APRIL 1, 2018 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC PARISH 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens GA 30606 Phone: 706-548-6332 www.stjosephathens.com CLERGY /Clero Rev. Paul Moreau, Parochial Administratorfrpaul11@gmail.com Rev. Mr. Jim Gaudin, Deaconjgaudin5204@att.net Rev. Mr. Scott Medine, Deacon LITURGICAL SCHEDULE/ Horario Litúrgico Saturday Vigil/Vigilia 5:30 PM 7:30 PM (Español) Sunday/Domingo 8:15 AM 10:00 AM (Nursery provided) 11:45 AM (Nursery provided) 1:30 PM (Español) 6:00 PM Daily Masses/Misa Diaria Monday Saturday/Lunes - Sábado 8:30 AM Liturgy of the Hours/Hora de Liturgia Monday-Saturday/Lunes - Sábado 8:10 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament/ Hora Santa Fridays: 9:00 AM -6:00 PM Jueves: 7:45 PM Reconciliation/Confesiones Saturday: 9:00 AM or by appointment Sábado: 9:00 AM or 6:45 PM antes de la Misa de Vigilia o con cita SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCY/ Emergencia Sacramental If you have a sudden illness, accident or imminent death and need the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites) please call our Emergency Line: 706-3890125.You MUST leave a voicemail for the call to be returned. Whether you are looking for a church home or simply visiting, we are blessed that you shared in our worship and fellowship! Please come again!
WELCOME! Fr. Paul Moreau, along with our staff and our whole community, welcome you to St. Joseph Catholic Church. It is a blessing to have you here and thank you for worshipping with us. For those interested in finding out more about our parish or the Catholic faith, please visit our website, www.stjosephathens.com or call the Parish Office, 706-548-6332. REGISTER Registration forms are located the hallway credenza and online. Just complete and return or mail to the Parish Office. Stewardship News In thanksgiving for all God has given us, we offer our time, talent and treasure. Weekly Offertory For those who prefer online giving, go to our website at: www.stjosephathens.com and follow the links to Donate Online. You may securely pay to our weekly offering or to our Capital Campaign using a credit card or a Pay Pal account. March 25, 2018 Sunday Offertory $16,669.36 Weekly Budget -$17,000.00 Difference -$ 330.64 Improvement Fund $ 12,819.50 Capital Campaign III Goal III $3,000,000.00 March 6, 2018 Pledges $3,238.872.11 Paid $3,104,588.64 Balance $ 134,283.47 Spanish Capital Campaign $ 1,311.01 Altar Flowers This week s altar flowers were given by The following: Don Ragogna- In loving memory of his wife Mary and his son Donald. Don & Rosie Hilderbrand-In gratitude for their wonderful children, their spouses and three granddaughters. Aita & Mitchell family-in thanksgiving for the Aita family. Mary Farr- In loving memory of the Mazza and Gaffney families, and in memory of Mary s extended families Ellen Kennedy and Dina F. Sanders. Norma Armas-In loving memory of her mother Alexandra Ulloa. Lola Gazda-In loving memory of members of Lola s family. Jerry & Bev Fricks Lee & Judy Hubrich If you would like to donate flowers for the upcoming year, please contact Bev Fricks @ bevfricks@gmail.com or Thanks! St. Joseph Charities would like to thank everyone for another successful food drive. The person in charge of the Athens Food Bank was very thankful especially since she was very low on several of the items we provided. Thank you for those who handed out bags, the Knights of Columbus who delivered the bags, and all you parishioners who helped fill them. We collected 205 bags so far and a few are still coming in. Parish-Wide Mulch Party! Bring your shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows on Saturday, April 7 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM to help spread mulch onto the parking lot islands and around the Mary Garden. Lunch will be served afterwards. Great fun for the whole family! PARISH NEWS Easter Novena: April 2-9; 11 Masses will be offered daily for your loved ones at our usual Mass times (8:30 AM Monday Saturday; 8:15 AM Sunday). Instead of individual Mass intentions, these Masses will remember all who are listed, but names will not be read aloud. Newcomer Reception The Welcome Committee is sponsoring a reception for all new parishioners of the past year, and also the RICA/RCIA classes and sponsors on Sunday, April 15 following the 11:45 AM Mass. Join us upstairs, through the double doors, to the Saint Joseph School foyer. Nursery will be provided. Young at Heart All seniors and those Young at Heart are invited to join us for lunch in the Fellowship Hall following the noon First Friday Mass on April 6. We will celebrate Easter and April birthdays. If you wish you may bring a dessert to share or a door prize. For more information, please call Betty-Anne Dye, 706-549-8223. Save the Date: Golf Tournament The Knights of Columbus will hold the 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the UGA Golf Course on Saturday morning April 28, 2018. Please call Paul for more details at 706-340-4963. Blood Drive The Knights of Columbus Blood Drive will be held June 1st from 2-7pm. Anyone who made donations before April 1 will be eligible.
