SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Masses for the Week
VIGIL - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM
Gilda Roman (Dudzinski) - CPS
SUNDAY, January 24 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM
Donald G. Raymus (Raymus) - CPS
9:30 AM
Eleanor Buziuk (Gill) - JB
11:15 AM
People of the Parish - JB
MONDAY, January 25 - The Conversion of Saint Paul, apostle
6:30 AM
People of the Diocese - CPS
9:00 AM
Catie O’Brien (O’Brien) - JB
TUESDAY, January 26– Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, bishops
6:30 AM
Jean Lukashefski (Sowa) - JB
9:00 AM
Adolph Acri (Baker) - WS
WEDNESDAY, January 27 - Weekday / Saint Angela Merici,
virgin
6:30 AM
George “Ted” Hallam (Snyder) - CPS
9:00 AM
Evelyn Ravago (Gordon) - JB
THURSDAY, January 28 - Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and
doctor of the Church
8:30 AM
Marge Bamford (Stephens) - JB
7:00 PM
Sophia & Frank Smulski (Radel) - CPS
FRIDAY, January 29 - Weekday
6:30 AM
Catherine Blazi (Minnaugh) - CPS
9:00 AM
Sara Giordano (Stack) - WS
SATURDAY, January 30 - Weekday / BVM
8:00 AM
Joseph Leo, Jr. (Smith) - CPS
VIGIL - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM
People of the Parish - JB
SUNDAY, January 31 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM
Charles Weber (Gorman) - WS
9:30 AM
Special Intention of St. Joseph School Faculty &
Staff (Sr. Michael Ann) - CPS
11:15 AM
Donald Davis (Davis) - CPS
ALTAR FLOWERS: In Loving Memory of Catie O’Brien from
the O’Brien Family (1). Dates available: January 31 (2) and
February 7 (2). Each bouquet is available for a $40 donation.
PRO-LIFE ROSES: Special Intention of the Ryan Family (1).
Dates available: February 7 (2) and February 14 (2). A $5
donation per rose benefits Pro-Life activities.
PULPIT CANDLES: In Memory of Sophia Smulski from her
daughter, Sandy Radel (2). Dates available: January 31 (2) and
February 7 (2). The candles are available for a $10 donation.
TABERNACLE CANDLES: In Honor of Carol Fahnestock and In
Memory of Kimberly Voelz, from a friend (2). Dates available:
February 7 (2) and February 21 (2). The candles are available for
a $10 donation.
SANCTUARY CANDLE: In Loving Memory of Susie Falcone (1).
Dates available: January 31 (1) and February 7 (1). The candle is
available for a $10 donation.
ALTAR CANDLES: In Memory of Sophia Smulski from her
daughter, Sandy Radel (2). Dates available: February 7 (2) and
February 21 (2). The candles are available for a $10 donation.
JANUARY 24, 2010
This Week in Our Parish
Today
Special Collection — New Church Roof
After Masses Building Monitors Sign-Up (Narthex)
Coffee & Doughnuts (Brindle Hall)
Blanket & Coat Drop-Off for Silence of Mary Home
(Brindle Hall)
Blood Pressure Screening (After 8:00 & 9:30 Masses,
Brindle Hall)
Grocery & Script Cards Available (Brindle Hall)
9:15 AM REP Preschool & Kindergarten (Life & Ed. Ctr.)
12:00 PM High School & Middle School Youth Ministry: Service
Opportunity (Brindle Hall)
12:30 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
7:30 PM Over - 30 Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
Monday
4:00 PM REP Grades 1-6 (Life & Ed. Ctr.)
5:00 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
6:15 PM Adult Ed.: Intermediate Yoga (Brindle Hall)
6:30 PM REP Grades 1-6 (Life & Ed. Ctr.)
6:30 PM Adult Ed: Last Things — Part 2 (St. Joseph Hall)
7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Mtg. (Lee Horan Rm.)
7:00 PM Finance Council (John Paul II Rm.)
Tuesday
9:30 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Sanctuary)
10:00 AM Rosary at Bethany Towers
5:00 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
6:00 PM Adult Ed.: Icon Workshop (Life & Ed. Ctr., Rm. 306
- Art Rm.)
