Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

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1 Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Fourteenth 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 Rose Dittmer, Faith Formation Anne Grant, Music Director Maureen Miller, Parish Accountant Mary Coles, Bulletin Editor Alex Canto, Facilities Manager Caleb, Parish Dog Phone: Fax: Chapel Hours 7:00 AM - Midnight Adoration (M-F)-10:00AM - 12 AM Weds 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM No Adoration on Holidays July 5, 2015 Religious Education Elizabeth Collins, Grade 1-2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Diane Murphy, Administration Saint Joseph School & Early Childhood Center Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Principal Alayne Flynn, Administrator Vivian Tringale, Accountant Phone:

2 Dear Parishioners, On Saturday we celebrated Independence Day. It is a great day for our country commemorating when we declared our independence from England. We mark the day with parades, concerts and fireworks. Wakefield does a great job of observing July 4th. Even in our daily lives, we celebrate when our children go off and take responsibility for their lives. They no longer live dependent on their parents for the basic necessities of life. Their independence is a mark of maturity. We can also look upon this holiday with a spiritual reflection. First of all, there is no celebration of independence from God. In fact, if we were to be independent from God, we would be like a branch separated from the vine. We would die. This is why the Lord tells us that we are and have nothing without Him. He calls us sheep, for a sheep is dependent upon the shepherd for protection and nourishment. If we are to be independent in the spiritual life, it should be from sin. Jesus came to set us free from the power of sin and death. When we confess our sins we are free, for the Lord forgives our sin and frees us from our guilt and shame. True freedom is to live a life of holiness, loving our God and our neighbor. Concerning our country, we see to our peril that we are moving away from being one nation under God. This past week we saw the Supreme Court made it legal for same sex couples to be married. Does anyone think about the one who instituted this union? God made them male and female and the two become one flesh. What would you say if someone took a novel and changed the ending and wrote their name as the author? Or look at it this way, water is H20 - not H2H2 or OO. The formula of marriage is man and woman. Marriage is not on the level of civil rights. It is an institution made for the union of man and woman, open to procreation, and the mutual expression of their love. We are changing the laws of God to satisfy our own unbridled passions. We have quickly become a nation that is haughty and arrogant in living in ways that are in complete opposition to the laws of God. Let us truly celebrate our independence day by repentance and recommitment in being dependent upon God. Caleb s Corner A piece of grass a day, keeps the vet away I will be available for confession this week on Tuesday evening, July 7, from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2

3 Reflection of the Week Love is a binding force by which another is joined to me and cherished as myself HOLY HOUR A time of quiet music & reflection Sunday 7:00-8:00 p.m. PRAYER GROUP Hour of praise and charismatic prayer Monday 7:30-8:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Tuesday 7:30 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 pm Thursday 2:00 p.m. Scriptural Teaching An Inquisitive Walk through the Scripture, 83 We recommend keeping these reflections in a three-ring binder for the sake of pondering, challenging, questioning what is offered. Please consider that this is a series and some things may not be as clear if all individual reflections are not read. As we continue to look to Hebrew Scriptures to understand Jesus as Messiah, we consider the third reason for leaving the pagan nations in the Holy Land and by analogy, for allowing demons to tempt and humans to sin after the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of the Lord. The third reason was to teach Israel/us how to make war. Now these are the nations which the Lord left, to test Israel by them, that is, all in Israel who had no experience of any war in Canaan; it was only that the generations of the people of Israel might know war, that he might teach war to such at least had not known it before. (Judg. 3:1, 2) Of course, there will be concerns of political correctness in dealing with war but we must keep in mind that the early Church came to understand the pagan nations as representing demons and sin. We Christians were never told to make war expect against evil, injustice, sin. Jesus never commanded that we war against other humans. Unfortunately, we have not taken this to heart and we still wage war against others in our thoughts, words and deeds. But it seems that the Lord planted in human nature the readiness to make war. We fight for life when our lives are threatened. A loving parent will fight to protect her child. A passer-by may engage in battle to aid a person being attacked by others. A man may fight against his own evil inclinations so as to choose the better part. Readiness and willingness to enter into war is a human trait but Christians must have a more profound understanding of this. St. Paul wrote in his Letter to the Ephesians (6:10-18) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. More to come on spiritual warfare. 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 held on first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in Our Lady s Room. Next meeting is on Tuesday, July 7, Faith Sharing Join us for insights and fellowship. Mondays at 9:30 am in Our Lady s Room Tuesdays at noon. Call for confirmation. Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph s Room. Thursdays at 7:00 pm in Our Lady s Room Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on 9:30 am 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 ( ) 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. Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in Our Lady s Room at 7:30 p.m. Separated/Divorced Support Group The next meeting for our Program on Separation and Divorce will be on Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. Religious Education Registration Update Registration for the school year is underway for students going into Grade 1 through Grade 9. There have been some recent changes to our Religious Education programs so please visit our website for the latest information and forms. Students are required to attend and complete programs in Grades 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10. All other grades may register for home-schooling or to attend parish supplementary program. Incoming Grade 9: Confirmation is a two-year program starting with Grade 9. Even if your child attends Catholic School, they must register for Grade 9 Religious Ed. Incoming Grade 10 students must meet with Fr. Ron prior to being accepted into the Grade 10 program. Students can see Fr. Ron after any Mass beginning July 4. DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS JUNE 30! Please call Diane Murphy at or her at dmurphy@stjosephwakefield.org for more information. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS 21st Century Catholic Learning Community Based on Timeless Values. Quality, Faith-based, Personalized Instruction Saint Joseph School has limited openings available in Grades PK-8. Early Childhood Center has 1/2 and full day classes available. St. Joseph Table Serving healthful meals to those in need. The Second Friday and Fourth Wednesday each month. Schedules may change to accommodate certain holy days and holidays. Kindergarten Full Day Classes Enjoy the full experience of a Catholic Education! For more information on any of these programs, please call Rose at or rmdittom@aol.com. For additional information on our school please call or visit 4

