THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
January 27, 2008
Masses for
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
(Spanish)
Monday
9:00AM
January 26
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 & Bebiana Pascual
r/o The Del Rosario & Yangco Families
January 28
St. Thomas Aquinas
Sophie Reedy
r/o Paula & George Stine
Tuesday
9:00AM
January 29
Jenny Kayal
r/o The Parish Community
Wednesday
9:00AM
January 30
Deceased Members of
Saint Joseph Social Club
r/o Saint Joseph Social Club
Thursday
January 31
St. John Bosco
Sally Giorlando
r/o Homer Arena
9:00AM
Friday
9:00AM
Saturday
5:00PM
Sunday
7:30AM
9:00AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
(Spanish)
February 1
Health and Blessings for
Larry Corrigan
r/o Florence Noctor
February 2
Presentation of the Lord
Sophie Reedy
r/o The Parish Community
February 3
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
People of the Parish
Lucille Miller
r/o John & Carol Miller
Deceased Members of the
Szymanski Family
r/o Stan & Anna
Margaret De Luca
r/o The De Luca Family
Please remember all the sick in our parish, especially Mary
Winchurch, Stanley T. Szymanski, Bill Melious, Rita Murphy,
Elizabeth Fama, Mary Re, Marty Stasyshan, Irene Kapral,
Carol Rusche, Angela Livera, Maria King
Please pray for the Deceased of our Parish + Maureen
Fitzsimmons+ May our sister have eternal rest and peace.
May God comfort her family with the promise of eternal
resurrection.
The Sanctuary Candle burning before our Lord in the Most
Blessed Sacrament In Memory of Robert Malanga at the
request of The De Luca Family & The Milson Family
News around the Diocese……..
Disciples of Christ…Stewards of His Gifts
As the 2007 Bishop’s Annual Appeal comes to a
close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank
those parish families that have made a gift to the
2007 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. It is not too late to
make your gift if you have yet to do so. The Appeal is
very close to goal and your gift will truly make a
difference. Please prayerfully consider your gift
TODAY!
2008 STEWARDSHIP SYMPOSIUM
All are invited to join us for the 2008 Stewardship
Symposium on Saturday, February 2nd from 8:00AM –
2:00PM at St. John Neumann Pastoral Center in Piscataway.
Whether you are new to stewardship, a stewardship veteran
or just want to learn ways to revitalize your parish
community, you will find the Stewardship Symposium both
inspirational and informative. There is No Fee and brunch is
included. Please pre-register by calling Sue Mantarro,
Coordinator of Stewardship 732-562-2431 or e-mail
smantarro@diometuchen.org. For details on our presenters
go to www.diometuchen.org/stewarship/calendar.html
The following “Little One” has been Baptized
Sophia Tirabassi
The Feast of Saint Blaise – February 3
The Blessing of Throats will take place during Mass
the weekend of February 2nd / 3rd.
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 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
WEEKLY INCOME January 19 / 20
Bingo Income
Other Income
TOTAL
Weekly Surplus / Deficit
$6,545.00
1,344.75
639.78
$8,529.53
($1,557.47)
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
Sunday, January 27
8:00AM – Blood Drive / Auditorium
7:00PM – Bingo / Auditorium
Tuesday, January 29
4:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 1a, 2a, 3a)
6:00PM – Religious Education (Grades 1b, 2b, 3b, 4a, 5a)
7:00PM – First Eucharist Parent Meeting / Church
7:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 6a, 7a, 8a)
Wednesday, January 30
5:30PM – Religious Education (Grades 1c, 2c, 3c, 4b)
7:00PM – Religious Education (Grades 4c, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b)
7:00PM – Parent Meeting – First Eucharist / Church
7:00PM – Bingo / Auditorium
Thursday, January 31
7:30PM – Adult Choir Practice / Church
Saturday, February 2
9:00AM – First Reconciliation / Church
10:30AM – First Reconciliation / Church
2:00PM – Spanish Ministry Meeting / Meeting Room
3:30PM – Children’s Choir Practice / Church
6:30PM – Adult Choir Practice / Church
NEXT WEEKEND – Outreach Ministry will be sponsoring
Coffee & Donuts after each Mass on Sunday, February 3rd.
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 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,
As we gather together and pray each week, we are reminded
of God’s special gift to us- the gift of our Catholic faith.
Our Catholic faith is what allows us to be aware of the joys
that surround us and our hope in our future.
As we prepare for the Season of Lent, I invite you to join us
this Lenten Season either in a small group or by a Lenten
preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection. A
Lenten Invitation has been placed in the bulletin. I ask that
you take a moment to read it through and again, join us for
quiet, reflective time in prayer as we walk on our journey of
faith together.
-Father Blaise
SAINT JOSEPH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
OUTREACH MINISTRY: The monthly Food Collection for the
Washington Food Pantry will take place February 2nd / 3rd.
Our ongoing monthly collection is extremely valuable in
light of the constant need on the part of many families in the
area. Please continue your usual generosity and your usual
care in giving foods that are wholesome and nutritious. If it
is not possible to give food at this time, please consider
making a donation to the poor box. All contributions go
toward helping the poor and needy in our area.
COMMUNITY LENTEN LUNCH: Saint Joseph Church will be
hosting a free lunch at the Methodist Church on February 9th
from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 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 the first weekend of the month, every other
month. The next scheduled screening will take place on
March 1st / 2nd.. Mark your calendars – the Health Fair will be
offered on Saturday, May 17, 2008 starting at 10:00AM.
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. Please join us for Fish, Shrimp &
Fries & Cole Slaw Combo, Beverage & Dessert
Adults $9.00 Seniors $7.00 Children 12 & Under $5.00
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. For more information call Matt &
Michelle Reid at 908-319-1393 or Bill & Sue Smith 908-6894857. Tickets are available in the Parish Office. Mark your
calendars and Save the Date!
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.
ATLANTIC CITY - Mardi-Gras at Showboat Casino on
Monday, February 4th Parades, Floats & More! Bonus $20.00
+ $5.00 Food Cost of Trip $22.00 - Call Dottie 908-213-1116
THANK YOU to the Parish Community of Saint Joseph on
behalf of Norwescap. The 2007 “Adopt-a-Family” program
was a success! Without your help it would not exist and
those less fortunate in Warren County would not be served.
This is what real community is all about. We look forward to
working with you again in 2008. Sincere thanks to all.