St. Joseph the worker Parish

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1 St. Joseph the worker Parish FATHER BRIAN M. MILLER, M.Div., M.A. pastor Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PARISH OFFICE Seven South Broad Mountain Avenue Frackville, PA Telephone: (570) Fax: (570) Mass Schedule: Ext. 5, Parish Office: Ext. 1, Parish Secretary Ext. 4, Confessions/Adoration Ext. 7, Holy Days Ext. 6, Bookkeeper Ext. 2, Director of Youth Ministry Ext. 9 frackvillerc3@verizon.net Parish web site: PARISH OFFICE HOURS The office is closed for federal holidays/holydays. PARISH REGISTRATION AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Please call the Parish Office and we will assist you in this process. REGIONAL SCHOOLS Trinity Academy at the Father Walter J. Ciszek, SJ, Sr. Margaret M. McCullough, Principal 233 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA Telephone: (570) , Marian Catholic High School Mrs. Jean Susko, Principal 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA Telephone: (570) , Website: Nativity B.V.M. High School Lynn Sabol, Principal One Lawtons Hill, Pottsville, PA Telephone: (570) , St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Inc West Norwegian Street, Pottsville, PA Fax: St. Joseph Parish Complex Locations 49 North Line Street & 33 S. Broad Mountain Avenue SACRAMENTS Sacrament of Baptism- The sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated immediately following the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Please call the Parish Office at least two months in advance in order to make arrangements. Parents must be registered in the parish and active for at least three months prior to the Baptism. Sponsors must be canonically eligible. Certificates of Eligibility sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation requires that a person be an active, registered member of the parish three months prior to receiving the certificate of eligibility. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. Sacrament of Marriage- Please call the Parish Office at least 6 months before the proposed marriage dates in order to arrange for the necessary preparation. An appointment is necessary before a wedding date may be scheduled. Parish and Diocesan pre-marital classes are required. Only parish guidelines will be followed in planning the marriage ceremony. Order of Christian Funerals- At the time of death, contact the funeral home of your choice. DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC DIRECT Phone line: (800) DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J., MS, LMFT Phone: (610) , Ext mcole@allentowndiocese.org The Diocese of Allentown provides assistance to anyone who, as a minor, was sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or employee/volunteer of the Diocese/Parish. Parents, guardians, children, and survivors of sexual abuse are invited & encouraged to contact the Diocese of Allentown for more info about this program. The fullness of compassion should be extended to these victims by the Church. To learn more about the Diocese of Allentown s Youth Protection Programs, Sexual Abuse Policy, & Code of Conduct, please visit & click on Youth Protection in the upper right hand corner of the page. go to Youth Protection to learn more about Diocese s Youth Protection programs.

2 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019 Saturday, January 19, :00 PM Anna Smith requested by Carduff Family Sunday, January 20 8:30 AM Jane Bukowski requested by IHHS 63 Reunion Committee 10:00 AM Bertha Cieslukowski requested by Ellet & Deborah Sapp 11:30 AM Jack Moran requested by Sippie Family Monday, January 21 OFFICE CLOSED 8:05 AM NO MASS Tuesday, January 22 8:05 AM Geraldine A. Ossman requested by Joseph and Donna Roman Wednesday, January 23 8:05 AM Living & deceased of McGinn, Bosevich & Neary Families requested by Helen and Hannah Thursday, January 24 8:05 AM George Rushanan requested by Betty & Pat Kavanaugh 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Adoration in St. Ann Church Friday, January 25 8:05 AM Gregory Mickonis requested by Ruth Murphy and son, Sean Saturday, January 26 4:00 PM Carolyn Boychak requested by Colette & Jacob Corby Sunday, January 27 8:30 AM John & Mildred O Boyle requested by O Boyle Family 10:00 AM Peter Miernicki requested by Atty. & Mrs. Paul Domalakes and Family CANDLE OFFERINGS The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns as a memorial for Stanley F., Ann and Stanley G. Rakowsky requested by Family. The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Eva Kubeyka requested by Children and Grandchildren. The Vigil Light at the Statue of the Blessed Mother burns in memory of Joseph Alshon requested by wife, Eve and Family. The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Joseph burns in memory of Gaughan and Kneib Families by Peggy Gaughan. The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Joseph burns in memory of Joseph, Albert & Margaret Geary requested by Darlene & Dennis. The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Ann burns in loving memory of Louis Bernadyn requested by daughter, Lorraine. The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Ann burns in memory of Robert and Anna Smith requested by Family. The Vigil Light at the Statue of St. Anthony burns in memory of John & Arlene Davis requested by Darlene & Dennis. The Sanctuary Lamp burns for a Special Intention requested by Mary Jane Recla. WEEKLY CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:15 p.m. & Sunday: 8:05 a.m., Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. 7:55 p.m. First Fridays: 5:30 p.m. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Chapel & Youth Center at 27 South Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Silent) Adoration in St. Ann Church. 7:30 p.m. Confessions, 7:55 p.m. Benediction. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said at 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to commit to thirty minutes or an hour may call Please remember there is always a substitute available, if you are unable to make your designated time. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Bereavement Ministry is available for those needing assistance in planning a funeral service and to provide grief support. Your option of a call or visit. Call Parish Office if you wish to be contacted. RCIA- If you know anyone who is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Fr. Miller at the Parish Office :30 AM Rose Griffiths Price requested by Tenaglia Family PRAY FOR: All those in need. Especially those who are sick, are feeling weak or lonely. Increase their faith and assist them in knowing that they are not alone and all they need comes from You. Sunday Collection: January 6, 2019: $3, Second Collection: January 6, 2019: $ Thank you for your continued support of your Parish.

