Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 18th, 2021 St. Worcester Can you help us financially? Remember in your Prayers

Liturgical Ministers Thank you for your generous support to St. Joseph. Your do- Intentions If you wish to request prayers for your loved one in need, espe- nation helps us to pay the bills. Without you, what will I do? cially the sick and the dying, please call the office 607- Lectors: 07/24/2021 & 07/25/2021 Now you can make your weekly offering to St. Joseph by 397-9373. mail or place it in our side door rectory drop box. You are all Saturday July 17th, 2021— Vigil 3:45 PM: Cheryl Jory Lord, in your great kindness, please remember all those most in in my prayers and masses. God Bless You! need of prayers, especially: Arty Verity, Helen Tiffany, Paula 3: 45 PM + 10:15 AM: Kathy Schultz Jenkins, Thomas Hernandez, Marie Roberts, Vincent Marino, Peter’s Pence 2nd Collection—July 24 & 25, 2021 oe Walter Marchlowski, Joan & John Rielly, Jeanette Castro, Carol Sunday July 18th, 2021—Sixteenth Sunday of Readings for the week of July 18th, 2021 & Earl Richards, Nick Stoutland, John Mulbury, Gerard Adu- Our second collection next week will be for Peter’s Pence Ordinary Time bato, Rick & Wade Lewis, Fred Smith and Gary Hughes. which unites us and Catholics around the world more closely 10:15 AM + Rose & William Rooney by Pat Fiederer Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34 with the Holy Father in two ways: it supports the structures Feast Day-July 22, 2021 of the through which the governs the + Peter Mravlja & Family by Bill & Sandra Monday: Ex 14:5-18/Mt 12:38-42 Stockdale as well as his charitable efforts to assist victims of war, op- St. Mary Magdalene is one of the greatest Tuesday: Ex 14:21—15:1/Mt 12:46-50 pression, natural disasters, and others most in need. + Bonnie Bowes by Joan & Jim Tiner of the and a legendary example Please be generous in next week’s Collection supporting the July 21st, 2021 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15/Mt 13:1-9 of God's mercy and grace. The precise dates of her birth and death are unknown, Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffer- 9:00 AM + Rose de Rogatis by Marie Roberts but we do know she was present with ing. Thursday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Friday July 23rd, 2021 during his public ministry, death and Please help by giving to the collection on July 24/25, 2021. Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Mt 13:18-23 resurrection. She is mentioned at least a 12:00 PM dozen times in the . Thank you for your support and for helping to shed Christ’s Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Mt 13:24-30 light upon the region by your parishes support of the 2021 Saturday July 24th—Vigil Mary Magdalene has long been regarded as a prostitute or Peter’s Pence Collection for the Holy Father. 3:45 PM + sexually immoral in western , but this is not

supported in the scriptures. It is believed she was a Jewish Baptismal Congratulations—July 3, 2021 Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Sunday July 25th, 2021—Seventeeth Sunday in woman who lived among Gentiles, living as they did. Sister Colette Hanlon, of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Ordinary Time Congratulations to our newly baptized chil- The Gospels agree that Mary was originally a great sinner. will be coming to St. Joseph’s Church to speak today about dren, Julian Matias Salas and Catalina Negre- cast seven demons out of her when he met her. After 10:15 AM + William Reynold by Donna Heassler the purpose of their charity and how they respond to our this, she told several women she associated with and these + Charles & Margaret Dunne by Pat ros and their families! May they grow in ’s calling for an active ministry. Grace of God!! Fr. Joe women also became followers. Fiederer Please welcome Sister Hanlon to our church and help their + Peter Mravlja & Family by Bill & Sandra There is also debate over if Mary Magdalene is the same charity to continue to help others in need. Stockdale Welcome Back to Church Picnic After Covid-19 unnamed women, a sinner, who weeps and washes Jesus' feet with her hair in the of John. Scholars are skep- The Year of St. Joseph Prayer tical this is the same person. Many thanks to the organizers and all of the people St. Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all Weekly Offering Table who worked hard for our fun filled picnic! Fr. Joe Despite the scholarly dispute over her background, what who love and venerate you. I have special confidence in you. she did in her subsequent life, after meeting Jesus, is much You are powerful with God and will never abandon your more significant. She was certainly a sinner whom Jesus faithful servants. I humbly invoke you and commend myself Weekly Need: $2, 360. 57 saved, giving us an example of how no person is beyond with all who are dear to me to your intercession. By the love you have for Jesus and Mary, do not abandon me during life July 10th & 11th, 2021 the saving grace of God. During Jesus' ministry, it is be- lieved that Mary Magdalene followed him. and assist me at the hour of my death. Glorious St. Joseph, be

Sat Sun Total my guide, my father, and my model through life that I may Mary likely watched the with the other women merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Guard- Regular Offering $ 625.00 $ 1,289.50 $ 1,914.50 who followed Christ during His ministry. Mary was pre- ian of the Word Incarnate, confident that your prayers on Scholarship $ 289.00 $ 298.00 $ 587.00 sent when Christ rose from the dead, visiting his tomb to my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. anoint his body only to find the stone rolled away and Through Christ, our Lord, Amen

