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CONTACT US  Rectory and Parish Office 194 Oxford Street North, Auburn, MA 015011529 Phone 5088322074  Fax   5088328894 Regular Office Hours Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m.M 3:00 p.m. Email [email protected]  Pastor   Rev. Paul M. Bomba Secretary   Ms. Jean Ashton Director of Music  Ms. Judy Freelander Maintenance    Mr. Todd Darling  Religious Education and Parish Center 68 Central Street, Auburn, MA 015012310 Phone  5088326683  Fax  5084078952  Email [email protected]  Director of Religious Education Ms. Lisa Wass Maintenance    Mr. Errol Hall   Outreach Ministry Mrs. Dianne Trumbour 508 8326755 Outreach to hospitals, nursing homes, and homebound Visits gladly made upon request    

MASSES  Lord’s Day Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. in the church Sunday 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. in the church  10:30 a.m. at the parish center    Weekday Masses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m.  Thursday 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.    Sacrament of  Saturday 3:003:30 p.m. or by appointment

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As individuals and families, our mission as the Parish Community of is to live fully the call of , to be the People of God by giving witness to the , passing on our Catholic tradition, strengthening the spiritual life of parishioners and  serving those in need. We are committed to being an active, welcoming, and supportive

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 19, 2020 July community, proclaiming Christ’s teaching through word and deed. 

SAINT JOSEPH PARISH  ST. JOSEPH CHURCH

Saturday, July 18, 2020 4:00PM Bernice Garry Saturday, July 25, 2020 by husband and family Holy Communion Jean Ashton Sunday, July 19, 2020 Lector Patty Bickford 7:00AM People of Parish Altar Servers  Roger Bishop, Lorelei Bishop 9:00AM Earl Belles   Birthday Remembrance ************************************* by family 10:30AM Ernie Wesolowski Sunday, July 26, 2020 Anniversary Remembrance 7:00 AM  by family Holy Communion Jean Ashton Monday, July 20, 2020 Lector Mike Casey 8:00AM Antonio D'Allesandro Altar Servers  Al Pastick 1st Anniversary 9:00 AM  by family Holy Communion Kathy Sivret, Robert Sivret Tuesday, July 21, 2020  John Coughlin 8:00AM Fr. Richard H. Labonte Lector Patty Bickford Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Altar Servers  Sadie Bickford 8:00AM Alice Sullivan 10:30 AM  by Ann Ostrowski Holy Communion Thursday, July 23, 2020 Dianne Trumbour Lector Mary Skorvanek 5:00PM Virginia James Altar Servers  by a friend Emily Adamiak Friday, July 24, 2020 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal Update 8:00AM Dorothy Gregory Birthday Remembrance Thanks to all our parishioners by family who have made their gift to the 2020 Partners in Charity Appeal. Saturday, July 25, 2020 To date, 153 have responded for 4:00PM Kitty Jacques a total of $38,430.00. St. Joseph by Ann Ostrowski Church is 63% towards our goal of $60,700.00. If you have not Sunday, July 26, 2020 yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment 7:00AM Frank Sabaj pledge envelope or visit www.partnerscharity.net to do it 9:00AM William Denaris online. Partners in Charity, formerly known as the Bishop’s 63rd Annniversary Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28 charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries. by daughter Anna Through your generous support we are able to serve thou- 10:30AM Grace Donatelli sands of families and individuals in Worcester County Anniversary Remembrance through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. by her husband AUBURN, MASSACHUSETTS

  Dear People of Saint Joseph Parish,  The Church celebrates seasons. We all know the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and . Outside those seasons, the Church celebrates Ordinary Time. We celebrated Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent. We resumed Ordinary Time at the conclusion of the Easter Season once we celebrated Pentecost on May 31. The vestments and decorations changed to green for most masses. Ordinary Time will continue until the First Sunday of Advent, which falls on November 29 this year. Green is the color of the vestments and decorations in Ordinary Time. Green is the liturgical color that signifies hope and growth. Both of these virtues are highlighted during Ordinary Time. While the other seasons focus on the mysteries of salvation with Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, Ordinary Time focuses on the preaching, teaching and works recorded in the Gospel that Jesus did. Jesus presents us with an opportunity to be his companion around the Sea of with all his and disciples. This year we are in Cycle A of the Lectionary for Sundays. This cycle presents the Gospel according to Matthew often. We hear about what Jesus preached and taught as he presented it to a Hebrew audience. Matthew takes for granted that his audience is very familiar with and the Prophets. They are aware of the Commandments and history of God’s Chosen People. Matthew is aware that most of the people he addresses did not accept Jesus while he was with them in the flesh. The Gospel chastises them at some points, but at others offers reconciliation. The Easter mystery continues to play out during Ordinary Time. The Holy Days of Assumption and All complete the of eternal life in God’s heavenly kingdom with Mary’s Assumption and the victorious Church of Saints in heaven. When we hear the term, Ordinary Time, we often associate it with the concept that it is usual or without flair. The “Ordinary” is directed toward ordered, in the fact that the presentation of the Gospel follows an order to enlighten and inspire the Church to live the Gospel in witness to Jesus in weekly presentations that follow progressive steps in spiritual development. Enjoy Ordinary Time. Be hopeful and grow in God’s grace.  Sincerely, Fr. Paul Bomba Stewardship!! 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time “ of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field…He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom.” (Mahew 13:24, 37R38) As children of God, we are all “good seeds.” We are blessed by God with the potenal to accomplish much good in the world. We fulfill God’s plan when we spend me in prayer every day, use our skills to help others, and share our financial gi s to help build God’s kingdom on earth. Through our example of gratude and generosity we sow “good seeds” on earth and ulmately help each other get to Heaven! Sunday, July 19, 2020

