We welcome and invite you to our Saint osep Parish Community. If you are a new is i e , please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass. o register, please visit our website or call the parish office.
David C. Michael, Peter L. Stamm,
J. McGann, Senior in esi e ce
Rev. Mr , Deacon
LITURGICAL (MASS) SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) 11:00 am (Solemn Choir Mass) 12:30 pm (September through June) Daily Masses 6:50 & 9:00 am (Monday through Friday)
8:30 am (Saturday)
Saint Joseph Parish Needham, MA
May 6, 2018
CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office………...781-444-0245 ………. ...Fax: 781-444-7713 Mailing A ess……….1382 Highland Ave e ………. ...Needham, MA 02492 Parish Website …….www.stjosephparishneedham.com
Religious 781-449-3744
Schools………...……...781-444-4459 Schools’ Website:………www.saintjoes.com
……..…….781-444-4459 X114 (See last page for additional information)
Saint Joseph Elementary Sc ool
Charlotte Kelly, Principal Grades: Pre-K through 5
Monsignor Haddad Middle School
James MacDonald, Principal 6 through 8
Catholic identity and academic excellence are e pillars of Catholic education. We to the whole mind, body and soul, w ile ing the student to be an active of the c and a good
of socie .
Saint Joseph Parish Sc ools
(Confession) 3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room in the lowe c c or by appointment.
PASTOR’S CORNER
WELCOMING NEW CATHOLICS INTO THE FAMILY
Dear Parishioners,
Among the joys which come to us in the Easter season, one of the
dearest to my heart is the reception of new members into our Catholic
family. Before ascending to heaven in His resurrected body, Jesus left
His apostles a parting instruction: “Go, therefore, and make disciples
of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have
commanded you. And behold, I am with you always,
until the end of the age.”
Although the terminology associated with “making disciples” has varied from age to age, the contours of the
process remain ever the same - moved by the prevenient grace of God,
people's hearts are opened to seek the face of Christ. This grace, either
gradually or sometimes suddenly, moves them into contact with that
community which has steadfastly preserved the integrity of the faith
handed down from the apostles - the Catholic Church. Once this
contact is made, a disciple who is mature in the faith, or a group of
such disciples, takes these people under their care, and an ongoing and
wide-ranging conversation begins on what it means to “observe all
that [Jesus] has commanded us.” This involves discussion on the
relationship between faith and reason, the Old and New Testaments,
prayer, the moral life, and the sacraments, among other things. During
this time, these spiritual seekers are growing not only in knowledge
but in love of God. And all this while, prayer and fasting are being
offered on their behalf.
When they are sufficiently prepared to take on the commitments of following Jesus in His Catholic Church,
these new members are initiated into the community of disciples in two ways:
Those who were not previously baptized receive Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion. Those
who were already baptized make their first Confession and a profession of Catholic faith, followed by
Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
This process of learning about Catholicism is conducted on a rolling basis throughout the
year, and the timeline is flexible, based upon the background and particular needs of each
individual. If you have a friend or family member who is considering the possibility of becoming
Catholic, or if you are not Catholic yourself and would like to learn more, I am here to help
every step of the way!
Our newest Catholics, initiated this Easter season, are Anna Shahram,
Sheila Shahram, Rebecca Nauta, and Jennifer Emmett. It was my
deepest privilege and honor to teach them about our Catholic faith and
receive them into the Church through the paschal sacraments. Please pray
for our wonderful “baby Catholics” and feel free to introduce yourself to
them at Mass.
Your servant,
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH - NEEDHAM MASSACHUSETTS
781-449-3744
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION 2018 - 2019
Registration for the 2018-2019 Religious Education program began on March 25. The fee is $70 per
child, with a cap of $230. After June 1 tuition is $80 per child with a family cap of $250.
Please go to the Parish website and click on Religious Education for the link to the registration form.
CONFIRMATION PAPERS
Grade 10
Confirmation papers were due April 8. Please return them to Debbie in the Religious Education Office.
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN &
GRADE 1 and 2 FAMILIES
Please provide your child’s baptismal certificate to the Religious Education office.
