Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 50B

APRIL 26, 2009 Dear Friends,

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER We are once again blessed this Sunday to share their first Acts 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 [50B] Eucharist with our children from the Children Religious Education program. And next Sunday, (May 10th) four of our young members will receive the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. In these special moments of our tremendous grace we feel that presence of the Lord Jesus as he gathers these youngsters into even closer friendship and love.

I am in Lourdes, France, this weekend as a chaplain to the sick who are brought there in the annual pilgrimage of the world- wide Order of the Knights and Dames of Malta. Over 8,000 members and sick persons will be together in prayer and “… then all of you and all the people of Israel service. I promise to remember each of you in our daily Masses should know that it was in the name of Jesus in this lovely place where the Virgin Mary approached Saint Christ the Nazarene whom you crucified, Bernadette 150 years ago. It has been a place of inspiration whom God raised from the dead; in His name and healing ever since. this man stands before you healed. He is stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. There is no God’s Blessing salvation through anyone else.” Fr. John P. McGuire, O.P. Pastor The post Pentecost sermons of Peter were clear, concise statements offering his listeners information leading to a personal response. As he explains the power found in the name, he invites us to look at the source of healing It’s that time of year again when we ask parishioners to step for the cripple and also for ourselves. Salvation comes forward and nominate either themselves or someone that from Him alone. would be interested in serving on St. Joseph’s Pastoral Council. Please feel free to speak with Dorothy Klein, Charlie Martin or Armida Cook for more information. Thank you – the How many sermons do we hear? How many do we Nominating and Elections Committee. listen to? How few are as simple as explaining the basic truth of our faith-salvation comes from Jesus alone. The many good works of the church, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, the wonderful tradition of Jane Brooks education and formation, the expressions of concern in Matthew Cassidy the preferential option for the poor, the effort of St. Cosmo Gigante Vincent de Paul society all draw meaning from the fact Nicholas Hutchison that Jesus is the source of salvation and gives meaning to Tymon Ingram Kathryn Kester our life and work. Emlyn Mileaf-Patel Lee-Ann Rushlow The name of Jesus is respected and revered as it Elizabeth Rose Sharp represents not just the person but is the foundation of Lily Rose Stearns our faith. May its saving power continue to motivate us James Sultana as the kerygmatic sermon of Peter moved his listeners! John Sultana Annabel Weil Stay with us for it is nearly evening and the day is Daniel Wolfe almost over. HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly Special Events & Information FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURE CITATIONS AND SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

175 Years Young – A salute to St Joseph’s Church SATURDAY, May 2 Athanasius, bishop & doctor Acts 9:31-42/Jn 6:60-69 Gala Spring Benefit Concert 12:10 PM Bushwick Institute for the Performing Arts Presents the Pan 5:30 PM Joseph McFadden American Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Joseph Lliso, SUNDAY, May 3 9:00 AM conductor 11:30 AM Saturday, May 9 @ 7:30 PM @ St Joseph’s 6:00 PM Program of Lliso, Beethoven and Grieg MONDAY, May 4 Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Admission $25 Students/Seniors $10 12:10 PM Benedetta Giannini 5:30 PM Merton and Judaism “The Prophetic Voice” TUESDAY, May 5 Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Edward K. Kaplan, professor of humanities & chair of the 12:10 PM Religious Studies Program, Brandeis University, is the 5:30 PM Frances & Vito Rota presenter for this event on Merton, Heschel & Vatican II WEDNESDAY, May 6 Acts 12:24—13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Saturday, May 9 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM 12:10 PM Alfred & Frances Podesta st Location: Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street 5:30 PM Nancy Aversano Admission $5 THURSDAY, May 7 Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 12:10 PM Free Screening for Depression, Stress & Anxiety 5:30 PM Patricia McGrath Date: Wednesday, May 6 FRIDAY, May 8 Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 st 12:10 PM Location: St. Francis House, 135 West 31 Street 5:30 PM SATURDAY, May 9 Free Mammogram Screening Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 12:10 PM Date: Thursday, May 14 5:30 PM Joseph Donahue Time: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location: St. Vincent Comprehensive Cancer Center, 325 PARISH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK West 15th Street (btw 8th & 9th Ave) Sunday Children’s Religious 10:00 AM Cassrely Studies The Pastoral Council met on Monday April 27, 2009 and the Sunday Scripture 10:00 AM Library following were among the items discussed: Discussion Roman Forum 2:30 PM Casserly Lectures  Elections are at hand and will be held on May 17, 2009. Monday Parishioners are asked to let members of the council 6:30 PM Centuring Prayer Church YACHT Club for know of potential candidates no later than May 8, 2009. 6:30 PM Library Young Adults  Finance Committee addressed remaining exterior Bible Study for 6:30 PM 1st Floor work on church and funds needed for the interior Young Adults renovation. 6:30 PM 1st /mo Pax Christi Bd Mtg PCYMNY  Final meeting of the year and installation of new Tuesday Aquinas Circle of 7:00 PM Library council members will be on June 15, 2009. Undergraduates Wednesday Korean Catholic 6:30 PM Library Students 7:00 PM 2nd /mo Altar Rosary Library The collection for April 26 was $5490. Thank you Thursday 7:00 PM Newman Club L:ibrary Friday Novena/ Sacred Please note that we have a new listing Parish Activities. Please visit 6:00 PM 1st/mo our website washingtonsquarecatholic.org for the latest news on the Heart NYU Catholic Center, St. Joseph’s Parish, and links to other Catholic 6:15 PM St. Egidio Prayer Church organizations and interests. Saturday 10:00-3:00 PM Soup Kitchen Casserly Please send your announcements and events to be included in the 12:30 PM 1st/mo Blessings of the Sick Church bulletin and web: [email protected] Alcoholics 6:00 PM Casserly Anonymous