St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish OVER A CENTURY OF CATHOLIC PRESENCE The Holy Family Jesus, Mary, and Joseph PARISH SERVICES Parish Office Hours : Weekdays: : 0 AM to :00 PM Parish Registration: New parishioners are welcome. Please call the parish office to register. Please inform us if you move. R.C.I.A. Adults inquiring about the Catholic Church with a desire to become Catholic are invited to call the parish office for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Parish Organizations: Servants of Mary (Woman s Group), Adult Choir, Children s Choir, Ministry to the Poor, Ministry to the Sick & Elderly, RCIA Team, Food Pantry, Hispanic Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Home School Association, Athletic Association, Catechetical Instruction. Sponsorship: To act as a Godparent for Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation, the sponsor must be a baptized Catholic, confirmed, had communion, and live a morally good life; if married, done so within church law. Ordinarily the sponsor must be at least 14 years old. A Christian who is a non- Catholic may be a witness for Baptism together with a Catholic sponsor. Rev. James W. McGuffey, Pastor Rev. Parochial Vicar Rev. Sean G. Winters In Residence Deacon Ramon Torres Hispanic Ministry Deacon George Kimball Permanent Deacon Mrs. Roseann Johnson, Principal Mrs. Marcelle Doherty Coordinator of Religious Education Pastoral Assistant Dr. Thomas Juneau, Director of Music CONFESSIONS Saturday: 11:00 AM MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: 5:00 (Saturday evening), 8:00, 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30 PM (Spanish) Weekday: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:30 AM St. Peregrine Mass for the Sick Second Thursday of the month - 7:00 PM SACRAMENTS Baptism: The Rite of Baptism is celebrated on the second weekend of the month: Saturday at 1:00 PM. Please arrange for the obligatory preparation session by calling the parish office. Pastoral Care of the Sick: The Holy Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick are available to the sick and shut-ins upon request. First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation: Children are expected to receive a Catholic upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to receive ongoing religious education in the years preceding the reception of these sacraments. Matrimony: Specific times are set for the celebration of marriage during the year. To allow ample time for preparation, please contact the parish office at least one year before the intended wedding date. Holy Orders or Religious Life: If you are considering serving God as a priest, deacon or religious, you may contact your parish priest, deacon or religious: or phone the Office of Vocations at 732-562- 1990 Ext. 1700 for additional information. Mailing Address: Parish School 55 High Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 865 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 Parish Office... 732-541-8946 Parish Office Fax.... 732-541-0500 Parish Website...... www.stjosephparishfamily.com Religious Education/Pastoral Office.... 732-969-8767 PREP Website.......www.stjosephprep.net School.... 732-541-7111 School Website....... www.sjps.net St. Vincent de Paul Society............ 732-541-6003

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6, 2019 PARISH CALENDAR SUNDAY January 6 MONDAY January 7 6:00 PM RCIA, parish center conference room TUESDAY January 8 6:00 PM PREP, school 7:45 PM Athletic Association, gym WEDNESDAY January 9 6:00 PM PREP, school 7:45 PM Athletic Association, gym THURSDAY January 10 7:00 PM Servants of Mary Mtg., church hall FRIDAY January 11 8:00 PM A/A, Alanon, Alateen, church hall SATURDAY January 12 7:00 AM Athletic Association, gym A PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE Almighty God, Creator of all things, we place our request for world peace into Your hands. Continue to be our refuge and our strength as we undertake this challenge. Bless with Your divine protection our servicemen and servicewomen. Let their faith and trust in You never weaken. Bring them safely home to their loved ones. Let Your wisdom direct our world leaders to seek peace. Through their actions, may harmony and justice be secured. We pray for people of all nations. Fill their hearts with the desire to ensure justice and equality for all. We ask that You watch over those exposed to the horrors of war. Let Your compassion shine on all who dwell in war-torn areas. Guide our daily path to the way of peace. Let us all, in some way, be an instrument of Your peace. Amen. Remember in your prayers the members of our Armed Services, especially: Josh Hayes, cousin of Kathy Perkins; JP Brown, godson of Elizabeth Melo; Justin Molarz, grandson of Susan Molarz; Jesus L. Santiago, cousin of Felix and Ana Morales; Christopher Czapik, grandson of Carol Knittel; Justin Lurker, grandson of Helen Lurker; Robert Michnowicz, nephew of Helen Lurker; Mario Roman, son of Janice Pastures; Marc Repace, grandson of Pat Consiglio; Taylor Setar, daughter of Greg and Terry Setar; Gabriella Gatto, daughter of Carmelo and Nicole Gatto; Laura Roe, daughter of Maria and Luis Pena; Elizabeth Brito and Lisa Marie Brito, daughters of Ivette Brito; Jim Molnar, grandson of Alice Benson. PRAY AND FAST FOR VOCATIONS It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He Who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is He Who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is