CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH 245 North Main Street, Spring Valley New York 10977 MARCH 1, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT PARISH WEBSITE www.stjosephspringvalley.org Pastor Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar: Chaplain Malankara Indian Community: Deacon Deacon Parish Secretary Parish Receptionist Weekend Receptionist PREP Director PREP Ast. Director RCIA Director Music Director SERVED BY Rev. Levelt Germain Rev. Patrick Adekola Rev. Cyprien Emile Rev. Robert L. Rodriguez Bishop T. Naickamparambil Jose Pena Peter Venezia Adanayri Caamano (Denise) Djena B. Abraham Francine Vincent Maureen Foley Alicia Lima Sr. Celia Cid Mark La Rosa PARISH OFFICE(RECTORY) ADDRESS: 333 Sneden Place W. Spring Valley, NY 10977 Office Hours: 9:00am-8:00pm(Monday-Friday) 9:00am-5:00pm(Saturday) 9:00am-2:00pm(Sunday) (Closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch) CONTACT US: Rectory: Telephone: 845-356-0311 Fax: 845-352-8126 Main Church Email: [email protected] Music Director: [email protected] Parish Secretary: [email protected] Religious Education: [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE Weekday: Monday –Friday 9:00am and 5:30 pm in the Main Church Saturday : 9:00am in the Main Church Saturday Vigil Masses in the Church: 5:00pm(English) & 7:30pm(Spanish) Sunday in the Church: 7:30am,9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30 am, 1:00pm (Haitian) and 5:30 pm Sunday in the Chapel: 9:45 am (Polish) & 1:15 pm (English) Sunday in the gym:: 11:00 am (Spanish) Indian Masses: Malankara Mass Sunday at 4:30pm (Chapel) DEVOTIONS Monday Miraculous Medal Novena: 9:00am Mass followed by the Novena Wednesday SAINT JOSEPH NOVENA: 9:00am Mass followed by the Novena Wednesday Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena & Benediction: 8:00pm in the main Church Thursday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:00pm-10:00pm (Stone Chapel in Spanish) Friday Divine Mercy Chaplet After 9:00am Mass & 5:00pm Mass Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10:00am-5:00pm ending with Benediction Standing councils & committees Finance council: Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the rectory Conference room. Parish pastoral Council: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm Classroom 13. Comite pastoral de Guia: Every 1st Monday of the month at 7:30pm Classroom 13. Comite pastoral de liason: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm Classroom 13. Rocklnad deanery council: Every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm . SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Baptism Instruction Class for Parents and Godparents 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month in English at 7pm in the Rectory 3rd Friday of the month in French/Creole at 7:00pm in the Rectory Chapel 4th Friday of the month at 7:30pm in the School Building Baptisms Celebrated on: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in English at 12:30pm The 3rd Saturday of the month in French/Creole at 12:30pm The 4th Saturday of the Month in Spanish at 2:00pm To schedule a Baptism please contact the Rectory office for more information at 845-356-0311. You must provide your child’s Birth Certificate. RECONCILIATION: Saturday from 12:00pm-12:30pm & 4:30pm-5:00pm(English) and 6:30pm7:30pm (Spanish) in the Church. You may come to the Rectory Monday through Friday and request to speak to the Priest on duty. ANNOINTING OF THE SICK: Please contact the parish office at any time and make arrangements with one of our Priests. In cases of illness, please notify us if you or a family member would like to receive Holy Communion at home, hospital or nursing home to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Please contact our parish office at least 6 months prior to your scheduled wedding date, to schedule a meeting with one of our Priests . In your initial meeting with the Priest couples must bring the following documents: Baptismal Certificate, First Communion Certificate and Confirmation certificate. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sacramental preparation for First communion and Confirmation is offered for Public School students in grades 1 through 10. All children should be registered before attending class. For further information please call 845-356-0054. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA) FOR ADULTS: A process of Liturgical and Spiritual formation for those seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For more information contact our Parish Office. MISSION STATEMENT: “The permanent quality of this church dedicated to St. Joseph reminds us that Christ will remain with his People until mortal time ceases. It will be to this church that parishioners will bring their lives filled with both joy and sorrows and join them to Christ, who offers the perfect sacrifice to the Father. It will be from this church that Grace of the Sacrament will radiate for the building-up of the kingdom and for the sanctification of souls. It will be at this church where people will find nourishment and strength, communion and peace, unity and friendship.” John Cardinal O’Connor. Saturday, February 28,2015 5:00pm +Laura Ciufo Sunday, March 1 ,2015 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30am +Rose Marie Michel St.Jean 9:00am +Felizardo Magpantay 10:15am +Wilens Jean & All Souls in Purgatory 11:00am +Elfido Sandoval 11:30am +Felicidad Bondoc 1:00pm +Joseph L. Belizaire 1:15pm +Georges Andrews 5:30pm +Bonifacio Padilla Monday, March 2, 2015 9:00am +All Souls in Purgatory 5:30pm Elias Santiago (Healing) Tuesday, March 3,2015 Saint Katherine Drexel, Virgin 9:00am +Paul J. Bazile 5:30pm for all Homebound Parishioners (Healing) Wednesday, March 4,2015 Saint Casimir 9:00am Marie Rose Francois (Thanksgiving) 5:30pm +George & John Hass Thursday, March 5,2015 9:00am Tertulia & Fabiola Innocent 5:30pm for all Homebound Parishioners (Healing) Friday, March 6,2015 First Friday & World Day of Prayer 9:00am Josette Etienne (Birthday/Thanksgiving) 5:30pm In honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary Saturday, March 7,2015 First Saturday, BVM & Saints Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs 9:00am for all Homebound Parishioners (Healing) 5:00pm Private Intention (Thanksgiving) We kindly request your prayers for the repose of Elfido Sandoval & Joseph L. Belizaire. We express our deepest sympathy to her family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. May the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen Marie Ankner, Carline Antoine, Eden Azor, Samson Bernard, Lea Bellefleur, Ines Berjon, Frantz Bernadin, Marie Claire Blain, Angelica Calfa, Bonnie Calkins, Linn Carrera, Lina Carrera, Anne Casimir, Lillian Ciufo, Diane Cole, Edgar Collins, Bernadette Claude, Juliette Cruz, Edner Donatien, Gladys Desmanghes, Marie Destin, Marie Rosanna Edmond, Felino Escudero, Olivena Fabre, Randy Gauthier, Carol Gigillo, Javier Gonzalez, Ambar Graciano, Demitria Greenidge, Lydia Jean, Lina Joseph, Eduardo Francis Kelly, Marie Th. Lafontant, Marie Pierre Louis, Margareth Azulfa Larosiliere, Marie Louis, Gilma Madera, Shana Mallette, Jean Marci, Elizabeth Marescot, Steven Masterson, Marie Mompoint, Emmanuela Valescot Mathieu, Jasmine Narcisse, Theresa Novak, John Richard Oster, Harold Jean-Pierre, Pita Piongson, Lamercie M., Andrea Remy, Joel Remy, Elizabeth Riedl, Bernarda Rodriguez, Sebastian Romero, Elias Santiago, Myriam Senat, Mariquit Tabudlo, Leonard Terius, Edith Vilsaint, Vickie Wallace and all our homebound parishioners and the residents of our local Nursing Homes. To add or remove a name to this list please call the rectory and speak with Denise Caamaño. Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Sat. Vigil, Saturday , Feb.28,2015 5:00pm: Olga Freeman Sat. Vigil, Saturday , Feb.28,2015 5:00pm: Philomene Balin & Rose Milien Sunday, March 1,2015 7:30am:Cristina Jacobs 9:00am: Helen Esposito 10:15am: Priscilla Baruc 11:30am: Melchor Molina 1:00pm: Nadia Marescot, Ernise Lecorps & Fritzgerald Resignac 1:15pm: Judeline Rouzard 5:30pm: Luz Ancheta Sunday, March 1,2015 7:30am: Juana Billy & Marie Morency 9:00am: Gerri Leote, Wilhelmina Wolk & Ernise Lecorps 10:15am: Chantal Thevenot & Edwige Joseph 11:30am: Carlina Molina, Collette Theodore & Luis Guignard 1:00pm: Jacqueline Mondesir, Annenne Frederique & Jean Marescot 1:15pm: Lydia Makgopela 5:30pm:Robin Ludan, CelestineChantale & Celeste Pena 1 Corinthians 13:3 “If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be turned, but have not love, I gain nothing.” Gerry Leote, Marie Douyon, Jim McGuire, Anne Marie Dumel, Jacqueline Sanon , Annette Fredericque, Edwige Joseph, Thomas Ridore , Jean-Claude Dubuisson, Wilhelmena Wolk and Chantal Thevenot Saturday/Sunday Regular Collection February 21st & 22nd: $10,390.00 Thank you for your generosity. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Congratulations to Miguel Valderrama & Yolanda Carrillo United in Holy Matrimony on: February 7,2015 “The Human Person Becomes a Gift in the Freedom of Love” Saint John Paul II MEDITATION ON THE STATIONS OF CROSS Every Friday During Lent 7:00pm in the Main Church February 20th & 27th March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 God ordered Abraham to take his beloved only son to Moriah and offer him as a sacrifice. Abraham built an altar and took out a knife to sacrifice his son Isaac. But God called out to him and told him of blessings that would be bestowed on him and his descendants because he had been willing to do what God had asked. Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34 Paul reminds the people that God did not spare his only Son, but gave him up for the sake of all people. This proves God views us all as his children, and that no person can harm or condemn us because God will protect us. Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain, where he conversed with Elijah and Moses. A voice proclaimed ‘This is my Son, my beloved. Listen to him.” Then Jesus was alone and warned them not to tell anyone what they had seen until he had risen from the dead. The period of lent is a time for testing. Like exams in school, or annual physical checkups, they assist us to determine our knowledge, our professional competence, and our physical health. This time of prayer allows us to focus on our spiritual health and well being. How well am I with God at this moment? Are there areas for improvement. Am I complacent or content just to sit back and do nothing? Can I be truly honest as I hold my spiritual medical report in my hand? What areas in my relationship with others needs some remedy? Is there someone who needs my love, care and concern? Is there some area of fragmentation I should attend to, and not just sweep under the rug? Abraham passed the test with flying colors. Lent is the time the Lord places before us to make our needed improvements. Our father in faith, Abraham, like our heavenly Father responded generously. I can use this time of lent to do the same. In the long run, I will benefit. SAINT JOSEPH NOVENA March 10th through March 18th 7:00pm in the Church SAINT JOSEPH FEAST DAY March 19, 2015 Dear parishioners of Saint Joseph, You are cordially invited to our Multicultural Dinner on March 19, 2015 after 7:30pm Mass. Because we are wonderfully rich in culture; we are asking for volunteers to donate food, deserts and drinks from the country you represent. If you would like to collaborate please contact the Parish Office. May the Lord bless your generosity with numerous blessings. Thank You. 7:00pm Mass (Main Church) Multicultural Dinner after Mass in the Gym. All are invited LENTEN PARISH MISSION (ENGLISH) Sunday March 22nd , Monday March 23rd & Tuesday March 24th Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: Main Church Almighty and Everlasting God, You have given the human race .Jesus Christ our Savior as a model of humility. He fulfilled Your Will by becoming Man and giving His life on the Cross. Help us to bear witness to You by following His example of suffering and make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. Mary, Mother of Jesus, you were Jesus gift for us from the Cross. He gave you to us as our mother. Intercede for all our needs. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen. MEDITACION DEL VIA CRUCIS los Martes durante la Cuaresma 8:00pm en la Iglesia. Febrero 24 y Marzo 3, 10, 17, 24 SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA Primera Lectura: Génesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 Dios le ordena a Abraham llevar a su amado y único hijo a Moriah y ofrecerlo como sacrificio. Abraham construyó un altar y sacó un cuchillo para sacrificar a su hijo Isaac. Pero entonces Dios lo llamó y le dijo de las bendiciones que caerían sobre él y sus descendientes por haber estado dispuesto a hacer lo que Dios le pidió. Segunda Lectura: Romanos 8:31b-34 Pablo le recuerda a la gente que Dios no libró a su propio Hijo, sino lo entregó por el bien de la gente. Esto prueba que Dios nos vé como a sus hijos, y que ninguna persona puede dañarnos o condenarnos porque Dios nos protegerá. Evangelio: San Marcos 9:2-10 Jesús llevó a Pedro, Santiago y a Juan a una montaña donde El conversó con Elías y Moisés. Una voz proclamó: “Este es mi Hijo amado., escúchenlo.”