JANUARY 31, 2010
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Eucharistic Exposition Adoration
Has Returned to a New Time!
Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:3—13:13;
Luke 4:21-30 [72C]
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you
were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I
appointed you…. They will fight against you, but not prevail
over you, for I am with you to deliver you says the Lord…
‘At these words the whole audience in the synagogue was
filled with indignation. They rose up and expelled him from
the town… but he went straight through their midst and
walked away.’”
Prophets are spokespersons for God. We are familiar with the
major ones – Isaiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, and today this
passage from Jeremiah. Many others are found in the first
testament, and surely John the Baptist was the bridge praised
in his role by His cousin. They had a special role, to point out
people’s weakness and deficiencies and call them back to the
Lord. Most did not want the job, but the Lord prevailed. It was
not an easy or popular vocation.
Prophetic voices speak out today, addressing the wrongs of
our society and challenging us once again to be faithful to the
gospel. In our own country, many Catholics would prefer that
the church not get involved in controversial issues like stem
cell research, the pro choice debate, or questions dealing with
euthanasia or nuclear war. We are being called today to speak
out for what is moral, right and just. We are to proclaim the
gospel of life and be sure we have a ‘consistent ethic of life' in
the words of the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin.
The words addressed to the prophet are also applied to us all
as we read this message. God knew us from all eternity; He
showered us with the gift of life and appoints us to be a
prophetic voice as well as to listen to His prophets speaking
out in our world today. For a moment reflect upon this
question: What person or persons do I believe is truly prophet
in our own time? Do I listen to their message?
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
Please join us for a Holy Hour of Exposition and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament here in St. Joseph's Church every
Monday through Friday from 4-5pm while NYU is in session.
Adoration is a form of worship and devotion to Jesus Christ,
present in the consecrated host. Christians around the world
have worshiped and prayed in this way for at least 750 years.
Taking a few moments or even an hour in adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament is a great way to grow in prayer and to
find some quiet time in the midst of a busy and often
stressful day. Adoration is open to all, but we ask that a
disposition of silence and reverence be maintained in the
Church while it is going on.
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is sponsoring two series
for Catholic men and women.
Taking Charge of Your Life—an opportunity to share life
experiences and to offer guidance and tools to develop an
effective action plan for your future.
Dates: Wednesday, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24
Time: 6:15 to 7:45 PM Fee: $20
Location: St. Francis of Assisi House, 135 W. 31st St.
Registration & Contact: Marie Harrington (212) 736-8500,
ext. 354
Creating Your Second Life at Any Age—the support group for
individuals considering a career transition, recently divorced
or widowed, or considering retirement.
Dates: Wednesday, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 and 3/25
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM Fee: $20
Location: St. Francis of Assisi House, 135 W. 31st St.
Registration & Contact: Marie Harrington (212) 736-8500,
ext. 354
Theology on Tap-NYC (a young adult apostolate) presents
"Does God Really Forgive Sins in the Confessional?" on
March 1, 2010 at Metro 53 Bar, 307 E. 53rd Street at 7pm9pm. Ever wonder why we need to tell our sins to a priest,
whom many feel is a complete stranger to us? Can’t we talk
to God directly to get forgiveness? If God knows what we do
and forgives no matter what, then why do we need to go to
confession? Come and find out this night! The speaker is the
Rector of the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Monsignor Robert
Ritchie. Please visit us at www.totnyc.org.
1st Annual Pilgrimage of New York City: A coalition of
Catholic young adult groups in New York City welcomes you
to this first annual pilgrimage. On March 20, 2010, we will
walk from the shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, near
Manhattan’s northern tip, to the shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton, close to Battery Park. Along the way, we will visit
other churches connected to New York’s Catholic history. The
event is free but you must register for the pilgrimage at
www.pofnyc.org. Browse our website to learn more about
the famous churches you can visit, the saints you will honor,
and the routes you can follow. If you wish you can make
donations to worthy charities such as Pilgrimage of Our
Children’s Future and St. Joseph’s Seminary on the web site.
DONATIONS TO HAITI CONTINUES
Please donate to the Catholic Relief
Services with your donation to bring
Haitians. To donate via cell phone
please text RELIEF to 30644 and follow the instructions.
For more information:
Catholic Campus Ministry Association
1119 Pendleton Street, Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tel: 888-714-6631 Fax: 513-842-0171
info@ccmanet.org www.ccmanet.org
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS
AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
SATURDAY, January 30
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Mk 4:35-41
12:10 PM
Robert Doino
5:30 PM
Jean Kentisbeer
SUNDAY, January 31
9:00 AM
Lucille Economu
11:30 AM
Bernard Stein
6:00 PM
MONDAY, February 1
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20
12:10 PM
Margaret Davenport
5:30 PM
Mary Lyons
TUESDAY, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
12:10 PM
Gilda Courrier (10th anniversary)
5:30 PM
Christopher Vandergeest
WEDNESDAY, February 3 St. Blaise, bishop & martyr,
St. Ansgar, bishop
2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6
12:10 PM
John Crosby Darrow (living)
5:30 PM
Margaret Sullivan
THURSDAY, February 4
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/Mk 6:7-13
12:10 PM
Bernard McInerney
5:30 PM
FRIDAY, February 5 St. Agatha, virgin, martyr
Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29
12:10 PM
Rose Arias
5:30 PM
Luigia Donati
SATURDAY, February 6 St. Paul, martyr & his companions, martyrs
1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34
12:10 PM
5:30 PM
John Crosby Darrow (living)
MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Please call the Rectory and inform us if you know of
anyone who is homebound, feeling the effects of old
age or is ill and not able to attend mass. We will be
happy to visit them on a regular basis and provide them
with the sacraments at home. Call 212 741-1274
2:30 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM 1st /mo
The collection for January 24 was $5,449.
The second collection for help relief to Haiti was $3,072.
Thank you.
We encourage you to enroll via the ParishPay website
https://www.parishpay.com/ and click on the St Joseph
West Village link. Use the paperless way to help our
ministry.
Please note that we have a new listing Parish Activities. Please visit
our website washingtonsquarecatholic.org for the latest news on the
NYU Catholic Center, St. Joseph’s Parish, and links to other Catholic
organizations and interests.
Please send your announcements and events to be included in the
bulletin and web: communications@washingtonsquarecatholic.org
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
Sunday
Children’s Religious
Studies
Sunday Scripture
Discussion
Roman Forum
Lectures
Grad Law
Monday
Centering Prayer
YACHT Club for
Young Adults
Pax Christi Bd Mtg
Tuesday
Aquinas Circle of
Undergraduates
Wednesday
Korean Catholic
Students
7:00 PM 2nd /mo
Altar Rosary
7:00 PM
Newman Club
Casserly
Library
Casserly
Casserly/
Rectory
Church
Casserly/
Library
PCYMNY
Casserly/
Library
Casserly/
Library
Library
Thursday
6:00 PM 1st/mo
6:15 PM
10:00-3:00 PM
12:30 PM 1st/mo
6:00 PM
Friday
Novena/ Sacred
Heart
St. Egidio Prayer
Saturday
Soup Kitchen
Blessing of the Sick
Alcoholics
Anonymous
Casserly/
Library
Church
Casserly
Church
Casserly