SCHOOL NEWS ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Happy Easter from the entire St. Joseph Catholic School family. As the season of Lent began earlier this year, our students discussed in class the importance of the 40 days of Lent and we came together to bury The Alleluia. Students engaged in many special activities to celebrate Holy Week. On Sunday, students served at the 11:45 mass and acted out the Passion Play for parishioners. On Wednesday, parents and students visited Iris Place to share in a community Easter celebration. Thursday, our upper school acted out the living stations of the cross for students to understand the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us. Don't forget that you are welcome to come to visit and/or tour the school at any time! Give us a call at 706.543.1621 St. Joseph Catholic Parish School Our Mission: At St. Joseph Catholic Parish School, we are a family of learners who model Christ in all that we do. We are happy, holy and helpful! Interested in Catholic Education for your child? Do you want a whole child approach through academics, spiritual and ethical development? Contact St. Joseph Catholic Parish School for more information and to explore scholarship opportunities. Information packets are also available in the church office. St. Joseph Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Parkway Athens, GA 30606 706-543-1621 International Program at Donovan In 2016, Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School launched its International Program. Donovan has hosted 12 students from 5 different countries. Our students and families have been blessed with many enriching experiences ranging from academic and athletic to cultural. As we prepare for the next school year, we turn to our Catholic community for help with our mission. We are looking for host families, weekend host families, event planners, and sponsors. Any individual who is interested in learning more about the Donovan International Program, please contact Stephanie Howe, Dean of Students, at 706-433-0223 or showe@mdchs.org 2018 Eucharistic Congress Volunteer! Interested in serving your community and meeting Catholics from our archdiocese and surrounding areas? If the answer is yes, prayerfully consider becoming a VOLUNTEER for this year s Eucharistic Congress on Friday, June 1st and/or Saturday, June 2nd. The success of the Congress relies greatly on volunteers. Our volunteer registration closes on April 30th to allow completion of paperwork and proper planning. For more information, please visit http://congress.archatl.com/. Prayer Requests! For this year s Eucharistic Congress, we are accepting names of people to pray for during our Healing Service and Opening and Closing Masses. Please submit names of those in need of prayers by Thursday, May 31, 2018. https://congress.archatl.com/prayer-requests/
BIENVENIDO! El Padre Paul Moreau, el personal de la oficina parroquial y toda nuestra comunidad, les damos la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica de San José. A todos nuestros visitantes, es una bendición que compartan con nosotros y esperamos verlos nuevamente. Para aquellos interesados en saber más sobre la fe católica, o son nuevos en nuestra parroquia y necesitan registrarse, por favor comuníquese con nuestra Oficina Parroquial para más información al 706-548-6332. Sábado de Vigilia 7:30 PM (Español) Misas Dominicales 1:30 PM (Español) Necesita hablar con el Padre Paul? Llame a la Oficina Parroquial para pedir cita. Teléfono: 706-548-6332 Caridades de San José Necesita ayuda económica para pagar servicios de utilidad o con la renta? Las Caridades de San José puede ayudarle. Para pedir una cita: Llamar solamente los días Lunes y Miércoles de 10:00 am-12:00 pm Al Teléfono: 706-850-7777. Sillas Se necesita ayuda para colocar sillas, los sábados por la mañana a las 9:30 a.m. para instalar sillas. Se servirán donuts y café. MINISTERIO HISPANO Bienvenidos El Comité de Bienvenida está organizando una recepción para todos los feligreses nuevos en este último año y también para las personas que están asistiendo a las clases de RICA/RCIA junto a sus padrinos el día 15 de Abril después de la Misa de las 11:45AM. Les esperamos en el lobby de la escuela donde tendremos refrigerios. Tendremos