Reminders
St. Joseph
Catholic Church
Grace Network - request for Jan-March : Sugar or Rice/feature items for Jan are toilet paper and
deodorant. Items can be placed in the basket under the table in the commons.
Community Storehouse – individual microwaveable meals such as Chef Boyardee for children. These
meals go home on weekends for children who can’t depend on getting food at home.
Bible Study :
Sunday morning after 10:15 Mass until 1:00 pm in the library. Come to share.
Thursday evening 7:00. Bible Study every Thurs. Every 3rd Thurs at 6:30 pm will be movie night
2481 Spruce St
Martinsville, va 24112
Eucharistic Adoration every Friday beginning after Mass until 6:00 pm. Come and spend
some time with the Lord!
Website/Sitio Web: www.stjoechurch.net
Food Lion gift cards in various amounts are available every Sunday after Mass and in the church office
during the week. The cards can be used when you do your regular shopping or given as gifts. They are as
easy to use as a debit card- just swipe and go! FOOD LION GIFT CARDS MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
If you shop at Kroger – register your rewards card online at www.kroger.com/communityrewards
and enter St. Joseph # 82116 and the number on your card. The church gets money back based
on how much you spend. There is no cost to you for either program! Cards need to be renewed
after a year. You should receive an email with instructions.
Parish Pastoral Council: Chair: Jim
O’Brien, 734-9325; 1st Vice Chair: Bonnie
Favero 647-8049; 2nd Vice Chair: John
Bucciero 673-8414; Sec: Colleen
Ghammashi (614) 915-9401. Maureen
Aaron 806-7688; Timothy Downey 6387856; Isabel Loredo 806-3780; Cora Harris
Events/handouts/ fundraiser policy
Any group or individual holding an event on St. Joseph
property must fill out an appropriate form, and have it signed
by Fr. Nicholas in advance. If you would like the event
advertised in the oral announcements, a written copy must
be submitted to the church office by Wed at 4 pm. Please plan
your activities in advance so that we can properly plan for its
success. Forms are available in the office or by email
2017 -5 New Year's resolutions all Catholics should aspire to
5. Educate yourself: Proverbs 1:5 says, "Let the wise listen and learn yet more, and a person of discernment will acquire the art of guidance."
Educating yourself can mean you go back to school, delve deeper in The Holy Scriptures or simply doing a little research online to better
understand what is happening around the world and why. Understanding the world, even its horrors, can help you understand what you need
to pray for, and for some it can open the door to a ministry you didn't even know you were meant to enter. This year, please consider learning
about the Syrian war, Yazidi slaves, displaced migrants and what being a Muslim is really about, not just what tabloids claim.
4. Learn to listen: Listening and patience go hand-in-hand. Learning to listen, rather than merely being present, can make a world of
difference both to you and the person or people you are talking to. Note that the art of listening is not limited to the people around you. God
speaks to us every day, but how many of us can say that we have the ears to listen? Listening to God can be difficult, particularly when you
are in desperate need of answers. James 1:19 helps us understand what listening means. "Remember this, my dear brothers: everyone
should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to human anger..."
3. Be generous: This is not limited to money! Remember, when we offer to help people pack for a move, practice for a speech, listen to their
worries or feed the hungry, we are being generous and mirroring Christ's heart. Think of 1 John 3:17, "If anyone is well-off in worldly
possessions and sees his brother in need but closes his heart to him, how can the love of God be remaining in him?"
2. Read the Bible: Recall Hebrews 4:12: "The word of God is something alive and active: it cuts more incisively than any two-edged sword: it
can seek out the place where soul is divided from spirit, or joints from marrow; it can pass judgement on secret emotions and thoughts.
"Understanding the Word of God is an important part of being Catholic. The Holy Scriptures are alive, meaning they can move in and through
you and can bring power greater than that of a sword. The Scriptures are there so that we can learn from them and be held accountable, even
for our "secret emotions and thoughts. "Remember to read your Bible, participate in Bible studies and know that as you read and understand,
you can catch yourself before falling into sin. With awareness comes discernment.