Did you know…?
Every Procession in the Liturgy is a sign of the pil-grim Church, the body of those who believe in Christ, on their way to the Heavenly Jerusalem. The Mass begins with the procession of the priest and ministers to the altar.
The Book of Gospels is carried in procession to the ambo. The gifts of bread and wine are brought for-ward to the altar. Members of the assembly come forward in procession —-eagerly, attentively, and devoutly—-to receive Holy Communion.
We who believe in Christ are moving in time toward that moment when we will leave this world and enter into the joy of the Lord in the eternal Kingdom he has prepared for us.
CONFIRMATION
We are happy to announce that …
Bishop Robert P. Reed, will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday,
November 4, at 4pm here at St. Joseph Parish.
Let us all come together and congratulate all 137 parish and school children who received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time this weekend. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff and volun-teers who through their time and effort prepared these children for this most important sacrament. Please continue to pray for our communicants and their families !
CROWNING OF MARY
SUNDAY, MAY 13 AT 9:30 AM
All children are invited to meet in the lower church at 9:00 am to join the procession for our Blessed Mother. First Communicants are asked to wear their First Communion clothing.
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday, May 9
Vigil: 4 pm
Thursday, May 10
6:50 am, 9 am,
12:10 pm, 7 pm
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Week of April 29 2018
Amount
Collected Budgeted Amount Variance Envelopes: Total $14,837 $14,837 $15,000 (163) Fiscal YTD Offertory $626,734 $645,000 ($18,266) Through 43 of 51 Weeks Saturday, May 5
4:00 Emily Mastropieri —–Memorial
Sunday, May 6
8:00 9:30 11:00 12:30
The People of St. Joseph Parish Cleto Crognale —–Memorial
Carroll and Cheryl Quinn —–Memorial Maureen Micciche ——Anniversary
Monday, May 7
6:50
9:00 John O’Leary —–Memorial John Patrick Bohling —–Memorial
Tuesday, May 8
6:50
9:00 J. D. Murphy —–Memorial Marion S. Linehan —–Memorial
Wednesday, May 9
6:50 9:00
4:00 Dorothy O’Brien and Fam. — Memorial Vigil- Ascension Thursday
Thursday, May 10 6:50 9:00 12:10 7:00 Ascension Thursday Friday, May 11 6:50
9:00 Diana Lucozzi ——Anniversary Barry McDonough —–Memorial
Saturday, May 12
8:30
4:00 Marilyn Jones —–Memorial
Sunday, May 13
8:00 9:30 11:00 12:30
Our Mothers– Living and Deceased Our Mothers– Living and Deceased Our Mothers– Living and Deceased The People of Saint Joseph Parish
SUPPORTING
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH
INCREASED SUNDAY OFFERTORY
AND GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION
These are the principal ways that we fund our parish’s life and ministry. This year, our need is greater as our expenses have increased. If you have not yet had the chance to do so, please consider increasing your weekly offertory gift and making a contribution to our Grand Annual Collection. Your support for all our parish endeavors is greatly appreciated.
ONLINE GIVING
Online Giving allows you to make contributions to the parish without writing checks or worrying about cash donations, and it allows the parish to manage monthly expenses based on consistent support. To start:
1. Visit www.stjosephparishneedham.com. 2. Click on the Online Giving Link, and
3. Click on the Create New Account link. 4. Please include your envelope number in your profile.
PARISH REGISTRATION
Please remember to register at the parish, as well, by going online or calling the parish office at 781-444-0245.
THE HOLY FATHER’S
PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY
Evangelization – The Mission of Laity
That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
We’re online !
www.stjosephparishneedham.com
Have you visited the St Joseph website? If not, we encourage you to do so. Catch up on what's going on or what you might have missed here at St. Joseph Parish. It’s also a great place to find links to other catholic resources and areas of interest!
PARISH NEWS
ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Have you ever considered Catholic education for your child?
