ST. JOSEPH The Beacon of Ambler where Faith and Family are One S. Main and Poplar Sts. Ambler, PA 19002 CONTACT: 215-646-0494 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: stjoeambler.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - Noon Office is closed on Holydays and Holidays Rectory Address: 16 S. Spring Garden St. Ambler, PA 19002 PASTOR Rev. Eugene M. Tully, Pastor Rev. Charles J. McElroy, Resident Deacon Mark Kuhn (Fluent in Spanish) (contact number– 484-746-3414) Pastoral Staff Mrs. Lisa Gallagher Mrs. Suzanne Kuhn: Director of Religious Education Parish Secretary, Music Ministry ([email protected])

MASS SCHEDULE Daily - Mon. to Fri. at 8:00 AM *Saturday Vigil- 4:00 PM Sunday- 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM **Masses in Spanish- Every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays- 3:00 PM- 3:30 PM Holydays of Obligation- 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM **All Holiday Masses are at 9:00 AM/ Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day

PRAYER TO SAINT THE St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

St. Joseph pray for us!

Blessed To give life to someone is the greatest of all gifts. To save a life is the next. Who gave life to Jesus? It was Mary. Who saved his life? It was Joseph. Ask St. Paul who persecuted him. Saint Peter who denied him. Ask all the saints who put him to death. But if we ask, “Who saved his life?” Be silent, patriarchs, be silent, prophets, be silent, apostles, confessors and martyrs. Let St. Joseph speak, for this honor is his alone; he alone is the savior of his Savior. Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

Saturday, May 1st Feast of St. Joseph the Worker

THE GLORY OF GOD The glory of God is humanity fully alive. —St. Irenaeus

WELCOME TO SAINT JOSEPH PARISH! We are so happy that you have decided to celebrate with our Parish Family. If you would like to register with us to become a member, please let us know. You can see Father Tully after any of the masses, contact our rectory office or download our registration form on our website at www.stjoeambler.org. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON FIRST FRIDAYS from 9-12pm Devotion- every Friday at 8 AM mass Rectory chapel hours are the same as office hours. Come and visit the Lord!

VIGIL April 24 Requested by: 4:00 PM Giuseppe/Concetta Derro Colussi Family Maureen K. (Both)

Sunday April 25 7:30 AM Members of St. Joseph Parish Peg G. (Both) 9:00 AM Louis Junker Joanne Maryellen R. (L) Joanne J. (EM) 11:00 AM Jenni Del Ricci Ron/Adeline Mandel Suzanne K. (Both) 2:00 PM Mass in Spanish

WEEKDAY Morning Masses 8:00 AM Monday Teresa/Nicola Paone Family Tuesday Judith Ann Cipullo Barbara/Joe Ruggiero Candle Memorials/Intentions The Sanctuary Candle - For the Holy Family Wednesday Howard Richard Swillo family The Mary Candle– Special Intention Thursday Helen Swillo Swillo family The St. Joseph Candle– Linda Calvano, Clare DiDonato Friday Vincenza Derro Barbara/Joe Ruggiero

Liturgical Schedule and Intention for April May 1-2 Prayerfully remember all those who have requested our Celebrants: (subject to change) prayers: All who are suffering from covid, and Lucy 4:00 PM FATHER Tully Amento, Victor Balten, Linda Calvano, Anthony D’Acunto, 7:30 AM FATHER Mc Elroy Clare Di Donato, Kathleen Hart, Mary Marincola, Mary 9:00 AM FATHER Mc Elroy Robinson, Trish Ross, Bill and Theresa Sherwin, Gabriella 11:00 AM FATHER Tully (May Crowning) Turchi, Lorraine Urban. 2:00 PM n/a **Names will be removed at the end of the month, unless notified. If you know anyone who would like to be on our prayer list, due to privacy issues, they or a family member must call the rectory. Let (Sat. Vigil) 4:00 PM Special Intention to the Holy Family us know if they can be removed from the list. 7:30 AM Deceased members of St. Joseph It is so good to know that prayers are answered! 9:00 AM Francesco Cerminara 11:00 AM Vittoria Tosi 2:00 PM n/a

THE NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER MASS ON THE 19TH OF EACH MONTH. THIS NOVENA IS SAID IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA. Each month will have a different intention. MAY 19TH- For all Christian single men and women in the pursuit of holiness.

OUR HYMNALS ARE ON A CART AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF CHURCH . DUE TO THE PANDEMIC CLOSURE, WE CUT DOWN OUR NUMBERS WHEN WE HAD TO PLACE THE ORDER. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PUT THE READINGS IN THE BULLETIN FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. PLEASE RETURN THE BOOKS BACK TO THE CART AFTER EACH MASS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE HYMNAL APP GO TO THE APP STORE FOR OCP. BRING YOUR PHONE OR YOUR TABLET TO CHURCH AND FOLLOW ALONG.