3 LITURGY OF THE WORD - FOR CHILDREN ALLELU Allelu! Children s Liturgy of the Word is available every Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All parish children ages 4 second grade are welcome to attend. MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, PA will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 27, Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the program runs from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tours of the school will be given which will include our new STEM Labs. MARIAN REGISTRATION is now open for the School Year. The registration fee is $ if paid by February 1st, after February 1st the registration fee will be $ TH ANNUAL BE COOL FOR OUR SCHOOL POLAR PLUNGE The Polar Plunge will benefit Marian Catholic High School and takes place on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Mauch Chunk Lake in Jim Thorpe. Registration is $35 and is open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The first plungers hit the water at 12 noon. Registration is not limited to plungers. Participants may register as a Chicken to show their support but stay dry. A commemorative T-shirt is included with a Plunger or Chicken registration. With the exception of Marian students, all Plungers must be 18 or older. The event is familyfriendly and will feature a DJ. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. There is no fee for spectators. To pre register or obtain info, mchspolarplunge@gmail.com or call Kathy Goff, Find us on Facebook: MCHS POLAR PLUNGE. TRAVEL TO ITALY with Pastor of Saint Joseph the Worker, Fr. Brian Miller and Fr. Allen Hoffa, Pastor of St. Joseph in Summit Hill Where: Rome, Assisi, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre. Dates: June 16-25, 2019 Cost: $3, airfare and all-included. To register, please contact (855) or (508) You can also register online at COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE to be held at the Frackville Elks 1533, Banquet Hall, 307 South Third Street, Frackville, PA on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Frackville Elks Open to the public & walk ins welcome. Call RED CROSS or visit: redcrossblood.org and enter: Frackville to schedule an appointment. BREAKFAST BUFFET -sponsored by St. Nicholas Holy Name Society on Sunday, January 27th at St. Nicholas Hall on Route 901, Primrose from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adults: $9.00; children under 12-FREE. ST. JOSEPH the WORKER PARISH UPCOMING EVENTS January 21 Bible Study in Parish Hall (Monday this Week not Wednesday) January 22 Faith Formation in St. Ann Rectory 6 p.m. January 24 Adoration in St. Ann Church 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Confession at 7:30 p.m. and Benediction at 7:55 p.m. January 28 VBS organizational meeting 6 p.m. in SA Rectory CHILDREN S CHOIR- All parish children are welcome. Practices are Sundays 5 to 6 p.m. in Annunciation BVM Church. Please encourage your child to join us as we prepare to celebrate the Savior s birth as a parish. FRACKVILLE MINISTERIUM 2019 CHRISTIAN UNITY PRAYER SERVICE-will be held at Trinity ECC at 56 North Balliet Street, Frackville at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff will give the message and we will assist and share in the service. Date: Wednesday, January 23, ALPHA FOR TEENS SUNDAYS, BEGINNING JANUARY 27, 2019 FREE DINNER 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. ST. CLARE OF ASSISI, Mill & Hancock Streets, St. Clair, PA Know a teen with questions about faith, religion, spirituality, life? Invite them to Alpha. We will eat dinner, watch an ALPHA video & have small group discussion each night in a fun & engaging way for youth. See you there!!! RSVP: ANNIE@ALLENTOWNDIOCESE.ORG VBS-2019 ROAR! Life is Wild...God is good Everyone is invited to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Ann Rectory Meeting Room to begin planning for our VBS week of June 17 through June 21. Please consider joining us in the jungle this year! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOAGIE SALE The Knights of Columbus will be having their monthly hoagie sale on January 24. Pick up only in the Meeting Room behind St. Ann Church. Please call to order your hoagies on or before Monday, January 21 by calling Joseph O Neill at Cost: $4.50 per hoagie. Thank you for your support of this fund raiser. SECURE ONLINE DONATIONS Did you know that you can now use your credit card or PayPal account to make Secure Online Donations to St. Joseph the Worker Parish through our website ( Just look for the Donate button directly beneath the Mass Schedule. THANK YOU!! The volunteers at Birthright of Frackville would like to thank you for your support with our annual Giving Tree Project. Thank you to all who donated, those who have set up the tree in Church, and to those who have delivered the donations to our office, we are truly thankful. We ask that you continue to keep Birthright in your prayers, and also to pray for the end of abortion. May God bless & watch over you always. Loretta Yashin and Mary Goncalves, Co-Directors.

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