St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Office: 11730 Old St. Augustine Road—Jacksonville Florida 32258
Main Church: 11757 Old St. Augustine Road—Jacksonville, Florida 32258
Historic Church: 4124 Loretto Road—Jacksonville, Florida 32223
904-268-5422—www.stjosephsjax.org
February 5, 2017—Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“I am the light of the world, says the LORD;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.”
-John 8:12
February 5, 2017
Word from the Pastor
also “salt”. It is being said that, once, while he was
playing, someone asked St. Aloysius Gonzaga what
would he do if he knew that within a few minutes he
would die. “I would keep on playing,” he answered.
He would go on carrying out his normal everyday life,
and making life pleasant for his play pals.
Today the Gospel clearly urges us to become
witnesses to Christ. It invites us in two different ways,
which, apparently, may look contradictory: the salt
and the light.
The salt cannot be seen but can be perceived; it can
be tasted, relished. There are many persons that
“can hardly be perceived”, as they are like “little
ants” working and doing good all the time. At their
side one can savor peace, serenity and joy. As it is
said at present, their “radiations” are good.
Light, however, cannot be hidden. There are persons
that “can be seen from afar”: Saint Mother Teresa of
Calcutta, the Pope, a bishop. They hold important
positions because of their natural leadership or
because of their concrete priesthood. They are
“brought into the limelight”. As today's Gospel says
“on top of a mountain» or on a «lamp stand”(cf. Mt
5:14-15).
We are all called to be light. We are quite clearly so
when we avow our own faith in difficult moments.
Martyrs are great luminaries.
And in certain
environments, today, the mere fact of attending
Mass may be the subject of jokes and general
mockery. Going to Mass is truly to be “light”. And
light is always detected and seen, no matter how
small it may be. A little light may change the night.
The world will care little about our theology, or our
faith, until they see that faith put into action. They
will not care how much we know until they know
how much we care. This is the reason Jesus sent us
with a cup of cold water, or winter clothes or a
Habitat for Humanity hammer.
And so God is
sending us.
It is as if God were a great Director of the play of Life.
LIGHTS! ACTION!
So, what are you waiting for?
rolling….
We are all called to be salt and light. For over 30
years of his hidden life in Nazareth, Jesus himself was
St. Joseph’s Mission Statement
The members of St. Joseph’s Parish believe that Jesus Christ
is the focal point of a caring Christian Community. The
mission of our Parish Family, therefore, is to create, maintain,
nurture, and foster an environment that will encourage us,
and assist us in reaching our full potential through growth in
the knowledge and image of Christ in every facet of our
lives.
Challenged by life-long learning and affirmed by active
participation, St. Joseph’s Parish Family proclaims boldly the
Word of God, and with abounding joy celebrates the Holy
Eucharist—the summit of Christian worship and spirituality—
and through outreach, supports and ministers to the
community at large.
Lenten Parish Mission
This year’s Lenten parish mission will be given
by Fr. Brian Mullady OP. The theme of the
mission is Conversion of Heart and Growth in
Prayer. Join us Monday, April 3—Thursday,
April 6.
St. Joseph’s
Weekly Prayer
Intention
To commemorate
World
Day
for
Consecrated
Life,
we pray for those in
our
St.
Joseph’s
family
who
are
discerning
their
vocation in life, that
they may have the
wisdom
to
hear
God’s call and the
courage
to
say
“yes.”
The cameras are
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Thanh Nguyen
Parish Staff
Weekly Schedule
Clergy
Main Church
Rev. Bernard Ahern
Rev. Philip Timlin
Rev. Antonio Dos Santos
Kevin Boudreaux
Bob Gardner
Matt King
Pastor
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
In Residence
Deacon
Deacon
Seminarian
Office Staff—268-5422
Hours 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Patrick Kinnare
Jackie Gould
Parish Administrator
Office Manager
[email protected]
Wyndee Joseph
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Frank DeProspo
Music Director
Gerry Serfilippi
Maintenance
Tony Fiano
Cemetery—631-0662
Misty Adamczyk
Wedding Coordinator
304-4579 or [email protected]
Debbie Mikelonis
Office Assistant
[email protected].
Carron Tooke
Bulletin Editor
[email protected]
Cody Enrichment Center—880-6404
Hours 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Filomena Battista
Director of Activities/
Building Manager C.E.C—[email protected]
Dcn. Kevin Boudreaux Director of Religious Education
Lourdes Flemming
Assistant to the D. R. E.