6:30 PM Tigers Pack 195 (Life & Ed. Ctr. Rm. 206)
7:00 PM RCIA (Brindle Hall)
7:00 PM RCIC (Life & Ed. Ctr., Rm. 204 - Music Rm.)
Wednesday
5:00 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
7:00 PM Grade 8 Parent/Student Confirmation Workshop 2
(Life & Ed. Ctr., St. Joseph Hall)
7:00 PM REP Grade 7 (Life & Ed. Ctr.)
7:00 PM Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.)
7:00 PM Centering Prayer Grp. (Lee Horan Rm.)
Thursday
10:30 AM Rosary at Bethany West
5:00 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
7:00 PM Lenten Appeal Committee Mtg. (John Paul II Rm.)
7:00 PM Gala Planning Mtg. (Life & Ed. Ctr., Rm. 218 Library)
After 7 PM Mass Miraculous Medal Novena (Sanctuary)
7:30 PM Connections Mtg. (Brindle Hall)
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Friday
5:00 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
Saturday
8:00 AM SJAA Basketball (Brindle Hall)
3:30 PM Sacrament of Penance (Sanctuary)
Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Membership Appeal
After Mass Grocery Gift Cards Available (Brindle Hall)
6:30 PM Sacrament of Penance (Sanctuary)
Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Next Sunday
Membership Appeal
After Masses Coffee & Doughnuts (Brindle Hall)
Grocery & Script Cards Available (Brindle Hall)
9:15 AM REP Preschool & Kindergarten (Life & Ed. Ctr.)
9:30 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Sanctuary, Lee Horan
Rm.)
12:30 PM Sacrament of Baptism (Sanctuary)
12:30 PM SJAA Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
7:30 PM Over-30 Basketball (Bishop Dattilo Hall)
THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
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THE GOOD YOU DO
January 25 — The Conversion of Saint Paul
I kneel before the Father, from Whom every family in heaven
and on earth is named, that He may grant you in accord with the
riches of His glory to be strengthened with power through His
Spirit in the inner self, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, may have
strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the
breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love
of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with
all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:14-19
As we celebrated the Advent and Christmas seasons, there were
many opportunities to share the blessings we have received. Once
again, in the spirit of good stewardship, you responded with
exceptional generosity in your sharing of time, talent, and treasure.
Listed below are some of the ways you have served our parish and
the greater community by your generous giving.
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for those who have died, especially:
Walter Haertsch, brother of Oscar Haertsch
Sr. M. Jude Sutak, SS.C.M.
Janice D. McGee, mother of Amy Calderone
BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD
The Readings for next Sunday,
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading — JEREMIAH 1:4-5, 17-19
Second Reading — 1 CORINTHIANS 12:31—13:13
Gospel — LUKE 4:21-30
Readings for daily Mass are available at:
www.nccbuscc.org/nab/
JOIN in the worldwide mission of Jesus!
By our Baptism, we are all missionaries -- called to share our faith in
Jesus Christ with our family and friends, with our neighbors, indeed,
with the whole world.
Next Sunday, we are invited to make a special commitment as
missionaries. We are invited to join in the worldwide mission of Jesus
by joining the Propagation of the Faith.
In making this commitment, we pledge to…
✙ PRAY daily for the missionary work of the Church, offering our
personal crosses for missionaries and those they serve.
✙ OFFER REGULAR FINANCIAL HELP in support of those who
bring the “Good News” of Jesus to our brothers and sisters throughout
the Missions.
Please say “yes” to this special missionary call next weekend.
Envelopes are available for your mission gift. Thank you very much!
A Taxing Topic…
2009 Tax Contribution Statements will be mailed to all
contributing parishioners by the end of January 2010. There is no
need to request a statement this year.
RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Fiscal Year July 2009 - June 2010: $1,098,500
Date
Actual
Budget
Difference
January 17
Year to Date
$16,110
$602,671
$21,125
$612,625
($5,015)
($9,954)
1.
Parishioners and more then 40 youth from our parish school,
religious education program, and Trinity High School cleaned
the church in preparation for our Christmas liturgies.
2. Once again, our young people gave of their time to help with
our Christmas Children’s Liturgy and 10:00 Christmas Eve
Mass.
3. 450 Christmas gifts were given to local families through the
Angel Tree organized by Kathy Nedrow, on behalf of the
Council of Catholic Women.
