St. Joseph Parish ~ Malden, MA
ST. JOSEPH PARISH MALDEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 -BINGO 6:45 PM in the hall. ROSARY every weekday morning at 8:25 AM in the church and after the 9:00 AM Mass. Filipino Apostolate Mass The Filipino Apostolate Malden Chapter celebrates Mass in this Parish every second Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Following the Mass, there is a pot luck lunch in the hall. New Parishioners Welcome to St. Joseph Parish. New parishioners pamphlets are to be found in the foyer We have provided this pamphlet in the hope that you may learn more about our parish. Please fill out the form and drop it in the collection basket or call the office at 781-324-0402 so that we may welcome you to our parish or assist you with any questions you may have. Mass Schedule for Christmas Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24 3:30 PM Christmas Carols 4:00 PM Mass Children s Pageant Christmas Eve Mass - Our celebration of the nativity of the Lord begins at 3:30 PM Christmas Eve with singing Christmas Carols before the 4:00 Mass. Christmas Day Masses Monday, December 25 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM Coffee and Donut Social There will be a Coffee and Donut Social after all the Masses on Sunday, January 7, 2018. sponsored by our Youth Ministry group. Please come down and show your support of the teens. Community Blood Drive St. Joseph Parish Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in the parish hall. Peace and Joy to All For Fr. John, Fr. Brian, our parish staff and myself, I extend Christmas greetings of peace, joy and happiness to all of the St. Joseph Parish community. This is a such a wondrous time of year a time to give thanks for the awesome love of God for all of humanity. It is a time when we rejoice in Christ s gift of salvation for all peoples throughout history. God s love makes all things possible and enables us to share peace, hope and love with each other. As we gather with family and friends, and witness the joy of children as they share in the magic and beauty of Christmas, let us take some time to reflect that through the incarnation of Christ, we have been gifted with the most precious gift imaginable eternal salvation. May the certainty that we are loved by God uplift our hopes and spirits and strengthen our resolve to love each other; and may the joy of Christmas be with us all the days of our lives. Merry Christmas Fr. Bill Sanctuary Flowers The Flowers and plants that will be on the Sanctuary during the Christmas Season will be in memory of family and friends of parishioners of St. Joseph Parish. A complete listing is on the Prayer Board in the front entrance of the church. Bottle and Can Drive St. Joseph Parish Cub Pack #609 will have their Bottle and Can Drive on the weekend of Saturday, January 6, 2018 before and after the 4:00 PM Mass and Sunday, January 7, 2018 after the 7:30 AM Mass and before and after all other Masses until 11:30 AM. Please leave the bags in the usual area; we will take them downstairs. Altar Server Training Altar Server Training will take place on January 6, 13, 20 and the 27th from 12pm to 1pm. Anyone interested in being a server must be able to attend all four weeks. In order to be an Altar Server, you must have already received First Holy Communion. We hope that you are interested and want to be an Altar Server. Please call the Religious Education office at 781-324-2444 to register for the training. Bake Sale The students of the St. Joseph Youth Ministry program will be holding a bake sale in the foyer. The bake sale will take place January 20th after the 4:00 PM Mass and January 21st after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM Masses. Donations may be dropped off before all the Masses on Sunday, January 21st.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - CHRISTMAS JANUARY 1 MASS SCHEDULE Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God Masses: Monday, January 1 st 9:00 and 10:30 AM Apply to Matignon High School for the 2018-2019 school year! Matignon High School is a co-educational, private Catholic school serving grades 9-12. Located in Cambridge, Mass., Matignon is currently accepting applications for all grades. Submit your application online at matignon.org/applynow or contact Emily Neuberger, Director of Admissions at eneuberger@matignon.org or (617) 876-1212 x11. Deadline closes soon submit your application today! Religious Education Registration Religious Education registration for 2018-2019 will begin on January 2nd and will close on April 30th, for all who wish to participate for the upcoming year. Our program includes Kindergarten through the 10th grade. All participants must register no later than April 30th. Tuition for one child is $100.00, two children $115.00 and three or more $125.00. The First Holy Communion fee is $30.00 and the Confirmation fee is $50.00. There is a space available on the registration form for anyone needing a payment plan. If a family registers a child/children and then moves out of the parish before the beginning of classes, a full refund will be made. All families who now participate in the program will be receiving registration materials in the mail. Families who have not had children in the program may call the Religious Education Office at 781-324-2444 or may drop by the office for information and registration materials. The office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. For those who wish to communicate with the office by email the address is stjosephs3@comcast.net Worldwide Marriage Encounter The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me. Let your spirits be augmented by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Jan 19-21, 2018 in South Kingstown, RI and Mar 9-11, 2018 in Duxbury, MA. For more information, call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/. Pennies for the Unborn St. Joseph Catholic Daughters of America Court Maplewood #510 will be collecting donations for Pennies for the Unborn on the weekend of December 30th and 31st and the weekend of January 6th and 7th. Someone from Catholic Daughters will have a