SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
January 20, 2008
Masses for
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
(Spanish)
Monday
9:00AM
Tuesday
9:00AM
January 19
John H. Melious
r/o Children
January 20
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
People of the Parish
Sophie Reedy
r/o Altar Rosary Society
Edward Foy
r/o Alice Naticzak
Jerome Vogel, Jr.
r/o Family of Jerome Vogel, Jr.
January 21
St. Agnes
Nicholas Livera
r/o Deacon Ed & Marie Hartmann
January 22
St. Vincent
Sally Giorlando
r/o John & Maureen Fitzsimmons
Wednesday
9:00AM
January 23
In Memory of the 15th Anniversary
of Michael J. Kovacs
r/o Ron & Mary Lou Kovacs
Thursday
January 24
St. Francis de Sales
Marquerite & Wilma Alexovits
r/o Alice Naticzak
9:00AM
Friday
9:00AM
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
(Spanish)
January 25
Conversion of St. Paul
Veronica Gneiding
r/o The Parish Community
January 26
St. Timothy & St. Titus
Sally Giorlando
r/o Marge Mc Laughlin
January 27
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
People of the Parish
Blessings for Our Siblings
Kathy, Linda, Peter & Elizabeth
r/o Karole & Terry Bradunas
James Salvero
r/o Sophie Reedy
Ernesto Pascual, Sr.
& Bebiana Pascual
r/o Del Rosario & Yangco Families
Please remember all the sick in our parish, especially Mary
Winchurch, Stanley T. Szymanski, Bill Melious, Rita Murphy,
Elizabeth Fama, Mary Re, Frank Monticello, Marty
Stasyshan, Douglas Ort, Maureen Fitzsimmons, Irene
Kapral, Carol Rusche, Angela Livera
The Sanctuary Candle burning before our Lord in the Most
Blessed Sacrament In Memory of Michelina “Mickey”
Cortese at the request of The De Luca Family
News around the Diocese……..
Disciples of Christ…Stewards of His Gifts
So many wonderful programs and ministries are at work
each and every day across Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset
and Warren coutnies – will you support these ministries and
programs? You can do that by making a gift to the 2007
Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Diocese of Metuchen for 2007 if
you have yet to do so.
We thank those families for their heartfelt generosity
because your gift wiill help to serve God’s People in need.
We also thank those families yet to make a commitment for
their prayerful consideration of a gift.
FIRST MASS FOR JOURNALISTS will be held on
Sunday, February 3rd at 10:00AM at the St. John Neumann
Pastoral Chapel, 146 Metlars Lane in Piscataway. Bishop
Paul G. Bootkoski will be the principal celebrant at the Mass
which honors journalists of all faiths who work in the media
fields of print and broadcast media. Father Joseph G.
Celano, Pastor of St. Bernard Clairvaux in Bridgewater will
deliver the homily. A light brunch will follow the Mass.
RSVP by January 28 by calling 732-562-2461 or email:
jward@diometuchen
CATHOLIC CHARITIES is in need of a Volunteer
Coordinator to manage recruiting, evaluating, training,
placing and scheduling of volunteers at Catholic Charities
located in Phillipsburg. Responsibilities include operational
function of the food pantry and thrift store and providing
case management services to low-income families either
through volunteeer assignment or direct contact with
clients. BA/BS or BSW, flexibility, 1-2 years experience in
the social work field or related areas. If interested, please
contact Sr. M. Michaelita Popovice, Program Director at 908859-5447
PARISH CENSUS… all registered households have been
mailed a parish registration form. If you have not yet
completed this form, kindly take a moment to complete and
return to the Parish Office. Thank You!
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS….will be mailed weekly
by request only. Please call the Parish Office 908-689-0058
if you would like to receive your 2007 Contribution
Statement.
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
WEEKLY COSTS: (July – December average)
Church Expenses (including mortgage)
$8,289.00
Catholic School Subsidies
682.00
Diocesan PAF Loan
1,116.00
TOTAL
$10,087.00
WEEKLY INCOME January 5 / 6
Bingo Income
Other Income
Solemnity of Mary – January 1
TOTAL
Weekly Surplus / Deficit
$8,249.00
934.85
230.25
1,381.00
$10,795.00
$708.00
Diocesan Together in Charity Collection
$1,287.00
WEEKLY INCOME January 12 / 13
Bingo Income
Other Income
Winter Fuel Collection
TOTAL
Weekly Surplus / Deficit
$6,947.00
$1,671.75
$1,058.15
$1,530.00
$11,206.90
$1,119.90
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Sunday, January 20
7:00PM – Bingo / Auditorium
Monday, January 21
Parish Office will be Closed
in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday, January 22
4:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 1a, 2a, 3a)
6:00PM – Religious Education (Grades 1b, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a)
7:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 6a, 7a, 8a)
7:30PM – Knights of Columbus Meeting / Knights Rm
Wednesday, January 23
5:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 1c, 2c, 3c, 4b)
7:00PM – Religious Education (Grades 4c, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b)
7:00PM – Baptism Preparation Class / Meeting Rm
7:00PM – Bingo / Auditorium
7:00PM – Spanish Ministry Children’s Choir / Chapel
Thursday, January 24
7:30PM – Adult Choir Practice / Church
Saturday, January 26
3:30PM – Children’s Choir Practice / Church
6:30PM – Adult Choir Practice / Church
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH invites parishioners to become
more involved in parish organizations. Please contact the
following people for information.