Christ, very much alive, sitting at the place they laid Him. St. Joseph’s Strawberry Contest Recipe Winner—July 11, 2021 She was the first witness to His resurrection. After the death of Christ, a legend states that she remained And, special congratulations to our Thank you for supporting your parish! among the early Christians. After fourteen years, she was strawberry contest winner, Morgan allegedly put into a boat by Jews, along with several other Hamwey!!! saints of the early Church, and set adrift without sails or Morgan’s “Strawberry Cream Hidden Sur- For Healing —Wednesday 7:00 pm oars. The boat landed in southern France, where she spent prise Pie” with chocolate and whipped Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 20th at the remaining years of her life living in solitude, in a cave. cream was the most delicious pie!!As soon Meeting I.D. 284 242 6978 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. She is the patroness of converts, repentant sinners, sexual as we get Morgan’s recipe we will post it to our Facebook page for all to make and en- Password: 359189 temptation, pharmacists, tanners and women, and many joy, Fr. Joe other places and causes. (Reprinted from .org) Foster Father of the Son of God, Pray for Us Christians use many terms to describe the fatherhood of St. Joseph. He is ST. JOSEPH’S called the legal, putative, spiritual, and foster father of Jesus. While none of 201 Main Street, Worcester, NY 12197 these titles is found in the , they are all legitimate ways of describing St. Joseph’s fatherhood. Of these titles, foster father is the most Phone:607-397-9373 [email protected] / “Facebook.com/joseph.saint.12720” common. The reason it is the most common title is that the naming a child in ancient Jewish custom was the legal responsibility of the father. God, Compassionate Like a Mother ’s legal responsibility of naming the was given by July 18th, 2021 God when the revealed to St. Joseph that he was not to be afraid to A Shepherd Who Cares

take Mary—and the Child in her womb—into his home and under his care. Saint Joseph’s role of naming the Savior is an extremely important one. It is meant to signify to the world that St. Joseph is the legal father of Jesus Weekend Masses Calling St. Joseph the foster father of Jesus is valid, of course, but it needs to be emphasized that St. Joseph’s fatherhood was an authoritative, affectionate, faithful, and everlasting fatherhood. Saturday Evening: 3:45 PM

Saint Joseph’s spiritual fatherhood is forever—The loving relationship between a spiritual father and child Sunday Morning: 10:15 AM endures forever. In othr words, Jesus continues to be the Son of Joseph in heaven. In paradise, St. Joseph no longer exercises a “legal” fatherhood over Jesus, but his relationship of love, affection, and faithfulness toward Weekday Masses Jesus, as well as the Mystical Body of Jesus, remains forever. St. Joseph will always be your spiritual father—What is valid for Jesus is valid for you. Saint Joseph is for- Wednesday: Mass 9 AM ever your spiritual father. As he took care of Jesus while on earth, St. Joseph will take care of you on your earthly pilgrimage. Saint Joseph is your loving provider, educator, and protector. When your life on earth is Friday : Adoration 11 AM over, St. Joseph will continue to be your father, not on an earthly level, but on a spiritual level. In heaven, you Mass 12 PM will forever be known as a child of St. Joseph. (Reprinted from the “ to St. Joseph” by Donald H. Calloway, MMC) PARISH OFFICE HOURS Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time—Jesus Makes Disciples of Us Wednesday: 10:00 AM— 1:00 PM In this today’s Gospel, we read the report of the return of the Twelve, who were sent by Jesus to preach repen- tance, heal the sick, and drive out demons. When the Twelve return to Jesus, he invites them to come away Friday: 10:00 AM—1:00 PM from the crowds and rest. But the crowds will not give them peace. As the Twelve have shared in Jesus’ minis- try, they now appear to share in his popularity. The crowds continue to approach them, and Mark reports that the disciples don’t even have time to eat. In an effort to get away, Jesus and his disciples board a boat in hopes Parish Staff of finding a deserted place. But the crowds notice this and arrive ahead of them. The crowds are so persistent that Jesus and his disciples cannot find a Pastor: Fr. Joe X. Arockiasamy The of Reconciliation

place to be alone. Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus is moved with pity and be- Secretary : Pat Fowble Saturday: 3:00 PM-3:30 PM gins to teach the crowds. Religious Education Director: Christine Hanus Sacrament of Our Gospel for today stops here, but Mark’s report of the unyielding demands Music Director: Terry Hait of the crowd continues in the verses that follow. If we were to continue read- Contact the Parish Office ing from Mark’s Gospel, we would hear Jesus instruct his disciples to feed Guitarist: Richard Gruber the crowd in the familiar miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. The Sacrament of Matrimony Bookkeeper: Mike Argiras The work of Jesus and his disciples appears to be a round-the-clock . In the next few weeks, we will hear the Arrangements for weddings should be made at least six story of Jesus’ feeding of the multitude, but our Lectionary will turn to the sixth chapter of of John Bulletin: Joan DeBenedittis months prior to the marriage. to report and reflect on this story. Trustees In today’s Gospel, we hear the Twelve referred to as “.” The word is a Greek word meaning Heather Jonker & Brian Keenan “one who is sent.” Jesus chose twelve men from among his disciples whom he sent to share in his ministry of Please call our Parish Office to arrange for the Sacrament preaching and healing. The first report of this is found in the third chapter of Mark’s Gospel, where the Twelve Finance Chairperson of the Sick. are also called apostles and the names of this select group are listed. Amy Muehl Right of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA] We who are Jesus’ disciples today have also been sent to share the Gospel with others. Perhaps our commit- Will you please remember “St. Joseph’s Church” in Please call Christine Hanus or the Parish Office. ment to following Jesus as his leaves us feeling tired and overwhelmed. In today’s Gospel, we hear Je- your Last Will? sus affirm the importance of times of rest and renewal. Jesus wanted his disciples to come away and spend time alone with him. This is what we seek and find in our life of prayer and in our celebration of the . All are Welcome to St. Joseph! (Reprinted from Loyola Press.com)

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Lord Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father and Mary Immaculate, grant to our young people the generosity necessary to follow Your call and the courage required to overcome all obstacles to their vocation. Give the parents that faith, love and spirit of sacrifice which will inspire them to offer their chil- dren to God’s service and to rejoice whenever one of their children is called to the priesthood and religious life. Let your example and that of you Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph encourage both young people and parents and let Your grace sustain them. Amen