1. Be more like Jesus: We are called to follow Christ's examples, all of which are clearly outlined in the Bible. .Remember John 8:12, where
Jesus says, "...I am the light of the world; anyone who follows me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the light of life."
Mass Schedule / Horarios de Misa
Sunday/Domingo 10:15 (English) 11:45 (Español)
Weekdays: 12:10 Thursday/ Jueves & Friday/ Viernes
Parish Mission Statement: To foster and deepen faith in the Holy Trinity through the celebration of the Eucharist and the Word
of God & to be active disciples of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in our community and throughout the world / Declaración de la
mission parroquial: Queremos fomentar y profundizar la fe en la Santísima Trinidad a través de la celebración de la Eucaristia y
la Palabra de Dios y ser dicipulos activios de nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo, en nuestra comunidad y en todo el mundo.
PARISH OFFICES: (CLUSTER) Oficinas Parroquiales:
St. Joseph, Martinsville
Phone/ Telefono: (276) 638-4779 Fax: (276)
638-2218
E-mail/ Correo Electrónico:
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tues–Fri. 8:30am-4:00 pm
Hora de Officina: Martes-Viernes. 8:30-4:00
(Fr. Nicholas here Thurs. & Fri.) (Padre Nicholas
esta aqui Jueves & Viernes)
St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount
15 Glennwood Dr (540) 483-9591
(Fr. Nicholas here Tues. & Wed.) (Padre Nicholas
esta aqui Martes & Miercoles)
ST. JOSEPH PARISH STAFF:
Pastor, Fr. Nicholas Mammi: [email protected] cell: (540) 5200858
Secretary/Dir. Religious Ed. Donna McGarry:
[email protected]
Bookkeeper, Pat Prillaman:
[email protected]
Hispanic Coordinator, Eduardo Guerrero: [email protected]
PERSONAL DE SAN JOSE:
Pastor: Padre Nicholas Mammi: [email protected] cell: (540)
520-0858
Secretaria/Dir. De Educación Religiosa: Donna McGarry:
[email protected]
Contadora, Pat Prillaman: [email protected]
Coordinador Hispano: Eduardo Guerrero: [email protected]
Sacraments / Sacramentos:
Baptism: Call parish office to register for preparation classes. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend.
Bautismo: Llenar el formulario, después padres y padrinos asistir a dos pláticas de preparación. Ver a Eduardo Guerrero mieroles y
Viernas de 6:30 a 8:30 pm en la oficina.
Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM or by appointment
Confesión: Miercolas de 5:30 a 7:00 pm o llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita.
Marriage: Call or email for an appointment with Fr. Nicholas at least 6 months prior to wedding.
Matrimonio: Llamar o mandar un correo electrónico al Padre Nicholas por lo menos 6 meses antes de las fecha de la boda, tambien
pueden ver a Eduardo Guerrero
Ministry with the Elderly: Homebound parishioners who would like to receive communion at their home, contact the parish office.
Ministerio con los ancianos: Feligreses que no pueden salir y quisieran recibir la comunion en sus casas, llamar a la oficina.
Religious Education: Children: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Sept.- May; Adults (RCIA) Mondays 6:00 PM, classes to start Monday,
September 12, 2016. Call Jim Reaghard 638-1427 to register.
Educación religiosa; Niños: Miercoles de 5:30 a 6:45 pm (de Septiembre a Mayo) Adultos: Ver a Eduardo Guerrero en el horario de
oficina.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
2017 Jan 1 SUN: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD S (Octave
of Christmas)
New Years Day
Nm 6: 22-27/ Ps 67: 2-3. 5. 6. 8 (2a)/ Gal 4: 4-7/ Lk 2: 16-21
Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.
