April 4, 2021

Rev. Stephen F. Leva……………………………………..….Pastor Rev. Alexander W. Pancoast ……………………...Parochial Vicar Rev. John E. Donia………………………………………..Resident Rev. Francis J. Mulranen……………………………..…...Resident Deacon Jim Bogdan……………………………Permanent Deacon Deacon Matt Coyne……………………………Permanent Deacon Deacon Ed Schiappa…………………………...Permanent Deacon

Phone: 610-269-8294 Fax: 610-269-2487 www.stjosephrc.org 332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 April 4, 2021 | Easter Sunday BAPTISMS Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website. For more information, please visit www.stjosephrc.org/sacraments/baptism, or contact the Parish Office at 610-269-8294.

MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org/sacraments/marriage. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 610-269-8294. PLEASE PRAY FOR: Celebration of the M a s s Every three months we will remove names from the Blessed Eucharist military and sick list. This is to help ensure that Saturday: 5pm Vigil Intentions our lists are always up to date. Please call the Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 parish office to add/remove/re-add names. Thank a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m. you for your patience. Sunday, April 4th Mon-Fri: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ...those who are serving our country: Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Easter Brandon W. A’Hara, SSGT Steve Anderson, Petty

Mass Celebrated at: Officer Katesiree Cannon Boson, Caytie Castells, 6am, 7:15am, 9am, 10:45am, 12:30pm Holy Days of Obligation PV2 Francesca Chindemi, Ensign Morgan S. As announced Monday, April 5 Dankanich, Capt. Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Nicole 7am: Dino Taraschi Doyle, Pvt. Corinne Riley Estrella, Sargent Ian Fay, Reconciliation 9am: Patricia Roch James Heisler, Nathan J. Horton, USN Victoria Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jones, Zachary Kish, Peter Kurtz, Lt. Col. Paul Tuesday, April 6 Lang,1st Lt. Sean Maddux, Krzysztof Malarz, Capt. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 6:30 7am: Paul McCormick Andrew C. Oddo, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Pvt. p.m. 9am: Jacquelyn Fulton Vincent Romano, 1st Lt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Anointing of the Sick Wednesday, April 7 Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Corporal Jeremy Any sick or hospitalized parishioner 7am: Josh Shane White Solnosky, LT Sean Sweeney and Aaron Thieroff and who is in need of the Sacrament of the 9am: Mary Chiodo & Bill Chiodo Sgt. Stephen Yori Sick should contact the Parish Office.