Adult Faith Formation Deacon Ed
908-689-0544
Maryellen Ridder 908-689-2361
Advertising
Judy Stahl
908-454-7761
Altar Rosary Society Ann Krouse
908-689-1309
Arts & Environment Sharon Levin
908-689-7605
Bible Sharing Rev. Blaise R. Baran
908-689-0058
Bingo
Steve Kesty
908-537-2318
Couples Club
Bill Reed
908-689-7424
Evangelization
Nancy Alpaugh
908-689-4952
Grounds Committee Ron Kovacs
908-689-1927
Hispanic Ministry
Jose Santiago
908-752-7623
Hospitality Ministry Karole Bradunas
908-537-0834
Knights of Columbus Bill Wargin
908-689-6747
Ministry Schedule
Laura Torres
908-689-0058
Music Ministry
Therese Butler
908-303-9402
Nurses Ministry
Florence Noctor
908-689-7755
Outreach Ministry MaryJane Lusardi
908-689-0257
Pre-Cana
Barbara & Jim Mc Aloon
908-689-4560
Pro-Life Committee Mary Kovacs
908-689-0058
Religious Education Marta Jackson
908-689-0093
RCIA
Sr. Kathy Mc Gonigle
908-835-1679
Separated/Divorced Catherine Papp
908-859-1462
Social Club Dottie & Frank Mc Laughlin 908-213-1116
Ushers
Bob Oakley
908-689-1912
Vocations
Rev. Blaise R. Baran
908-689-0058
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
R.C.I.A. – If you are interested in becoming a member of the
Catholic faith or have questions regarding the Catholic faith,
please contact Sister Kathy Mc Gonigle at 908-835-1679
BIBLE STUDY – The next series of Bible Study Sessions
“The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus” will
begin the week of February 3rd. If you have any questions,
please call the parish Office 908-689-0058
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is available 1st grade through 8th.
One needs to come to Religious Education every year.
Please call Mrs. Marta Jackson at the Religious Education
Office 689-0093 for further information.
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS will be held
on Wednesday, February 20th 9:00AM – 9:00PM in the
Chapel. All are invited to spend some quite, reflective time
in prayer.
A Note from our Pastor……..
Dear Friends,
“Ordinary time is anything but ordinary.”
As we leave the Advent-Christmas Seasons, we move into
the Season of Ordinary Time. This season is distinguished
by the Scriptures chosen by the Church at our Masses as
well as by the color vestments worn by the priests and
deacons – green.
Though the Season is referred to as ordinary, it is
anything but…Through this season Jesus calls each of us
by name and invites us, challenges us to walk in His
footsteps. As we walk His path through His Word this
Season, let us keep alive the Hope that the green vestments
speak – Hope in His eternal promise.
Each of us has been personally called!
Each of us needs to make a personal response!
-Father Blaise
SAINT JOSEPH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
OUTREACH MINISTRY:
We are in desperate need of
volunteers to work at the Washington Area Food Pantry.
The hours are 9:00AM – 11:00AM on Tuesdays at the
Presbyterian Church. Please contact MaryJane at 908-6890257 for more information.
COMMUNITY LENTEN LUNCH: Saint Joseph Church will be
hosting a free lunch at the Methodist Church on February 9th
from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Next weekend, January 26th / 27th,
The Outreach Ministry will have sign-up sheets in the
Narthex for volunteers to make soup, sandwiches, dessert
and to work in the kitchen. All are welcome to attend this
lunch as an important part of this event is to socialize with
our guests. It is an opportunity to bring out the “Mary and
Martha” in all of us. Please join us if you can.
PARISH NURSES MINISTRY: Blood Pressure Screenings
will take place after each Mass on the weekend of February
2nd / 3rd. Mark your calendars – the Health Fair will be
offered on Saturday, May 17, 2008 starting at 10:00AM.
BLOOD DRIVE for Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be
sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #5170 on
Sunday, January 27th starting at 8:00AM – 12:45PM in the
Parish Hall. Sign-ups are located in the Narthex.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council #5170 will be sponsoring
a Lenten Fish Fry on the following Friday evenings,
February 8, February 22, & March 7th starting at 5:00PM in
the Community Room. Details to follow.
COUPLES CLUB will be sponsoring IRISH NITE VI on
Saturday, March 8th starting at 6:00PM in the Parish Hall.
Cost $20.00 Per Person. Tables may be reserved with a
purchase of 8 – 10 tickets. For more information you may
call Matt & Michelle Reid at 908-319-1393 or Bill & Sue Smith
908-689-4857. Tickets will also be available in the Parish
Office. Mark your calendars and Save the Date!
SOCIAL CLUB will be sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City.
Mardi-Gras at Showboat Casino on Monday, February 4th
Parades, Floats & More - Bonus $22.00 + $5.00 Food
Cost of Trip $22.00 - please call Dottie 908-213-1116
Finance Committee – the next meeting will be held on
Saturday, Febraury 9th at 9:00PM in the Meeting Room.
Pastoral Committee – the next meeting will be held on
Thursday, February 21st at 7:30PM in the Community Room.