Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA 01880 Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Saint Joseph Vaca on Bible School ~ Cave Quest Group 2 August 8-12, 2016 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 www.stjosephwakefield.org Phone: 781-245-5770 Fax: 781-246-2423 Chapel Hours 7:00 AM - Midnight Adoration (M-F)-10:00AM - 12 AM Weds 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM No Adoration on Holidays Religious Education Elizabeth Collins, Grade 1-2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Carissa Scudieri, Youth Minister Diane Murphy, Administration Saint Joseph School & Early Childhood Center Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Principal Alayne Flynn, Administrator Phone: 781-245-2081 www.stjosephschoolwakefield.org August 14, 2016
Dear Parishioners, Over the past weeks, the Gospels asked How are we living our lives? The man who had a good harvest hoarded his blessings and did not share his bounty. He placed his security on his possessions and lived his life eating, drinking and being merry. He didn t realize that his life was coming to an end. He did not live his life planning for eternity. In another parable, we find the servants not doing their work for they were not expecting a quick return from a wedding by their master. When he did return, they got a severe beating. The servants who were ready were served a feast by their master. Am I attentive to my work as a follower of Jesus? Am I growing spiritually, sharing my gifts and talents and sharing the good news of our salvation? The Summer Olympics have begun. The Olympic athletes are good examples of sacrifice, discipline, and hard work. They train hours a day, all in order to compete for a gold medal. They put to shame all of us who say we have no time to build up our spiritual life with the hope of winning the crown of eternal life. We find no time to pray, read the Scriptures or attend Sunday Mass. We forget that we are deciding our eternal life by how we live our lives today. Caring for our souls must be our priority. We must not allow this world to distract us from the basic purpose of why we exist, to be friends with God and to have a relationship with Him. Religion is not a bunch of laws, regulations and doctrine. They have their place but religion is how we nourish our relationship with God. I encourage you to spend at least 10-15 minutes a day in prayer, praising God, asking for mercy for the times we were unloving, thanking Him for one s blessings and asking for what you need. Read a little from the Bible and worship each week. Take advantage of any adult faith formation programs. Share your gifts and talents and serve the needs of others. Keep your eyes on Jesus and prepare for the eternal life awaiting you in the kingdom of heaven. This Monday we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. It is our belief that since Mary was immaculate from the moment of her conception, her body did not undergo decay but shares in the fullness of the redemption won for us by the death and resurrection of Jesus. She was assumed body and soul into heaven. For us our bodies will be reunited with our souls at the end of time. The Feast of the Assumption is a holy day but this year it is not one of obligation since it falls on a Monday (I m still trying to figure this one out). You are still encouraged to attend morning Mass to celebrate this great feast of Mary. I will be available for confessions this week on Tuesday, August 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2
Reflection of the Week The past was, and the future will be, but the present is all that is right now. 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 Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Scriptural Teaching Holy Year of Mercy December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016 Immaculate Conception to Christ the King Please place this page on your refrigerator for this week s reflection (Continuation from last week) Magnificat Magazine s Year of Mercy Companion edition (pages 197-200) provides an understanding of indulgences for this Holy Year based on guidelines published by the Vatican on its website. 4. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in a state of grace: Have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; Have sacramentally confessed their sins; Receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); Pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. 5. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope s intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about twenty) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope s intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an Our Father and a Hail Mary are suggested. One sacramental confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father s intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. 3
ADULT FOCUS Religious Education 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. Please note time change to 7:00 p.m. Next meeting is on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. 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. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph s Room. Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Room. All are welcome. Affirming Life Community ; Heartbeat Pregnancy Center (781) 229-7887 A Women s Concern Toll Free (866) 435-7292 Rachel s Vineyard 877 HOPE 4 ME (877) 467-3463 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. Next meeting is on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:30pm. Separated/Divorced Support Group New Introductory Session continuing Wednesday, August 17, at 7 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. 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. For more information on any of these programs, please call Rose at 781-665-8172 or email: rmdittom@aol.com. Summer Vacation is an excellent opportunity to increase faith and family activities. Here are a few suggestions: Work on the kid s religious education book in preparation for class in the fall. The grade level books are available in the rectory. Grade level books can be handed down to siblings. Pray the Rosary daily as a family. Here is a link to How to Pray the Rosary: http:// www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayersand-devotions/rosaries/how-to-pray-therosary.cfm Attend daily Mass at St. Joseph at 9:00 AM and ask your friends to join you. From here you can go for coffee, visit a playground, etc. Begin a family Scripture night and take turns reading from the Bible as a family and discuss what you have learned. Unplug and take a hike in the woods. Let the peace and tranquility of this natural setting bring you closer as a family. So remember, don t take a vacation from Jesus this summer! There are lots of options! Have a safe and blessed summer. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS Saint Joseph Elementary School in Wakefield is currently accepting registration for our Early Childhood 3/4 day and full day programs and our full day Kindergarten and grades one through grade 8 classes. Saint Joseph School is accredited by the NEASC and has a long tradition of academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith. Registration forms are located in the front lobby or contact Alayne Flynn or Dr. Joseph Sullivan for further information at 781-245-2081 or Early Childhood Program at 781-245-0796. Saint Joseph School Alumni Team Volunteer Coordinator Needed! Coordinator will work with our Saint Joseph School Alumni Team to develop an Alumni database. If interested in this position, please call Maureen Miller at the rectory at 781-245-5770. 4