Thursday, April 8 …those who are sick: Sylvia Anderson, Gloria and Delane Anderson, Perpetual Adoration of the 7am: Lorenzo Capilli Blessed Sacrament 9am: Michael & Alice Lyons Roseann Barnes, Gerard Boland, Be Bonner, Ashlyn Brown, Baby Botero, Donna Buckalew, Marica Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Friday, April 9 Bukay, Kim Buttner, Connie Bull, Everett Burkhart, Family Center. 7am: Dorothy Fitzgerald Joseph Cahill, Ellen Cassidy, Joseph Carter, Mike 9am: Joan Sweeney Cesario, Jim Conway, Frances Crawford, Anita Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Saturday, April 10 Conant, Catherine Cutting, Baby Michael Corrigan, Matthew Dawson, Amelia D’Ginto, Lucy DeSacntis, Church. 8am: Holy Souls 5pm: William H. Kmetz Frank Elko, Cesar Estrella, Jack Falkner, Brooke Gabster, Marilyn Gallagher, Joan Garber, William Devotions Sunday, April 11 Gilland, David Grassey, Carrie Grosso, Michele Halis, The Holy Rosary: 6am: All Our Parishioners Scott Hastings, John Hatcher, George Hershey, Ryan Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass 7:30am: Anna Marie Viscichini Hieb, Matthew Holzgrafe, Rhys Hopson, Danielle daily. 7th Anniversary Horack, David Horack, Ryan Jennings, Kathy Miraculous Medal Devotions: 9am: Edward C. Pocus Johnson, Lucy Perkinson Karvois, Terry Kapilla, Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass. 10:30am: Members of the Anita Kelly, Michelle Larkin, Delores Leifholt, Novena to Saint Joseph: St. Joseph Memorial Society Crystal Leff, Ellen Lis, Chris Litwinko, Sue Loch, Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Veronique Lopinski, Jeffrey Lloyd, Anne Mace, Mass. Antonio Saldierna Michael Manley, Michael Martin, Kellie Martin, Divine Mercy Chaplet: Wendy Martini, Justin Matthews, Mary McDonald, Every Thursday after the 9 a.m. Mass. June Pyle Jim McGrath, Jim McGowan, Rose McKenna, Pat Litany to the Sacred Heart: Rose Marcocci Melcher, Lori Mergen, Rob Mersereau, David Mulder, First Friday of the month after the 9 12pm: Bonnie Calvey John Mullen, Deborah Nejman, Katie Nejman, a.m. Mass. Meredith Olseski, Kathleen Ott, Julian Quiroz, 4pm: Dot Swisher First Saturday Devotions: Jeanette Randall, Mary Raysor, Joanne Regester, Sue The First Saturday of each month at Rizzo, Dave Robey, Chris Samuelson, Joan Scalia, 8:30 a.m. Msgr. Francis Schmidt, Margaret Schmidt, John Schreiber, Erin Selcher, Mary Setzer, Tyson Sirlopte, Justin Smith, Mike Smith, Carmen Spadaro, Agnes Timothy, Neil Thomas, Jwn Tomalavaje, Lucia Vacchiano, Bobby Voldish, Lily Walker, Kyle Webb, Daria Talucci-Weeks, Pat Wood and Thomas Zech

Please remember in your prayers all those who have died, especially: Regina Pashinski Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Perpetual Light shine upon them!

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April 4, 2021 Dear Friends,

Easter 2021

“I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.”

In the name of Father Pancoast, Father Donia, Father Mulranen, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Deacon Ed and his wife Eileen, Deacon Jim and his wife Pat, Deacon Matt and his wife Lisa and our entire Pastoral team, I wish all of you a blessed and happy Easter. It is a true blessing to be able to celebrate this Easter together and I am very grateful that as many of our parish family as possible can be with us in person. I know that it has been a difficult and challenging year since we celebrated Easter in 2020, yet here we are, together again singing our Alleluia’s and rejoicing that the crucified Jesus has been raised just as He said.

Easter is without a doubt my favorite time of year and the reality of being able to celebrate it as a parish family makes this day and this season even better. While there are still many of our community who have not yet returned to in- person worship here at Church, we know that they are always with us in spirit, in prayer and in our thoughts. We miss you and we look forward to the day when we will all be together again. As we gather to celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus, we keep in our hearts and in our prayers those who have lost loved ones since we celebrated Easter last year. We give thanks to God for their lives and for the love that we share and we ask God to allow them to rest with Him in glory.

Know, my friends, that I am very grateful to all of you for your love and your support and for sticking with us as we make our way through these difficult times. I know that each member of our parish has a great deal to worry about and to do and yet your generosity of spirit and your support of this parish family has been a bright light in the darkness of this pandemic. I will always be thankful and ask God to continue to bless all of us.

As we seek Jesus, we give thanks to God who sent Jesus to save us and bring us new life, that my friends is how much we are loved by our God. Enjoy your Easter and know that you and your loved ones are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Easter Blessings, Fr. Steve Leva