Please keep in your prayers all our First Communicants who will be receiving Jesus for the first time on Saturday, May 1st. May St. Joseph and all the saints watch over and protect them! See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. — 1 John 3:1

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THE GLORIA! Glory to God in the highest, and on Responsorial Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the corner- bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you stone. thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy en- Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy dures forever. It is better to take refuge in the LORD on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, LORD than to trust in princes. have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus cornerstone. Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me and have been my savior. The stone which the builders re- The Nicene jected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of been done; it is wonderful in our eyes. heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the corner- believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son stone. of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD; we bless begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; you from the house of the LORD. I will give thanks to you, through him all things were made. for you have answered me and have been my savior. For us men and for our salvation he came down from Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his kindness heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the endures forever. Virgin Mary, and became man. R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he cornerstone. suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He Reading II 1 Jn 3:1-2 ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is re- Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has vealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday

Acts 4:8-12 Gospel Jn 10:11-18 Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said: Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. “Leaders of the people and elders: A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. If we are being examined today A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not about a good deed done to a cripple, his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs namely, by what means he was saved, away, and the wolf catches and scatters them. then all of you and all the people of Israel should know This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; in his name this man stands before you healed. and I will lay down my life for the sheep. He is the stone rejected by you, the builders, I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. which has become the cornerstone. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, There is no salvation through anyone and there will be one flock, one shepherd. This is why the else, Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it nor is there any other name under heaven up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it given to the human race by which we are down on my own. I have power to lay it down, to be saved.” and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father.” The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Visit the Archdiocesan Website http://archphila.org/joseph/ for more information on the Year of St. Joseph “Go to Joseph” (Ite Ad Joseph) During this Year of St. Joseph, we implore his help and protection by going to him. Let us increase our devotion to St. Joseph and imitate his virtues and his love of Jesus and Mary. ______

WHO IS ST. JOSEPH TO YOU? Is he a protector to you as Terror of Demons? Is he a defender of Christ? Is he a role model of fatherhood? Is he an intercessor for you when you defend the Church? Is he a protector of priests? Is he hope of the sick? Is he patron of the dying? Or is he a stranger? Regardless of where you are in your relationship with St. Joseph, take some time this year and get to know him a little bit better. We will be sharing our memories/stories here...who knows you just may inspire someone to have a stronger devotion to this great and holy man of God.

On May 18th, Father Tully and the Class of ‘73 will SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES celebrate their 48th Anniversary to the Priesthood. We Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; congratulate Father and all his brothers in Christ and thank them for saying ‘Yes’ to God’s call. We continue to pray for World Day of Prayer for Vocations them and all those to be ordained as well as the young Wednesday: St. Peter Chanel; seminarians. St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Thursday: St. Catherine of Siena Many of them are retired or at the age of retirement. Friday: St. Pius V; National Arbor Day Over 75 years of age, all priests are expected to hand in their resignation according to canon law. It is up to the Saturday: St. Joseph the Worker; First Saturday Archbishop to decide if that priest is permitted to remain in his service. Father, too submitted his letter. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In June of this year, Father Tully will also celebrate 15 years There are few openings for “Shepherds” in the as pastor of St. Joseph’s. Father’s leadership and dedication classified ads today, but few occupations are as dear to has kept our St. Joseph family a strong, vibrant and growing the Christian heart. Most of us tenderly place community. We have been blessed over the years. We pray shepherds by our Christmas cribs, name the Twenty- Father stays, “happy, holy and healthy”. Here is to his 16th year!! As the Archbishop has given per- third Psalm as our favorite, and recognize “Good mission for Father to remain here as Pastor, we say ‘Thank Shepherd” as a title of Jesus. Bishops carry a staff, you Father Tully for spending your ‘golden years’ with us, called a crozier, modeled after the shepherd’s walking your St. Joseph Family!’ We are so grateful! staff. Long before Christian artists painted Jesus on the cross, they traced on the walls of their worship places images of a strong young shepherd, shouldering a lost sheep and bringing it to safety. Springtime is the season of lambing, a time when the shepherd not only learns the faces of the new BRICK FUNDRAISER: It is not too late to purchase a arrivals, but also when the newborn sheep become attuned to the voice of brick or two. This is an ongoing project and continuous the shepherd. This is exactly what we do as a community in Easter as we fundraiser. shelter and guide the newly received Christians, and also put our Lenten Bricks can also be designated for the living as a living me- muscles to good use: listening more attentively to God’s Word, and morial or remembrance. The forms are on all the tables or responding with springtime vigor to God’s call. you can go online to the Brick website and fill out the form —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. with credit card payment. www.4EverBricks.com/donors/ sjcc/ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Information Corner Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 GENERAL POINTS– The obligation to attend Mass on Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Sundays and holy days of obligation continues to be Wednesday: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; lifted. Advance notice will be given when restriction is over. Jn 12:44-50 The Archdiocese is slowly implementing new guidelines Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; along with the CDC guidelines. Jn 13:16-20 We are taking up collection with the basket. The hym- Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 nals will be on a cart in back of church. Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 JUST REMINDERS FOR THE RECEPTION OF HO- LY COMMUNION - or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or 1. KEEP A REASONABLE DISTANCE Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 2. REMOVE YOUR MASK TO ONE SIDE 16; Mt 13:54-58 3. PROCEED TO THE PRIEST OR EM. Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 4. STEP ASIDE AND PLACE THE HOST IN YOUR MOUTH. PUT YOUR MASK BACK ON AFTER 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 YOU HAVE RECEIVED.