4. Thanks to the generosity of the Columbiettes, Knights of
Columbus, Trinity High School, and individual families, food
baskets and gifts were distributed to families in need at
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
5. Collectively, our parish donated almost 2 tons of food during
our Thanksgiving Manna Bag Collection.
6. Recent collections:
Retirement Fund for Religious:
$8,258
Advent Collection for St. Vincent de Paul:
$4,437
Christmas Flower Memorials:
$6,258
Sister Parishes for 2009:
$36,453
Since beginning in 2000:
$360,782
Christmas Collection:
$75,898
7. Young people from the Squires, Squirettes, and Youth
Ministry went Christmas caroling at the Priest’s Retirement
Home and Bethany Village.
8. Volunteers from the Bereavement Committee delivered
Christmas poinsettias to families who lost loved ones during
the past year.
9. Parishioners, Saint Joseph School, and Trinity High School
students collected 100 boxes full of clothing, linens, and
school supplies, as well as, a rototiller, commercial stove, 31
desks, and furniture for the guest house, for Our Lady of
Hope Children’s Home in Jamaica.
10. The Leisure Club sent $3,000 in Christmas gifts to Our Lady
of Hope Children’s Home in Jamaica.
11. Saint Joseph School collected 100+ bags of food for the
Boys and Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania at the Downey
School in Harrisburg, distributed through Carry the Light
Ministries. The students’ generous donations filled the entire
bottom of the chartered bus brought in to transport it.
Thank you for all “The Good You Do!”
TREES REMOVED: As you have observed, several trees have
been removed from the Church property. Please be advised that
this action was taken upon the recommendation of a Certified Tree
Specialist, who found the trees to be diseased. The trees will be
replaced during the appropriate season and conditions.
OLAN MILLS PHOTO DIRECTORIES HAVE
ARRIVED! If you participated in the program and have
not received your copy of the directory, they are available
in the parish office. Please stop in during regular office
hours to sign for and receive your copy of the directory.
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
MECHANICSBURG, PA
URGENT NEED! The Knights of Columbus and
Columbiettes are collecting men's and women's
size large and extra large coats, as well as blankets
for the Silence of Mary Home. This is an urgent
need for them as they supply many homeless in the
area with items to help them survive this cold weather. Please
drop items off in Brindle Hall after Masses THIS
WEEKEND. Your help is greatly appreciated.
BUILDING
MONITORS
NEEDED: Saint Joseph Parish is in need
of Building Monitors to provide for the
safety and security of our children during
various evening activities. Commitment is
one to two days per month for a few hours. Monitors work in
teams of two. Our Building Monitor Coordinator, Jon (Pete)
Alvarez (Phone: 761-2152) will have additional information in
the Narthex after Masses THIS WEEKEND. Your assistance
with this ministry is greatly appreciated.
CANTORS: Presently we are seeking individuals who
may be interested in serving as cantor at Sunday / Holy
Day liturgies. A working understanding of music reading
is desirable but not absolutely necessary if you are
interested. Training and assistance in learning music will
be available. The amount of commitment and time
involved in the ministry is totally up to the individual.
If you are interested in serving as a cantor, please see
Mike Davis following Sunday Mass. In addition, you may
contact him through the parish office, 766-9433, or
directly at his home, 838-1459.
SAINT JOSEPH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN
NIGHT (Saturday, February 6, 2010) – ADULT
AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Saint Joseph annual Family Fun Night, an
evening of fun, games, great food, and a silent
auction, will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010,
from 5:30-9:00 PM at the Parish Life & Education Center.
Adult and student volunteers are needed! Any adult or
student (grades 7 & 8 and high school) who would be willing
to donate a couple hours of their time to help with this event
should contact Kathy Vinarski at [email protected] or
480-9303 (cell) by February 1. This is great opportunity for
service hours!
WIN $1,000 IN GROCERIES
AND HELP THE YOUTH OF SAINT
JOSEPH PARISH ATTENDING
WORLD YOUTH DAY IN MADRID, SPAIN!
Tickets are available in Brindle Hall after Masses on Sundays
and in the parish office, during regular office hours.
Each ticket is $5.00.
The grocery drawing will be held February 7, 2010 and
there are 21 prizes to be awarded for a total amount of
$1,000 in groceries. You do not need to be present to win.
The Young People of Saint Joseph Parish thank you
for your help & support!