Sheila Pearson
Office Assistant
Youth Director
Laura Blancato
[email protected]
School—268-6688
Hours 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Rhonda Rose
Theresa Twisdale
Cecile Fung
Teresa Blumenstock
Principal
Assistant Principal
Office Manager
Business Manager
Parish Directors
Michael Broach—-Parish Council President
John Alexander—Director of Finances/Building Coordinator
Steve Kerlin—Stewardship Director
Bulletin Announcements
Please remember that announcements are due
in the office by 9:00 a.m. two Fridays prior to the
weekend you want it to appear in the bulletin.
You may either email them to Carron at
[email protected], FAX them to 292-0248,
or drop them off at the church office. Thanks!
Mass
Friday—8:15 a.m.—School Mass
(Everyone is Welcome!)
Saturday—5:30 p.m.—Sunday Vigil
Sunday—8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Sign Interpreted), 12:00 noon
Reconciliation
Saturday—4:30 p.m. (Marian Center)
You may also call the office for an appointment, 268-5422
Historic Church
Youth Mass
Sunday 5:00 p.m.
Mass in Polish
10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
Mass in Portuguese
Sunday—7:00 p.m.
Mass in Spanish
Misa en español todos los Domingos a las 8:30 a.m.
y todos los Jueves a las 7:00 p.m.
Misa de Sanacion el primer Miercoles
de cada mes a las 7:30 p.m.
Confesiones y Consejería los Domingos 8:00 – 8:20 a.m.
Círculo de Oración los Martes a las 7:30 p.m.
en la Capilla de la Escuela St. Joseph
Traditional Mass in Latin
Sunday—11:15 a.m.
Confessions available before Mass
On the 4th Sunday of each month
immediately following Mass there will be Vespers
and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
On the 2nd Sunday after Mass
there will be Anointing of the Sick
Daily Mass
Monday-Thursday & Saturday—8:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday—6:00 p.m.
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
with Mass and Adoration.
7:00 p.m.
Cody Center
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour
Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Nocturnal Adoration
First Friday—9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Second Thursday—10:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Friday
Adoration for Vocations
Friday, February 24—7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Readings for February 6-12
Offering for the Weekend of January 29
Regular Offering
$24,301.12
Mass In Latin
$632.00
Mass in Portuguese
$814.00
Mass In Spanish
$1,010.80
Children’s Offering
$3.00
Poor Box
$174.64
Parish Assessments
$215.00
St. Joseph School
$6,555.55
Building and Property Maintenance
$87.00
Faith Direct
Reported once a month
This weekend the second offering will be for Building and
Property Maintenance.
Next weekend the second
offering will be for Catholic Relief Services..
Faith Direct Electronic Giving
If you would like to sign up for eGiving please visit
www.faithdirect.net and use our church code, FL423. The
contact number is 866-507-8757.
Sexual Misconduct
The Diocese of Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexual
misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a
prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To Report
Abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (904)
262-3200, ext. 129, or the Department of Children and
Families at 1-800-96-Abuse (800) 962-2873.
La Diócesis de San Agustín le da seria consideración a toda
acusación de mala conducta sexual y dispone de todos
dichos casos de manera pronta, completa y confidencial.
Para reportar tal abuso, llame a: Coordinador Diocesano de
Auxilio a Victimas (904) 262-3200, ext. 129 o Departamento
de Niños y Familias del Estado de la Florida1-800-96Abuse
(800) 962-2873.
Diecezja Świętego Augustyna traktuje powaznie wszystkie
zarzuty dotyczące wykroczeń seksualnych oraz rozpatruje
zarzuty w sposόb niezwłoczny, poufny i gruntowny. Aby
zgłosić naduzycie zadzwoń: Diecezjalny Koordynator
Pomocy Poszkodowanym 1-800-775-4659, wew. 129 lub
Wydział Dzieci i Rodzin 1-800-96Abuse (800) 962-2873.
ATENCAO A Diocese de Santo Agostinho trata de todas as
alegacoes de conduta sexual impropia seriamente e lida
com as alegacoes deligentemente e de modo
confidential.Para denunciar qualquer abuso ligue:ao
Cordenador Diocesano de Assistencia a Vitimas (904) 2623200, ext 129 ou ao Departamento de Familias e Criancas
(800) 962-2873.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Genesis 1:1-19/Psalm 104/Mark 6:53-56
Genesis 1:20-2:4a/Psalm/Mark 7:1-13
Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17/Psalm 104/Mark 7:14-23
Genesis 2:18-25/Psalm 128/Mark 7:24-30
Genesis 3:1-8/Psalm 32/Mark 7:31-37
Genesis 3:9-24/Psalm 90/Mark 8:1-10
Sirach 15:15-20/Psalm 119/
1 Corinthians 2:6-10/Matthew 5:17-37
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IMPORTANT: Do not sign up as an individual. Our parish
code provides more content than an individual
subscription. If you have any questions please contact –
John
D’Amico,
904-422-8584
or
([email protected].
