St. Joseph's Church

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Saturday Evening Mass	5:30	First Fridays	Mass at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday	7:00 and 10:30 a.m.	Baptisms:	Please call rectory two weeks prior.
Holy Day Masses	(vigil) 5:00 p.m.	Marriage:	Please call rectory at least six months prior.
	7:30 a.m.	Registration:	Please call rectory
Confessions	Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

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Weekly Bulletin

February 22, 2008
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

10:30 AM

Saturday, February 21	Heb. 11: 1-7, Mk. 9: 2-13
4:00 p.m.	R.S. Michael Bowse (1st Anniv.) int. family (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.	R.S. David Zlotnik int. Dad, Mom, Jenn, Jason & Jon
6:00 p.m.	Spanish Mass (at Holy Spirit)
Sunday, February 22	Is. 43: 18-19, 21-22, 24b-25, 2 Cor. 1: 18-22, Mk. 2: 1-12
7:00 a.m.	Parishioners
9:00 a.m.	Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.	R.S. Pearl Severino (1st Anniv.) int. daughter Sheila
Monday, February 23	Sir. 1: 1-10, Mk. 9: 14-29
7:30 a.m.	Deceased members of the Sustsavice, Alukonis and Tamasanis families int. Edward & Mary Ann Motyka
Tuesday, February 24	Sir. 2: 1-11, Mk. 9: 30-37
7:30 a.m.	R.S. Joseph Karpowicz int. brother Edward (at Holy Spirit)
Wednesday, February 25	Jl. 2: 12-18, 2 Cor. 5: 20 - 6:2, Mt. 6: 1-6, 16-18
7:30 a.m.	R.S. John Jurgielewicz int. Sandi Buckley
7:00 p.m.	R.S. Peter Kraskouskas (Month's Mind) int. Pat (Holy Spirit)
Thursday, February 26	Dt. 30: 15-20, Lk. 9: 22-25
7:30 a.m.	R.S. Victoria Hadmack int. Yvonne & Ted Kulczyk
7:00 p.m.	R.S. Ethel Taylor (4th Anniv.) int family (Holy Spirit)
Friday, February 27	Is. 58: 1-9a, Mt. 9: 14-15
7:30 a.m.	R.S. Gerald Gensiejewski Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 28	Feb. 28 Is. 58: 9b-14, Lk. 5: 27-32
7:30 a.m.	All Souls Day Remembrances
4:00 p.m.	R.S. Jim Mularella int. Jeff & Lisa (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.	R.S. Roger Barrieau int. family
6:00 p.m.	Spanish Mass (at Holy Spirit)
Sunday, March 1	Gn. 9: 8-15, 1 Pt. 3: 18-22, Mk. 1: 12-15
7:00 a.m.	Parishioners & Pro-life intentions
9:00 a.m.	Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.	R.S. Elizabeth Goral int. daughter Teresa

Jesus cures a paralytic who could once again walk. He saw in his heart the faith and, moved with compassion, healed the man. Everyone glorified God and thanked Him. Let us, in our hearts, thank God for all He gives us.

CCD NEWS Regular classes will be held today Feb. 22nd . Attendance at the 9:00 AM Mass is mandatory. CCD classes will follow from 10-11 AM for grades 1-10. The March schedule has CCD classes meeting on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and a Penance service on the 29th.

This coming Wednesday is Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent. It is a day of FAST and ABSTINENCE from eating meat. Let us sacrifice to the Lord in this time of prayer, and ask the Lord to help us in all Lenten Resolutions to be faithful in all we do and say.

Collection for the Church in Latin America - next weekend, please be generous in your offering to help support our neighbors in Latin America.

Presentation of the Gospel According to John - Join in a wonderful Lenten Program on Fri., March 6th at 7:30 PM at Fitchburg High School. Leonardo Defilippis will perform a dramatic presentation of the entire Gospel According to John. You will experience a mystical encounter with Christ, face-to-face in a moving portrayal of the Son of God. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students. Suitable for ages 7 and up. See Fr. Tom for tickets.

POLISH PLAY - Karski will be presented in a US premiere in Worcester, on April 20-22 at 7:30 PM at the Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St., Worcester. Jan Karski was a hero of the Polish resistance to the Nazis, and is often referred to as the man who tried to stop the Holocaust. Monday opening night performance will be followed by a panel discussion and a "meet the cast" reception. Opening night tickets are $20, Tues. and Weds. are $15. See Fr. Tom for tickets.

During the season of Lent, we will be participating in the annual Partners in Charity Appeal in the diocese. Lent begins Feb. 25th. More details later.