He Who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal. -St. John Paul II For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven... a time to heal... for the sick of our Parish and especially for Mary Wagner, Fr. John Morley, Alyssa Alcudia LIFE: AN EPIPHANY OF GOD Life is always a good. Why is life a good? This question is found everywhere in the Bible, and from the very first pages it receives a powerful and amazing answer. The life which God gives man is quite different from the life of all other living creatures, inasmuch as man, although formed from the dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7, 3:19; Job 34:15; Ps 103:14; 104:29), is a manifestation of God in the world, a sign of His presence, a trace of His glory (cf. Gen 1:26-27; Ps 8:6). This is what Saint Irenaeus of Lyons wanted to emphasize in his celebrated definition: Man, living man, is the glory of God. Man has been given a sublime dignity, based on the intimate bond which unites him to his Creator: in man there shines forth a reflection of God Himself. -The Gospel of Life, n. 34 PROTECT LIFE Father we praise you for the work of Your hands. For human life, made in Your image, for the gift of Your Son Who saved our nature, for the Power of Your Spirit, Who fills our hearts, for all You bestow upon us, we praise You, we thank You, and we bless You. Help us to protect the life You gave us; support the aged, guide the young, lift up the failing and heal the sick. To all people grant Your truth in its fullness. May those who are yet unborn soon see the light of day and live to give You glory through Christ our Lord. Amen. A WONDERFUL PRO-FAMILY WEBSITE Family of the Americas Foundation was founded for the purpose of promoting family unity. Their website is a great source of information. Visit www.familyplanning.net

SUNDAY READINGS First Reading - Isaiah 60: 1-6 Second Reading - Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6 Gospel - Matthew 2: 1-12 Finding God The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the Child these magi visited is the fulfillment of prophecy, the King of the world that stretches to the magi s home country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn Child the King of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be attentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3: 22 4: 6; Mk 4: 12-17, 25-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4: 7-10; Mk 6: 34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4: 11-18; Mk 6: 45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4: 19 5: 4; Lk 4: 14-22 Friday: 1 Jn 5: 5-13; Lk 5: 12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5: 14-21; Jn 3: 22-30 Sunday: Is 40: 1-5, 9-11; Ti 2: 11-14, 3: 4-7; Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22 OFFERTORY COLLECTION December 16, 2018 $4,910 $5,243 (2017) December 23, 2018 $5,725 $5,315 (2017) Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. -Hebrews 13:16 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, is held each Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in the Church Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration is the practice of placing the consecrated bread or host on the altar so that the faithful may join in prayer and worship before the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Praying before the Eucharist can be a time of reflection, adoration, and growth in true love for God and others. The Eucharist draws us closer to God, nourishes our own life and spirituality, and impels us to be witnesses of God's love in the world through our words and actions. PASTOR S CORNER I am grateful for your many generosities this past year, and for all of your contributions to Church life. It is no small thing. Everything we do for the Lord has eternal value. God has blessed us in many ways, and I pray that we continue to look toward Him in all we do. And may His blessings at Christmas, remain with us throughout the new year. Yours in Christ, Fr. McGuffey The ST. PEREGRINE HEALING MASS will be celebrated in our Church this coming Thursday, January 10, at 7:00 p.m. Following the Mass, there will be an opportunity for individuals to receive a blessing and healing prayers. We invite you, your family and friends, or anyone you know that is suffering from a serious illness, to join us for this special Mass. If you would like the name of a loved one placed before the Shrine of St. Peregrine prior to this Mass, you may obtain a Spiritual Bouquet Card in the Gift Shop or at the Parish Office. Mass Intentions Available for Friday Evening Mass During Lent On Friday evenings during Lent, Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. We are now accepting intentions for these Masses. To reserve a Mass for a special intention or in memory of a loved one, please stop by the Parish Office. A special THANK YOU to the Knights of Columbus Father Carey Council, No. 1280, sponsors of our 2019 Parish Calendar! We Are Updating Our Armed Services Prayer List If you have a member of your immediate family currently serving our Country in the Armed Services and you would like them to remain on the current list -or- be added to the list, please notify us. The current list will be replaced with the updated information in February. Serviceman/woman: Requested by: Relationship to Parishioner: Please complete this form and place it in the collection basket or the Parish Office mail slot by February 4 or call the Parish Office at 732-541-8946. Thank you.