Forgiveness
The advice, “forgive and forget” isn’t easy to follow.
Forgiveness means letting go of your anger so you are
free to heal. Do you need to forgive anyone? Pray for
the grace to forgive as God forgives you: freely, totally,
and quickly.
He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many
graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so
often will I forgive with all my heart. -St. Faustina
Join Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) for our next
Executive Speaker Series as we welcome
Congressman and former Jacksonville Sheriff John
Rutherford! The event will be Tuesday, February 21,
7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Cody Family Center (Why
Attend:
• Free wine, beer, and appetizers
• Learn from a Jacksonville Executive who puts
puts faith into action
• Meet
young
Catholics
committed
to
professional growth
• Be a part of this challenging and inspiring
community
Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and just.
SJCC "UNBOUND" Ministry Starting Soon
Our parish is introducing a new ministry
called ”Unbound." This healing prayer
ministry is about freedom. It guides us to
respond to the Gospel in our personal life
and to open our hearts more fully to
Jesus.
The 5 keys we use are: repentance,
forgiveness,
renunciation,
taking
authority, and the Father’s Blessing. These
keys are tools we can use in our spiritual
battle to help us grow in personal relationship with Jesus.
Our primary purpose is for the person receiving prayer to be
listened to, accepted and loved. This prayer encourages us
to surrender and to take hold of the freedom that Christ
offers us.
All are welcome and invited to make an appointment. For
more information or to schedule a one-hour, confidential
prayer appointment starting Monday, February 13, from 7:00
-9:00 p.m., please contact parishioner Mary Rousseau at:
[email protected].
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday & Wednesday:
9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:
9:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.
Come and spend time with our Lord.
Adoration for Vocations
St. Joseph’s Adoration for Vocations group asks you
to please keep the following in your prayers this
month:
♦ Seminarians—Will Powell, Anthony Hamaty, Billy
Creamer, and our in-house seminarian Matt
King
♦ Our beloved Priests: Fr. Thanh, Fr Bernie, Fr.
Philip, and Fr. Antonio
Please join us in adoration and prayer for our priests
and seminarians at our next prayer evening:
Friday, February 24—7:00-8:00 p.m.—Cody Center
Chapel
Please contact Kim Breen if you have any
questions—[email protected], or 904-6368606.
Nocturnal Adoration
♦
First Friday—9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.—For
information, please contact Nellie Rocha, 904292-5295, [email protected]
or Mac
Delacruz—904-386-2461,
mac.delacruz4000!
gmail.com
♦
Second Thursday—10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.— For
information please contact Rod Cruz at 904-477
-3114, or email him at [email protected].
Honduras Medical Mission Commissioning
The Parish Medical Mission to Honduras will take place
February 12-19. Thank you to Fr. Bernie for the commission ceremony this weekend at the noon Mass.
Please keep the following 23 missionaries in your prayers until the mission has ended and they return safely
home. Gracias for your continued help and prayers.
Jill Amos
Carlos Baez Morales
Izette del Moral Baez
Dr. Michael Carlson
Genny Cruz
Pablo Cruz
Roberto Gloria
Rodel Gloria
Megan Gordon
Tim Gordon
Melodia Hertel
Brian Hubbard
Donna Hubbard
Donna Karber
Fr. Carlos Lopera
Jim Mathews
Mary McCormick
Dr. Timothy McCormick
Dr. (Deacon) Santiago
Rosado
Wilma Rosado
Joyce Tolle
Mary Williams
Liliam Zavala
Donations may be sent to Friends of the Missions, Inc.
at: 2643 Tacito Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32223. For any
questions please contact [email protected].
Terry Combs on the death of
her Husband, Richard
To the Family and Friends of
Margaret Conway
To Sharon Barkoskie and Family
on the death of her Father,
William E. Kelley, Jr.
To the Family and Friends of Patricia Fuller
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
National Marriage Week (February 7 – 14) is an opportunity to reflect and rejoice
in the beautiful gift of Life and Love given to us in the sacrament of marriage!