JANUARY 24, 2010
SAINT JOSEPH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
ATTENTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM PARENTS:
In the next few weeks, you will be receiving a survey regarding
the scheduling and dynamics of the Religious Education
Program.
Your thoughtful input is vital to our accurate
assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the program. We
are trying to see where we are currently, and where the Holy
Spirit is taking us in years to come! Please take the time to
complete the survey and return it to the Religious Education
Office by February 22. Thank you!
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS
Info Night for Parents of
Prospective Students
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
7:00 PM
Open House
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Please call the school at 766-2564 for more details.
What’s Happening with
Youth Ministry?
YO TH MINISTRY
What’s Missing?
U!
We’d love for U
to join us!
If you would like more information on the
Youth Ministry Program or would like to be
added to the email list for events, please
contact Erin Hughes at 766-9433 (work), or
email her at [email protected] .
High School:
• Wednesday, February 3, 7:00 PM: Theology of the body, Chapter 8
— Parish Life & Education Center, Room 218 — Library
High School & Middle School:
• TODAY, Sunday, January 24, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Service Sunday.
Meet at Brindle Hall.
• Wednesday, February 3, 6:30 AM: Blessing of Throats & Breakfast
(Church, Brindle Hall)
• Friday, February 5, 5:00 PM and/or Saturday, February 6, 4:00 PM:
Service Opportunity - Saint Joseph Family Fun Night (Parish Life &
Education Center)
Middle School:
• Friday, January 29, 6:00 PM—9:00 PM: Dinner & a Movie — Brindle
Hall.
Serving at the Altar of the Lord
All boys and girls who have completed at least
the fifth grade as of June 2010 are eligible to be
Altar Servers. Training dates will be announced
later. In the meantime, all those interested
should complete the form below and return it
to the parish office or drop it in the collection
basket by February 12, 2010.
Yes, I’m interested in Altar Server training:
Name_______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
Phone________________________________
Current grade__________
School_______________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________
THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Adult Education Bible Study – The Book of Job: This winter
we will be offering an 8-part study of the Book of Job, published by
Little Rock Scripture Studies. The Book of Job speaks eloquently of
the mystery of human suffering, providing fertile ground for
discussion and spiritual growth. And you do not need to be a
scripture scholar to study it! The materials we use are very thorough,
and provide a great mix of educational and life-application content.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, February 2—March 23;
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location:
Parish Life & Education Center,
Rm. 218 - Library
The fee for the study is $15, which includes the cost for materials.
Complete the form below and return it to the parish office by
Monday, January 25. Questions, contact Mary Vukelich at 766-9433.
Little Rock Scripture Study - Registration Form
Name: __________________________Phone: _____________
Fee enclosed: ________ ($15)
Courtesy Announcement
Families needed for Foster Care: Join Catholic Charities
Specialized Foster Care in our next training series with people just like
you. There is a desperate need for Foster Parents that can provide a
temporary, safe nurturing home for children who have been separated
from their struggling families. We provide ongoing support,
counseling, 24 hour emergency on-call help, and more. Will you join
with us and help meet the parenting needs of kids with broken lives?
For more information, please call (717) 564-7115 or (800) 777-7003 or
visit www.hbgdiocese.org/adoption&fostercare.
Connections
Resilience!
Resilience — sounds good, doesn’t it? We’d all love to be
able to cope with our challenges; to bounce back after a struggle or
disappointment. On Thursday, January 28 at 7:30 PM in Brindle
Hall, Saint Joseph School’s guidance counselor Joletta Nebel will
give a presentation on resilience — how to recognize it in yourself
and how to build it in the lives of your family members. This topic is
of particular interest to families of children who struggle with
attention, behavioral or learning differences, but all parents can
benefit and are encouraged to attend!
Please complete the registration form below and submit it to the
parish office, Attn: Mary Vukelich. Please call Mary at 766-9433 with
any questions. Call at least a week in advance if you have child care
needs.
Connections
Thursday, January 28 at 7:30 PM
Name ______________________________________________
Phone ________________ Email ________________________
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
We would like to thank
Dr. Richard E. Ferraro, M.D. / Carlisle Ear, Nose, & Throat Assoc.
for sponsoring an advertisement in our parish bulletin.
Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all of the publishing
expenses of our weekly bulletin.