St. Joseph's Church

Saturday Evening Mass5:30First FridaysMass at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday7:00 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
ConfessionsSaturday, 2:30 p.m.


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Weekly Bulletin

January 24, 2010
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday, January 232 Sm. 1 : 1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27, Mk. 3: 20-21
4:00 p.m.R.S. Peter Kraskouskas (1st Anniv.) int. wife Pat (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Stephanie Jasinski int. Hadmack family
Sunday, January 24Neh. 8: 2-4a, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Cor 12: 12-30, Lk. 1: 1-4, 4: 14-21
7:00 a.m.Parishioners
9:00 a.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.R.S. Joseph Jasinski int. family
Monday, January 25Acts 22: 3-16, Mk. 16: 15-18
7:30 a.m.R.S. Sadie & Stanley Dmoch int. Joseph Daly
Tuesday, January 262 Tm. 1: 1-8, Mk. 3: 31-35
7:30 a.m.R.S. Irene Bourque int. nephew Emery (at Holy Spirit)
Wednesday, January 272 Sm. 7: 4-17, Mk. 4: 1-20
7:30 a.m.R.S. Edward Misiewicz int. Rose (at Holy Spirit)
Thursday, January 282 Sm. 7: 18-19, 24-29, Mk. 4: 21-25
7:30 a.m.R.S. Mildred Kiernan int. Dr. & Mrs. Dubuske
Friday, January 292 Sm. 11: 1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17, Mk. 4: 26-34
7:30 a.m.R.S. Helen Gensiejewski (30th Anniv.) int. Lillian Spring
Saturday, January 302 Sm. 12: 1-7a, 10-17, Mk. 4: 35-41
7:30 a.m.All Souls Day Rememberances
4:00 p.m.Parishioners (at Holy Spirit)
5:30 p.m.R.S. Frank Gemborys int. Helen Miganowicz
Sunday, January 31Jer. 1: 4-5, 17-19, 1 Cor. 12: 31-13: 13, Lk. 4: 21-30
7:00 a.m.Parishioners
9:00 a.m.R.S. Howie Beaudette int. Kitchen Crew (at Holy Spirit)
10:30 a.m.Living & deceased members of the Rosary Sodality

Good News

In today's gospel, St. Luke tells us that Jesus reads in the synagogue and all eyes are on Him. He proclaims liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners. All is fulfilled in your hearing.

CCD NEWS - Today, Sun. Jan. 24th, all students will attend 9:00 AM Mass. Grades 1-8 will meet from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. The Confirmation Class, Grades 9 & 10 & Sponsors will meet from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. On Sun. Jan. 31st, all students will attend 9:00 AM Mass. Grades 1-8 will meet from 10:00 - 11:30 AM.

The manger will be kept up until Feb. 2nd, the date on which the Church officially closes out the Christmas season. I will leave it up to remind us that Jesus was presented in the temple on Feb. 2nd. Stop by the manger and give thanks to God.

Perpetual Adoration - The Adoration Chapel is in need of more Adorers. Many elderly can no longer commit. If you can do one hour per week, please call Rich Chanley at 632-4733.

St. Joseph's Trotters - tickets will be sold before and after Mass beginning Jan. 16th & 17th for the ham & bean supper to be held Sat., Feb. 6th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Donation for the supper is $5.00. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Gardner Relay for Life. Baked goods would be appreciated. Any questions, call Ellie (630-3079) or Mike (632-8457).

As of Jan. 1, 2010, the diocese of Worcester has raised the fee for funeral Masses to $300.00, an increase of $100.00. For people who have pre-paid, the amount of $200.00 stands.

By the end of January, everyone who has envelopes or who gives on a regular basis will receive your 2009 donation information for tax purposes. If you have any outstanding envelopes, please pass them in as soon as possible.

Fr. Tom is looking for someone to clean the church. If anyone is interested, please see Fr. Tom ASAP. Thank you.

As a reminder, our parish follows the guidelines of the national Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People approved by the US Bishops and the policies of the Diocese of Worcester in screening those who work with children in our care and I helping victims of abuse find healing. If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a Church employee or volunteer in the past, please contact Frances Nugent, Victim Services Coordinator for our diocese at 508-929-4363 (direct line & confidential voicemail). If you are concerned about a current case of abuse, please contact the local civil authorities immediately.

WELCOME - NEW PARISHIONERS - We are always happy to welcome new people into our parish family. If you have discovered our church and like what you experience, why not become a member? Speak to Fr. Tom after Mass or call the rectory to set up a time that is convenient for you to fill out a simple registration form.

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