Helpful Tools
Retrouvaille
Catholic Couple Checkup
Retrouvaille is a program for troubled marriages and
consists of a weekend experience combined with six
post-weekend sessions held on Sunday afternoons. It
is designed to provide the tools to help put your
marriage in order again.
The next retreat is
the weekend of February 17-19 at the Hyatt Place
Hotel near the Jacksonville airport.
For more
information please visit www.dcfl.org.
Free 5 Love Languages Quiz
A free, 7-day virtual retreat is provided
by ForYourMarriage.org, a marriage initiative of the
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This
guided experience can be done from the comfort of
your own home and on your own schedule. Visit the
website for retreat resources and other great tools for
your relationship.
The Catholic Couple Checkup will help you and your
partner build a more satisfying and intimate
relationship. Whether you are dating, engaged or
married, the Couple Checkup is valuable and
relevant. Just answering the questions will stimulate
thoughts and attitudes about your relationship. It is
designed to activate dialogue, discovery, and
increase the overall quality of your relationship.
Dr. Gary Chapman’s best-selling book, The 5 Love
Languages, explains the different ways in which we
give and expect to receive love. A couple may be
very much in love, but not “communicating” or
expressing that love in a way they understand or that
truly fulfills and builds them up.
Retreats
Diocesan Marriage Renewal
Do you look at your marriage as a gift from
God? Why not polish up that gift with a renewal
experience that will bring you closer to God and one
another.
Make a Diocesan Marriage Renewal
Weekend and renew your love and satisfy the
yearning of being closer to one another and God in
your marriage! What a great way to renew your
commitment and love—spending a weekend at the
beautiful Marywood Retreat Center!
The first
weekend for 2017 is February 10 – 12. To register for a
Diocesan Marriage Renewal Weekend, please visit
www.dmrjax.com, or you may also register by phone
by calling: Jerry loves Anne Webster, our Registration
Couple for Diocesan Marriage Renewal, at 904-2683758.
Virtual Retreat
Parish Family Life
“With inner joy and deep comfort, the Church looks
to the families who remain faithful to the teachings of
the Gospel, encouraging them and thanking them
for the testimony they offer.” The Joy of Love, Amoris
Laetitia.
St. Joseph’s needs
sponsor couples!
Requirements: Be in good
standing with the Catholic
Church, married 5+ years and
be able to witness your love
to the engaged couple.
Contact Roberta or Brad at
[email protected] and/or 904307-1003 for more details and
to sign up for this super task!
Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.
It’s just Fun 8th Anniversary Celebration
It’s Just Fun, a Ministry of the Diocese of St. Augustine for
singles 35+, is celebrating its 8th Anniversary with a huge
party on Friday, February 10. The theme is “An Evening
at the Oscars”. Join us on the famous red carpet
dressed as your favorite movie star, or your favorite
movie character for a great evening of fun and
dancing. The tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the
door.
Tickets include music with Al Franco Disco
Connections, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and soft
drinks. Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall, 545 A1A N.,
Ponte Vedra Beach FL, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
For tickets
www.itsjustfun.org or www.dcfl.org, or call 904-551-2619.
Don’t miss this fun and exciting evening!
Young at Heart
Our February meeting will
be held at 1:00 p.m. in the
Cody Center on February
12.
We will hold our
annual Chinese auction.
Our luncheon is to be
Italian dishes and salads
brought by the members. The occasion is to
celebrate Valentines's Day. Please wear something
red or all red! For information, please call Roger
Schockling 268-6768.
Homeless Outreach Ministry
Outreaches held on 2nd and 3rd Saturday of each
month; rain or shine.
2nd Saturday: February 11—St. Justin Martyr
3rd Saturday: February 18—St. Joseph’s
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Special projects for February: new underwear
(men and women), new t-shirts (men, all sizes)
Toiletries:
travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes,
deodorant
Clothing: ADULT only—new and used lightweight
shirts, shorts, pants, and shoes, (Please, no winter
clothing or coats, no household goods)
Please place your donations in the wooden or blue
Homeless bin in the Main Church gathering area or in
the bin in the Historic Church after the Hispanic Mass.
Contact Angela Fisher with any questions or to join our
ministry, [email protected].
See us on
Facebook: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Homeless
Outreach.
We thank you for your support.
Please visit us at: www.stjosephsjax.org
www.facebook.com/stjosephsjax
or www.twitter.com/stjosephsjax
Mary Widows
We will meet at Blackstone Grille
restaurant Tuesday, February 7,
at 1:00 p.m. Please call Jeanne,
755-6312 for further information.
