Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA 01880 Fourth Sunday of Easter St. Joseph The Worker May 1 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 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 April 26, 2015 Religious Education Elizabeth Collins, Grade 1-2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Jesus Vazquez, Grade 9 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Julie Vazquez, Youth Ministry Diane Murphy, Administration Saint Joseph School Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Principal Alayne Flynn, Administrator Vivian Tringale, Accountant Phone: 781-245-2081 www.stjosephschoolwakefield.org
Dear Parishioners, This Friday we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. This is the second feast of St. Joseph in our liturgical calendar. The first being March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. This feast day which was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1955 was made to promote the dignity of labor and to encourage a spiritual dimension to labor unions. Pope Pius XII emphasized the importance of work to the Christian life in building up the kingdom of God. The worker is not to be degraded or be used for material gain but to be respected for his gifts and labor. For a practical application to this feast day, perhaps we can reflect on ways that we can add a spiritual dimension to our work day. How can we be like Jesus who worked as a carpenter? How can we live a virtuous life in our places of employment? I share with you a letter that I received this past week from Cardinal Seán; Congratulations on reaching your 2015 Catholic Appeal goal at St. Joseph Parish. The Catholic Appeal is the primary means through which we sustain essential ministries that build up our community and encourage all of our people to live together in faith. Thank you for your support of this important effort. The generosity of your parishioners is a sign of their recognition and appreciation of our pastoral leadership. I am truly grateful for their commitment and support of the work of the Church. Please share with them my heartfelt thanks for continuing to be joyful signs of God s boundless love and compassion to all. Thank you for your generous response to the Catholic Appeal. I also thank you for your continued generous support to this parish. Again, I encourage you to consider the spiritual activity of tithing, giving your first 10% of your income to the Lord. I ask that you support this parish with part of your tithe and to give the rest in support of other worthy organizations to help those in need. Also as you can see with our financial monthly reports, most of our parish support comes from our offertory and less from our electronic giving. It would be nice if we could reverse that in order to help us prepare for our yearly budget. I will be available to hear confessions on Tuesday, April 28, from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2
Reflection of the Week LIFE -it s an acronym for Live It Fully Everyday. 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 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 pm Thursday 2:00 p.m. Scriptural Teaching An Inquisitive Walk through the Scripture, 73 According to Leviticus 23 (cf. also Ex. 23:14-17; 34:22-24; Deut. 16:1-17), the Lord established Eight Feasts to be celebrated by Israel for the sake of remembering the deeds of the Lord so as to live according to the events proclaimed. These feasts are Sabbath (1-3), Passover, (4,5) Unleavened Bread, (6-8) First Fruits, (9-14) Pentecost, (15-22) Trumpets, (23-25) Atonement, (26-32) and Booths. (33-36) The Sabbath is a weekly celebration, the other seven are yearly. The importance of Sabbath can never be over-estimated the day for rest, for pondering God s word, for family, for humbly realizing that the world goes on even when I rest! Jews say that Jews do not keep the Sabbath, the Sabbath keeps the Jews in the remembrance of God. Briefly, Passover recounts the deliverance from Egypt. Unleavened Bread refers to journey after having experienced bread of affliction. First Fruits was celebrated when the Israel first entered the Promised Land. Pentecost relates to the harvest of the Lord s bounty. Trumpets signified the new year. Atonement was day for acknowledging sin and beseeching God s mercy. Booths refers to God dwelling with His people. The Jewish people continue to celebrate these feasts and we can see them on many secular calendars. Jesus is the fulfillment of these feasts. Besides being Lord of the Sabbath and making it possible for us to enter into the Sabbath of God (Read Hebrews 3 and 4 for some good insight,) Jesus is our Passover, the Lamb sacrificed so that we could be delivered from the kingdom of darkness and satan. Jesus is the Unleavened Bread we eat as we journey to the Kingdom of Promise. Jesus is the First Fruits on whom we feast at Eucharist. Jesus and the Father sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost so that we can literally live now with our citizenship in heaven (Phils. 