Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time. Looking at this may help you cool off

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1 Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time Looking at this may help you cool off 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 Phone: Fax: Chapel Hours 7:00 AM - Midnight Adoration (M-F)-10:00AM - 12 AM Weds 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM No Adoration on Holidays Religious Education Elizabeth Collins, Grade 1-2 Sharon Keith, Grades 3-8 Fr. Ron Barker, Grade 10 Carissa Scudieri, Youth Minister Diane Murphy, Administration Saint Joseph School & Early Childhood Center Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Principal Alayne Flynn, Administrator Phone: August 21, 2016

2 Dear Parishioners, I came across this article about marriage. I share it with you for your reflection. Jesus teaches that Christian marriage is meant to be a covenant. Each partner freely makes a binding commitment to love and honor the other. Such things as treating one another with respect, expressing affection, encouraging honest communication, having a willingness to compromise, and spending quality time together, are essential for any successful marriage. A marriage in which husband and wife are truly committed to the covenant they make, by definition, is a success. Jesus spells out clearly that man and woman become one flesh; He tells us what God has joined together, humankind must not separate. This understanding of marriage as covenant is a beautiful one. It reminds husband and wife to live in a oneness of love, and to see that God is meant to be part of their marital relationship. It is God who has brought them together, and it is God who will give them the strength and guidance to stay together. In the Gospel, Jesus helps us to see that we must choose our commitments wisely, and then honor them. Let us pray today for all married couples in our parish and around the world, that they may honor their commitments to each other, and be signs of His love to the world. For those who may be interested, Franklin Graham, son of Rev. Billy Graham, is holding a prayer rally on Tuesday, August 30, at 12 p.m. on the Boston Common. He is traveling to all 50 states to challenge believers to take a stand and take action. He ll be urging Christians to vote, to live out their faith in every part of their lives and to pray for our nation just as Nehemiah cried out to God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore hope to His people. I will be available for confessions this week on Wednesday, August 24, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2

3 Reflection of the Week Don t worry so much about what is going on around you and start paying attention to what is going on within you. 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 Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Scriptural Teaching Holy Year of Mercy December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016 Immaculate Conception to Christ the King Please place this page on your refrigerator for this week s reflection: (Continuation from last week) Magnificat Magazine s Year of Mercy Companion edition (pages ) provides an understanding of indulgences for this Holy Year based on guidelines published by the Vatican on its website. 6. For the sake of those legitimately impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment from even venial sin). 7. Indulgence can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth. Specific Aspects of the Jubilee Year Having fulfilled the necessary conditions in numbers 3 and 4 (noted in previous weeks bulletins), the faithful may gain the Jubilee indulgence by performing one of the following works, listed here below in three categories: 8. Works of piety or religion Either make a pious pilgrimage to a Jubilee shrine or place and participate there in Holy Mass or another liturgical celebration (Lauds or Vespers) or some pious exercise (the stations of the cross, the rosary, etc.); Or make a pious visit, as a group or individually, to one of the Jubilee places, and there spend some time in Eucharistic adoration and pious meditations, ending with the Our Father, the profession of faith in any approved form, and prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 3

4 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. Please note time change to 7:00 p.m. Next meeting is on Tuesday, September 6, Faith Sharing Join us for insights and fellowship. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady s Room Tuesdays at noon. Call for confirmation. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph s Room. Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady's Room. All are welcome. Affirming Life Community ; Heartbeat Pregnancy Center (781) A Women s Concern Toll Free (866) Rachel s Vineyard 877 HOPE 4 ME (877) 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. Next meeting is on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:30pm. Separated/Divorced Support Group New Introductory Session continuing Wednesday, September 21, at 7 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. 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. For more information on any of these programs, please call Rose at or rmdittom@aol.com. 4 Religious Education Religious Ed Information/Updates for School Year Opening Parent Meeting This year s opening parent meeting will be on Sunday, September 18, 2016 for families with students in Grades 1 through Grade 9 (homeschooled and supplemental students). Only one parent is asked to attend either session on Sunday in Father Gillis Hall: Session I: 12:00-1:30 p.m. OR Session 2: 6:45-8:15 p.m. At this time, you may also purchase books, confirm class assignments and make a payment for Religious Education tuition. Grade 2 Class assignments were sent out in mid- August via . The 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. classes are FULL. There are still openings for the 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. classes. Incoming Grade 10 students wishing to be confirmed must meet with Fr. Ron as soon as possible prior to being accepted into the grade 10 program. The students can see Fr. Ron after any Mass. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS Saint Joseph Elementary School in Wakefield is currently accepting registration for our Early Childhood 3/4 day and full day programs and our full day Kindergarten and grades one through grade 8 classes. Saint Joseph School is accredited by the NEASC and has a long tradition of academic excellence rooted in the Catholic faith. Registration forms are located in the front lobby or contact Alayne Flynn or Dr. Joseph Sullivan for further information at or Early Childhood Program at Saint Joseph School Alumni Team Volunteers Needed! Saint Joseph School Alumni Team Volunteers needed to help develop an Alumni database. If interested in this position, please call Maureen Miller at the rectory at