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Our country, our military, police and first Mark your calendars- responders all need our prayers now! Please May 1st– First Communion 10:00 AM continue to pray for all in harms way who help protect us and our country. God bless Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and protect them all. Many have returned May 2nd– 11:00 mass and our May Procession with the home and need both physical and emotional crowning of Mary. Our First Communicants will come to care. They cannot be forgotten. Pray for all church dressed in their communion attire. those who have unselfishly given up their lives for our freedom. Jesus has said, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend”. May God give them May 9th– Mother’s Day– all Moms are honored with a special strength and courage to continue to fight the battles they struggle blessing with abroad and here at home! Please check our military board and if you have anyone in your family who is currently in the May 13th– Ascension Thursday– Masses are at 8AM and military please send us a picture with their information. 7 PM Father Bill Atkinson’s Cause for Canonization: Please pray for his intercession.. For favors received or for Our social events have not been scheduled yet, more information, write Fr. Bill’s Cause-Augustinian but as more restrictions are lifted, God willing, Provincial Offices PO Box 340- Villanova, PA 19085 610-527-3330 www.augustinian.org we will be able to all gather together to have ————————————— some fellowship and fun!! ————————————————— FEA SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM and CONFIRMATION ROLE OF Many of us have strong devotions, but this year as we SPONSORS A baptismal preparation evening class is mandatory honor St. Joseph we would like to hear from you about for all parents who are requesting Baptism. The class is provided on the third Thursday of each month. Baptisms are on the Second your comments or stories where St. Joseph has been in- Sunday of each month. Please make an appointment with the strumental in your life. It can even be your special Rectory Office. Godparent or Sponsor Requirement- You must memories about our own St. Joseph Church. We will be a practicing Catholic, in good standing, and attend mass publish it in our bulletin on our St. Joseph Page. Your regularly, (married validly if married), at least 16 years of age, and name is optional. You can email it to stjosepham- have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). [email protected] or you can just drop it in the collection Eligibility Certificates for another Parish- *We cannot issue basket– marked St. Joseph. certificates of eligibility to any parish if a person is not ***Children are also asked to participate with a drawing regularly attending Sunday mass and/or isn’t properly or few sentences. Thank you for your participation. registered in St. Joseph Parish . SFEAST OF FAITH SACRAMENT OF THE SICK In case of serious illness, please The Gospel Reading contact the Pastor at the Rectory or call the emergency number if The climax of the Liturgy of the Word comes with the after office hours. proclamaon of the Gospel. Everything tells us that something SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Parishioners planning wedding important is happening. We stand. We sing special acclama- dates must make an appointment to set a wedding date six months or more prior to that wedding date. They must also arrange for ons. Servers with candles and somemes incense lead the Marriage Preparation Class by contacting deacon or priest to the ambo, where the reading is pro- www.philamarriageprep.com or call 610-873-2017. claimed from a special book. All of the readings are important, but the liturgy directs

special aenon to the Gospel for a reason. “[A]mong all the inspired wrings, even among those of the New Testament, the Gospels have a special place, and rightly so, because they Religious Prep Reminders: Saturday, April 24th are our principal source for the life and teaching of the Incar- (9 am to 12 pm) First Communion Retreat nate Word, our Saviour” (Dei Verbum, the Dogmac Constu- on on Divine Revelaon of the Second Vacan Council, 18). Thursday, April 29th (6:30 pm)- First In the Gospels, the narrave of Christ’s saving life, death, and Communion Practice in Church resurrecon connues to be proclaimed in our midst.

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hear as much of the Gospels as possible. The readings are ar- Thanks to the people/ companies that advertise, our ranged in a three-year cycle. In Year A, the Gospel readings bulletins are free of charge. If are taken mainly from Mahew; in Year B, from Mark and you need a service, please check them out first and John; and in Year C, from Luke. In this way, over the course of thank them for supporting our church through their three years, we hear a substanal poron of all four Gospels. advertising. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Thank you! T OF FAITH

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