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December 20, 2015
4th Sunday of Advent
1883-2015
A Time of Hope
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Almighty, eternal, just and merciful
God, give us the grace to do for
You alone what we know you want
us to do and always to desire what
pleases You. Inwardly cleansed,
interiorly enlightened and inflamed
by the fire of the Holy Spirit, may
we be able to follow in the
footsteps of Your beloved Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ, and by
Your grace alone, may we make
our way to You, Most High, Who
live and rule in perfect Trinity and
simple Unity, and are glorified
God almighty, forever and ever.
Amen.
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Pastor:
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer
Parochial Vicars:
Reverend Carlos Aguirre
Reverend Jerome Guld
Deacon Romeo D. Aquino
Deacon Francis J. Babuschak
Deacon Robert M. Barnes
Deacon Thomas A. Genovese
Deacon Gerard Luongo
Deacon Frank J. McKenna
Deacon Patrick J. Stesner, Sr.
Deacon Michael A. Taylor
Parish Office
Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm M-F
685 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Tel: 732-349-0018 ext. 2204
Fax: 732-286-7064
Email: [email protected]
www.stjosephtomsriver.org
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm
& 6:00-6:30pm
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am
Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00noon, 5:00pm
6:30pm (Mass in Spanish) Misa en Espanol
Devotions:
Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas:
Tuesday 9:00am
Holy Hour 3:00pm Sunday in the Adoration Chapel:
Intentions: 1st Sunday for Families;
2nd Sunday for Life; 3rd Sunday for Our Nation/
Country; 4th Sunday Priests/Vocations
Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm
Holy Days: Mass times to be announced
St. Gertrude, Island Heights (Summer Months)
Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am
Parish Schools:
St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS)
Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355
Donovan Catholic
Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801
WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART?
There’s a lot of joy and rejoicing going on in the Gospel of Luke. The angel’s announcement of the
coming birth of John the Baptist to his father Zechariah included the words: “You will have joy and
gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” Perhaps it was the same angel who later made another
stop to tell some shepherds about the birth of Jesus and said to them: “I proclaim to you good news
of great joy.” When Mary greeted Elizabeth, the unborn John the Baptist “leaped for joy,” and on
the same occasion Mary sang, “My spirit rejoices in God my savior.”
A dictionary would tell you that joy can be feelings of well-being, happiness, delight, success, good
fortune, and pleasure. In scripture joy comes from knowing salvation is on the way.
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As a person of faith, what are you joyful about?
WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE,
& WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH.
ST. JOSEPH’S
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FROM THE PASTOR
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In the beginning of my letter to you today, I would like to
share with you some reflections from a priest colleague, Father Larry Janowski: “We work so hard at Christmas. We
spend time and money to make it beautiful, enjoyable, tasty
and memorable, so it’s easy to think of it as something we do
rather than something God does for us. Today’s main characters, both Mary and Elizabeth, are acutely aware of their ordinariness, their own “lowliness” as two women who know that
the miracle happening in them is because of the favor and
grace of God. This should take our breath away and stop us
in our oh-so-busy pre-Christmas tracks. Jesuit poet Richard
Stanley gets it right imagining Mary and Elizabeth at the Visitation:
Elizabeth! Elizabeth,
I ran all the way, / you may not believe me. . .
I feel as big / as all outdoors.
I will somehow feed / the hungry and the sore;
that there is balm enough in me / for every pain; or anyone
who’s bent with shame,
my eyes alone might make straight again.
Saint Francis of Assisi says we’re all “pregnant” with Christ
as “mothers of Christ when we carry him in our heart and in
our body by divine love and with a pure and sincere conscience. We give birth to him through holy works which
should shine forth as an example for others.”
My friends, as we make ready to celebrate Christmas at the
end of this week, please know how much you are loved and
appreciated by me and my brother priests and deacons, and
all who serve this wonderful community of faith, we lovingly
call Saint Joe’s. I pray your Christmas brings you peace and
joy and all good things.
God bless you all.