Men’s Club Meeting
All men of St Joseph’s Parish are invited to join us for
the Men’s Club Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 13
at the Cody Center. We will have socializing followed
by a meal and our guest speaker will be Tony Sowers,
a teacher and coach in the Jacksonville Area for 31
years. Tony will be speaking on motivating and building relationships with today’s students and players.
We will also be planning for our upcoming Lenten Fish
Fry taking place on March 3, and other future parish
and Men’s Club events. It should be a very busy and
informative meeting you would not want to miss.
The St. Joseph’s Softball team is also looking for new
softball players. There will be softball team members
available before the meeting to answer questions. If
there are any questions about the Men’s Club, please
contact Phil Sikora 904-327-0058 or Dave Page at 704575-0153.
Fresh Start:
Widows/Widowers
You are invited to join us
for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, February 14 at
Crystal
River
Seafood
located at 9875 San Jose
Blvd. Suite 1 (behind
Outback). All are welcome! To R.S.V.P., and for
further information, please call Carmen O’Brien at
268-1267.
St. Margaret’s Circle
The ladies of St. Margaret’s Circle, the
craft group, will meet at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 7, in the Ministry
Room at the Cody Enrichment
Center. This is your opportunity to
bring your individual project or craft to
work on during the meeting.
Be
thinking about a craft that you would
like to see us make as a group at the
February 21 meeting.
An y
questions? Call Barbara Schultz at 288-7040.
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities will host its 25th Annual Black & White
Ball on Saturday, February 25 at the Jessie Ball DuPont
Center. Guests will enjoy dinner, cocktails, a live auction
and dancing to KTG in celebration of the event’s silver
anniversary. Over the past 25 years, the Black & White
Ball has raised more than $2.9 million to help keep
families on the verge of homelessness safe and secure in
their homes. For more information, or to purchase your
tickets today, please visit www.ccbjaxevents.org. We
look forward to seeing you there!
CCW presents "Chosen"
Tuesday, February 7—7:00 p.m.—Tally Auditorium
"Chosen" is a short film which presents an American
version of human trafficking which targets students
in middle and high schools. The film will be followed
by a discussion led by Mary Morris Williams. This
event is open to all those concerned about the
topic and will be followed by the monthly CCW
meeting.
Career Connections
Most people will have 5 or more job changes during
their career. A job search requires specific skills not
required in many types of jobs. Career Connections
can help you learn the skills that are critical in finding
the job you want, whether you are in need of a job
now, or currently employed and seeking a change to
a new company or a new position with your current
employer.
We provide instruction and ongoing
coaching on the skills you will need to successfully
execute a job search. Skills that are reviewed at every
meeting include: handling the emotional impact of
an unexpected layoff, inventorying your marketable
skills, creating your job search plan, networking the
correct way, resumé writing, interview preparation
and salary negotiation. We meet every Thursday at
7:00 p.m. in the Cody Enrichment Center (except
holidays and Church Holy days).
For questions on the weekly Career Connections
meetings call: Marty Broach, 923-0439
or Tom Ackermann, 402-3655 . If you
would like to join this
ministry as a meeting
facilitator, please
contact Marty or
Tom.
St. Johns Chapter of
the Catholic Writers
Guild (CWG) invites
aspiring
writers,
poets,
composers,
musicians and all other interested artists to join us for
our monthly meeting on Saturday, February 11 from
10:00 a.m. to noon at the Father Felix Varela
Center, 5110 Lourcey Road, Jacksonville, Florida
32257.
Our guest speaker will be Michelle Buckman, a
Christy Award Finalist and Recipient of the Catholic
Arts & Letters Award, and author of eight novels.
St. Joseph’s
Bowling League
Come join us for fun and
fellowship!
We are
starting a new bowling
season, and are looking
for more bowlers to be on
our St. Joseph’s coed
bowling team—4 on a
team.
Bowling starts 6:30 p.m. for 17 weeks of fun plus, the
league donates to the Mandarin Food Bank. Please
call Bowl America Mandarin 268-1511 or Nancye
Baum at 382-1544 if you are interested in this fun
ministry.
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Young Adult Calendar
Monday, February 6—7:00 p.m.—Bible Study—
Cody Center
Monday, February 13—7:00 p.m.—Theology on
Tap—M Shack in Riverside
Monday, February 20—7:00 p.m.—Bible Study—
Cody Center
Monday, February 27—7:00 p.m.—Bible Study—
Cody Center
He shall never be moved; the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.
“You are a chosen race,
a royal priesthood, a holy nation.”
Chosen is a ministry for teens in
High School (grades 9-12)
Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not; then said I, “Behold I come.”
Upcoming Events
Chosen Sunday Meetings (High School)
Sundays at 6:00-8:00 p.m.
in the Cody Center
Defending the Faith: Teen Catechesis
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. in the Ahern Room
• February 7: Living Sobriety in a Party
Culture
• February 14: Broken Relationships
• February 21: Safe Sex?
• February 28: The Priesthood & the Gift
of Celibacy
A lifechanging
event for
parish and
family.
Wednesday, February 22
7:00-9:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s, Jacksonville Beach
Call 904-221-1367 for more
information or to purchase your
ticket. Tickets are also available
online at www.reallifecatholic.com/
reboot
Chosen EDGE
EDGE Sunday Meetings (Middle School)
This Sunday!! 2:45-4:00 p.m. in Cody Center!
Join us for fun games & getting active in your faith!!
Chosen EDGEis a ministry for teens in
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
You!
Should
register
for
Redeo V
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
P.R.E.P.
Knights of Columbus
For information please contact Dcn. Kevin
Boudreaux, 880-6404 or [email protected].
In service to oneIn Service to All.
Parish Religious Education Program
Wee Worship
Classes are open to all children 2-6 years of age,
and take place on the St. Joseph School campus
during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Activities include a
lesson, snack time, play time, and crafts. If you
have any questions please contact Terry Chrisley,
904-622-7305 or [email protected].
Bishop John J. Snyder High School
February 9, 8:30 a.m. Snyder 101 is a morning program
geared to parents and guardians of prospective
students at Bishop John J. Snyder High School. You will
have the opportunity to meet our principal and
administrators to learn about our college-preparatory
academics, visit classrooms and meet our students.
You are also invited to stay for lunch! Call Mary Anne
Briggs at 904-908-8964 to RSVP.
The Faculty, Staff, and
Students of St. Joseph Catholic
School would like to thank
everyone who contributed to
the Catholic Schools Week
second collection in support
of the school. The generosity
of our parish is always amazing
to witness, but the prayers and
donations for the school were
so incredibly kind. We are
grateful for your support and
will keep all the members of St.
Joseph Parish in our prayers.
A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in
fact, with its many programs, it can help change the
community, town, city or our neighborhood right
here in Mandarin. And in our council right here at
Saint Joseph’s our members are committed to
sharing with any catholic gentleman who will listen,
the reason each one of us made the decision to join
the Knights of Columbus.
So, when you see
someone wearing a knight’s shirt, hat or lapel pin
why not ask him one question. Why did you
become a knight?
When you do finally
decide, and take that
leap
of
faith
to
become a Knight of
Columbus you will be
doing something not
just for yourself and
your relationship with
God, but for your
entire family. So here
is a gift from us to your
family. This is a PDF book titled “The Family Full of
Life” Building the Domestic Church. Don’t click on
this, you must type it in your browser. bit.ly/2family
Also, we wanted you to have an easy way to learn
more about our council here at St. Joseph’s just in
case you feel uncomfortable approaching a Knight.
We created a short online web page with a video
to give you a good simple explanation of who we
are, what we do and why we do it. From here you
can request to be contacted for more information.
From your smart phone just scan this
bqr code. (Did you know that with
most new phones you just open your
camera and it will recognize this
and go to the site automatically.)
Or, if you prefer, just text the word
“kofcinfo” to the number 69696. This
will get you to the same place. We hope that you
will just take a few minutes to learn more about who
we, the Knights of Columbus, are.
For more information on how you can help make a
positive difference in your Church, in your
Community, in your Faith, and in your personal life,
ask any Knight, he will be happy to assist you. Or
text or call Grand Knight Ed Kiely at 904-509-2550 or
call Membership director, Bruce Allen at 904-8746633.
An evil report he shall not fear; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
The Boy Scouts of America designates the weekend before
February 8 (Scouting’s Anniversary Day) as “Scout Saturday”
and “Scout Sunday” – a special time for chartering
organizations to recognize the Scouting contributions of their
young people and adult volunteers.
The Catholic Church understands that Scouting has a
significant potential for developing Christian leadership.
Scouting is critical in today’s world as a unique opportunity for
young people to grow in faith, life, and leadership.
The Boy Scouts of America affirms its commitment of “Duty to
God” in its Scout Oath and in the twelfth point of the Scout
Law which states “A Scout is Reverent”.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is proud to serve as a Chartering
Organization with the North Florida Council, Boy Scouts of
America. Our Church is home to Cub Scout Pack 473, which is
open to boys in the first through fifth grades, and Boy Scout
Troop 473, which serves boys ages 11-17.
To learn more about
Scouting at St. Joseph’s,
please visit:
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Scouts from both
Pack and Troop
473 will be in
attendance
at
the
5:30
p.m.
Mass on Saturday,
February
4.
Please continue
to pray for our
Scouts as they
strive to live by
the Scout Oath
and Scout Law.
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boy-scouts
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His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 4—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† Dcn. Jason Roy—Requested by Hope Ferrigno
5:30 p.m.—Main Church
† Patricia McDaniell—Requested by her Family
Sunday, February 5—8:00 a.m.—Main Church
Parishioners of St. Joseph’s
10:00 a.m.
† Charles Conway—Requested by Joann & Ray Sweet
12:00 p.m.
† Gjergj & Leze Lari—Requested by the Lari Family
5:00 p.m.—Historic Church
Our Beloved Priests—Requested by Gianna Forte
Monday, February 6—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† Mary Kobrick—Requested by the Herb Kersman Family
Tuesday, February 7—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† Laurie Schellenberg—Her Loving Family
† Estelita-Jayme—Requested by her Loving Family
† Catherine Melroka—Requested by Edward Price
6:00 p.m.
† Ejll Oloshi Hila & Fran Hila-Cousins
Requested by Laurete & Family
Wednesday, February 8—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† Segundo Gonzales—Requested by the Food Bank Volunteers
Thursday, February 9—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† Judy Fortier—Requested by Bob Fortier
† Dcn. Jason Roy—Requested by the Monfort Family
Nancy Kochanik—Requested by the Monfort Family
6:00 p.m.
† Joseph Sedlock—Requested by his Family
Friday, February 10—8:15 a.m.—Main Church
† Brandon Gordon—Requested by Carol Vargas Vila
Saturday, February 11—8:00 a.m.—Historic Church
† All Souls in Purgatory—Requested by the Legaspi Family
5:30 p.m.—Main Church
† Frank Franzak—Requested by St. Joseph’s Ushers
Sunday, February 12—8:00 a.m.—Main Church
Parishioners of St. Joseph’s
10:00 a.m.
† Neal Freel—Requested by the Freel Family
12:00 p.m.
† Palok, Kola & Lez Paloka—Requested by Lari Family
5:00 p.m.—Historic Church
† Ruben Florida—Requested by the Villanueva Family
Are You New to the Parish?
We would like to welcome you to our Catholic
Community. In order to better serve you, please
fill out a registration card located at the table in
the gathering area of the Church and leave it
with a greeter or usher, submit the form on the
Registration page of the website, or call the
office at 268-5422. In order to be a sponsor for
Baptism or Confirmation, you must be a
registered parishioner. Also, in order to have a
Baptism at the Parish, you should be registered
first. If you are unsure whether or not you are
registered with the Parish, please call the church
office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 2685422.
RCIA
Are you interested in learning more about the
Catholic Church? Are you baptized but have
never received formal religious education or
embraced any specific church and are
considering a personal relationship with God? Are
you not baptized but recognize a need for
spirituality in your life?
Are you married or
engaged to a Catholic, do you already attend
Mass, and want to further your life in the Church?
Are you answering a call to become Catholic but
are not sure how or where to begin? Please
contact Roger or Linda Lestina at 303-5799.
Adult Confirmation
Confirmation is one of the steps toward full
initiation into the Christian Community. It seals
and strengthens our baptism so that we can live
as adult members of the Church. Confirmation
affords us the grace to minister Christ’s love to
all whom we meet throughout the course of our
lives. We hope that you will consider enrolling in
Adult Confirmation classes at St. Joseph’s.
Bishop Estévez will confer the Sacrament of
Confirmation on adults on Sunday, June 4, at a
2:00 p.m. Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of St.
Augustine. If you are 18 years of age or older,
have been baptized, and have received First
Holy Communion in the Catholic Church, have
not received Confirmation, and would like to
know more about this process, please contact
Deacon
Kevin
at
[email protected].
Vocations
If you have a question about a vocation to the
priesthood or religious life, contact Father David
Ruchinski, Vocation Director, at (904) 262-3200 ext.
101, or email [email protected].
-Psalm 95 (94):6-7
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
Lavishly he gives to the poor; his justice shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.
Please Pray for our Expectant Mothers
Jo Caplan
Chrissy Poleshek
Kyle Johnston
Kelly Minahan
Rachel Lawlor Wolan
Sarah Colangelo Boswell
Weddings
Savannah Mullis
Rebecca Marron
Mary-Kate Laniclano
To schedule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with their parish
priest or deacon at least eight months before their proposed wedding
date. Preparation for the sacrament includes attending a diocesan
program such as Engaged Encounter or Pre Cana, and completing the
FOCCUS inventory or Prepare/Enrich. Couples of child-bearing age will
also need to take a full course of Natural Family Planning. Pre-registration
for each of these programs is required. For more information on marriage
preparation programs, please contact the Diocesan Family Life Center at
www.dcfl.org or 551-2619. If you are planning to have your wedding at
St.
Joseph’s,
please
contact
Misty
Ad a m c z y k
at
[email protected] or 304-4579.
Elizabeth Kasnekaw
Kelly Sollee
Marya Monroe
Baptism
Parents/guardians wanting to have their baby
baptized need to pick up a Baptismal Packet at
the Rectory and make a reservation to attend a
Baptismal Seminar. Please make sure you return
your completed packet to the office no later
than two weeks prior to the seminar. Please
don’t set a Baptism date until you complete a
Baptismal Seminar. You do not have to wait
until your child's birth to complete a seminar.
For further information please call the office at
268-5422.
Please Pray for Our Deployed Military
CPO Scott K. Albertson, USN
Matthew Brim, USA
Col. Charles E. Davis, Jr., USA
Andrew Field ,USN
The Parish Nurse Ministry
Capt. Guido A. Gonzalez, "Chaplain"
Daniel Kane USN
A1C Conner Moon, USAF
SPC, Andrew Orr, USA
If you would like someone from the
Parish Nurse Ministry to contact you,
please call Jackie Borello RN 699-4749.
Capt. Zack D. Rome, USMC
Sky Winters, USA
Anointing of the Sick
If you know of anyone who is admitted to Baptist South hospital and will be
undergoing surgery or a medical procedure and would like Anointing of the Sick,
please call the parish office, 268-5422, and a priest will visit him or her promptly.
Please Pray for our Families and Friends who are sick and suffering
Marge Andrysiak
Maria Cannillo
Marie Jenkinson
Mariette Woodard
Marilyn Perry
Martin Flaherty
Mary Jo Russell
Mary Schweiger
Matt Flaherty
Maureen Aldrin
Millie Cannillo
Nancy Stark
Nina Walsh
Pat Gibney
Patsy Moore
Paul Thomas
Pauline Cioffi Mendez
Peyton Frye
Priscilla Wenner
Rafael Santos
Randy Smith
Roberta Dunn
Ryan Belkot
Scott Hemsoth
Ted Belkot
Tom Meyung
Tony Frye
William McKinney
Arlene Castro
Delaney Nalepka
Patrick O’Neil
Bob Mobley
Melinda Hause
Michelle Lanier
Lucy Sembach
Gregory Norcross
Frank Biffignani
Ron Malloy
Taylor Lynch
Andrew Caves
Annette Kasnekaw
Tony Kasnekaw
Ann Brown
Armand Roy
Kathleen Morris
Francisco Sapin
Devin Harris
Alfred Ray
Ben Cosio
Phil Roop
Serena McAlpin
Richard Mills
Janet Wilson
Dallas Wilson
Nancy Valdivieso
Eleanor Van Buskirk
Larry Van Buskirk
Gary Hyde
Terrene Bennett
Bobi Cloer
Charlie Walch
Danny Scott
Zackery Rettinger
Larry Adkinson
Laura Adkinson
Liam McCue
Linda Sibilla
Carlo Clemente
Carolyn Nofal
Charles Hemsoth
Cindy Brunner
Claire Diamond Sano
David Belkot
David Price
Diane Hemsoth
Dolores Hoffman
George Manteglio
Genevive Ervolino
John Fung
John Lawlor
Judy Dobrie
Karen Haines
Don MacLean
Elizabeth Forte
Emily Leone
Erin Malone
Frank Beach
George Waldoch
Jake Murray
Mike Mumford
Bernard Vargas Vila
Gloria McPhillips
Katherine Otto
Mary Kaminski
Ronnie Rabon
Marilyn Joe
Terry King
Bishop Victor Galeone
Tom Vogl
Belle Vogl
Christopher Hranek
Pat Flaherty
Danny Scott
Edward Maley
Stan Lombardo
Jamie Bruner
Bill McDonald
John Dawson
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