+ CHURCH NAME: Saint Joseph Parish, Kingston, NY 12401 BULLETIN # 0463 BULLETIN FOR WEEK OF: November 25, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES TRANSMITTED: 5 Contact Bulletin editor Dorothy M. Allan Email Address: sjrc242@gmail.com Phone 845-338-1554 - Fax 845-340-1961 463 St. Joseph Church Page 1
MASS INTENTIONS 5:00 p.m. LTC. Dennis C. Flynn and Elizabeth Seus Sunday, November 25: Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ 7:00 a.m. Nancy L. Fox 8:30 a.m. Mary Ann Houghtaling 10:00 a.m. Deceased Members of St. Joseph s Music Ministry 11:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Parishioners 5:00 p.m. Maria Gagliardi Monday, November 26: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Heather Closi 9:00 a.m. Michael & Frances Altamari & Michael Jr. Tuesday, November 27: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Cornelius & Margaret Rahilly 9:00 a.m. Nicola & Alberina Di Nicola Wednesday, November 28: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Kevin Cloonan 9:00 a.m. Howard L. Fox Thursday, November 29: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Clare Bruck 9:00 a.m. Patye & Warder Tutt Friday, November 30: St. Andrew, Apostle 7:00 a.m. Louis Mariotti 9:00 a.m. Elisa Parrella Saturday, December 1: Weekday 7:00 a.m. Fr. Frank J. Damis (Living) 9:00 a.m. John Napoleon 5:00 p.m. Margaret & Peter Camp GET WELL SOON Mary Kirk, Jonah Perry, Deacon Bob Winrow, Deacon Jack Peters and all our parishioners who are homebound, in healthcare facilities or who are seriously sick. IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers our beloved dead, Evelyn Langtange and all who died recently. CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES Please join us at these Parish activities: Monday November 26 2:00 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group, Rectory Meeting Room Tuesday November 27 7:00 p.m. Adult Education, Parish Center Wednesday November 28 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Thursday November 29 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Holy Hour 7:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Confession Saturday December 1 4:00-4:45 p.m. Confession, St. Joseph s Church ADORER NEEDED The Divine Mercy Chapel is in need an adorer for the 10:00 p.m. hour on Saturday. Please call Phyllis (845)338-8384. Advent A time of waiting, Hope and Joy Marking the beginning of the Church s liturgical year, the four weeks of Advent lead us to the celebration of Christmas. Advent s familiar sights and sounds stir in us a readiness to receive our savior, while sharpening our sense of the world s need for redemption and of the great mystery of God s becoming human for us. 463 St. Joseph Church Page 2
winter CLOTHING DRIVE The Kingston Council #275 Knights of Columbus wishes to announce their 2018 Winter Clothing Drive. All proceeds and donations go to benefit all in need of our local community. Please drop off well-kept, nearly new or new items in the box provided in the vestibule. Th WELCOME Thomas Joseph Schaller Baptized into our Catholic Family on Saturday, November 10, 2018 May God continue to bless you and your family!! ADVENT A TIME OF WAITING, HOPE AND JOY What are we waiting for? How is Advent relevant in my life? How do I overcome the Christmas blues? You are cordially invited to join us for a ½ day Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 9:45 a.m. 1:45 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts provided. Cost: $5.00. Sign up today to reserve your spot: Church office 338-1554; Rose 331-3154; or Ellen EMC@hvc.rr.com JESSE TREE Next weekend our Jesse Trees will be up in the vestibule of our Church. Please take a slip, purchase the suggested item listed, wrap your gift and return it to our Church with the slip attached to your item. Please do not wrap any gift(s) for children. All donated gifts will be delivered to Catholic Charities for distribution in our local community and are due by Friday, December 14. 2018. Thank you for adding some cheer to those struggling in our community!! Saint Nicholas Day Celebration Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #275 Discover the true story of Nicholas gift giver, Bishop and Saint the original Santa Claus Celebrate St. Nicholas man of compassion, justice and faith a model for modern life Embrace the Christmas season a time of joyful giving focused on the Christ Child When: Thursday, December 6 th Where: Immaculate Conception School 467 Delaware Avenue Time: 6:00 p.m. Come and enjoy pizza and cookies. All children will receive a gift, too. Questions: Henryk (845)475-1243. 463 St. Joseph Church Page 3
WE ARE A TITHING PARISH Weekly Collections Last Year s Basket Collection $7,103.00 Collection amounts were not available due to an early submission deadline for this bulletin. Thank you for your generosity!! SECOND COLLECTIONS Month of November November 25 -- Religious Education Program CALENDARS FOR PRISON MINISTRY Deacon Joe Doherty will be collecting cards and calendars for the prisoners again this year. The last day for collecting the calendars will be December 8, 2018, so that the prisoners can use them. Please do not bring in Mass cards, medals, pens, stickers, necklaces, prayer cards as these are not permitted. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry! DIVINE MERCY CHAPEL Adorers are needed for many hours throughout the day. Please call Betty (845) 338-2235 if you can spare an hour for adoration. Adult Education with Msgr. Rectory Meeting Room Tuesday, November 27, 2018 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The topic will be Confirmation. FOOD DRIVE Please leave you donations of canned goods and nonperishable items for our food drive on the table in the vestibule of our Church today. Thank you for your donations!! DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2018 LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE Mass Lector Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Saturday 5:00 pm Msgr. Sunday 7:00 am Msgr. 8:30 am Fr. Cyprien 10:00 am Fr. Cyprien 11:30 am Msgr. 5:00 pm Msgr. Paul Hammerl Emily & Phil Sinagra Mary E. Baker, Courtney Weishaupt, Jonathon Weishaupt Rose Rahilly Rose & Rich Kelly TBD Anna Brett Music Ministry Al Gruner Ron Ridolph Ellen Cooney, Nora Gagnon Carole & Ed Reyman Irene Roudis, Ray Radel Augustus Guarente, Norm Jette Dylan Watzka, Patrick Watzka, Aaron Cowan Lila Freeman, Charisse Ejanda, Federic Ejanda Andrew Contrady, Matthew Contrady, Paul Contrady Rose Dermody, Uhl Family 463 St. Joseph Church Page 4
SAINT JOSEPH S CHURCH 150 th ANNIVERSARY Thank you to each and every member of our Parish Family for making our 150 th Anniversary Mass and Reception a resounding success!! I would like to say thank you to our Parish Council members, Music Ministry, Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Deacons, Altar Servers, Altar Linens Committee, Carole Argulewicz, Religious Education staff, Kingston Catholic School, Knights of Columbus, our Baking Committee, Parish staff, a myriad of folks who helped with the food and the reception, the parents of our children and young people and a host of people who worked behind the scenes. I would, also, like to thank the folks and businesses who donated items for the reception. We are looking forward to a spring Parish Picnic so more folks can celebrate our 150 th Anniversary. Msgr. and Fr. Cyprien 463 St. Joseph Church Page 5