5 Fr. Wenzel s Mass Schedule Fr. Jim will be celebrating the following Masses: July 5 at 7:30 a.m., July 12 at 11:00 a.m. 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 Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry There are drop off baskets located in the library foyer for your donations of nonperishable food items to benefit the needy of our community. This month the pantry is especially in need of brand name cereals. Thank you for your continued generosity. My Brother s Table REMINDER This weekend, (July 11/12) we will be collecting individually wrapped snacks for My Brother s Table. Please bring donations to the foyer library and mark them Soup Kitchen. St. Joseph Parish Expenses Paid June 16, 2015 June 26, 2015 Adult Faith Formation $ 88 Altar Supplies 266 Audio Visual 64 Books & Pamphlets 125 Building Maintenance & Supplies 1,335 Charitable Works 200 Hospitality 65 Landscaping 648 Offertory Envelopes 290 Payroll & Taxes 18,845 Postage 20 St. Joseph Table 428 Wakefield Food Pantry 500 Total: $ 22,874 Offertory June $ 11,627 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. 5 LITURGY CORNER Ordinary Time The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflects the rhythm of life with its celebrations of anniversaries and its seasons of quiet growth and maturing. As we continue in Ordinary time, we enjoy an opportunity to mature quietly and think on the great gifts we are given. Just as a baby matures in the quiet of the womb, we may find the peace and introspection of Ordinary Time provides us the space to grow in our spiritual life, increasing in faith. While we happily engage in the high celebrations of Christmas and Easter joy, we are now called to the quiet time of peaceful meditations in the "still of the season." Our Lady of Fatima Outdoor Rosary A monthly outdoor rosary prayer in honor of Our Lady of Fatima in front of the statue of Our Lady will be held on Monday, July 13 at noon. For information on the messages of Fatima visit On this site, you can also view live broadcasts of services conducted in Fatima, Portugal, directly from the apparitions chapel. PARENTING CORNER Loyola Press 3-Minute Retreats Loyola Press 3-Minute Retreats invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage. Knowing that not everyone prays at the same pace, you have control over the pace of the retreat. After each screen, a Continue button will appear. Click it when you are ready to move on. If you are new to online prayer, the basic timing of the screens will guide you through the experience. Please use the link listed below:

6 Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community. Also, please pray for the sick among us 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. Please pray for all those currently serving in the military, especially those deployed overseas: Kevin Garofano, Debra Martinez, Scott McDonough, & Matthew Redmond. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Saturday, July 4 9:00 Rose Polcari, Memorial Mass 4:00 Leo Surette, 22nd Anniversary Sunday, July 5 7:30 Deceased members of the Egan & Delgaizo Families 9:00 William Kotzuba, Memorial Mass 11:00 Hirodia Rodriguez, Memorial Mass 5:30 Robert Umano, Jr., 1st Anniversary Monday, July 6 6:45 Mary Jo Bauer, Memorial Mass 9:00 Carol Adams, Special Intention Tuesday, July 7 6:45 Maureen Pat Burke, Healing Mass 9:00 Marion Wilder, Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 8 6:45 Healing Intention 9:00 Lucretia Barrett, Birthday Remembrance Thursday, July 9 6:45 Joseph DiMare, Memorial Mass 9:00 Kathy Surette, 5th Anniversary Friday, July 10 6:45 Eileen Dolan, Memorial Mass 9:00 Barrett Harrington, Month s Mind Saturday, July 11 9:00 Kathleen Keith, Birthday Celebration 4:00 Harry & Mary Russell, Memorial Mass Sunday, July 12 7:30 Keith Reynolds, 1st Anniversary 9:00 Angela Keane, Birthday Remembrance 11:00 Domenico & Carmina Scenna, Memorial Mass 5:30 Joseph DiGangi, Memorial Mass Madelyn Elizabeth Corthell child of Jeffrey & Nancy Isla Nicole Nigro child of Angelo & Ashley May Christ s peace, love, and joy always enrich the marriage of July 19 July 24 August 15 Sept 19 Oct. 24 Michael & Caitlin (Murphy ) Curran St. Joseph Social Committee Upcoming Events! Indoor Yard Sale Friday Drop In Game Night Assumption Pot-Luck Dinner/Dance Family Pizza Party & Dance Ladies Tea Luncheon and Fashion Show We hope you can join us! More details to follow! For more information about these upcoming events, please contact Janet Scripture for the week of July 5, 2015 SUN Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a Mon Gn 28:10-22a/Mt 9:18-26 Tue Gn 32:23-33/Mt 9:32-38 Wed Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Mt 10:1-7 Thu Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15 Fri Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Mt 10:16-23 Sat Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Mt 10:24-33 SUN Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 6