Rosary 9:45
MASS IN ENGLISH/ Misa en Ingles 10:15 – Hazel Konorosky 
MASS IN SPANISH/ Misa en Español 11:45 –
Bible Study/ Estudio de la Biblia 11:30
2017 Jan 2 Mon: Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
1 Jn 2: 22-28/ Ps 98: 1. 2-3ab. 3cd-4/ Jn 1: 19-28
RCIA 6:00
2017 Jan 3 Tue: Christmas Weekday/ Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2: 29 – 3: 6/ Ps 98: 1-6/ Jn 1: 29-34
Ladies Auxillary 7:00
2017 Jan 4 Wed: Elizabeth Ann Seton
1 Jn 3: 7-10/ Ps 98: 1. 7-8. 9/ Jn 1: 35-42
5:30 -7:00 confessions
5:45-6:45 – Religious Education
2017 Jan 5 Thu: John Neumann, bp M
1 Jn 3: 11-21/ Ps 100: 1-5/ Jn 1: 43-51
Mass 12:10 – Tim Robertson
2017 Jan 6 Fri: Christmas Weekday/ André Bessette, r
1 Jn 5: 5-13/ Ps 147: 12-15. 19-20/ Mk 1: 7-11 or Lk 3: 23-38
Mass 12:10 –
Funeral – Bonnie Lafave 2:00
Eucharistic Adoration 3:00-6:00
2017 Jan 7 Sat: Christmas Weekday/ Raymond of
Peñafort
1 Jn 5: 14-21/ Ps 149: 1-6, 9b/ Jn 2: 1-11
2017 Jan 8 SUN: EPIPHANY OF THE LORD S
Is 60: 1-6/ Ps 72: 1-2.7-8. 10-13/ Eph 3: 2-3. 5-6/ Mt 2: 1-12
The Visit of the Magi
Rosary 9:45
MASS IN ENGLISH/ Misa en Ingles 10:15 – Eileen
Morris
MASS IN SPANISH/ Misa en Español 11:45 –
Bible Study/ Estudio de la Biblia 11:30
Pancake breakfast after both Masses
Ministers for Jan. 8
EM –Betty Gillispie W: *, Jim Grandinetti, Barbara Helmick, Sandy
Humkey, B- Mike Keyser
Lector –Lilian East 1; Angie Weinerth 2; Maureen Aaron - Int
Usher – Tony DiMaro, Tony Rinaldi, Ethan Dobbins, Dick Ephgrave
Prayer requests/Peticion de Oraciones
List of prayer requests can be found in the book of prayer in
the commons and on the homepage of our website: La lista
de peticiones se encuentra en el libro que esta encima del
mueble en la estancia y en nuestra pagina web:
http://stjoechurch.net
(To add or remove prayer requests, please call the church
office. Para quitar o poner una peticion, por favor llamar
a la oficina de la iglesia)
Pray especially for: the repose of the souls of
Bonnie LaFave and Hazel Konorosky and their
grieving family and friends, also for: Kathy Keyser,
Marie Bernice Downey, John Bucciero (recovering
from surgery), Lorena Dorsey, Corrine Hemrich,
Darlene Brown
Sick, homebound,hospitalized?/ ¿Enfermo,
Confinado en casa u hospitalizado? If you, or
someone you know, would like to receive the
Sacraments, please call the office. Outside of office
hours, please call Barbara Kurtz (276) 647-1906 or
Blaise Plageman (276) 632-1591/ Si usted o alguien
que usted conoce quisiera recibir los Sacramentos, por
favor llamar a la oficina de la Iglesia. Si llama fuera del
horario de oficina por favor llama a Barbara Kurtz
(276) 647-1906
If you would like a Mass offered for a loved one, please
call the church office or fill out a Mass intention
envelope and place it in the offertory basket. Make
checks payable to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Specific
dates may not be available. Please include a contact
number to arrange an alternate date if necessary./ Si
usted quiere ofrecer una misa a un ser querido por favor
lléne el sabre correspondiente para la intención y
deposítelo en la canasta de la colecta. Haga el cheque
a nombre St. Joseph Catholic Church. Quizas algunas
fechas no esten disponibles incluya su número de
teléfono para ofrecerle opciones
Mark your calendar/ Marque su calendario
Jan 1 – regular Mass schedule
Jan 6 – funeral for Bonnie LaFave 2:00
Jan 8 – Pancake breakfast
Collections/ Colectas: Christmas& Sunday 12/25
Budget Amt./ Cantidad de presupuesto $4,269.23
Collection/ Colecta:
$4,500.50
+/:
+$ 231.27
The general operating collection (1st) is used to pay for
the everyday operating expenses of the parish La
primera colecta se utiliza para pagar los gastos diarios
del funcionamiento de la parroquia.