collection box at all entrances to the Church before and after all Masses. Any denomination will be appreciated. Witness to Life Pilgrimage: Jan. 18-20. The Archdiocese of Boston Witness to Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. begins with a Witness to Life Rally on Thursday, Jan. 18, 7pm at St. Stephen Parish in Framingham. The Rally is open to all even if you re not going on to the March for Life in D.C. The $180.00 pp/(quad occupancy) package includes transportation, hotel, meals, tours, and WTL apparel. Join Cardinal Seán O Malley, and hundreds of others from RCAB Catholic schools and parishes as we march with thousands in our nation s capital to stand up for life. For those in need of financial aid, applications are open through Nov. 22. For more information, visit bostoncatholic.org/ witnesstolife; or contact witnesstolife@rcab.org Youth Ministry Raffle Youth Ministry is running a raffle for an XBOX ONE-S, after all the Masses, through December 24th. The chances are one for $5.00 or three for $10.00. The winner will be picked on Sunday, December 24, immediately fol lowing the 10:30 Mass. Parish Support December 16th and 17th Offertory $5,483.34 163 Checks & Cash in envelopes $3,195.00 Loose Bills Coin $2,286.66 $1.68 Monthly Collection $597.00 24 All Saints Day $20.00 1 Grand Annual $150.00 2 World Mission Sunday $20.00 1 Feast of the Immaculate Conception $42.00 5 Christmas Collection Clergy Health and Retirement Trust The 590 diocesan priests in our Archdiocese are always there for us, sharing Christ s good news, performing good works and building strong communities of faith. They stand with you during your times of joy and sorrow. They have devoted their lives to serving Christ and his family. Remember priests who have made a meaningful difference in your life and consider honoring them with a generous fgift in today's collection. You may also make your gift online at clergytrust.org or you can donate $25 through your cell phone by texting the word PRIEST25 to 20222 (msg. & data rates may apply). Thank you for your prayers and generous support for our priests. Readings for the Week December 24, 2017 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/ Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/ Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 [11a]/ Lk 2:22-35
DECEMBER 24 AND 25, 2017 In Support of Our Military Personnel Please remember in your prayers our sisters and brothers in the military who are the ultimate safeguards of our freedom and way of life. Prayers have been requested for the following: Lt. Col. Vincent Amerena, U.S. Army PO1 Josh Beemer, U.S. Navy SFC. Stephanie Blazo, U.S. Army CPO Robert G. Bruce, U.S. Navy 1 st Lt. Matthew J. Campbell, U.S. Army Maj. Chip Colbert, U.S. Army David Consoli Sgt. Paul Consoli, U.S. Army PFC. Adam D. Costello, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gregory Craven, U.S. Air Force SPC Daniel DeAngelis, U.S. Army SPC Joseph DiLeo, U.S. Army PFC Nicolas Dileo. U.S. Army PFC Thomas M. Donahue, U.S. Army Sgt. Paul J. Driscoll, U.S.M.C. 1 st Lt. Joseph C. Fraser, III, U.S.M.C. LCPL Travis Gagnon, U.S.M.C. CPL Nolan E. Giroúx, U.S.M.C. LCPL Kevin Hayes, U.S.M.C. SPC Ryan Jay, U.S. Army Pvt. Cory Kidd, U.S.A. S. Sgt. Michael Lancaster, U.S. Air Force Pvt. Christina Maria Manley, U.S.M.C. SGT Julia Ferrick-Manley, U.S.M.C. ME3 Nicholas Martorana, U.S.C.G. SPC Brian McKinnon, U.S. Army Capt. Brian Molloy, U.S. Army Patrick William Mullis, U.S.C.G. Sgt. Galvin J. Murphy, U.S.M.C. SSgt Benjamin Pierce, U.S.A.F. HN3 Justin Pierce, U.S. Navy Capt. John J. Roma, U.S.M.C. TSgt. Christopher Santoro, U.S. Air Force MM3 Jonathan C. Surette, U.S. Navy Sgt.. Steven P. Wardynski, U.S. Army Sgt. Vincent M. Wardynski, U.S. Army Airman Gary Williams, U.S. Air Force PLEASE REMEMBER THE NEEDY AMONG US BY DONATING TO OUR ST. VINCENT depaul BOXES BINGO WEDNESDAY EVENING PARISH HALL Early bird Games beginning at 6:45 PM DOOR PRIZE S up to $250 One Winner Take All $500 One progressive from $800 to $1,199 Air Conditioned - No Smoking COME ON DOWN AND TRY YOUR LUCK
DECEMBER 24 AND 25, 2017 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 9:00 AM Maria Trinh Thi Soan 4:00 PM Anna and James Leuzzi SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 7:30 AM For The People 9:00 AM Milagros Aherrera Thanksgiving 10:30 AM Michael Joseph Glionna TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 9:00 AM Ulmberto and Italia Riccio and extended Families WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 9:00 AM Joseph, Carmela and Mary Giardiello THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 9:00 AM Ines, Bernardo and Leonardo Santos FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 9:00 AM Evelyn and George Spindler SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 9:00 AM Mary and Joseph Pontbriand 4:00 PM Joseph Sampson SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 7:30 AM For The People 9:00 AM Jim Delorey, Kay and Gene MacCarthy 10:30 AM Salvatore Pagliarini In your charity please remember all of our ill and discouraged. Remember in your prayers our deceased relatives, friends and benefactors. Also, please remember Stella Mastrangelo who was buried from here this past week. The giver Many Christian families struggle with what role if any Santa Claus should play in their Christmas celebrations. No matter what you decide, it s fascinating to know the history of the real-life St. Nicholas. Born about 270 A.D., Nicholas was a bishop in Myra, or modern-day Turkey. In the year 325, he was part of the Council of Nicaea, which produced the Nicene Creed. Nicholas, known for his generosity, often gave away his money anonymously. According to tradition, he secretly provided dowries for the three daughters of a bankrupt merchant. Nicholas threw two bags of gold through open windows and placed the third in a stocking hanging by the fireplace to dry. Thus began the Christmas tradition of placing gifts in stockings. St. Nicholas is quoted as saying, The giver of every good and perfect gift has called upon us to mimic God s giving, by grace, through faith, and this is not of ourselves.