servicio de cuidado de niños. La Novena Pascual Empezando el 2 de abril hasta el 11 de abril, tendremos la Novena Pascual. Esta es una oportunidad para recordar a sus seres queridos o pedir su intención en estas misas. Misa Diaria Lunes - Sábado 8:30 AM (English) Hora de Liturgia Lunes - Sábado 8:10 AM (English) Adoración al Santísimo (Hora Santa) Jueves 7:45 PM Confesiones Sábado: 9:00 AM o con cita Ministerios Litúrgicos Servidores del Altar Ministros Extraordinarios Lectores Ujieres Comunión a los enfermos y al hogar Ministerios de Vida Parroquial Grupo Mariano Asamblea de Oración Misioneros Campaña Capital Servidores de Renovación 7:30 Coro 1:30 Coro Clases de Preparación para Bautizo Clases de Preparación para Matrimonio Escuela de la Parroquia Católica de la San José Nuestra Misión es: En St. Joseph Catholic Parish School, somos una familia de estudiantes que seguimos el ejemplo de Cristo en todo lo que hacemos. Somos felices, bendecidos y serviciales! Le interesa una buena preparación católica para su hijo? Le gustaria un enfoque de aprendizaje que sea académico, espiritual y ético? Contacte a la Escuela de la Parroquia Católica de San José para más información / oportunidades de becas. St. Joseph Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Parkway Athens, GA 30606 706-543-1621
Lynn Langston, Director of Religious Education llangston@stjosephathens.com Dorota Rzucidlo, Assistant Director dorotarzucidlo@gmail.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RE Office: 706-548-6332 EXT 510 Looking Ahead with RE: RCIA and RICA classes will be welcomed into the Church during our Easter Vigil Masses on March 31. Archbishop Wilton Gregory will be here April 24 as 89 candidates are confirmed. We will have over 160 children receive their First Holy Communion the weekend of May 12 and 13. Please keep all of them in your prayers! Vacation Bible School will be held June 18-23 and is in need of lots of volunteers. Contact the RE office for details. Tonia Landt James, Coordinator of Religious Education tlandtjames@stjosephathens.com Gloria Valencia-Martin, Registrar/Office Manager religiouseducation @stjosephathens.com CONNECT: HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH An exciting year is underway for our high school youth group, CONNECT! Come join us on Sunday nights, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM upstairs in the Youth Room! CULTIVATE: Small Groups for Girls and Guys Girls meet on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Youth Room. Guys meet on Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM in the Youth Room All are welcome! Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ StJosephAthensYouthMinistry Contact our Youth Ministers, Megan and Justin Estes 678-977-6999 or mrs.meganestes@gmail.com Please remember the following parishioners in your prayers: Lois Pszwaro The Golub family Barbara Granucci Helen Morris Frank and Hazel Polstere Jerry and Rose Mount The Vasquez Bustamante family The Taylor family The Moreau family The Gelczis family Jack Moreau Theresa Matt Gloria Valencia Martin Jackie Shoemaker Jerry Sonnenberg In Memoriam Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. Joseph Golub Jose Ramos Luna Barbara Taylor Efrain Vasquez Bustamante Joyce Eustice Ursula Gelczis Mary Moreau Thad Rudd Jr. PARISH COMMUNICATIONS Bulletin Deadline: Contents must be submitted at least 10 days in advance. Email items to: bulletin@stjosephathens.com St. Joseph Parish Website : www.stjosephathens.com St. Joseph Parish Facebook page: www.facebook.com/saint-joseph-parish -Athens-Ga-257157134326971
Daily Feast Days, Mass Readings and Intentions Monday, April 2 Monday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Mt 28:8-15 8:30 AM Mass Easter Novena Tuesday, April 3 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22; Jn 20:11-18 8:30 AM Mass Easter Novena Wednesday, April 4 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:13-35 8:30 AM Mass-Easter Novena Thursday, April 5 Thursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 24:35-48 8:30 AM Mass Easter Novena Friday, April 6 Friday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a; Jn 21:1-14 8:30 AM Mass-Rhonda Brock (I) 12 Noon Mass-Easter Novena Saturday, April 7 