Building Communities of Welcome This week, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates National Migration Week. This week is an opportunity for us to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants including: immigrants, refugees, and survivors of human trafficking. National Migration Week Prayer Loving Father, protect, we pray, all those forced from their homes by violence and persecution, guide them to places of shelter and safety, and grant that people migrate always by choice and not necessity. Watch over children who migrate alone, protect them from the risks they face all by themselves, help them reach their destination safely, and reunite them with those from whom they have been separated. Guide all migrants who seek a better life, to new opportunities, and grant them a new beginning. We beseech You to give each of us the strength and generosity to welcome the stranger and to open our homes to the newcomer, and in doing so to comfort those who are suffering. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for January Evangelization: That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world. BUS TRIPS: MARCH FOR LIFE WASHINGTON, DC FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Pro-Life advocates from around the country will gather in Washington, DC, to seek change for the right to human life on the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade. Bus Trip registration: Annandale: 908-797-7359; Blairstown: 908-382-1525; Flemington: 908-782-2922; Fords: 732-261-8280; Metuchen: 732-754-3692; Old Bridge: 423-595-8211; Phillipsburg: 908-454-9880; and Somerville: 908-788- 7736. For more information, visit www.diometuchen.org or call 732-562-1990 ext. 1543 or 1629. Why not celebrate your marriage and its many blessings by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? A Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next Weekend will be held January 25-27. Early registration advisable. For registration and information, visit www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org or call 732-904-9636. ANNUAL DIOCESAN RESPECT LIFE MASS & PRO-VITA AWARDS Bishop James F. Checchio will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Respect for Life Mass at noon on Sunday, January 20, at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, 548 Main Street, Metuchen. At this time, the Bishop will present the 2019 Pro-Vita Awards. This year s recipients: Patricia Daly, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, who is being recognized for her service in promoting the sanctity of human life in the Parish and the local community; Carolyn Glodek, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Parish in Colonia, who is very involved with Life Choices Resource Center in Metuchen, helping young women facing unplanned pregnancies to choose life; and William Tevald, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, who is heavily involved with setting up the St. Anne s Center in Phillipsburg, a home for women who are pregnant and homeless. Immediately following the Mass, there will be a small reception in the Community Room downstairs. All are welcome to attend. Call 732-562-1990 ext. 1629 or 1543 or email amarshall@diometuchen.org, for more information. Vatican II and the Church of the Third Millennium Join Fr. Gregory Uhrig on three consecutive Wednesdays (January 23 & 30 and February 6), from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, for an exploration of the enduring power of Vatican II s teachings in our day. The course is based on a video series entitled Vatican II and the Church of the Third Millennium with Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz, Ph.D., this course will offer an opportunity to reflect on and discuss the challenges facing the Catholic Church today. There is no charge to attend and no registration is required. For more information, please contact Fr. Gregory Uhrig at 732-529- 7933 or email guhrig@diometuchen.org WORLD YOUTH DAY IN METUCHEN SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 2019 The Diocese of Metuchen s Office of Youth Ministry will be hosting a Youth Day at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 105 Summer Road, Three Bridges, from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This will be an evening filled with fun, food, music, prayer, and reflection as our local Church celebrates our youth in union the Universal Church. All 8th - 12th graders are invited to come with their parish! For information, email John Glynn, jglynn@diometuchen.org Bishop Ahr High School s 6 th Annual Polar Plunge sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians The more cash, the more teacher s splash! Sunday, January 27, 1:00 p.m., at Sea Bright Municipal Beach by Tommy s Tavern, Sea Bright, NJ. To register to participate or to make a donation, visit www.bgahs.orgpolarplunge

SATURDAY January 5 5:00 PM Giuseppantonio DiMartino SUNDAY January 6 The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 AM Intention of Ester Maulit 10:30 AM Christopher Robateau 12:00 PM Edward Zubrowski 1:30 PM Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish MONDAY January 7 8:00 AM Hughes Family TUESDAY January 8 8:00 AM Lena Marinelli WEDNESDAY January 9 8:00 AM souls in purgatory THURSDAY January 10 8:00 AM Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration 7:00 PM Those whose names have been placed before the Shrine of St. Peregrine FRIDAY January 11 8:00 AM Priscilla D Silva SATURDAY January 12 8:30 AM Greco Family; Schmidlein Family; Zambrotta Family 1:00 PM Baptism 5:00 PM John and Susan Sabol SUNDAY January 13 8:00 AM Francisco DaSilva 10:30 AM Andrew Brost, Jr. and III 12:00 PM Robert and Irene Csaki 1:30 PM Parishioners of St. Joseph Parish CANDLE INTENTIONS ~ JANUARY 6-12 The St. Joseph Church Sanctuary Lamp burns for the intentions of Ester Maulit. The Pieta Lamp burns in loving memory of Martha Gilbert; requested by her Family. The Saint Joseph Lamp burns in loving memory of Giuseppantonio DiMartino; requested by his family. The St. Joseph School Chapel Sanctuary Lamp burns in loving memory of Mary Pappas; requested by Mike, Janet, Michael, and Matthew Medvetz. NOTE: TEMPORARY PARISH OFFICE HOURS Weekdays: 9:00AM to 3:00PM EPIPHANY OF THE LORD After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him. When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. In Bethlehem in Judea, they replied, for this is what the prophet has written: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel. Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, Go and make a careful search for the Child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him. After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Matthew 2:1-12 Father, You revealed Your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to Your glory in Heaven by the light of faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR TROOPS O Prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity, and devotion, the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Be their rock, their shield, and their stronghold and let them draw their strength from You. Amen. EASTERN EUROPE PILGRIMAGE Including the Passion Play of Oberammergau May 18-28, 2020 Prague* Budapest* Vienna* Munich* $3949: includes, airfare (Newark), First class/select hotels, First class admission ticket to the Passion Play, most meals, excursions and tour escort, entrance fees, and daily Mass. Hosted by Fr. David Kosmoski, St. Andrew Church, Avenel. For a brochure, call 732-634-4355.