Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA 01880 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Joseph School ~ Graduating Class of 2018 Photo Courtesy of C.Mac Images 2018 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 June 10, 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, Our Eighth Grade class, pictured on the front of the bulletin, graduated from St. Joseph School this past Friday. They were a dedicated and hardworking class and we are proud of their achievements. I ask that the Lord bless them as they begin a new chapter in their lives. I came across this article that I thought would be a good reflection: Anger is a powerful emotion that often causes damage, but it can also be righteous. In Isaiah 64:9, the prophet prays, Do not be angry beyond measure, O Lord. This verse implies God measures His anger in a way that fits each occasion. Today s passage teaches that the Lord also expects us to learn to control our anger so it s appropriate and doesn t cause us to sin. There is a line that must not be crossed if we want to guard against sinful anger. It s obvious that verbal abuse and physical violence should be ruled out, but anger can lead to other sins that are just as deadly. When we see the following characteristics in our life, we ve crossed the line: Strife. Proverbs 29:22 says, An angry man stirs up strife. Although strife can take many forms, it always pits one person against another. Bitterness. Psalm 30:5 says that the Lord s anger is for a moment, and Ephesians 4:26 warns against staying angry overnight. Extended anger festers and eventually leads to bitterness. Isolation. Whenever anger is nursed, people become separated from each other. Proverbs 16:28 warns against this by pointing out that a slanderer separates intimate friends. Retaliation. Romans 12:19 addresses this directly: Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God. What should you do if you recognize any of these in yourself? The first step is to confess it as sin and make a determined effort to turn from it. Every time a bitter thought pops up, repent and release it to the Lord. I will be available for confession this week on Monday, June 11, from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2
Reflection of the Week Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life. 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 DVD Series, The Presence Tuesday 7:00 p.m. HEALING SOAKING PRAYER Come meet us to pray for healing Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m. Spiritual Teaching Giving in to Jesus They call it The Devil s Footprint. It s a foot-shaped impression in the granite on a hill beside a church in Ipswich, Massachusetts. According to local legend the footprint happened one fall day in 1740, when the evangelist George Whitefield preached so powerfully that the devil leaped from the church steeple, landing on the rock on his way out of town. Though it s only a legend, the story calls to mind an encouraging truth from God s Word. James 4:7 reminds us, Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. God has given us the strength we need to stand against our adversary and the temptations in our lives. The Bible tells us that sin shall no longer be your master (Rom. 6:14) because of God s loving grace to us through Jesus Christ. As we run to Jesus when temptation comes, He enables us to stand in His strength. Nothing we face in this life can overcome Him, because He has overcome the world (John 16:33). As we submit ourselves to our Savior, yielding our wills to Him in the moment and walking in obedience to God s Word, He is helping us. When we give in to Him instead of giving in to temptation, He is able to fight our battles. In Him we can overcome. ~ James Banks James Banks,~ Our Daily Bread, 2017 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 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 Join us for insights and fellowship. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady s Room Tuesdays at noon. Call for confirmation. Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in Our Lady s Room. 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, June 12 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. Date and time of next meeting to be determined. 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 March for Life The Massachusetts March for Life is on Father's Day, June 17, 2018! Celebrate a pro-life Fathers' Day! Boston Common, Rally begins at 1:00 PM, March starts at 2:30 PM. More info: www.masscitizensforlife.org or 617-242-4199. Our Lady of Fatima Outdoor Rosary A monthly outdoor rosary prayer in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will continue on June 13 at noon in front of the statue of Our Lady. For information on the messages of Fatima visit www.santuario-fatima.pt. On this site, you can also view live broadcasts of services conducted in Fatima, Portugal, directly from the apparitions chapel. Introduction to Inner Healing Workshops What is Inner Healing and why are we all in need of it? Come and learn about the various aspects of Inner Healing and how our emotions affect our health and wellbeing with a DVD series from Christian Healing Ministries and an experienced Inner Healing Ministry team. All are welcome. Fridays: 9:45-11:00 a.m. through June 29 th in the Youth Room. For further information or for those who are interested and cannot make this time, please contact: Cheryl Germino 781-854-1449. Altar Guild Thank you to the Altar Guild. Many thanks to the members of our Altar Guild for their constant attention to our linens. These members collect, wash, dry, iron and deliver the linens used at Mass providing a wonderful and necessary service for our parish. If interested in helping this ministry, call or email Rose Dittmer 781-665-8172, rmdittom@aol.com. Adoration Coverage Needed We are especially in need of coverage on Mondays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., & 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., & 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Please call the rectory to sign up.
