Saint Joseph Parish 173 Albion Street, Wakefield MA 01880 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Joseph Religious Education Summer Program 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 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 22, 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 the cover of the bulletin, we have a picture of our students in Grades 3-5 who participated in our Summer Religious Education Program. In these grades, we have their parents teach their children the faith at home. At Church, we offer programs to supplement this home teaching. The theme of the Summer Program this year was "Creation. God created everything but His greatest creation was us. The children enjoyed the week and learned different aspects of our faith. I received a letter from Cardinal Seán expressing his heartfelt gratitude and congratulations for reaching our 2018 Catholic Appeal goal. He extended his sincere thanks to all the parishioners of Saint Joseph Parish for their financial contributions and for all that they do to evangelize through their witness to our faith. Your generosity provides much needed support to ministries throughout the Archdiocese and your active participation in the life of the Church gives us hope for the future. This weekend, we welcome Doug Campbell, Executive Director and Co- Founder of Hands Together - a Catholic mission outreach working in Haiti. Hands Together runs free schools, medical clinics and nutrition programs in Cite Soliel, providing 25,000 daily school meals and helping thousands of people who struggle to survive. Their work is founded upon the Catholic social teachings of the dignity of human life and proclaims God s infinite and absolute love for us. There will be a special collection to support this mission. I will be available for confession this week on Tuesday, July 24, from 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. May Jesus continue to shepherd you in all of your needs. God love you, 2
Reflection of the Week We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. 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 The Art of Forgiveness One afternoon I spent two hours at an art exhibit The Father & His Two Sons: The Art of Forgiveness in which all of the pieces were focused on Jesus s parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:11 31). I found Edward Riojas s painting The Prodigal Son especially powerful. The painting portrays the once wayward son returning home, wearing rags and walking with his head down. With a land of death behind him, he steps onto a pathway where his father is already running toward him. At the bottom of the painting are Jesus s words, But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion (v. 20 kjv). I was deeply moved by realizing once more how God s unchanging love has altered my life. When I walked away from Him, He didn t turn His back, but kept looking, watching, and waiting. His love is undeserved yet unchanging; often ignored yet never withdrawn. We all are guilty, yet our heavenly Father reaches out to welcome us, just as the father in this story embraced his wayward son. Let s have a feast and celebrate, the father told the servants. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found (vv. 23 24). The Lord still rejoices over those who return to Him today and that s worth celebrating! ~David C. McCasland David C. McCasland. Our Daily Bread, 2018 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, August 7. 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. Support Group ~ Separated/Divorced, Annulled or those living with any broken relationship Next meeting will be on 2nd Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, August 14 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/AUGUST MEETING. Please email Rose at rmdittom@aol.com or call 781-665-8172 for information on our programs listed above. Knit, Purl, Pray The Prayer Knitting Community meets on Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. 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 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 call the rectory or more information on any of the programs above or to volunteer at the St. Joseph Table: 781-245-5770. 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. 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 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.. Please call the rectory to sign up. 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. Franciscan Spiritual Direction Our parishioner, Kate Chandler, has completed a program of Franciscan Spiritual Direction to help seekers discern the sacred presence of God in his or her unique and sacred journey. If you desire to grow in attentiveness to God s movement in your life and are seeking a deeper, personal relationship with God, Kate is available by appointment: kate.chandler44@gmail.com. Hope of the Nations September 15, 2018, Lowell Memorial Auditorium A Catholic conference focused on Hope, Healing & Deliverance. $30 per ticket if purchased by August 31, group pricing is available. Doors open at 8:00am, day ends at 6pm. Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Street, Lowell MA. For more information: info@hopeconferences.com. Hope Conferences, Inc. in association with the Archdiocese of Boston. Scripture for the week of July 22, 2018 22 SUN Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 23 Mon Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42 24 Tue Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50 25 Wed 2 Cor 4:7015/Mt 20:20-28 26 Thu Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17 27 Fri Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 28 Sat Jer 7:1-11/Mt 13:24-30 29 SUN 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15 4
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. Joseph Parish Library There is a library in the Church foyer 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! Please note! Lost and Found is also located in this area or please check in the rectory office. St. Joseph Parish Expenses Paid June 29, 2018 - July 13, 2018 Books & Pamphlets $ 300 Building Maintenance & Supplies 683 Coffee & Donuts 336 Dues & Subscriptions 120 Hospitality 100 Insurance & Benefits 11,092 Office Supplies & Expenses 2,020 Payroll & Taxes 18,172 Rectory Food & Supplies 37 Saint Joseph School Support 4,000 Social Committee 224 Utilities 1,543 Youth Ministry 43 Total $ 38,670 Religious Education Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year is underway for students going into Grade 1 through Grade 9. Students are required to attend and complete programs in Grades 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10. All other grades may register for home-schooling or to attend the parish supplementary program. Incoming Grade 9: Confirmation is a two-year program starting with Grade 9. Even if your child attends Catholic School, they must register for Grade 9 Religious Ed. Incoming Grade 10 students must meet with Fr. Ron prior to being accepted into the Grade 10 program. Students can see Fr. Ron after any Mass. Please call Diane Murphy at 781-245-5770 or email her at dmurphy@stjosephwakefield.org for more information. SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS This Weekend Special Collection This weekend, July 21-22, there will be a Special Collection for Hands Together - a Catholic mission outreach working in Haiti. Hands Together runs free schools, medical clinics and nutrition programs in Cite Soliel, providing 25,000 daily school meals and helping thousands of people who struggle to survive. For more information, please visit: www.handstogether.org. OFFERTORY JULY 14-15 $ 11,613 Please remember St. Joseph Parish in your will. 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. 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, July 21 9:00 Audrey Muise, Memorial Mass 4:00 Jack DiLiberto, Memorial Mass Sunday, July 22 7:30 Domenic Staffieri, Birthday Remembrance 9:00 Peter Accardi, 35th Anniversary 11:00 Ron Kavanagh, Memorial Mass 5:30 John Anzuoni, Memorial Mass Monday, July 23 6:45 Special Intention 9:00 Albert Marzino, Memorial Mass Tuesday, July 24 6:45 William Sullivan, Memorial Mass 9:00 Dorothy Fitzgerald, 1st Anniversary Wednesday, July 25 6:45 Pauline Nichols, Memorial Mass 9:00 Joseph Brehaut, 35th Anniversary Donna Brehaut, Birthday Celebration Thursday, July 26 6:45 Carol Brook, Month s Mind 9:00 Special Intention Friday, July 27 6:45 Georgianne Doucette, Birthday Remembrance 9:00 Paul Fobert & Doris Blaho Anniversary Mass Saturday, July 28 9:00 Alfred Esposito, Memorial Mass 4:00 Lou Patch, 10th Anniversary Sunday, July 29 7:30 Special Intention 9:00 Francisco & Maria Ruberti, Memorial Mass 11:00 Patricia Tine, Memorial Mass 5:30 Vincent Donohue, 2nd Anniversary Noah Francisek Rebisz child of Damian & Amanda Laughter, THE BEST MEDICINE A middle-aged laywoman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a neardeath experience in which she sees God. She asks him if this is the end of her life. God tells her no, she has another 40 years to live. After she recovers, she s so upbeat that she stays in the hospital and has a face-lift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. She has a beautician come in to change her hair color and style. As long as she s got another 40 years to live, she figures she might as well make the most of it. The woman walks out the front door of the hospital after the last operation and is run over by an ambulance. In front of God, she wails, I thought you said I had another 40 years? God replies, Sorry, I didn t recognize you. 6