Sunday, July 19, 2020    AA Meeng 7:00PMR9:00PM Lower Church Hall  Wednesday, July 22, 2020   AA Meeng 7:00PMR9:00PM Lower Church Hall  Sunday, July 26, 2020   AA Meeng 7:00PMR9:00PM Lower Church Hall Thankfully, we are able to resume our regular schedule, with safety precautions in place. If you are feeling sick, are exhibiting any of the following symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell), or have potentially been exposed to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID19, then you should not attend services inperson. A potential exposure means having household contact or having close contact (within 6 feet) with an individual with confirmed or suspected COVID19 for a prolonged period of time (over 10 minutes) while the person is symptomatic or 48 hours before symptoms develop.  Persons who are particularly vulnerable to COVID19 according to the Centers for Disease Control (e.g., due to age or underlying conditions) are encouraged to stay home.

PARISH PLEASANTRIES  Daily Mass, Sunday Mass, Family Rosary for the month of August, 2020 All continue to stream may be left in the box located in onworcesterdiocese.org, can the main entrance of the church be uploaded for automatic up- near the side ramp entryway on or dating on eCatholic websites, before Sunday, July 26th. We are always happy to acknowledge and are available for viewing on Anniversaries, Birthdays & Spectrum/Charter Ch 193. Special Achievements of our parishioners. Remember in your Prayers Estelle Civalier  Shirley Connor  Prew Parish Support Judith Daniels  Bill Dee  Graceann Dee   Patrick Dee  Elsie Faneuil   Weekly Goal $ 7,500  Cindy Fitzgerald  Sharon Grybowski   Last Weekend $ 4,519  Phyllis Hammond  Deborah Johnston   Shorall $ (2,981) Anne Kirby  Helen M. Leketa  Cynthia Young  Fuel $ 1,042  Pauline Mercier  Deborah Mink  Victoria Mink  Rob Cooney  Jim Tobin  Peter Vandale  Debt Redux $ 300   Year to Date  Erin O’Toole  John Rocheford  Roy   Budget $ 210,000  Jillian Roy  Carlene Sherbourne  Susan Miale  Collecons $ 118,983  Richard Laprade  Joseph Cloutier, Sr.  Electronic Payment $ 5,020  Raymond Looney  Theresa Wright  Alex Orloff  Shorall $ (85,998) Peggy Markvenas  Lynne Openshaw   There will not be a second collecon this weekend. There will not be a second collecon next weekend. Thank you for your connued support  of our parish. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time YOUNG ADULT (1839)  NEWS SUMMER PROGRAMS FROM. The Worcester Diocese has announced its lineup of  summer programs and events for young adults. All are free  and will take place virtually, via Zoom. Theology on Tap will continue an apologetics series   biweekly Thursdays, 7:309 p.m., topics as follows:  July 30: Sexual identity: samesex attraction and  transgenderism; August 13: The ; August 27:  Contraception.  Young Adult Women’s Study will be held every other Thursday at  7:30 p.m., July 23August 20. Young Adult Men’s Bible Study   will be held every other Thursday at 7:30 p.m., July 23August 20.  For more information  or to sign up, visit   neworcester.org/youngadultsummerevents. Registration Information 2020/2021 "The weeds are the children of the evil one,  There are many questions as to when classes will and the enemy who sows them is the devil."  begin this fall and what the schedule will be. The   religious education class schedule will be based on This is not a pretty picture. the school department’s plans for reopening. As soon Jesus shares a parable in as we receive the information, a schedule will be  today's Gospel that reminds prepared and sent to families. us of a truth we would  Last month, registration forms were mailed. Thank you rather forget: evil is real, to those who updated and returned their information to and the devil is at work.  the religious education office. It is very helpful. If you The bountiful harvest of our have not sent in your child’s updated information, faith is something that  please do so on or before July 31. wants to destroy. And he has a host of  If you know of families with children in grades  diabolical tactics to help him carry out his wicked plans.  kindergarten, first or second grade, please tell them But there is one strategy in particular that we must be on about our program. It is the best way to share this  guard against. information. We welcome and appreciate our new As the French poet Charles Baudelaire put it, "The devil's families. finest trick is to persuade you that he does not exist." Please call the office, at 5088326683, or send me Sneaky as it may be, this approach is effective! And,  an email if you have any questions. unfortunately, the attitude of our modern era is very  conducive to buying the lie.  Too often we dismiss the idea of the invisible spiritual reality of and demons. It doesn't seem "scientific" enough BAKED FISH DINNER for us because it can't be seen or "proven." But neither can at St. Louis Church, Webster  our faith! We believe in a host of invisible realities starting St. Louis Church will be offering a Baked with God himself.  