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 St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box Offering: May 2018 $ 2,011.20 Bequest donation 3,887.26 In memory donations 50.00 Thank You Distributions for Month of May 2018 Utilities $ 1,250.00 Hotel 121.75 Heating Oil 397.58 Food Gift cards 356.00 $ 2,125.33 St. Joseph Parish Expenses Paid May 19, 2018 - June 5, 2018 Altar Supplies $ 400 Audio Visual 86 Books & Pamphlets 558 Building Maintenance & Supplies 1,030 Coffee & Donuts 336 Dues & Subscriptions 268 Flowers & Plants 810 Hospitality 270 Insurance & Benefits 10,808 Landscaping/Flowers 675 Office Supplies & Expense 2,102 Payroll & Taxes 16,171 St. Joseph School Support 4,000 St. Joseph Table 716 Wakefield Food Pantry 500 Youth Ministry 46 Total $ 38,776 OFFERTORY JUNE 2-3 $ 12,322 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. Religious Education 2018-2019 Religious Education Programs Registration will begin mid-june. 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 Summer Program We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Saint Joseph School Summer Program, which is open to parish families with students in Early Childhood through Grade 4. For more information: please call the school office: 781-245-2081 or email Mr. Michael Stackhouse at mstackhouse@stjosephschoolwakefield.org SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS All of the students and families at Saint Joseph School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parishioners of Saint Joseph Parish! We are overwhelmed by the generosity that you have shown to our school again this year, most recently with our spring raffle sales, 3 rd Annual Saint Joseph School 5K and the 2 nd Annual Lenny Duggan Memorial Golf Tournament. All of the raffle tickets that you purchased, all of the sponsorships you provided, all of the donations that you made, and all of the events you attended truly add up to make a huge difference to our school. Your generosity enables us to continue our proud tradition of more than 90 years in the formation of the next generation of saints and scholars. Please know that we are extraordinarily grateful for the support of our parish and that you are always in our prayers. God bless you! 5
Your prayers are requested for the benefactors of our parish and the deceased of our community especially Claudia Martin. 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, June 9 9:00 Healing Intention 4:00 Joseph & Constance Caruso, Memorial Mass Sunday, June 10 7:30 Antonetta Staffieri, 5th Anniversary 9:00 Stephen Houston, Birthday Remembrance 11:00 Irene Healy, Memorial Mass 5:30 James Brunini, Birthday Remembrance Monday, June 11 6:45 Richard & Paul O Connor, Memorial Mass 9:00 Richard Cadogan, Birthday Remembrance Tuesday, June 12 6:45 Jack Corcoran, Healing Intention 9:00 Peadar & Clara Dooley, Birthday Celebrations Wednesday, June 13 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Norma See, 5th Anniversary Thursday, June 14 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Albert & Frances Calvo, Memorial Mass Friday, June 15 6:45 Margherita Carullo DeInnocentis, 1st Anniversary 9:00 Suzanne & John Rzaza, Wedding Celebration Saturday, June 16 9:00 Kathleen Anacito, Memorial Mass 4:00 Lester Muise, 5th Anniversary Sunday, June 17 7:30 John J. Thompson, Memorial Mass 9:00 Norman Nordeen, Birthday Remembrance 11:00 Ronald Bagarella, Memorial Mass 5:30 Ralph Petraglia, Memorial Mass Please pray for all those currently serving in the military and for all those deployed overseas especially for Shane Baldwin, Steven Doucette, Joseph Emery, Nicholas Emery, Matthew Hassey, & Justin Whitmarsh. May Christ s peace, love, and joy always enrich the marriage of Joseph & Cherie (Roche) Sassone It is with great joy that we welcome into the family of St. Joseph s the newly baptized: Carmine Louis Coy child of Stephen & Lauren Scripture for the week of June 10, 2018 10 SUN Gn 3:9-15/2 Cor 4:13 5:1/Mk 3:20-35 11 Mon Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Mt 5:1-12 12 Tue 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16 13 Wed 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19 14 Thu 1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26 15 Fri 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Mt 5:27-32 16 Sat 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37 17 SUN Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE When her late husband s will was read, a widow learned he had left the bulk of his fortune to another woman. Enraged, she rushed to change the inscription on her spouse's tombstone. Sorry, lady, said the stonecutter. I inscribed `Rest in Peace on your orders. I can t change it now. Very well, she said grimly. Just add `Until We Meet Again. ~Reader s Digest 6