. Entonces Jesús les encargó no decir a nadie lo que habían visto hasta que El hubiera resucitado. Este período de cuaresma es de prueba. Al igual que los exámenes de la escuela, o el chequeo médico anual, nos ayuda a determinar nuestro conocimiento, competencia profesional o salud. Este tiempo de oración nos permite enfocarnos en nuestra salud y bienestar espiritual. ¿Qué tan bien estoy con Dios en este momento? ¿Hay áreas que mejorar? ¿Estoy tranquilo o contento de simplemente sentarme y no hacer nada? ¿Puedo ser verdaderamente honesto al tener mi reporte médico espiritual en mis manos? ¿Qué areas en mi relación con otros necesito remediar? ¿Hay alguien que necesite amor, cuidado y atención? ¿Hay algun área de fragmentación que debería yo atender, y no solamente barrer bajo la alfombra? Abraham pasó el test maravillosamente. La cuaresma es el tiempo que Dios nos pone delante para que hagamos las mejoras necesarias. Nuestro padre en la fe, Abraham, como nuestro Padre en el cielo, respondió generosamente. Yo puedo utilizar este tiempo de cuaresma para hacer lo mismo. A lo largo me beneficiaré. NOVENA DE SAN JOSE Iniciando el 10 de Marzo hasta el 18 de Marzo del 2015 de 7:00pm10:00pm en la Iglesia FESTIVIDAD DE SAN JOSE 19 de Marzo del 2015 Queridos Parroquianos de San José, Están cordialmente invitados a nuestra Cena Multicultural el 19 de Marzo del 2015 después de la Misa de 7:30pm. Porque somos muy ricos en cultura; estamos pidiendo voluntarios para donar alimentos, postres y bebidas del país que representa. Si te gustaría colaborar, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial al 973-356-0311. Que el Señor bendiga su generosidad con numerosas bendiciones. Gracias 7:00pm Misa en la Iglesia. Están invitados a la Cena Multicultural después de la Misa en el gimnasio. ACTO DE CONTRICION Señor mío Jesucristo, Dios y hombre verdadero, Creador, Padre y Redentor mío. Por ser Tú quién eres, Bondad infinita, y porque te amo sobre todas las cosas, me pesa de todo corazón haberte ofendido. También me pesa que puedas castigarme con las penas del infierno. Ayudado de tu divina gracia propongo firmemente nunca más pecar, confesarme y cumplir la penitencia que me fuere impuesta. Amén. Le Christ s’est abaissé jusqu’à la mort 1ère lecture : Le sacrifice de notre père Abraham (Gn 22, 1-2.9-13.15-18) En ces jours-là, Dieu mit Abraham à l’épreuve. Il lui dit :« Abraham ! »Celui-ci répondit :« Me voici ! »Dieu dit :« Prends ton fils, to... Psaume : 115 (116b), 10.15, 16ac-17, 18-19 R/ Je marcherai en présence du Seigneur sur la terre des vivants. Je crois, et je parlerai, moi qui ai beaucoup souffert. Il en coûte au Seigneur de voir mourir les siens !Ne suis-je pas, Seigneur, ton serviteur, moi, dont tu brisas les chaînes ?Je t... 2ème lecture : « Dieu n’a pas épargné son propre Fils (Rm 8, 31b-34) Frères, si Dieu est pour nous, qui sera contre nous ?Il n’a pas épargné son propre Fils, mais il l’a livré pour nous tous :comment pourrait-il, avec lui, ne... Evangile : « Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé (Mc 9, 2-10) En ce temps-là, Jésus prit avec lui Pierre, Jacques et Jean, et les emmena, eux seuls, à l’écart sur une haute montagne. Et il fut transfiguré devant eux. Ses v... NEUVAINE A SAINT JOSPEH 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Mars 2015 7 :00pm – 10 :00 pm CELEBRATION DE LA FETE DE ST JOSEPH Chers paroissiens de Saint Joseph, Vous êtes cordialement invités à notre multiculturel dîner le 19 mars 2015. Puisque la paroisse est composée de plusieurs communautés, nous demandons à des volontaires de donner de la nourriture, des desserts et des boissons de leur pays. Si vous souhaitez collaborer, prière de contacter le Presbytère et parler à Mme Djena Abraham pour compléter la liste des volontaires à cet événement. Que le Seigneur bénisse votre générosité avec de nombreuses bénédictions. Merci. 