Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Sector of the Oblates of St. Joseph (USA Province) Christmas 2020
Contact Information Oblates of St. Joseph Religious Residence and Chapel of St. Joseph 1880 Route 315 Highway - Pittston, PA 18640-6100 Telephone: (570) 654-7542 ~ Fax: (570) 654-8621 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.osjseminary.com Facebook: http://www.osjseminary.com 2020 Christmas Message
Dear Friends of the Oblate Family, Last New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019, I well remember sitting on the chair in the living room of our provincial residence in Santa Cruz, CA, and watching the ceremonial ball drop from Times Square in New York City, ringing in a new year and a new decade, 2020. There was that “joyful expectation” in my heart pondering what the new year would bring to me personally, as well as for our country, our Church and our world. I offered a silent prayer while watching the jubilant celebration asking God to grant us a year of peace, joy and a renewed hope for our broken and torn world. Little did I or any of us imagine that just two months later we would be entrenched in a worldwide pandemic with the Coronavirus infecting the lives of millions of people and families in our country and throughout the world, bringing many to their mortal end. In a short time our world changed drastically as we were mandated to mask up, create social distance, live in isolation and no longer go about our daily routines. The harsh reality of our church doors being closed left us in a state of despair and a hungering for our Eucharistic Lord as often we took for granted our daily or weekend participation at Holy Mass, restricted now through viewing it on an impersonal television or computer screen. My friends, each of you has your story to tell with your own personal pain, sadness, worry and despair of this year, 2020. Our world and our lives have been shaken to the core as the effects of this pandemic will most likely change us forever. As I pen these words, the statistics and news reports are still staggering wondering if we will ever emerge. Despite this time of darkness and desolation, we, as disciples of Christ, are nevertheless challenged to live in “joyful hope”, trusting that God is with us (Emmanuel). All throughout salvation history, as recounted in the Bible, there were numerous situations on the world stage of calamity, war, destruction, immorality and decadence that could have easily disheartened anyone desiring to walk in the ways of the Lord; but, they trusted in Him, eloquently expressed in Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...even though I walk through the valley of death, I fear no evil for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage.” It was the inspired words of this very psalm that sustained the Holy Spouses, Mary & Joseph, as they encountered numerous challenges in the early stages of their marriage and in bringing forth the Newborn Savior into our world. They faced hatred and rejection, abject poverty, the wrath of a despot king, forcing them to become refugees in a foreign land. The Holy Family, now more than ever, needs to be our strength and example. Let us embrace and mirror their faith, trusting in God in these dark and uncertain times as they were sustained from the Crib to the Cross, from Bethlehem to Calvary. Even during this holiday season we continue to feel the pain of separation from family and loved ones, but may we never feel our separation from God or allow any “distancing” from Him. It is my hope that during this Advent & Christmas season you will feel the gift of our love and prayers. The birth of the Christ Child gives us hope for a brighter tomorrow with healing, peace and unity. Let us lift up our hearts as the words of Shakespeare sums up my thoughts: “Now, God be praised, that to believing souls gives light in darkness, comfort in despair”. May your Christmas season be filled with a love and peace that the world cannot give, but can only come from the tender heart of our Newborn King. United in the Holy Family,
Pictured above: left to right, seated: Father Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ Fr. Raymond Tabon, OSJ & Fr. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ. Standing: Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ & Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ Rector Father Raymond Tabon, O.S.J. Celebrates 60th Anniversary Of Ordination to The Holy Priesthood Despite this year 2020 being a time of world crisis, there are still joys and blessings mixed in among all the fear, sickness and sorrow that the COVID pandemic has brought into our lives. As we near the end of this unforgettable year, we have cause to rejoice in the 60th anniversary of the priestly ordination of our beloved, FATHER RAYMOND TABON, OSJ. Father Ray is a native of the Philippines, born January 23,1929, completing his seminary formation and studies in both the Philippines and Italy. He was ordained an Oblate priest on December 17, 1960 in the chapel of the Missionary Fathers of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, by His Excellency, Ettore Cunial. Father Ray has served in numerous capacities within the OSJ congregation throughout his sixty years of service, most notably as the international novice master in Italy from 1981 - 1986. Many of his novices are now serving in leadership positions within the congregation throughout the world. Our jubilarian also faithfully served in all of our former parishes within the Greater Pittston area: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Rocco’s, Pittston; St. Anthony of Padua, Exeter; and currently in residence at the Oblates of St. Joseph, Laflin. Fr. Ray is known for his availability to the people for the Sacrament of Confession and spiritual direction. He continues to be an inspiring example for his fellow Oblate confreres and the faithful because of his humility and deep spirit of prayer. Congratulations, Fr. Ray, and may Jesus, our Eternal High Priest, continue to bless you as His loving and faithful servant!
