 4th Anniversary 4:00 Soccorso Cresta, 10th Anniversary Sunday, September 16 7:30 Charles & Mary Robinson, Memorial Mass 9:00 Special Intention 11:00 Albert & Anne Dente, Memorial Mass 5:30 Robert Umano, Jr., Memorial Mass Monday, September 17 6:45 Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 Special Intention Tuesday, September 18 6:45 Emma Kenney - Hynes, Birthday Celebration 9:00 Marilyn Small, Birthday Remembrance Wednesday, September 19 6:45 Larry McCluskey, 6 Month Anniversary 9:00 Marybeth Keith, Birthday Celebration Thursday, September 20 6:45 Clara Travia, Birthday Remembrance 9:00 Ann Devaney & Anna Healey, Memorial Mass Friday, September 21 6:45 Angela Barra, 19th Anniversary 9:00 Ernest & Shirley Smail, Memorial Mass Saturday, September 22 9:00 Larry McCluskey, Memorial Mass 4:00 Timmy Hourihan, 1st Anniversary Sunday, September 23 7:30 Jane Murphy, Month s Mind 9:00 Jodi Muise, 1st Anniversary 11:00 Jack Hamboyan, 43rd Anniversary 5:30 Robert Umano, Sr., 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: Cameron Joseph Papluca child of James & Jessica Colby Patrick Sullivan child of Michael & Andrea Social Committee Upcoming Events Saturday, October 20 th Sock Hop Dinner Dance Please check foyer bulletin board for more details. Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE Did you hear about the man who opened a dry-cleaning business next door to the convent? He knocked on the door and asked the Mother Superior if she had any dirty habits. ~ The Book of Catholic Jokes Scripture for the week of September 16, SUN Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8: Mon 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7: Tue 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7: Wed 1 Cor 12:31 13:13/Lk 7: Thu 1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 7: Fri Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9: Sat 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8: SUN Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16 4:3/Mk 9: