Reminders
St. Joseph
Catholic Church
Grace Network - request for July – Sept. : Oatmeal, grits, applesauce (same as Spring)
Community Storehouse – individual microwaveable meals for children
Bible Study : Sunday morning after 10:15 Mass Bible Study We gather to re-visit the Scripture readings
for the day. We share insights, questions, applications for our lives. Meeting room is downstairs, first classroom
to the left. Come to share.
2481 Spruce St
Thursday evening downstairs at 7:00 PM. See Maureen Aaron if you are interested in studying different areas
of our faith.
Martinsville, va 24112
Food Lion gift cards 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!
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!
Parish Pastoral Council:; Jim O’Brien,
Chair 734-9325; Colleen Ghammashi (614)
915-9401,Vice Chair; Ann Gunter, Sec.
673-1397; Maureen Aaron 806-7688; John
Bucciero 673-8414; Timothy Downey 6387856; Bonnie Favero 647-8049;; Barbara
Kurtz 647-1906; Isabel Loredo 806-3780;
Dennis Miller 252-9293
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
July – Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus
The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The entire month falls within the
liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of
hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal
harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses
of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven
during which we hope for reward. The Blood that coursed through the veins of Christ was a part of
that Sacred Humanity made possible by the maternity of Mary, whose parents, St. Joachim and St.
Anne are honored this month. (July 26). Our Lord's blood poured out on the Cross purchased our
salvation, washed clean the robes of the martyrs, and gave birth to the Church as it flowed from his
wounded side. The Precious Blood of Christ — now pulsing through his Mystical Body — continues its
salvific work, preserving and purifying, repairing and providing nourishment for regeneration and
renewal of its members.
July’s longer and warmer days also provide us with the opportunity for renewal, both interior and
exterior. Schedules relax and pressures ease, inviting travel. But, whether we travel or not, like the
missionary, St. Junipero Serra (July 1), we preach to others — by our conduct, our speech, even the
clothes we wear. May we be modest in everything we do, imitating St. Maria Goretti, the young
martyr for purity (July 6), and “preaching” Christ to everyone we meet.
The summer Readings of Ordinary Time remind us that our earthly pilgrimage is also a journey, a
great adventure towards union with Christ, the Beginning and the End of our journey. Each Sunday
with its Easter renewal becomes a mile marker along the way, linking where we have been with
where we are going. May the Precious Blood of Jesus sustain us as we journey to our true home,
with Mary and the angels as our companions on the way.
Website/Sitio Web: www.stjoechurch.net
Mass Schedule:
Sunday: 10:15 (English) 11:45 (Spanish)
Weekdays: 12:10 Thursday & Friday
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, Jusueristo, 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) Sundays 5:30. 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:
Jul 10 SUN: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dt 30:10-14/ Ps 69:14,17,30,31,33,34,36,37/ Col 1:15-20/ Lk 10: 25-37
Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell
into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one
who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Rosary 9:45
Mass in English 10:15 –Joe & Ruth Stillwell 
Mass in Spanish 11:45 –Luis Ortiz Aparicio 
Jul 11 Mon: Benedict
Is 1: 10-17/ Ps 50: 8-9.16-17,21,23/ Mt 10:34 – 11: 1
He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake
will find it.
Jul 12 Tue: Ordinary Weekday
Is 7: 1-9/ Ps 48: 2-8/ Mt 11:20-24.
Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles
had been performed, because they did not repent.
Jul 13 Wed: Ordinary Weekday/ Henry
Is 10:5-7.13-16/ Ps 94: 5-10,14-15/ Mt 11:25-27
No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father
except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
Confessions 5:30-7:00
Finance Council 7:00
Jul 14 Thu: Kateri Tekakwitha
Is 26:7-9,11,16-19/ Ps 102:13-21/ Mt 11:28-3
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest.
MASS 12:10
Bible Study 7:00
Jul 15 Fri: Bonaventure
Is 38:1-6,21-22,7-8/ Is 38:10-12,16/ Mt 12:1-8
If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not
sacrifice, you would not have condemned the innocent.
MASS 12:10 –Vy Nguyen
Eucharistic Adoration 1:00-6:00pm
San José dance class 7:00
Jul 16 Sat: Ordinary Weekday/ Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Mi 2:1-5/ Ps 10:1-4,7,8,14/ Mt 12:14-21
Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I
delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the
nations
Rosary at the grotto 9:00am
Faith and Family night baseball game
Jul 17 SUN: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Gn 18: 1-10a/ Ps 15: 2-3. 3-4. 5 (1a)/ Col 1: 24-28/ Lk 10: 38-42
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about
many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has
chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Rosary 9:45
MASS IN ENGLISH 10:15 – Vy Nguyen
MASS IN SPANISH 11:45 –
Prayer requests
List of prayer requests can be found in the book
of prayer in the commons and on the homepage
of our website: http://stjoechurch.net
(To add or remove prayer requests, please call
the church office)
Add to the prayer list this week: people injured
in Turkey and in floods of WV.
Parish Events
Parish Vision Statement: -
We, the people of St. Joseph Catholic Church, are a growing, vibrant, faith-filled parish family
that shepherds ALL people. Fulfilling our baptismal call, we commit to sharing the Good News
of Jesus Christ. Through prayer, sacramental celebration, participation in ministries, and
prophetic outreach, we develop a deeper relationship with God and our neighbors.
Sick, homebound, hospitalized? 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
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 Fr.
Nicholas Mammi. Specific dates may not be
available. Please include a contact number to
arrange an alternate date if necessary.
Mark your calendar
(no pancake breakfast in July)
7/16 – Faith & Family Night baseball game
7/21 – Movie Night
7/30- Ladies of St. Joseph blessing Mass &
dinner
9/10 – Men’s Conference
9/24 – Women’s conference
Movie Night – Thursday July 21
at 6:30 pm
This month’s movie will be: The Way Starring
Lawn Care help needed! If you can help mow grass,
or use a weed trimmer, please contact John
Bucciero at [email protected]
Martin Sheen. A powerful and inspirational
story about family, friends and the challenges
we face while navigating this ever-changing
and complicated world.
Faith & Family Night with the Mustangs July 16 – music
begins at 6:00, Game at 7:17
Even non-baseball fans can enjoy a night of fellowship
and fun with your parish family and show the
community that we are a vibrant, active church!
$5 tickets are available after Mass or in the church office. There will be music
before the game, testimonials from some of the players, and a great night of
baseball for everyone in your family.
Ministers for July 17
AS –
EM –W- Jim Grandinetti*, Barbara Helmick, Mike
Keyser, Sandy Humkey B- Carol Kiser
Lector – Gerry Lawicki-1; Jimmy McGarry -2; Blaise
Plageman – Int.
Usher- Tony DiMaro, Dick Ephgrave, Bob Humkey,
Dennis Miller
Collections:
Budget Amt. $3,846.15
Collection: $
Deficit:
$
There is no second collection next week. Please be
generous to the operating account collection. Your
donations pay for the daily expenses of running the
church. (lights, ac, salaries, office supplies, etc)
Altar Server Training sessions
Individuals
or
families
interested in becoming an Altar
Server for Sunday Mass is asked
to attend training sessions on
the next 4 Saturday mornings
from 10-12:00. Contact Greg
Jessup 276 734-0398 for more
information on this important
ministry.
Exciting July Events
 Welcome Ministry is being rejuvenated. If you have an interest in this
ministry, contact Susan Marshall
A special celebration, including Mass and dinner, will be held on Sat.
evening, 7/30/16 to officially bless and welcome the Ladies of St. Joseph
Ministry in our parish. This will be a group that brings wonderful gifts of Time
and Talent to the many events we support here at St. Josephs.
The new Family Altar Server ministry will be activated throughout the
month of July. One of our family teams will serve at the Mass on July 30. If
your family would like to serve at Mass as a family, contact Bob Humkey.
A small group (less than 15) will travel to Chateau Morisette to eat and
watch the awesome sunset. Tentative date is Sept. 12. Transportation will be
provided. Dinner is Dutch treat. Contact Bob Humkey
Parish Pictorial Directory
Look for sign up sheets and
make
your
appointment
beginning July 24th. We need
everyone’s participation in
order to make the directory
complete. Every family who
participates will receive a free
book and an 8 x 10 portrait.
Photography dates are Aug.
18-21.