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Sylvia and Clem Adamitus ~ Susan Allison ~ Joseph Amato ~ Martha Amato James and Josephine Anderson ~ Deceased Members of the Asko Family Joseph Augustin ~ Deceased Members of the Baker and Threfall Families Frank E. Baker ~ Matilda and Earl Baker ~ Clancy and Bella Barc Jose and Wally Barc ~ John Bartus ~ Julia Bartus ~ Linda Beaver ~ George Bird Helen and Maurice Bird ~ Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Blocklinger Loved Ones of the Bonacci Family ~ Dottie and Jack Braun ~ Charles Broomell, III Frank Brouse ~ The Brouse Family ~ Catherine T. Burke Joanne Burnett ~ yS lvia J. Capriotti ~ Nick Crist The Carr Family ~ Dominic Castaldi ~ Katie Castaldi ~ Mike Castaldi The Castaldi Family ~ Bill and Mary Helen Chiodo ~ Matthew Ciarlone Richard T. Ciarlone ~ Bernice and Jules Ciesielka ~ Cornelius Coleman Josephine Coleman ~ Eugene Corish ~ Frannie and Dick Cosgrove Robert Cozzone The Creman Family ~ Ann Trolio Cross ~ John Cruice ~ Mary Jean Cullinan Deceased Members of the Curran Family ~ Joseph Damico Mary DiAntonio ~ Scottie DiBerardinis ~ Steven DiBerardinis ~ Floyd Dillingham The DiBerardinis Family ~ Vincent DiBerardinis ~ The DiMaca Family Marie DiPietrantonio ~ John H. Dolan William F. Dolan, Jr. ~ Jack Doyle Elaine Duffner ~ Dave Embley ~ Adam C. Erdman Rocco Farina ~ Patricia Felsman Mr. and Mrs. David Fenimore ~ Joanne Ferraro ~ Mary Fleck ~ Mary Carbo Fleck The Formica Family ~ Deceased Members of the Gallagher and Young Families Linda Gigliotti ~ Jean Gilmartin ~ The Ginnelly Family ~ Julian and Josephine Girafalco Ann and Herman Gloskey ~ Richard Gloskey ~ Patty Golebieski Orlando, Margaret, Rose and Ruth Ann Graveno ~ Marie Griste Everett and Betty Groff ~ Thomas Gross ~ Sarah Haines Carol and Ed Halbert ~ Maria Halczenko ~ Charles and June Hanley Herbert Hartman ~ Michael Hartman ~ Florence Heim ~ Charlie Helm Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin Hernandez ~ Michael A. Hesser ~ Vaneita C. Hesser Francis W. Hirthler ~ Mina and Larry Hoopes ~ Bobbie Hutt ~ Natale Anthony Isabella Joseph and Catherine Ivanowicz ~ Betty .M James Charles and Marlene Jarema ~ Frances Jarema ~ Sally Jarema ~ Charles W. Jarema, Sr. The Johnson Family ~ Sadie Keane ~ The Keane Family William and Janet Kneisly ~ Andrew and Francis Kozel ~ The Kravec and Rizzo Families Fran and Casey Kuca ~ Jack Kuller ~ Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kuller ~ Carl Labb, Sr. Dotty aceL y ~ Joseph Lacey ~ Anna M. Laezza ~ Steven Lang ~ Nancy Lavin ~ Sean Lavin Kathy Long ~ The Looft Family ~ Dolores J. Louden ~ Donna Lowe ~ Karen Lowe Ruth Lowe ~ John Lutz ~ Regina Schwarz Lutz ~ Elizabeth Madrigale Gene Maguire, Jr.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Maureen Mancini ~ Rose Marcocci ~ Frank Marcocci, Jr. Frank Marcocci, Sr. ~ Marilyn Marsden ~ Emma and Dominick ("Daddy") Mascherino Louis A. and Florence T. Mascherino ~ Marie and Jimmy Mascherino Rev. Alphonse Mascherino ~ John F. McAndrew Deceased Members of the McCarraher Family ~ James McCormack and Family The McCue Family ~ Anne M. McGinley ~ Jack McGinley, Jr. ~ Paul J. McGovern Deceased Members of the McGuinness Family Deceased Members of the McManus and Whalley Families ~ Todd McNeil The McReynolds Family ~ Laura Meikle ~ Andrew and Agnes Mento Samuel and Barbara Mento ~ Deceased Members of the Mergott Family Eleanor and Louis Mittendorf ~ Mr. and Mrs. James Mullin Deceased Members of the Muzii Family ~ Luigi and Carmella Muzii Deceased Members of the Nejman Family ~ Afif Nicolas ~ Joe Novielli, Sr. Bentley Parker ~ Deceased Members of the Parsons Family ~ The Pashesnik Family Jeannie and Bill Pashinski ~ Armando and Autonia Patino ~ Frank Perella James Perella and Family Perella ~ Erma Perna ~ Joanne Perna ~ Joseph Perna Maryanne Perna ~ Luke Philpott ~ uL ther Luke Philpott ~A nthony Podolsi Herbert Polchek ~ John Polchek ~ Ruth Polchek ~ Carl C. Popadick Florence C. Popadick ~ Michael Prostock ~ Mary Prostock ~ Daniel W. Quigley Christopher Quinn ~ John and Teresa Quinn ~ Adolfo Quiroz ~ The Rahn Family Mary Rapp ~ The Reid Family ~ Ambrose and Joan Reynolds ~ Christopher A. Reynolds Joseph Ryan Roch ~ Carol A. Rodgers ~ Dr. and Mrs. Vincent V. Roper Vincent W. Roper ~ Beatrice Rosen ~ Hank Schnecht Charles W. Schwarz ~ Regina Schwarz Lutz ~ Ernest Simone Casey and Agnes Slezak ~ Deb Smith ~ Patti A. Smith Walter E. Smith ~ The Staley Family ~ Avila Joy Steciw ~ Perpetua Rose Steciw William Anthony Steciw ~ Parker Steumpf ~ Andrea Sturken ~ Grace Sullivan The Surdel Family ~ Joseph Swider, Jr. ~ Joseph Swider, Sr. ~ Carol Thatcher Deceased Members of the Gigliotti and Toro Families ~ Henry Toro ~ Virginia Toro Shannon Traynor ~ Josie Twardowski ~ The Urbine Family Mr. and Mrs. George Urmson ~ Kevin Valentine ~ Amina and Ben Valocchi Katie Valocchi ~ Mrs. Martha Vincent ~ Mary and Al Viscusi ~ Ann M. Wescoe John G. Wescoe ~ The Wiggins Family ~ Robert Williams ~ Robert and Marie Wisk Madeline Woodruff~ William (Bill) Woodruff ~ oD uglas L. Woodward Heather M. Woodward ~ Thomas Woodward Deceased Members of the Worrell Family ~ Anna Mary Young Mildred and Edward Young ~ Daniel Ziobro, Jr.