3:20) and have the power to love as God loves As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you; abide in My love. (the Holy Spirit is the Love between Father and Son) (Jn. 15:9) Jesus has fulfilled the first four feasts but has not fulfilled the last three yet. Remember that Jewish tradition speaks of two Messiahs (son of Joseph, son of David) one who comes to die in battle against the enemy and to be raised up by the second as Kingdom of God is established. Christians believe in one Messiah who comes two times first in humility to die on the cross and rise; second in glory as judge of the living and the dead. Right now we are living in the age of the Gentiles as Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the age of the Gentiles is fulfilled (Lk. 21:24) and lest any of you be wise in your own conceits, I want you to understand this: a hardening has come upon part of Israel, until the full number of Gentiles come in, and so all Israel will be saved (Roms. 11:25, 26) The Feast of Trumpets will be fulfilled when Jesus return in glory is proclaimed and initiated. At that time, the Day of Atonement will be fulfilled when Israel will look on him whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a first-born. (Zech 12:10) After the judgment, God will dwell among His people and the Feast of Booths will be fulfilled as in Revelation 21, 22. Scripture is such a remarkable book of direction and clarity to recognize Jesus as the only Messiah, Son of God, Son of Mary. Praise the Lord. 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 held on first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in Our Lady s Room. Next meeting is on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Faith Sharing Join us for insights and fellowship. Mondays at 9:30 am in Our Lady s Room* (*Please note: No Meeting on Monday, April 20 Patriot s Day) Tuesdays at noon. Call for confirmation. Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in St. Joseph s Room. Thursdays at 7:00 pm in Our Lady s Room Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on Tuesdays @ 9:30 am 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. Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Our Lady s Room at 7:30 p.m. Separated/Divorced Support Group The next meeting for our Program on Separation and Divorce will be on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. St. Joseph Table Serving healthful meals to those in need. The Second Friday and Fourth Wednesday each month. Schedules may change to accommodate certain holy days and holidays. Please call Rose at 617-697-0888 or email: rmdittom@aol.com. (Please note: if Wakefield schools are cancelled due to inclement weather - then our Adult Focus meetings will be cancelled that day. We ask that you please check local news stations. ) Religious Education Registration for the 2015-16 School Year began on April 15, 2015 for students going into Grade 1 through Grade 9. We encourage you to register preschool and kindergarten too so that we have your contact information for events and mailings. The forms and class information can be found on our website under Religious Ed or you may come into the Rectory and fill out the forms. Please email Diane Murphy dmurphy@stjosephwakefield.org if you have any questions. Books are available in the rectory for PS, K, 1, 3-8. First Communion will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Confirmation will take place on Friday, May 15, at 7:00 pm. SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School 2015 will be held on August 3-7. Registration will begin on May 4, 2015. More details to follow. St. Florence Lady s Sodality Our May Meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. We will be praying the rosary to celebrate May being Mary s Month and following with a Make Your Own Sundaes event in McCauley Hall. All new members enthusiastically welcomed! SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS 21st Century Catholic Learning Community Based on Timeless Values. Quality, Faith-based, Personalized Instruction 2015/2016 Registration Saint Joseph School is currently accepting registration for the 2015-2016 school year. Please contact Alayne Flynn at 781-245- 2081 for more information. For additional information on our school please call 781-245-2081 or visit www.stjosephschoolwakefield.org 4
Fr. Wenzel s Mass Schedule Fr. Jim will be celebrating the following Masses: May 3 at 11:00 a.m., May 10 at 7:30 a..m., May 24 at 11:00 a.m., May 31 at 7:30 a.m. Christian Service Ministry Would you be able to donate your time helping others in their everyday activities? Help needed with rides, errands, companionship, and short term help with meals. If interested in joining this ministry, please call Lucia Beaton at 781-820-6039. Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry There are drop off baskets located in the library foyer for your donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the needy of our community. This month the pantry is especially in need of mayonnaise and other condiments. Thank you for your continued generosity. St. Joseph Parish Expenses Paid March 31, 2015 - April 14, 2015 Adult Faith Formation $ 381 Altar Supplies 975 Books & Pamphlets 57 Building Maintenance & Supplies 1,939 Coffee & Donuts 99 Dues & Subscriptions 56 Flowers 2,163 Hospitality 610 Insurance 10,768 Offertory Envelopes 339 Office Supplies & Expense 3,846 Payroll & Taxes 14,354 The Pilot 390 Rectory Food 213 Religious Education 1,582 Snow Removal/Salt 857 Utilities 461 Wakefield Food Pantry 500 Total: $ 39,590 Special Collection This Week Home Missions and Black & Native American This week s special collection supports two important Catholic Missions. The Home Mission collection subsidizes the evangelization and formation activities of mission diocese. The Black and Native American Collection strengthens evangelization and outreach communities in the U.S. Offertory April 18-19 $ 11,620 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. LITURGY CORNER In the portion of the chapter from the Gospel of the good shepherd Jesus describes his relationship with his followers as similar to the relationship between a good shepherd and his sheep. As a good shepherd will risk and lay down his life in order to protect his sheep, Jesus willingly sacrifices himself for the sake of his sheep. Jesus contrasts the actions of the good shepherd with the actions of the hired shepherd who abandons the sheep in the face of danger. In the verses following Jesus' teaching, we learn that the Pharisees and the other religious leaders understand that Jesus is referring to them when he describes the hired shepherds. The concern of a good shepherd for his sheep is part of the shepherd's job. Jesus says, however, that the actions of the good shepherd are based upon the relationship that develops between the shepherd and the sheep. This is at the heart of the difference between the good shepherd and the hired shepherd. The good shepherd knows the sheep and therefore acts out of love. For the Good Shepherd, this is never simply part of a job; this love-in-action is integral to his identity. PARENTING CORNER 5 Principles to Nurture Your Child s Faith 1. Listen with your heart as well as with your head. 2. Encourage wonder and curiosity in your child. 3. Coach your child in empathy early. It s a building block for morality. 4. Display religious artwork in your home. This will serve as a steady witness that faith is an important part of life. 5. Gently guide your child to a life of honesty. 6. Whenever appropriate, model for your child how to say, I m sorry. 7. Eat meals together regularly as a family. It will be an anchor for your child in days to come. 8. Pray together in good times and bad. Worship regularly together as a family. 9. Be generous to those who need help. Make helping others an important focus of your life as a family. 10. See your child for the wonder that God made. Communicate your conviction that your child was created for a noble purpose- to serve God and others in this life and to be happy with God forever in the next. 5
Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community especially Richard O Connor, Vincent Basile, Jr., & Dorothy Finn. 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, April 25 9:00 Special Intention 4:00 Rev. Daniel Barrett, Sr. Mary Barrett, & Anne Barrett, Sunday, April 26 7:30 Salvatore Sacoco, 9:00 Beatrice & John Szarkowski, 11:00 Anna Scenna, 2nd Anniversary 5:30 Grace & Ralph Petraglia, Monday, April 27 6:45 Eugene Massone, 1st Anniversary 9:00 Kenneth Fahey, Tuesday, April 28 6:45 Wesley Primmer, 4th Anniversary 9:00 Harold Leeming, Birthday Memorial Wednesday, April 29 6:45 Marilyn Kiley, Birthday Celebration 9:00 Keith Anthony Phok, 3rd Anniversary Thursday, April 30 6:45 Sr. Ruth Marie, Birthday Celebration 9:00 Mario & Anna Maria Angelo, Friday, May 1 6:45 Albert Dovidio, 9:00 Brian Baraby, Saturday, May 2 9:00 June Looney, Birthday Remembrance 4:00 Maureen & John MacLean, 1st Anniversary Sunday, May 3 7:30 Alec Petro, 9:00 Gertrude Flynn, 6 Month Anniversary 11:00 Anthony & Erland Sylvester, 5:30 Robert Umano, Jr., Please pray for all those currently serving in the military, especially those deployed overseas: Kevin Garofano, Debra Martinez, Scott McDonough, & Matthew Redmond. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Silvio Angelo Leach child of Charles & Luisa Ivy Meredith Keddy child of Christopher & Jennifer Benjamin Scott McDonald child of Scott & Kimberly Jackson Frank McDonald child of Scott & Kimberly Natalie Ann McWilliam child of James & Jill Gwenyth Antonietta Schiavone Child of Gaetano & Andrea Cenacle of the Marian Movement of Priests St. Joseph Parish is answering Our Lady s call. Please join us as we hold our monthly cenacle. Please note: May regional cenacle will be held on May 9, the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. (Time change is due to First Communions.) We hope you can join us. If you have any questions, please contact: Sharon Keith (781) 245-5770. Volunteers needed to pick up breads and pastries in Reading to deliver to St. Patrick s in Lawrence each Monday at 12 noon to help The Cor Unum Meal Center which is a not-for-profit meal center located in South Lawrence, MA. Other days may be available. Please call Sonnia Maria O Connor at 781-944-9883. Scripture for the week of April 26, 2015 SUN Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Mon Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Tue Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Wed Acts 12:24-13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Thu Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 Fri Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 Sat Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 SUN Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 6