St. Joseph Elementary (Pre-K – Gr 5) and Monsignor Haddad Middle School (Gr 6- 8) in Needham are accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Visit our website www.saintjoes.com or call 781-449-0133 (ext- 112, Desiree Walsh, for the elementary school or ext- 211, Pat Ross for the middle school) to register for a tour, meet the principals, and learn why our students are thriving!
Rose for Life
Each week roses are placed beside the
tabernacles as reminders to pray for the unborn. This week, the roses are donated in Memory of Mary T. Coleman, Eileen McAuliffe, Martin Joyce, Marguerite Ryan, Clara Clements, and William Kane
St. Bartholomew and St. Joseph Parishes are sponsoring a presentation and a discussion presented by the Archdiocese of Boston titled, “Initiative for Palliative Care and Advance
Care Planning”. It will be held on Monday, May 7th at 6 pm, in Ward Hall at St. Sebastian
School.
Please RSVP at 781-444-0245 or shorne@saintjoes.com so that we may plan accordingly.
ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The second grade classes at Saint Joseph Elementary School have been preparing for their third sacrament.
On May 5th and May 6th, students will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. The second graders are looking forward to this very special and blessed day. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they receive Jesus. It will be a joyous day for our students, families, and teachers.
FOOD
COLLECTION
PROGRAM
“This I command you:
Love one another”
These words are from today's Gospel. What better way to show our love than by sharing food with our neighbors in Dorchester? Please continue to bring your donations and place them in the wicker baskets by the doors of the church.
MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
MHMS Exploratory Week
This week MHMS marks "Exploratory Week" which takes the students' learning beyond the classroom. Eighth grade spends 5 days Exploring DC with high-lights of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a Dinner Cruise on the Potomac.
Seventh grade will Explore Philadelphia and Gettys-burg which helps them prepare for their Pickett's Charge reenactment in late May. Sixth grade stays local with Explore Boston with trips to the MFA, Mu-seum of Science, and a day of fun teambuilding at rock climbing and trampolines.
MOTHERS' DAY ROSE DRIVE
Once again, the sale of fresh, thorn-less roses will take place after all the Masses, May 12 and 13. Donations will benefit the educational efforts of Massachusetts Citizens for Life.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Parish S
Rosanne Business
Mario A. Clavell, Jr. , Administrative Assistant Pastoral Assistant for Evangelization
Susan Horne Religious
Melissa Harrigan, Director (K-6) Michael sc l (7-11) Debbie Coyle, ( -11)
Parish Staff
Development Office Nicola Dempsey, Director
Music i is y John Cice,
Adult & oi
Daryl Bichel,
Schedule
Choir The Children/Family Choir rehearses at 8:45 am, just prior to singing at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass.
The Adult Choir rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Wednesdays and sings at the 11 am Sunday Mass.
Eucharistic
Adoration Adoration is every Friday following the 9 am Mass. Adoration ends with Benediction at 5 pm. Please call Michelle Ardini at 781-449-6048 for more information. Justice
& Peace Justice & Peace supports social outreach to inner-city schools, parishes, and shelters. Yearly projects include the Lenten Haitian Mission and the Jesse Tree. For additional in-formation, please contact Priscilla Cahn at 781-444-1163 or prisc_need@yahoo.com. Novena The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed Monday evenings at 7 pm in the lower church. Prayer
Line This phone network of people will join with you to pray for special needs. Please call Sr. Eileen Galvin at 617-943-4002 with your prayer line request. Prayer
Meeting The prayer group meets at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Linse Room. Please call Jack Gurkin at 781-444-6026 for further information. Rosary The rosary is recited daily after 9 am Mass and also at 9 am every Sunday to pray for a
respect for life from conception until natural death.
Wings Wings is a faith-enrichment group for women. It consists of three 6-week sessions in the fall, the winter, and the spring. The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9:45 am to 11:30 am in the Linse Room. Please contact Sarah McElroy at 781-449-1928 or
smc1021@aol.com.
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BAPTISM:
Please contact the ec o y to e ge e . (Confession)
3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room in the lowe c c or by appointment. Contact one of the parish to schedule a date. A of least six months must be allowed between initial contact and the date set. Couples are