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Reflections on Today’ s Re adings Celebrating the Year of Saint Joseph

To mark the 150th anniversary of naming St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has declared Dec. 8, 2020-Dec.8, 2021 to be “The Year of Saint Joseph.”

St. Joseph parish will celebrate with the entire Church as we dive deeper to explore the life of our home patron. Follow along each week in the bulletin, Facebook, and our parish website at st.josephrc.org/resources/year-of-st-joseph

Where was St. Joseph?

Most biblical scholars believe Joseph died prior to Jesus’ crucifixion. This is mainly due to the fact that Joseph was not present at the crucifixion and in the Gospel of John, Jesus entrusts his mother to someone outside the family (cf. First Reading John 19:27). Acts 10:34a, 37-43: In what ways does Jesus become Keeping in mind this historical scenario, many traditions hold that Joseph died in the arms or presence of visible to me? Jesus and Mary. It’s a beautiful image, one that has led the Responsorial Psalm Church to proclaim Joseph the patron saint of a “happy Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23: When and how do I give thanks death.” to the Lord? (via Aleteia.org) Second Reading O BLESSED JOSEPH, Col 3:1-4: Do I think more of what is above or the things who yielded up thy last breath in the arms of Jesus and Mary, of this world? obtain for me this grace, O holy Joseph, that I may breathe forth my soul in praise, OR saying in spirit, if I am unable to do so in words: Cor 5:6b-8: What can I change in my life to draw closer to “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Jesus? I give Thee my heart and my soul.” Amen. Gospel Reading Jn 20:1-9: Would I have gone into the tomb? What would I have believed? A Prayer to Saint JOSEph OR Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Blessed Joseph, to us too, Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35: Can I share this experience Spouse of the show yourself a father Blessed Virgin Mary. and guide us in the path of life. with others? Do I hear God speaking to me through the To you God entrusted Obtain for us grace, scriptures? Do I hear Him speaking to me in the his only Son; mercy, and courage, Eucharist? How often do I ask Jesus to come and stay with in you Mary placed her trust; and defend us from every evil. with you Christ became man. Amen. me?