Fr. Scott
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, December 21
7:00 Keith & Betsie Marriage req. by the Cialino
Family
9:00 Nancy Maurer req. by Mary & Dan Kelly
Tuesday, December 22
7:00 In Thanksgiving req. by the Bacalso Family
9:00 Philip Markey req. by Family
Wednesday, December 23
7:00 Jonathan Morse req. by the students & staff of
Religious Ed
9:00 Douglas Sheeren Senior & Junior req. by
Family
Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
9:00 Special Intentions
4:00 The Wilkinson & Brubaker Families req. by
Eileen Wilkinson
6:00 Patricia James Jansen req. by her Family
Rose Latona req. by the Connors-Bellizzi
Family
8:30 Victoria Rivera req. by her Daughter
12:00 Albert D. Rundle req. by his Daughter Cheryl
& Family
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
7:30 Andrew, Connie & Nelson Riccardi req. by
Family
9:00 Frank Pasquariello req. by his Parents
10:30 Glock & Walsh Families req. by Family
12:00 Kris, Ronald & Cheryl Wisniewski req. by
Family
Saturday, December 26
8:00 Robert McCullion req. by his Family
5:00 Felix & Frances McCabe req. by their
Daughters
Sunday, December 27
7:30 Frederick Sorensen req. by the Carroll Family
9:00 Maria Linn req. by Family
10:30 Jeff Werth req. by his Wife & Family
12:00 Blanche Dougherty req. by her Husband &
Family
5:00 William Mockus req. by Mary Mockus
6:30 Parishioners
ADORERS NEEDED
Sunday:
5:00-6:00pm
Monday:
1:00-2:00am
3:00-4:00am
10:00pm-11:00pm
Wednesday:
1:00-2:00am
3:00-4:00am
Thursday:
10:00-11:00am
1:00-2:00pm
2:00-3:00 pm
Friday:
7:00-8:00am
8:00-9:00pm
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Couples planning to marry in the Church, congratulations! Don’t put
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off making your arrangements. Call the parish office as soon as
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possible: 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. And, if you are thinking of having a .
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“destination wedding,” please call us first to discuss some helpful
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BAPTISMS
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The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 4th .
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Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a .
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Baptism and Baptism Prep Class, please call 732-349-0018 x2202.
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BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is held on the First
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Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Church.
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We welcome the newest members of our parish family who were baptized
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here at St. Joseph’s Church:
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Michael James Fagan
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Camila Sofia Gomez-Ghiandoni
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Karalena Skye Jewers
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MARRIAGES
CHRISTMAS
& NEW YEAR’S DAY
MASS SCHEDULE
ST. JOSEPH’S
IN MEMORIAM
Please remember in your prayers those who have died.
And for all the deceased members of our parish, the
souls in purgatory and those who died in service of
our country, may God grant them eternal rest. Amen.
Thomas Clarke
Catherine Curtin
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles
The Blessed Mother Votive Candle will burn the
week of December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015
in loving memory of Ivete Bezerra requested by
her Family.
The St. Joseph Votive Candle will burn the
week of December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015
in memory of the Smith & Fitzmaurice Families
requested by the Family.
The Tabernacle Lamp will burn the week of
December 21, 2015 - December 27, 2015 in
memory of Dorothy Irwin requested by the Pearce
Family.
4:00pm (Children’s Mass)
6:00pm / 8:30 (Spanish) / 12:00 Midnight
If you would like the Tabernacle Lamp or votive
candle of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph
statues to burn in honor/memory of a loved one for
one week, please contact the parish office at ext.
2202 to reserve. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. If you would like flowers placed in front of
the altar in honor/memory of a loved one for one
week, please contact the parish office at x2202.
Friday, December 25, Christmas Day
PRIEST/CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 24,
Christmas Eve
7:30am / 9:00am / 10:30am / 12 Noon
Thursday, December 31
New Year’s Eve
9:00am / 5:00pm
Friday, January 1
New Year’s Day
9:00am / 10:30am / 12 Noon
Subject to Change
Dec 26/27
Fr. Scott
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Carlos
Fr. Scott
Fr. Scott
Fr. Carlos
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 Noon
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY Mi 5:1-4a; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 MONDAY Sg 2:8-14 TUESDAY 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56
WEDNESDAY Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 THURSDAY 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79
FRIDAY Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 SATURDAY Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22
ST. JOSEPH’S
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PARISH NEWS
Totus Tuus Women’s Faith
Sharing Group
Come join Totus Tuus Women's Faith
Sharing Group on Thursday, January 7
at 7pm at Donovan Catholic High School
- Room 201 (first floor) for an Epiphany
Party! We will be joined by the Veritas
Men's Faith Sharing Group for a
celebration of the Epiphany and the New
Year. Please bring a small dish, dessert,
or appetizer to share. Spouses are
encouraged to join the fun!
All are welcome! Contact Carrie Colonno
at [email protected] for more
information.