Father Ray pictured with his seminary classmates in Rome, Italy. (left)
“Do this in memory of Me.” (below) The newly ordained priest placing his hands over the gifts to be consecrated. (above)
Father Ray offering one of his priestly blessings to one of our Oblate Benefactors. (right)
Pictured above: left to right, seated: Fr. Raymond Tabon, OSJ & Fr. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ. Standing: Fr. Paul McDonnell, OSJ & Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ Message from the Superior General of The Oblates of St. Joseph
The Year of St. Joseph concludes December 8, 2020
Dear Confreres and Friends,
In consideration of the current times marked by anxieties caused by the spread of the coronavirus and the threats to which families are exposed, and responding to the concern of the confreres, I decided to extend the celebration of the Year of St. Joseph until December 8, 2020. This date also marks the 150th anniversary of the Quemadmodum Deus decree (8.12.1870) with which Pope Pius IX proclaimed St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church.
It is our hope that, through our commitment and the intercession of the Patron of the Universal Church, the spirit of faith will be renewed and the world will find peace.
St. Joseph “silent teacher fascinates, attracts and teaches not with words but with the shining testimony of his virtues and his firm simplicity” (Document of Aparecida, 274). His vocation is hidden in the light of the mystery of the incarnate Word, and which the Gospel between a few lines, trace his figure by passing. As the spouse of Mary and a father of Jesus, he participates closely in the work of the Redemption and through him, Jesus entered into the Davidic lineage and becomes the heir of the messianic promises.
In the continuation of the Year of St. Joseph, the “Josephite lexicon”, that appears in the Gospels and which traces the vivid portrait of our Saint, should inspire us. The reading of this essential vocabulary favors spiritual growth and spurs our apostolate:
• “Waking up from sleep” (Mt 1.24; 2.14) of the habit and opening our eyes to the essence of our vocation and mission. • “Getting up” (Mt 2:13; 20) from mediocrity or falling, means rising to take a path that it is impossible to do in sitting or lying down. • “Do not be afraid” (Mt 1,20) but trust in God even when he invites us to take steps that seem too big for us. • “To grow in age, wisdom and grace” (Lk 2.40), abandoning the comfort zone and living the vocation with gratitude and consistency. • “Doing” more than speaking, following the example of the one who without wandering and without twisting his nose “did” (Mt 1,24; 2,24) as the angel ordered him. •“Say yes” to God always also “in the night” (Mt 2:14) and not only sometimes and, mainly, “during the day”, that is, when it is comfortable. •“To become righteous” (Mt 1:19) by mending the day after day existence on the light of the Word of God. •“Guarding” (Mt 2, 14) one’s neighbor and creation without forgetting to guard one’s heart, inner life and contemplative silence. •“To seek Jesus” (Lk 2:44) in the Scripture, in the poor, in history and to have a fixed appointment to find him every day in the temple (cf. Lk 2:47). •”Calling Jesus” (Mt 1:21) means invoking his holy name and praying “ad invicem,” that is, for each other. •“Going” (Mt 2,20; 2,23) to proclaim the gospel with our lifestyle and with the word. •“Take with you” (Mt 1,24; 2,13.14) the life of others by sharing their destiny and helping them to grow “in wisdom and grace” (Lk 2,40). In this moment of challenges that the church and the world faces, it is better to re-propose a famous and well-known biblical phrase Ite ad Joseph (Go to Joseph). In the first place, these words recall the story of the patriarch Joseph of the Old Testament, who in the time of anguish saved the people from hunger and death: “So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” (Gen 41.55; Ps 105, 16-20).
Instead, in the fullness of time, another Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary, nourishes, guards and protects the Son of God; and these things, he does not only during the day, when everything is clear and safe, but also “at night” (Mt 2:14), when obstacles seem difficult to overcome. The mission that God entrusts to him is to be custos , guardian of Mary and Jesus, and this guardianship then extends to the Church (Cf. John Paul II, Redemptoris Custos, 1).
With the whole Church, we implore the protection and intercession of St. Joseph, we recommend our concerns, also the dangers that threaten the human family.
To you, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our afflictions, and after having implored the help of your thrice holy spouse, we now with hearts filled with confidence earnestly beg you also to take us under your protection. By that charity wherewith you were united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which you did cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech you and humbly pray that you will look down with gracious eyes upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by his blood and will succor us in our needs by your power and strength.
Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen offspring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, O most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old, you did rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of his life, so now defend God’s holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under your patronage that, imitating your example and strengthened by your help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death and attain everlasting bliss in heaven. Amen.
5RPH0DUFK May St. Joseph obtain for the Church and for the world, as well as for each of us, the blessing of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Redemptoris Custos , 32). With paternal greetings, :LWKSDWHUQDOJUHHWLQJV
Very Reverend Jan Pelczarski, O.S.J. Superior General Rome, Italy
OBLATI DI SAN GIUSEPPE - VIA DI BOCCEA 364 - 00167 ROMA RM, ITALY TEL. + 06.660486507; + 06.6629055 * E-MAIL [email protected] Oblate Parish Undergoes Major Restoration A journey that began with the planning process more than three years ago came to a completion this month high atop scaffolding more than nine stories in the air. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera joined members of Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, Pennsylvania on Nov. 3, 2020, to bless the Cross on top of Saint Gabriel Church. The prayerful moment marked the end of the first phase of a major renovation project at the Luzerne County church. “This Cross is here because of so many people who helped make it be here through their gifts, through their generosity, through their efforts, for close to the century that this church has been here,” Bishop Bambera said. The bishop, along with Rev. Mariusz Beczek, O.S.J., pastor, Annunciation Parish, parishioners and representatives of companies involved in the renovation work climbed scaffolding steps, battling windy conditions as well, to reach the limestone Cross. “That Cross tells the story of so many lives that have been a part of this community, this neighborhood and this city, that have turned to God in times of struggle, in times of suffering and pain and war and upheaval and in moments of joy, just to celebrate their belief that it’s the Cross that carries us all through,” Bishop Bambera added. In late April, contractors began the six month project to address urgent needs on the front part of the church. The main goals were to address a leaking roof and water that was infiltrating the walls of the building. “This is really about preserving this beautiful church so that we can continue to provide services to God’s people for many, many years to come,” Rev. Mariusz Beczek said. Tom Kennedy, one of the chairmen of the Capital Campaign Committee that helped raise roughly $1 million for the project, says the work was badly needed. Saint Gabriel Church was built in 1927. Kennedy says working to restore this important house of worship has been deeply personal. The renovation project was only slightly delayed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Companies involved in the renovation work say they were blessed with good weather. They were happy to finish the project before the start of winter. “Between some extensive deteriorated joints up top at the bell tower specifically and many joints washed out that were in need of replacement, there was a lot of water getting into the building. There was