5 Altar Server Training Program Our next Altar Server Training Program is scheduled for September. We are currently accepting applications for training. Applicants must meet the following criteria: parochial, public or home schooled student third grade and above willing to serve for minimum of three years complete the minimum of five (5) hours training Due to school and sports commitments, the September training will be conducted in two 2 1/2 hour sessions from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays ~ September 8, and September 15, We look forward to new registrants to serve in our St. Joseph Altar Server Ministry Program. Applications are available in the foyer and may be dropped off at the rectory any time during the month of August. Men s Group! Please join us on Saturday mornings! The next scheduled meetings will be on September 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Ministry Room. Men of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a ministry that reaches out to all Christian men (18 and older). We come together to discuss predetermined topics and questions so that we can arrive prepared for a spiritual dialogue with personal sharing. For more information please contact Bill Hicks: billhicks@ymail.com. St. Joseph Parish Expenses Paid July 30, August 12, 2016 Altar Supplies $ 1,649 Building Maintenance & Supplies 797 Dues and Subscriptions 90 Insurance 11,152 Office Supplies & Expenses 1,767 Payroll & Taxes 15,370 Postage 513 The Pilot 360 Rectory Food 44 Utilities 2,337 Total $ 34,079 OFFERTORY AUGUST $ 11,078. Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. Music Children s Choir Please come and join our Children's choir this year! We are welcoming new members from grade 2 and up. We rehearse every Thursday from 3:45-5:00, and sing twice a month at the 9:00 Mass. We have a lot of fun singing and praying together, and learning about music, teamwork, and our faith. We also have other fun activities and parties throughout the year. If you are interested in joining or have questions, please see Anne in the music area after Mass, or send an to seraphim173@gmail.com. Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 22nd. Adult Choir Those who sing pray twice. St. Augustine Please come and join the St. Joseph Adult Choir this year! Rehearsals are every Thursday night from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm, and the choir sings at the 11:00 am Mass every other Sunday. If you are interested in joining, or would like more information about the choir, please see Anne Grant in the music area after Mass, or send an to seraphim173@gmail.com. Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 8th. Youth Choir We are welcoming new members, grades 8-12, to our Youth Choir this year! The group will sing at two 5:30 Sunday night Masses per month, following a rehearsal earlier in the day from 3:00-5:15. If you are interested in joining, or if you would like more information about the group, please see Anne in the music area after Mass, or send an to seraphim173@gmail.com. The St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry would like to thank all parishioners for their continued support and generosity. This past week parishioners donated 32 boxes of food and over $30. to help feed those in our community that are in need. Are you being called...? Have you considered being a Lector to proclaim God's Word...? Or a Eucharistic Minister to offer Jesus in Holy Communion...? If you have thought of serving in either of these ways, please call Rose Dittmer at or rmdittom@aol.com. 5

6 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. Saturday, August 20 9:00 Andrea Gerace, 5th Anniversary 4:00 Doris Wells, Memorial Mass Sunday, August 21 7:30 George Riley, 9:00 Laura Gregory, 11:00 Robert Mastrocola, 5:30 Theodore Roache, Jr., 6th Anniversary Monday, August 22 6:45 Healing Intention 9:00 Bernard Marcotte, Tuesday, August 23 6:45 Charles Von Rhee, 9:00 The Carrozza Family, Memorial Mass Wednesday, August 24 6:45 Jack Hardy, 95th Birthday Celebration 9:00 Mary Sullivan, 13th Anniversary Thursday, August 25 6:45 Josephine DeVincenzo, Memorial Mass 9:00 Special Intention Friday, August 26 6:45 Margaret Kenny, Memorial Mass 9:00 Jack Hardy 95th Birthday Celebration Saturday, August 27 9:00 Franklin Porter, 45th Anniversary 4:00 Joseph Conroy, 10th Anniversary Sunday, August 28 7:30 Benito Bottaro, 9:00 Giuseppe Spinali, Memorial Mass 11:00 Paul Murphy, 1st Anniversary 5:30 Mary Esposito, Please pray for all those currently serving in the military and for all those deployed overseas especially Richard Cardavelli, Patrick Carney, Rory Connerty, Steven Doucette, Ian Schwartz & Justin Whitmarsh. It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Savannah Anne Almeida child of John and Kelly Clara Elizabeth Bopf child of Nicholas and Lisa Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 5:30-6:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fridays 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please call the rectory to sign up. St. Joseph Parish Library In the church foyer there is a library with an abundance of excellent Catholic books. Parishioners are welcome to take home any books that interest them and just return them when they are finished. Come in and browse! 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 interested in joining this ministry, please call: Lucia Beaton at Scripture for the week of August 21, 2016 SUN Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30 Mon 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22 Tue 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26 Wed Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 Thu 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51 Fri 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13 Sat 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30 SUN Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1,