Christmas Collection
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one
must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Cor 9:6-7
Giving gifts at Christmas always makes us feel good. What will your
gift to your Saint Joseph’s be this year? Please know that your contribution makes a difference. We are grateful to all our parishioners for
their generous support. May God bless You all!
Prayer in the Presence
Please join us for a spiritual evening of
prayer in the Presence of our Lord on
Tuesday, January 12 at 7pm in the Church.
St. Catherine of Siena
Chapter: The Dominican Laity
St. Catherine of Siena Chapter: The
Dominican Laity gather at 16 Lafayette
Ave. on the Second Tuesday of the
month, January 12, from 6:30 pm to 8
pm. All are welcome to inquire about
how we are striving to grow deeper in our
Faith. Come by and learn about the
Dominicans in your parish. Call Mrs.
Kellyanne Murphy O.P. @ 732-914-0041
with any questions.
Veritas Men’s Faith Sharing
Group
The Veritas Men's Faith Sharing Group
welcomes all men age 18 and over to
their meetings. Our next meeting is
Monday, January 18th from 7-9 pm at
16 Lafayette Ave. (behind church). Our
topic will be: 5 Things You Must Know
About Being Pro-Life presented by
Frank Streibig. We welcome you to join
us for the New Year in prayer, discussion,
and fellowship. Light refreshments will
be provided.
WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE, & WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH.
VOCATION DISCERNMENT CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Once again our Vocational discernment group will meet on the last Sunday of December. The format of this month’s gathering will be a visit to
the Diocesan House of Discernment where you will have the opportunity
to meet and chat with some of the priests and some of our seminarians
from the Diocese of Trenton.
If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18
and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest,
you are cordially invited to attend this month’s Vocation Open House
Discernment meeting on Sunday, December 27 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at
The Church of the Sacred Heart rectory, 343 South Broad Street,
Trenton, NJ 08608. Join Very Rev. Dennis Apoldite and the men of the
House of Discernment, as they share their experiences of the priesthood.
Please register with
Diocese of Trenton
Office of Vocations at
[email protected]
or by calling (609) 406-7449.
P A G E F IV E ST. JOSEPH’S
DONOVAN CATHOLIC
NEWS
A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
To One and All
May God grant you the light of Christmas,
which is faith;
the warmth of Christmas,
which is purity;
the righteousness of Christmas,
which is justice;
the belief in Christmas,
which is truth;
the all of Christmas,
which is Christ.
WILDA ENGLISH
Wishing all a Blessed and Joyous Christmas Season!
The Donovan Catholic Community
ANNUAL ALUMNI
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 27, 2015
6:30 – 10:30 PM
(2 hr. open bar 6:30 – 8:30)
$20.00 per person (pay at the door)
Beachcomber, Seaside Heights
Not an alumni – Come join us
All members of the St. Joseph/Donovan community
21 & over are welcome!
Music by: Ballyhaunis Band
www.donovancatholic.org
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ST. JOSEPH GRADE
SCHOOL NEWS
Somewhere in the flurry of the season
may you find time to dream
about that blessed night that changed our world.
“For unto us a child is born…
Unto us a Son is given”
Isaiah 9:6
God be with you at Christmastime
and keep you in His care,
God grant you peace and happiness
and answer every prayer,
God fill each day ahead for you
with blessings from above,
so you will know, your whole life through,
the fullness of His love.
May the peace and joy of the Baby Jesus
be with you.
We are grateful to all parishioners.
Your generosity throughout the year
sustains and helps SJGS to flourish.
We wish all many blessings for a Merry Christmas!
From the Administration, Faculty, Staff
and Students of
Saint Joseph Grade School.
www.stjoeschooltr.org
ST. JOSEPH’S
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EXCERPT FROM
MERCY AND TRUTH SHALL MEET
“Mercy,” he continues, “… reveals the very mystery of the
Most Holy Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by
which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law
that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely
into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life. Mercy: the
bridge that connects God and man, opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite our sinfulness (VM, 2).”
Next Weekend, January 2nd & 3rd, our White Parish Van
will be parked outside the Church to accept your donations. Please help to continue our ministry of providing to
those in need. Your food pantry has provided food to 698
families which are 1,392 adults and 596 children, who are
members of our parish and community in the past MONTH. We thank you
for your continued generosity in supporting your food pantry, and wish
each of you a Blessed Christmas.