a lot of water infiltration,” Dawn Van Fossen, project manager with Mark J. Sobeck Roof Consulting, Inc., said. With the first phase of the renovation project now complete, Kennedy says over the next five to ten years, parishioners plan to embark on additional renovation phases to prevent any additional damage from taking place. Those efforts will be concentrated on the other sides of the building. Seeing the scaffolding up outside the church has brought new life to this faith-filled community. “I think it brought some enthusiasm and vitality,” Rev. Beczek said. “We are not giving up on this church and as a community we came together to preserve this beautiful site.” “When we look at this church which has always just dominated the skyline of the city of Hazleton, it’s such a joy and a consolation to know that it will continue to do that because of the efforts of so many people who are committed, not just to the brick and mortar, but to everything that means as a people of faith,” Bishop Bambera said. More information on ways to contribute to the Capital Campaign can be found at www.restorehishouse.com. The Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph assumed pastoral leadership of Holy Annunciation Parish in July, 2009. The parish community is currently served by Rev. Mariusz Beczek, OSJ, pastor; and, Rev. Victor Leon, OSJ, parochial vicar. Article appeared in the November 19, 2020 edition of The Catholic Light, official newspaper of the Diocese of Scranton. Reprinted with permission. ANNUAL FEAST OF THE HOLY SPOUSES
Saturday, January 23, 2021 St. Joseph’s Chapel - Mass at 4:00pm Guest Celebrant & Homilist: FATHER ERIC BERGMAN Husband & Father of 10 children Pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Scranton, PA
Fr. Eric Bergman was born in Tennessee and raised Perceiving a call to be reconciled to the Catholic as an Episcopalian in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Church, in consultation with Bishop Joseph He studied German Martino and Auxiliary Bishop John Dougherty, and International Fr. Bergman renounced his Episcopal priesthood Affairs at James and founded the St. Thomas More Society in Madison University, January 2005, whereby he and half of his former and after graduation parishioners at Good Shepherd were received into in 1991 he was the Catholic Church as an intact congregation, briefly employed by under the care of Msgr. William Feldcamp at St. a law firm in London, Clare Catholic Church. Fr. Bergman was ordained England. Upon to the Catholic Priesthood under the Pastoral returning to Pennsylvania he worked with mentally Provision of Pope John Paul II on April 21, 2007. handicapped adults, with the urban elderly as a local In accordance with Pope Benedict XVI’s 2009 coordinator for Project CARE, and finally as Youth apostolic constitution Anglicanorum Coetibus, Fr. Director at the Episcopal Cathedral in Bethlehem. Bergman became the first Priest incardinated in In 1994 he began studies at Yale Divinity School, the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter where he received his Master of Divinity in 1997 in May 2012, concurrently with the St. Thomas and was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood More Society’s erection as St. Thomas More the same year. He served as curate at St. Luke’s Catholic Parish. As a former Anglican clergyman Episcopal Church in downtown Scranton until with special dispensation according to the Pastoral 1999, and then as rector of the Episcopal Church Provision, Fr. Bergman is married; he and his wife, of the Good Shepherd until the end of 2004. Kristina, are blessed with ten children.
St. Joseph Marello (1844-1895) founded the Oblates of St. Joseph to imitate Mary’s husband in service to the interests of Jesus. He reflected upon the fact that the greatest saints of all time - Mary & Joseph - lived an ordinary, hidden life, and that sanctity therefore consisted in daily expressions of love in family life, work and prayer. He introduced the Feast of the Betrothal among his Oblates, who have always held it in great esteem, and who on February 21, 1921 obtained from the Sacred Congregation of Rites the indult to celebrate it. In 1961 the Sacred Congregation of Rites removed the Feast of the Espousals of Mary & Joseph, but in the post Vatican II era of liturgical renewal, the feast is again being permitted for particular liturgical calendars. By De- cree of the Congregation for Divine Worship on May 18, 1989, the Oblates of St. Joseph obtained permission to celebrate each year on January 23 “The Holy Spouses Mary & Joseph” with the liturgical ranking of a “Feast”.
- Excerpt from the book: “Family Starts With Marriage, Holy Spouses Devotions and Rites” by Fr. Larry Toschi, OSJ (2015) Pictured are the officers of the Josephite-Marellian Lay Society: left to right, Bob Baseski, treasurer; Loretta Semenza, vice-president; Marie Germata, secretary; Dr. Alyce Zura, president; Fr. Joseph Sibilano, OSJ, spiritual director. Members of the association normally gather on the first Wednesday of each month following the evening Mass & Novena to St. Joseph. Meetings are currently suspended due to the state’s COVID restrictions on social gatherings and meetings. Knights Of Columbus Founder, Blessed Father Michael McGivney
Although October 31st is commonly known as the in our broken and divided society. Please pray through the traditional day for Halloween “trick or treat”, it will remain intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney for our Church, as a special and sacred day on All Hallows Eve for some our country and our communities so that our rich Catholic two million Knights of Columbus throughout the world as heritage may be preserved from any further sin or scandal. they celebrated the Beatification of their Founding Father, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson expressed his joy on this Reverend Michael J. McGivney. solemn occasion by stating: “It is a pretty big deal for us. Really what the Church is now saying is ‘Your Founder led Born in 1852, Michael McGivney was the eldest of a holy life, a saintly life. His principles are your principles, 13 children whose working-class parents were Irish and his way of discipleship is your way of discipleship.’ “ immigrants in Waterbury, Connecticut. He began his seminary studies in 1868 and was ordained a priest for The Knights of Columbus currently has approximately the Diocese of Hartford in 1877, just 12 years after the 16,000 parish-based councils, of which our Oblates of Civil War. In his first assignment as assistant pastor of St. St. Joseph parishes are proudly counted among them: Mary’s Parish in New Haven, is when in 1882 he received the inspiration to start what would become the worldwide • St. Joachim’s Parish, Madera, CA order of the Knights of Columbus. Father McGivney felt - St. Joseph Marello Council # 3643 the need to have such an organization at that time for the Church in the United States in a time of deep anti- • Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Bakersfield, CA Catholic bigotry as well as provide spiritual and financial - Knights of Columbus Council # 13925 support for Catholic families who suffered the loss of • St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay, CA their husbands and fathers. Following the beatification - St. Joseph Marello Knights of Columbus Mass, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of Hartford, CT stated: Council # 13518 “It is remarkable that even in the 19th century, in which • Annunciation Parish, Hazleton, PA Father McGivney lived, so many of the basic human - Knights of Columbus Council # 12761 sufferings and the challenges that we have are the same.” In these modern times, we still witness the anti-Catholic • St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston, PA - St. Joseph Marello Knights of Columbus bigotry in the press, the world of entertainment and most Council # 16071 recently in our own political system. The vision of Blessed McGivney and the work of the Knights must still continue OVER 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED Obrigado, Fr. Alvaro! SERVICE TO OUR OBLATES There is no better word in the Portuguese language to ~ Miss Angie Sperrazza ~ use than “ Obrigado” (“Thank You”) as we bid farewell to The Oblates of St. Joseph religious community in our beloved Oblate priest, Laflin offers a tremendous debt of gratitude to Angie Fr. Alvaro DeOliveira. He Sperrazza for faithfully serving as the cook to the returned permanently to his priests and brothers since 1999. After the passing of her native country of Brazil on beloved mother, of whom she so lovingly cared for, Angie November 6, 2020. Father assumed the responsibility of providing daily meals for Alvaro faithfully and lovingly served the Portuguese the Oblates residing at the seminary facility. She was speaking community of the Diocese of Scranton for very faithful in her duties and never took any time off ten years (2010 - 2020). The Oblates of St. Joseph for vacation or personal reasons. This year, on May 9th, responded promptly to the urgent request back in 2009 Angie turned 90 years “young” and realized the time had by then