Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA 01880 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 July 1, 2018 Religious Education Sophia Griffin, Grade 1, 2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Carissa Scudieri, Grade 9,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
Dear Parishioners, On Wednesday we celebrate Independence Day. It is a great day for our country commemorating when we declared our independence from England. We mark the day with parades, concerts and fireworks. Wakefield does a great job of observing July 4th. Even in our daily lives, we celebrate when our children go off and take responsibility for their lives. They no longer live dependently on their parents for the basic necessities of life. Their independence is a mark of maturity. We can also look upon this holiday with a spiritual reflection. First of all, there is no celebration of independence from God. In fact, if we were to be independent from God, we would be like a branch separated from the vine. We would die. This is why the Lord tells us that we are nothing and have nothing without Him. He calls us sheep, for a sheep is dependent upon the shepherd for protection and nourishment. If we are to be independent in our spiritual life, it should be from sin. Jesus came to set us free from the power of sin and death. When we confess our sins, we are free for the Lord forgives our sin and frees us from our guilt and shame. True freedom is to live a life of holiness, loving our God and our neighbor. CALEB'S CORNER Due to the holiday, our monthly Healing Mass will be next week on Wednesday, July 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the recitation of the rosary. I will be available for confession this week on Monday, July 2, from 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, Come join me in the pool! 2
Reflection of the Week Tell me who your friends are and I ll tell you who you are. HOLY HOUR A time of quiet music & reflection Sunday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PRAYER GROUP Hour of praise and charismatic prayer Monday 7:30-8:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Scripture Reading & Discussion Tuesday 7:30 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Spiritual Teaching God The Greatest Lover of All God s love is totally different from ours. For one thing, His love is everlasting. He bestows it on us continuously, and there is absolutely nothing that can interrupt or interfere with it. This is because His love is not based on a feeling but flows from His very nature. Therefore, it is perfect, unchangeable, and trustworthy (1 John 4:8). In contrast, disagreements and other circumstances can cause human love to fluctuate or fail. What s more, God s love is unconditional there s nothing we can say or do to either deserve or deter it. We never have to wonder if the Lord still loves us. Every day you and I walk under the canopy of His love, which remains unaffected by our behavior, whether good or bad. Even if we wander from His will or fall into disobedience, we don t have to worry that the canopy will be removed. We did not build it, so we can t dismantle it. The source of God s love is God Himself, and His love is eternal, perfect, and without any conditions whatsoever. Notice I did not say you would necessarily enjoy life because He loves you; nor did I say that God would overlook transgressions. Disobedience is a matter of grave consequence for the Christian. Yet even in our foolishness and sin, the Lord is our loving Father, who faithfully disciplines His children. We must always remember that sin does not affect God s boundless love for us. The heavenly Father has always loved you, and He always will. As you release any misconceptions about His everlasting love, you ll be able to rejoice under His canopy. ~ intouch.org 3
ADULT FOCUS 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. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 3. Faith Sharing Please note: Arise Meetings will not be meeting for the following weeks: July 9-13, July 16-20, due to our Summer Religious Education programs. Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Room. All are welcome. Support Group ~ Separated/Divorced, Annulled or those living with any broken relationship Next meeting will be on 2nd Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, July 10 at 6:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. 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. PLEASE NOTE ~ NO JULY MEETING. 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 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. Please email Rose at rmdittom@aol.com or call 781-665-8172 to volunteer with the dinner or for information on our programs listed above. Men s Group Men of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a group of ordinary men, seeking an extraordinary encounter with Jesus Christ. Please join us every Saturday morning at 9:45 a.m., for 1 hour of fellowship, spiritual growth, and encouragement. Please contact Bill Hicks: (billhicks@ymail.com) for more information. 4 There will be NO Adoration on the July 4th Holiday. Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Please call the rectory to sign up. Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests The next monthly Cenacle will be held on Saturday, July 7, at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please contact: Sharon Keith (781) 245-5770. Is God Calling You...? We presently have some openings for Hospital Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ministers to the Sick or Homebound. If you have thought of serving in any of these ways, please call Rose Dittmer 781-665-8172 or email: rmdittom@aol.com. Our Lady of Fatima Outdoor Rosary A monthly outdoor rosary prayer in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will continue on July 13 at noon in front of the statue of Our Lady. For information on the messages of Fatima visit www.santuario-fatima.pt. Scripture for the week of July 1, 2018 SUN Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15/Mk 5:21-43 2 Mon Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Mt 8:18-22 3 Tue Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 4 Wed Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Mt 8:28-34 5 Thu Am 7:10-17/Mt 8:1-8 6 Fri Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Mt 9:9-13 7 Sat Am 9:11-15/Mt 9:14-17 8 SUN Ez 2:2-5/2 Cor 12:7-10/Mk 6:1-6a
Saint Joseph Music Ministry The Saint Joseph Music Ministry CD is on sale for $20 each. Stop by the front office of the rectory or download the music online by using this link: https://stjosephparishmusicministry.hearnow.com Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry There are drop off baskets located in the foyer by the library for your donations of non -perishable food items to benefit the needy of our community. This month the pantry is especially in need of baked beans, beef stew, Progresso and Chunky Soups, chili, jars of pasta sauce. Thank you for your continued generosity. 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 are interested in joining this ministry, please call: Lucia Beaton at 781-820-6039. Religious Education 2018-2019 Religious Education Programs Registration is now open. Summer Programs 2018 Summer Religious Education Class Grades 3-5 (entering Fall 2018) July 9- July 13, 2018 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School ~ Ages 5-10 July 16 - July 20, 2018 Session 1 9:00 a.m. - Noon is FULL. Session 2: 1:30 pm. - 4:30 p.m. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS This Week Special Collection Holy Father Peter s Pence This week s Special Collection, (June 30-July1) supports the Holy Father in providing emergency assistance to suffering people throughout the world. Contributions to the Peter s Pence Collection are given directly by the Holy Father to individuals who are suffering from immediate emergencies that are the result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Six Month Offertory January - June 2018 Weekly Offertory $ 286,222.00 Electronic Giving $ 93,840.00 Total Offertory $ 380,062.00 Needed to make expenses $ 375,000.00 Without Grand Annual Collection Weekly amount needed: $ 15,000.00 June Offertory Weekly Offertory $ 48,498.00 Electronic Giving 15,061.00 Total Offertory $ 63,559.00 Needed to make expenses $ 60,000.00 Without Grand Annual Collection OFFERTORY JUNE 23-24 $ 13,532 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. Box Tops for Education The Students at Saint Joseph s School thank you for your continued support of our Box Tops for Education Program. The Box Tops for Education Program is a great way to help the school earn money by clipping Box Tops from products you already use! Please continue to clip Box Tops from participating products and deposit them in the Saint Joseph School Box Tops collection box located in the Church Foyer. 5
Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community. 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. Please pray for all those currently serving in the military and for all those deployed overseas especially for Shane Baldwin, Rafael Cruz, Joseph Emery, Nicholas Emery, Matthew Hassey, & Justin Whitmarsh. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Saturday, June 30 9:00 Joseph Adinolfi, 12th Anniversary 4:00 Raymond Keefe, 15th Anniversary Sunday, July 1 7:30 Christine Benoit, 38th Anniversary 9:00 Jeanne Bloom, 17th Anniversary 11:00 Mario Louis Morong, 15th Anniversary 5:30 Martin Long, 1st Anniversary Monday, July 2 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 9:00 The Langone Family, Special Intention Tuesday, July 3 6:45 Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 Rev. James Rogers, Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 4 6:45 Mark Hudson, Month s Mind 9:00 Joseph Dooley, Birthday Celebration Thursday, July 5 6:45 Kelly Maginnis, Month s Mind 9:00 Harold Nixon, Birthday Remembrance Friday, July 6 6:45 Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 Paul Palumbo, Memorial Mass Saturday, July 7 9:00 Kelly Martin, Healing Intention 4:00 Joseph Conway, 8th Anniversary Sunday, July 8 7:30 Daniella Spelman, Memorial Mass 9:00 James Preston, 14th Anniversary 11:00 Angela Keane, Birthday Remembrance 5:30 Richard Burditt, 3rd Anniversary Brooke Ellen Arsenault child of Paul & Renee Presley Drew Dorney child of Andrew & Renee Connor Matthew McClory child of David & Casey Dylan James Murphy child of Kevin & Rachel Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE A boy asks his father to use the car and the father replies No, not until you cut your hair! The boy replies, But father Jesus had long hair! Yeah, but Jesus walked everywhere, said the father. ~ The Book of Catholic Jokes 6