Fish Dinner for TakeOut Only on Fridays  We should not be fooled into thinking that the devil is a July 24 and July 31 from 4:00pm M 6:30pm, makebelieve cartoon character with red horns and a  St. Louis Church Hall, 14 Lake Street.  pitchfork on his shoulder. Alas, no. As the Catechism of the The cost is $10.00.  reminds us, "Scripture witnesses to the Dinner to include: Baked Fish, Baked  disastrous influence of the one Jesus calls 'a murderer from Potato, Coleslaw and a Cookie! the beginning'" (CCC 394) and, as we read in , "Indeed, the Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the Devil" (1 Jn 3:8). This is not pretend, and so it must Senior Fraud Hotline be taken seriously. But so too, the reality of Satan must be RSVP’s Senior Fraud Help Line  situated within the broader context of God's supreme power. is a tollfree resource for seniors and their families The devil "cannot prevent the building up of God's to call when they are concerned that they are being reign" (CCC 395).  targeted by scammers.   The influence of evil can never defeat the   If they are in doubt, they should check it out by calling 18002979760. Confidential. power of our faith, unless we let it do so. Knowledgeable. Local. Supportive. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time A Prayer in Time of Pandemic  O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our  salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and  deliver us from this time of trial.  Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for with you always.  Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to On July 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mary praise your name in the heart of your Magdalene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in the Church, delivered from all distress and . Scripture introduces her as a woman “who had confident in your mercy.  been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, Through Christ our Lord. Amen. from whom seven demons had gone out” (Lk. 8:2). Some scholars identify Mary Magdalene with the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Christ with oil in the house of Simon the ONLINE KERYGMA BIBLE STUDY Pharisee (Lk. 7:3650). Others associate her with Mary, the sister St. Denis Parish, Ashburnham will hold its of and Lazarus (Lk. 10:3842, Jn. 11). Some believe the Kerygma Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.  three figures to be one person, while others believe them to be Thursdays. The meeting usually lasts three distinct individuals. What the Scriptures make certain about about an hour and includes fun, prayer, Mary Magdalene is that she was a follower of Christ, who  study of the Bible and faith discussion. accompanied and ministered to him (Lk. 8:23). The  record her as being one of the women present at Christ’s  Join the online meeting at https:// . join.startmeeting.com/mybiblestudy OR In addition, she was the first recorded witness of the Resurrection. for those without computers or The Gospels all describe Mary Magdalene going to the tomb on smartphones call 6178297931 for phonecallonly  Easter morning. When she saw that the tomb was empty, she attendance. stood outside, weeping. Jesus appeared to her and asked her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” (Jn. 20:15) She did not recognize him, however, and thought he was VIRTUAL BABY BOTTLE DRIVE the gardener, until he said her name, “Mary!” (Jn. 20:16) Upon First Concern Pregnancy Center is holding its  hearing this, Mary recognized him. She returned to the grieving annual baby bottle drive virtually. You can help to fill the disciples to announce to them the message of the Resurrection. baby bottle by making a donation. Visit Benedict XVI spoke about Mary Magdalene in his address www.firstconcern.org and click on the “Virtual Baby  before the Angelus on July 23, 2006. He referred to her as “a  Bottle Drive” tab or mail in a donation indicating that it is of who plays a lead role in the Gospels.” The for the drive to: 46 High St., Clinton, MA 01510. Pope recalled Mary Magdalene’s presence “beneath the Cross” on Good Friday, as well as how “she was to be the one to discover the ” on Easter morning. “The story of Mary of The sympathies of our parish reminds us all of a fundamental truth,” Pope Benedict said. “A  disciple of Christ is one who, in the experience of human  weakness, has had the humility to ask for his help, has been are extended to the family of healed by him and has set out following closely after him,  becoming a witness of the power of his merciful love that is  stronger than sin and death.” Joseph Walne On June 10, 2016, the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene was raisedfrom a to a feast, putting her on who recently passed away. par with . Source: Catholic News Agency.

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