Saturday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18,19-21; Mk 16:9-15 8:30 AM Mass-Easter Novena 5:30 PM Mass-St. Joseph Parish 7:30 PM Mass Souls in Purgatory Sunday, April 8 Second Sunday of Easter/ Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 8:15 AM Mass-Joe Landers (D) 10:00 AM Mass-Don Hinkebein (D) 11:45 AM Mass-Mary Brandon (D) 1:30 PM Mass-Maria Cristina Guzman (I) 6:00 PM Mass-Easter Novena Phone: 706-548-6332 Hours: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes Address: 958 Epps Bridge Parkway Athens GA 30606 Fax: 706-354-1783 THIS WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH S Calendar lists meetings and events only; Liturgical Schedule on Front Page Monday, April 2 Parish Office Closed 10:00 AM St Joseph Charities- Hawthorne Office 3:30 PM SJS Soccer-field 6:00 PM (8:15/11:45) Choir -Chapel 7:45 PM EMOHC ESP -#255 7:45 PM Misioneros-#253 Tuesday, April 3 10:00 AM St Joseph Charities- Hawthorne Office 3:30 PM SJS Soccer-field 3:30 PM SJS Volleyball-gym 6:00 PM RCIA- #253 6:30 PM Children s Choir #437 7:00 PM Girls Small Group-Youth Rm 7:45 PM CCIII ESP-#253 Wednesday, April 4 6:30 AM Men s Bible Study-#255 10:00 AM St Joseph Charities- Hawthorne Office 1:00 PM Craft Guild-Charities Office 3:30 PM SJS Soccer-field Thursday, April 5 9:00 AM Altar Society-Chapel 9:00 AM Women s Bible Study-WWP 3:30 PM SJS Soccer field 6:00 PM (10:00) Choir Chapel Office e-mail: parishoffice@stjosephathens.com 6:00 PM KOC Business Mtg- #255 6:00 PM Baptism Prep Class-Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM Boys Small Group-Youth Rm 7:45 PM Grupo Mariano-#253 Friday, April 6 1:00 Young at Heart Luncheon- Fellowship Hall 3:30 PM SJS Soccer field 7:00 PM RICA WR Trailer 7:30 PM (7:30)Coro -#226 Saturday, April 7 9:00 AM I9 Sports-field 9:30 AM Altar Society Español-Chapel 9:30 AM Chair Set Up-Parish Center 11:00 AM Baptisms-Chapel 1:00 PM Community Wedding Parish Center 4:00 PM (5:30) Choir-Parish Center Sunday, April 8 11:30 AM BASIC for Teens- #201,203,204, SJS Lab 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet-Parish Center 3:00 PM St. Aelred Mass and reception Chapel/Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM (6:00) Choir-Parish Center 7:00 PM Connect (High School Youth) PARISH OFFICE / Oficina Parroquial Staff: Secretary, Vivian Taylor - secretary@stjosephathens.com Business Manager, Ellyn Bergeberg@stjosephathens.com Administrative Assistant, Kathy Harperkharper@stjosephathens.com Parish Communications, Jane Sullivanjsullivan@stjosephathens.com Director of Music, Gerard Mirandillamygreatmusic@yahoo.com
FOCUS ON FAITH St. Aelred Catholic Community is the newest community of an organization created by Pope Benedict XVI to evangelize Protestants, especially Anglicans. This organization is called The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter (OCSP) which was created in 2012. It was based on the encyclical Anglicanorum Coetibus, which recognizes the beauty and reverence in the Anglican heritage that caused so many to seek conversion and asks them to return it to its proper home in The Catholic Church. So yes, we are 100% Catholic! Our mission is to evangelize Protestants (especially Anglicans and related denominations) through that unique liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral heritage, which The Holy See gifted to us as our "Anglican Patrimony." While the celibacy requirement is still in effect for unmarried men seeking ordination in the OCSP, The Vatican allows married men who were formerly Anglican clergy to petition the Pope for a dispensation on a case by case basis. Gregory Tipton, a former Episcopal priest who converted to Catholicism last Easter, has been granted this dispensation by Pope Francis, and is studying for the Catholic Priesthood to lead St. Aelred. St. Aelred Catholic Community will be holding Mass in the Ordinariate Form on April 8th, Divine Mercy Sunday, at 3pm. It will be celebrated in the St. Joseph Chapel, by the Very Rev. Timothy Perkins, Vicar General of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Everyone is looking forward to working together to spread the fullness of the Catholic Faith in Athens! To learn more, check out their website at www.staelred.org or contact Gregory Tipton at SaintAelreds@gmail.com or 770-596- 1522.