Items Needed:
Ravioli
Pancake Mix and Syrup
Pasta
Chili, Hash or Stew
Tuna
Canned or Boxed
Potatoes
Jelly
Coffee or Tea Bags
Cereal’s: Hot or Cold
Jello or Puddings
Soups
Powdered or Boxed
Milk
Macaroni and Cheese
Canned Beans
Cakes Mixes
Canned Fruits
Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Vegetables
Juices
Hot Chocolate
Items not needed: we have a sufficient supply of Peanut Butter and Rice.
If you are unable to bring food or will be away on the above weekend, your
donations may be brought to the Food Pantry (Monday-Friday 10am to
4pm). The Food Pantry entrance is located in the rear of the Parish
Office basement.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH KEEPS
CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS…
magnets
Be proud to display the true meaning of Christmas
on your vehicle! Get yours today. We have limited
quantities. Available for only $5 in the Parish Office.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
LAST CALL!!!
Advent Celebration
CALLING ALL
ANGELS AND
SHEPHERDS!!!
On Monday, December 21, 2015 we will
be having an Advent Celebration in the
Church from 4:45pm to 6:00pm.
All children who attended our summer
program are encouraged to come with
their parents. Please RSVP to Nancy at
[email protected]
or call 732-349-0018 x2225.
Fr. Scott invites all the children
of our parish (from preschool age
through 6th grade) to join us at the
4pm Christmas Eve Mass. These
children may dress as angels or
shepherds and will participate in
the Mass. Please email Nancy at
[email protected] or
call 732-349-0018 x2225 to
register and for details about
costumes and other information.
Students who regularly attend on Monday
evenings should report to the Church (do not
go to the classrooms) and will need to be
picked up from the Church. Monday evening
students will sit with their class and teacher.
Please Note….
There are no Religious Education
classes on Monday, December 28.
The Religious Education Staff would like
to wish all of our students and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy
and healthy new year.
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Pilgrims Travel from Diocese of
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April 4-14, 2016
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the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Bishop
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AROUND
TOWN
Advent Penance Service 2015
Monday, December 21
7:00 pm
St. Luke Church, Old Freehold Rd.
identity throughout the centuries;
responding to Our Holy Father Pope
Francis’ call to reflect more deeply on
the meaning of God’s mercy in our lives
and the life of the Church. This is a once
in a lifetime opportunity. Come and See!
Visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/holyyear-of-mercy-pilgrimage/. If you have
questions go to www.unitours.com/
questions. For additional information
and reservations contact Marianna
Pisano at [email protected].
Upper Room Spiritual Center
Located at 3455 W Bangs Ave, Building
2, Neptune Township, The Upper Room
Spiritual Center, sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton is offering the following
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. The Spirituality of Recovery
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. Anonymous (a.k.a. the Big Book). In
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Thursday, January 13
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7:00pm-9:00pm
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$25~$40
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ST. JOSEPH’S
PAGINA OCHO
MENSAJE DEL PASTOR
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas,
En mi carta de hoy, comparto con ustedes una reflexión de un colega
Sacerdote, Larry Janowski: “Para la Navidad, todos nosotros laboramos
mucho, invertimos tiempo y dinero para que la Navidad sea bella, alegre y
memorable, y es por eso que es fácil pensar que es algo que nosotros
hacemos y no que viene de Dios. En las escrituras de hoy, hay dos
personajes Maria y Elizabet, quienes están consiente de su ordinariez, y de su
“humildad” quienes reconocen que el milagro que está en ellas es favor y
gracia de Dios. Esto debe de ser un ejemplo para nosotros, para que paremos
esta carrera antes de la Navidad. El poeta Jesuita Richard Stanley se imagina
correctamente a Elizabeth y Maria, durante la Visitación:
Elizabeth! Elizabeth,
Corrí todo el camino, / puede ser que no me creas…
Me siento grande/ como el aire libre.
De alguna manera me alimentare/ el hambre y el dolor;
Es un bálsamo para mi/ por cada dolor; o por los que sienten vergüenza,
Mis ojos, con una mirada, los hace sentirse mejor otra vez.
San Francisco de Asís dice, todos estamos “embarazados” en Cristo como
“madres de Dios cuando lo llevamos en nuestro corazón, en nuestro cuerpo
por su divino amor y con una pura y sincera consciencia. Esto lo damos
atraves de nuestro santo trabajo, que alumbra como ejemplo a todos los
hombres.”