Eucharistic Adoration for Friday Jan. 6 will begin at 3:00. Adoration is available for all parishioners,
visitors and seekers on Friday afternoons from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.
Announcement announcement!
The orderliness of our Mass is very important. Your
pastoral council has heard various parishioners say
that the end of Mass seems disjointed due to the
insertion of announcements before the blessing and
dismissal. In response to this concern, the pastoral
council has developed a plan to trial run
announcements at the beginning of Mass instead of at
the end of Mass. Thus, for 6 Sundays in January and
February pulpit announcements will be said only at
the time the welcome is given. At the end of the trial
run, the council will reconvene to make an evaluation
and share with the parish the final decision. The
council welcomes your feedback. Remember, that
most announcements are also available in our bulletin
and on our website.
Upcoming Events
Five First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate
Heart of Mary- Our Lady of Fatima
1st Saturday of the month Masses will be celebrated at St.
Joseph at 9:30 am. There will be a Mass each month through
February. (Jan. 7; Feb. 4). The sacrament of Confession will be
available before and after each Mass. Cinco sábados de
devoción al Inmaculado Corazón de María- Nuestra Señora de
Fátima.El Padre Nicholas iniciará aquí en San José una serie de
5 misas en sábado a las 9:30 de la mañana Habrá una misa cada
primer sábado del mes en el mismo horario, de octubre a febrero.
( 7 de enero y 4 de febrero). Habrá confesiones antes y después
de misa.
"Pilgrimage to the shrines of France" with Fr. Matt
Kiehl of Roanoke, on June 19-27. $3899 from Roanoke!
Lourdes, Paris (for the shrine of the Miraculous Medal,
and sightseeing) Never (where St. Bernadette lived for 12
years) and Lisieux, where the Little Flower lived and died.
Please remember that the Mary, Mother of God collection
is a separate one from the regular Sunday collection. We
depend on your generosity to cover the many services we
provide and to keep the building and its workers paid!
Please remember St. Joe’s when planning your budget for
the new year!
Library News
Our newest DVD is an award-winning documentary
exploring the miraculous appearance of Our Lady of
Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego in 1531. It offers interviews
with top experts in the fields of science, history and
theology. This DVD can be checked out of our self serve
parish library anytime in the Audio-visual section.
½ Price sale
All christmas cards beginning Jan. 1 until all are sold
March for Life
Washington, DC
St. Andrew’s in Roanoke has a bus going to the March for
Life on Fri. Jan. 27th. The cost is only $20/person or $50 for
a family of 4. They will leave at 6:30 am and return around
9:00 pm. Contact St. Andrews Church or Maureen Aaron.
Baby Bottle Boomerang: Please return your bottles to Bob
Humkey (empty ones, too) and thank you for your
continued support of the Pregnancy Care Center.
Welcome New Parishioners!
If you are new to MHC or St. Joseph’s (or even if you’ve been
here a while) and have not registered, please ask the ushers for
a registration form. Return the form to the church office or hand
it to an usher after Mass. We are always happy to welcome new
members to our parish family!
Maps of Henry Co. & Martinsville are available for
free on the information table in the commons.
Youth Events:
Registration for Discovery retreats and DYC are now open. Talk to your peers about these fun and powerful weekends
and contact Donna for a registration form. Thanks to the parish’s generosity and the efforts of the Ladies’ Auxiliary,
we are able to offer a $100 discount to the first 5 youth to register for the Discovery Retreat weekend!
A Roanoke trip is in the works for January! Please let Donna know if you are interested.
The Ladies meets on the first Tuesday of the month and is open to anyone wanting to become more active in the
parish. Please see Marie Whitford for more information.