19 MARS 2015 À 7 :00 PM A L’EGLISE SUIVIE D’UNE RECEPTION A L’AUDITORIUM. VOUS ETES TOUS INVITES ! Pourquoi donc la Transfiguration cesse-t-elle ? Car les dons de Dieu sont bien sans repentance. Si le Père glorifie son Fils, ce n’est pas passager. Si le Père donne la gloire à Jésus comme celuici le lui demande (Jn 17, 5), ce n’est pas pour la lui reprendre. Alors, pourquoi cet arrêt brutal ? Jésus est glorifié parce qu’il fait en tout la volonté du Père. « Prêtez l’oreille ! Venez à moi ! Écoutez, et vous vivrez. Je m’engagerai envers vous par une alliance éternelle », dit le Seigneur Dieu (Is 55, 3). La glorification de Jésus sur cette « haute montagne » exprime l’accomplissement de la promesse du Père. Jésus vit, absolument, dans la gloire du Père. Mais comme saint Paul le dira aux Philippiens : Le Christ Jésus « s’est abaissé, devenant obéissant jusqu’à la mort, et la mort de la croix » (Ph 2, 8). Jésus renonce à sa gloire pour « entrer librement dans sa passion ». Le Père n’exige pas la mort du Fils pour lui donner en son humanité la vie éternelle. « Pour nous les hommes et pour notre salut », Jésus prend librement le chemin de la croix. « Renonçant à la joie qui lui était proposée, il a enduré la croix en méprisant la honte de ce supplice », dit la lettre aux Hébreux (He 12, 2). Ce renoncement n’est compréhensible que dans l’amour. C’est pourquoi le Père fait entendre sa voix : « Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé : écoutez-le ! » Dans l’écoute du Fils bien-aimé, le disciple se rend disponible à ce que lui soit révélé cet amour « jusqu’au bout », comme l’expliquera saint Jean au début du lavement des pieds. Il recevra la grâce d’entrer à son tour dans ce chemin qui conduit à la vie. Carême : Chemin de Croix Chaque vendredi à 8 :00pm en Français / Créole A l’Eglise Retraite Pascale Monseigneur Eric Granados Mars 26,27 & 28, 2015 7:00pm-10:00pm A l’Eglise Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Every Thursday at 8:00pm-10:00pm ( Stone Chapel in Spanish) & Every Friday from 9:00am5:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group English, Monday at 7:30 pm (Chapel), Spanish, Friday: 7:30 pm (Chapel), Creole, Sunday at 6:15 (Church) Spanish Choir Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Choir Room 12 from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. English Choir Rehearsals on Thursday’s Chancel Choir 6:00pm-7:00pm in Room 12 Parish Choir 7:30pm-9:15pm in the main Church Zumba Class Tuesday’s and Friday's 8:00pm-9:00pm in the Gym Healing Mass Every 3rd Monday of the Month 8:00pm in the main Church Bible & Catechism Class Every Thursday at 7:30pm in the School. Knights of Columbus of Saint Joseph Church Meeting 1st Monday of every month at 8:00pm Social 3rd Monday of every month at 8:00pm Meditation on the Stations of the Cross during Lent Every Friday During Lent 7:00pm in the Main Church (English) Meditación del Vía Crucis en la Cuaresma Todos los Martes 8:00pm en la Iglesia Carême / Chemin de Croix Chaque vendredi 7 :00 pm à l’Eglise PREP First Communion Parent Meetings Wednesday, March 4th at 6:00pm (Spanish) Saturday, March 7th at 9:30am and 5:00pm Commission of Eucharist Ministers & Lectors Sunday, March 15th 11:00am Mass Parish Lenten Mission in English March 22nd, 23rd & 24th 7:00pm-9:30pm in the Church First Reconciliation Tuesday, March 24th at 7:30pm in the Church Retraite Pascale Monseigneur Eric Granados Mars 26,27 & 28, 2015 7:00pm-10:00pm Youth Mass Sunday, March 29th at 5:30pm Reconciliation Monday Monday, March 30,2015 Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00pm St. Patrick’s Cathedral MARCH 2015 Universal: That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. STATUS ANIMARUM St. Joseph's Church CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH Parish Data: Average Sunday Mass Attendance Number of Sunday Masses Baptisms 2011 2012 2013 2014 3,175 3,500 3,650 3,534 12 12 12 12 354 358 360 519 130 120 161 164 90 96 82 130 - 25 52 60 Marriages 28 32 28 32 Funerals 31 39 24 33 Religious Education Pre K-8 Religious 9-12 639 890 895 671 41 58 22 15 Food Pantry - 360 239 248 Nursing Home Visits - 46 53 58 Home Bound Visit - 39 42 41 First Holy Communions Confirmations RCIA Please stop by the Parish Religious Articles Store located in the Parish Office (Rectory) Rosaries, Crucifixes, Books, Bible and more articles to come in the future. Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31 First Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 First Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 SAINT JOSEPH’S YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Mass on March 29,2015. Main Celebrant Fr. Joseph Espaillat 2015 WEEKLY DOOR LISTING February 20,2015 Pledge: $3,605.00 Paid: $2,635.00 Number of Gifts: 17 Average Gift: $212.06 If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass and register at the Parish Office. If your address or phone number have changed, please contact our Parish Office to update your information. Thank You
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