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com P A R I S H N E W S STEWARDSHIP REPORT Helping Other People Everyday

MARCH 28 2021 HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides Weekly Cash & Check: $22,527 rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, Weekly eGive: $8 385 and other necessary errands. $30,912 Rides require a minimum of 48 hours notice and can be requested a week in advance. FISCAL YEAR JULY 1 2020-21 2019-20 $1,450,151 $1,495,073 To request rides the week of Mar. 29 Please contact Mary Sweeney at 610-269-0604 POOR BOX: or Michele DiGiantomasso at 267-312-2269

March 28: $918 To request rides the week of Apr. 5 Current March Total: $3,008 Please contact Nancy Coccetti at 610-269-3036 The Poor Box total for March will benefit: or Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631. St. Vincent de Paul Society For more info contact Debbie Hastings at 610-304-0631. Respect Life $1 for Dinner Campaign: $1 881

**We are no longer accepting American Bishop’s Overseas or Now Hiring! Care of Agin and Infirmed Priests. Any prior diocesan special collections received will be put in with current period special Birthight of West Chester collections mentioned below. Donations for the Church in Latin Birthright of West Chester is seeking an Office Director to America and the Church in Africa will be accepted through April oversee administration of the pregnancy center, manage social 11. Thank you for your attention to these dates. media content and promotion of Birthright in the community. A pro-life, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude is required. Good verbal, written and collaborative communication skills a plus. Please send resume to birthrightwestchester@ mail.com.

April Mercy Hospice Schedule Group 3—Lasagna Group 4—Mexican Chicken Casserole

Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.

Besides meals, the Women of HOPE are in need of the following to meet the needs of the homeless and poor. Please leave items in the Fish and Loaves closet in the bin marked “Mercy Hospice”. Feminine hygiene products They need a table and chairs that is not wood and folds so they can Underwear (womens sizes 8, 9, 10) give out food outside when the Twin-size sheets and blankets weather gets warmer. Right now Canned soup, veggies, tuna and they handout bags of food and boxed pasta items on the street since only the women in the house program can come in because of Covid.

St. Joseph Parish Youth Group News High School Youth Group Grades 9-12 Next Meeting: Sunday, April 25 5:15-7:30 pm; drop For updates, off at church- pick up at Youth Room text “SJPDTOWN” to 84576. We’d love to have you Middle School Youth Group (Grades 5-8) join us! Next Meeting: Saturday, April 24: 7:50-11 am; drop off at church- pick up in front of school

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com P A R I S H N E W S HOPE Drivers Needed Your Help Is Needed! Volunteer as an Usher Today

If you would like to assist locals who need

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other errands, please contact Debbie

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We are in need to friendly faces and helping hands to Rosary Rally in assist with welcoming your neighbors to Mass each Support of week! Contact [email protected] to learn more. Law Enforcement and First Responders Now Hiring: Part-Time Cleaner Saturday, April 17 | 12 Noon St Joseph School 16-18 hrs. per week | Evening Hours Only - after 3pm America Needs Fatima is organizing For more information please contact: rosary rallies at noon on April 17th and Allan Anderson at 610-269-8294 x207 is asking you an dother devoted or [email protected] Catholics to lead and attend a rosary rally in your area for law enforcement officers and first responders. Join with the St. Joseph Legion of Mary group on the sidewalk facing Manor Avenue—bring your rosary!

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