Music Children s Choir Please come and join our Children's choir this year! We are welcoming new members from grade 2 and up. We rehearse every Thursday from 3:45-5:00, and sing twice a month at the 9:00 Mass. We have a lot of fun singing and praying together, and learning about music, teamwork, and our faith. We also have other fun activities and parties throughout the year. If you are interested in joining or have questions, please see Anne in the music area after Mass, or send an email to seraphim173@gmail.com. Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 22nd. Adult Choir Those who sing pray twice. St. Augustine Please come and join the St. Joseph Adult Choir this year! Rehearsals are every Thursday night from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm, and the choir sings at the 11:00 am Mass every other Sunday. If you are interested in joining, or would like more information about the choir, please see Anne Grant in the music area after Mass, or send an email to seraphim173@gmail.com. Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 8th. Youth Choir We are welcoming new members, grades 8-12, to our Youth Choir this year! The group will sing at two 5:30 Sunday night Masses per month, following a rehearsal earlier in the day from 3:00-5:15. If you are interested in joining, or if you would like more information about the group, please see Anne in the music area after Mass, or send an email to seraphim173@gmail.com. St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box Offering: July 2016 $ 3,196.73 Thank You Distributions for Month of July 2016 Utilities $ 1,482.54 Hotel 1,227.55 Food gift cards 329.00 Total: $3,039.09 OFFERTORY AUGUST 6-7 $ 10,070 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. LITURGY CORNER Continuing with our look at our focus this month on the Immaculate Heart of Mary... Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially... (special intention). We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen. SILVER & GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O Malley, OFM invites all couples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2016 to the Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The Mass will be celebrated on September 25th at 11:30 and will include a renewal of vows. To register, please visit bostoncatholic.org/weddinganniversarymass. Please register by September 2 to have your name included in the printed list of anniversary couples. Altar Server Training Program Our next Altar Server Training Program is scheduled for September. We are currently accepting applications for training. Applicants must meet the following criteria: parochial, public or home schooled student third grade and above willing to serve for minimum of three years complete the minimum of five (5) hour training Due to school and sports commitments, the September training will be conducted in two 2 1/2 hour sessions from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays ~ September 8, and September 15, 2016. We look forward to new registrants to serve in our St. Joseph Altar Server Ministry Program. Applications are available in the foyer and may be dropped off at the rectory any time during the month of August. 5
Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community especially David Eldridge & Greg Sciaba. 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. Saturday, August 13 9:00 John Looney, 4:00 Charles & Maria Trainito, Memorial Mass Sunday, August 14 7:30 Raymond Dubé, 32nd Anniversary 9:00 John Ferreira, 35th Anniversary 11:00 Louis Bortone, 5:30 Ralph Petraglia, 8th Anniversary Monday, August 15 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Donald Emmons, Memorial Mass Tuesday, August 16 6:45 Leo Beane, Sr., Memorial Mass 9:00 James Peacock, Memorial Mass Wednesday, August 17 6:45 Thomas & Tom Deveney, Memorial Mass 9:00 Special Intention Thursday, August 18 6:45 Jesula Fortune, Birthday Celebration 9:00 Andrea Gerace, Friday, August 19 6:45 Clark Travia, 10th Anniversary 9:00 Marianne Looney, Birthday Celebration Saturday, August 20 9:00 Andrea Gerace, 5th Anniversary 4:00 Doris Wells, Memorial Mass Sunday, August 21 7:30 George Riley, 9:00 Laura Gregory, 11:00 Robert Mastrocola, 5:30 Theodore Roache, Jr., 6th Anniversary Please pray for all those currently serving in the military and for all those deployed overseas especially Richard Cardavelli, Patrick Carney, Rory Connerty, Steven Doucette, Ian Schwartz & Justin Whitmarsh. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Tess Everly Dussault child of Christopher and Lauren Are you being called...? Have you considered being a Lector to proclaim God's Word...? Or a Eucharistic Minister to offer Jesus in Holy Communion...? If you have thought of serving in either of these ways, please call Rose Dittmer at 781-665-8172 or email: rmdittom@aol.com. Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 5:30-6:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fridays 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please call the rectory to sign up. St. Joseph Parish Library In the church foyer there is a library with an abundance of excellent Catholic books. Parishioners are welcome to take home any books that interest them and just return them when they are finished. Come in and browse! Need a little help with your everyday activities? Contact Our Christian Service Ministry. If you are experiencing a difficult time and in need of some help or interested in joining this ministry, please call: Lucia Beaton at 781-820-6039. Scripture for the week of August 14, 2016 SUN Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53 Mon Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 Tue Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30 Wed Ez 34:1-11/Mt 20:1-16 Thu Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14 Fri Ez 37:1-14/Mt 22:34-40 Sat Ez 43:1-7a/Mt 23:1-12 SUN Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30 6