Mis amigos, en preparación para celebrar la Navidad al final de esta semana,
les pido que recuerden lo mucho que son estimados y apreciados por me, mis
hermanos sacerdotes y diáconos, que sirven a esta gran comunidad de fe, que
amorosamente llamamos San José.
Les deseo que esta Navidad sea llena de esperanza, paz, alegría y de buenas
cosas para todos.
Que Dios los Bendiga.
Fr. Scott
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HORARIO DE MISAS
En la Semana: 7:00am & 9:00am. Todos los
días de la semana (inglés).
Sábado: 8:00am, 5:00
Domingo: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm,
5:00pm (inglés)
Domingo: 6:30pm español
SACRAMENTOS
Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del
Bautismo se celebra el en la Misa de 6:30 pm.
Para más información, llamar a la oficina
Hispana.
Unción de los Enfermos: Comunicarse con la
oficina hispana.
Reconciliación/Confesión: De lunes a Jueves
11:00am-3:00pm. Comuníquese con la oficina
hispana 732-349-0018 ext. 2213 para hacer
una cita.
Matrimonios: Las parejas que desean
contraer matrimonio deben solicitar una cita
con el Padre Carlos. Para más información
comuníquese con la oficina hispana.
Registro parroquial: Todos los feligreses deben
registrarse en la Parroquia. Cualquier cambio en
su dirección por favor notificar a la oficina
hispana.
Clases de Educación Religiosa (CCD):
Comuníquese con la oficina hispana
732-349-0018 ext. 2213.
Oficina Hispana: Para cualquier tipo de
información parroquial comuníquese con
Caridad Barillas al 732-349-0018 ext. 2213.
Rito De La Iniciación Cristiana De AdultosEs un proceso para adultos que desean recibir
los Sacramentos de Bautizo, Comunión o
Confirmación. Comuníquese con la oficina
hispana 732-349-0018 ext. 2213.
Excerpta de la carta Pastoral de Misericordia de nuestro Obispo David
“La Misericordia y la Verdad se Reunirá”.
“Misericordia,” el continúa, “... revela el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad. Misericordia: el último
acto supremo por el cual Dios viene a nuestro encuentro. Misericordia: la ley fundamental que habita
en el corazón de cada persona que mira atentamente a los ojos de sus hermanos y hermanas en el camino de la vida. Misericordia: el puente que une a Dios y al hombre, abriendo nuestros corazones a la
esperanza de ser amado por siempre a pesar de nuestro pecado (VM, 2)”
PAGINA NUEVE
ST. JOSEPH’S
ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA
La comunidad de San José se llena de alegría y felicita a las
parejas que contrajeron matrimonio en el mes de noviembre:
Delfino y Esperanza Olivos
David y María Vega
“The Carpenter Shop”: La tienda
de artículos religiosos estará abierta hoy después de la misa para
quienes deseen comprar obsequios
navideños.
Capilla de Adoración Perpetua al
Santísimo: El Santísimo Sacramento
del Altar está expuesto todos los
días de la semana, las 24 horas del
día. Se necesitan Adoradores en
diferentes horarios. Si están interesados llamar a Caridad Barillas
al 732-349-0018 x2213 para inscribirse. Él se merece nuestra compañía y amor.
Grupo de Oración Carismático “SAN
JOSÉ”: No se reunirá el 25 de diciembre y el 1 de enero de 2016.
Comienzan de nuevo sus sesiones
de oración el 8 de enero a las
7:00pm en el 16 de Lafayette. Todos están invitados.
Lecturas para la cuarta semana del
Cuarto domingo de Adviento:
Domingo: Mi 5:1-4a; He 10:5-10; Lc 1:39-45
Lunes: Cant 2:8-14;
Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lc 1:46-56
Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lc 1:57-66
Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lc 1:67-79
Viernes: Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
Sábado: He 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22
Programación de Navidad
Misa el jueves, 24 de diciembre
en Nochebuena: 12am, 4pm, y
6pm (inglés) 8:30pm en español
Misa el viernes, 25 de diciembre
en Navidad
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12pm. (Todas en inglés)
Una navidad llena del amor del Niño Jesús
es nuestro deseo para ti y tu familia.
Programación de fin de año
Misa el jueves, 31 de diciembre en Víspera de Año nuevo:
9am y 5pm (ingles)
Misa el viernes, 1ro de
enero, día obligatorio,
celebramos la Solemnidad de
Maria, Madre de Dios: 9am,
10:30am, 12pm
Día de la Epifanía (Día de Los
Reyes) domingo, 3 de enero,
2016: 6:30pm en español