former Bishop of Scranton, Joseph F. Martino, come to consider retirement from her work. The torch to have a Portuguese speaking priest meet the pastoral was passed to our new cook, Gina Laezza, a native of needs of immigrants from Brazil, Cape Verde and Naples, Italy and residing in Mountaintop, PA with her other countries. Fr. Alvaro was open to answering husband and two sons. the call of this new apostolate, and after a year of Angie took up residence in her new home on November submitting all the required immigration documents, 9, 2020 at Wyoming Manor, 80 Wyoming Avenue, he arrived in August, 2010 ready for service. Fr. Alvaro Wyoming, PA 18644. We pray that God will grant her took up residence at the Oblates of St. Joseph religious the blessing of more healthy years and much deserved community here in Pittston, PA, while assisting at the rest. We know Angie will love to hear from you if you parishes of SS. Peter/Paul & St. Lucy in Scranton, PA, wish to send her a card or a note. She is pictured here home for the Portuguese speaking community. Because on her last day, the morning of her departure from the of Fr. Alvaro’s great proficiency in languages he also seminary, with Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, one of the assisted elsewhere in the diocese with the celebration resident priests and parochial vicar of St. Joseph Marello of Masses in the Spanish language, primarily at Our & St. John the Evangelist Parishes, Pittston, PA. Lady Queen of Peace Parish in the Pocono Mountains, Happy Retirement, Angie, and may God reward you Brodheadsville, PA. abundantly for your faithful service! Father Alvaro ministered previously in the USA back in the late 1970s at the former St. Rocco’s Parish, Pittston, and St. Sebastian’s Parish, Middletown, CT. On October 2, 2020, along with Fr. Jackson Pinhero, OSJ, they both became legalized American citizens in Philadelphia, PA. Even though Fr. Alvaro will turn 77 years old on December 8th, he returns to the Oblate province of Brazil to continue an active priestly ministry as assistant pastor at our parish in Curitiba. In this past decade, Fr. Alvaro was loved and appreciated by so many, fellow clergy and laity, for his tireless ministry and works of charity to those most in need. He will be missed by all, including the confreres of his religious community and USA province. Continued blessings to you, Fr. Alvaro, as a tireless and faithful servant of the Lord! Remember the Oblates of St. Joseph IN MEMORIAM in your Will and Estate Plan A simplest way to make a gift to the Oblates of St. Joseph The Oblates of St. Joseph thank the families is through a bequest in your will. Such bequests help us and all those who made generous donations continue our mission in many ways. They support our in memory of their loved ones: missionary efforts both within and outside the USA, provide upkeep and assistance to our poorer houses and ministries around the world, and assist in the cost of forming candidates for the Oblate brotherhood and the priesthood.
Lenore Maffei Here is the suggested wording you can use when writing a Exeter, PA charitable bequest to the Oblates of St. Joseph: August 4, 2020 (†) “I, (your name), of (city, state, zip), give and bequeath to the Oblates of St. Joseph of Pittston, Pennsylvania (USA), (written amount, percentage of residuary estate or description of specific property) for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
May God bless you as you allow us to continue our ministries Gaetano “Tony” Martorana here in the United States that started in 1929. We assure you Jenkins Township, PA of a remembrance in our daily Masses and prayers. September 1, 2020 (†)
May the Lord bless the thoughtfulness and generosity of our donors and may eternal rest and peace be granted to the souls of Lenore & Tony.
Donation in Memory of the late Margaret Calabrese
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Chapel of St. Joseph Mass & Services Schedule • Daily: 8:00am & 12 Noon (live stream) • Sundays: 12 Noon (live stream) & 7:00pm • Weekly Novena to St. Joseph: Every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm with Mass, followed by devotions. Preceded by Holy Hour from 6:00 - 7:00pm. • Confessions: Daily by Appointment or Every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00pm. • Vocation Holy Hour: Every first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00pm. • Fatima Rosary Devotion: Every third Monday of the month from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
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