Saint Joseph Parish Needham, MA May 13, 2018- “The Ascension of the Lord”
David C. Michael, Peter L. Stamm, J. McGann, Senior in esi e ce Rev. Mr. , Deacon CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish Office…………………...7814440245 …………………………………. ...Fax: 7814447713 Mailing A ess……………….1382 Highland Ave e …………………………………. ...Needham, MA 02492 Parish Website …….www.stjosephparishneedham.com Religious 7814493744 Schools…………………...……...7814444459 Schools’ Website:………………www.saintjoes.com ……..…….7814444459 X114 (See last page for additional information) Saint Joseph Parish Sc ools LITURGICAL (MASS) SCHEDULE Saint Joseph Elementary Sc ool Charlotte Kelly, Principal Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Grades: PreK through 5 Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) Monsignor Haddad Middle School 11:00 am (Solemn Choir Mass) James MacDonald, Principal 12:30 pm (September through June) 6 through 8 Daily Masses 6:50 & 9:00 am (Monday through Friday) 8:30 am (Saturday) Catholic identity and academic excellence are e pillars of Catholic education. We to the whole mind, body and (Confession) soul, w ile ing the student to be an 3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance active of the c and a good Room in the lowe c c or by appointment. of socie .
We welcome and invite you to our Saint osep Parish Community. If you are a new is i e , please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass. o register, please visit our website or call the parish office. PASTOR’S CORNER
First Communion 2018 at Saint Joseph Church W= ith great joy, we celebrated the First Communion of our second graders this last weekend. What a blessing for our children, and for us, as they join us around the altar of the Lord’s sacrifice, re- ceiving His Body and Blood in Holy Communion! Please join me in offering prayers of gratitude and our warmest congratulations to our children and their families! And, on behalf of the parish, I also ex- tend our sincerest thanks to Melissa Harrigan, Debbie Coyle, and, especially, to our school teachers and religious educators who give of themselves so generously as they share their faith with our young pa- rishioners to prepare them to receive the sacraments. Blessings on all!= = Receiving Holy Communion in the hand= When you approach Communion … make your left hand a throne for the right one, which is to receive the King. With your hand hollowed, receive the Body of Christ and answer, “Amen.” Tell me, if you were given some gold dust, would you not hold it very carefully for fear of leing any of it fall and losing it? How much more careful, then, should you be not to let fall even a crumb of something more precious than gold or jewels! After receiving the Body of Christ, approach the chalice of his Blood. … Bow in an aitude of adoration and reverence and say, “Amen.” (Saint Cyril of Jerusalem)= = There are two ways to receive Holy Communion : on the tongue and in the hands. In 1977, the Ameri- can bishops, with the approval of Rome, allowed the ancient custom of receiving Holy Communion in the hands to be restored. The option to receive Holy Communion on the tongue always remains in effect. = = In a delightful homily for children, Fr. Balthasar Fischer has wrien: “This, then, is the point of laying one hand on top of the other. It is as though the Eucharistic minister has told you, “Look! Your King is coming to you!” and you answered, “Yes, and I build a throne for him with my hands, a lile altar of my own.” … You can understand now, dear children, why it is not proper to reach for the host with thumb and forefinger; the image of the throne is lost, and the degree of reverence is not the same.”= = When receiving Communion in the hand, communicants should place one hand on top of the other, palms up, and hold their hands out at chest level in order to make their intention to receive Commun- ion in the hand clear. After responding, “Amen” communicants should step to one side and immediate- ly, with the boom hand, place the host in their mouth. We must be cautious of developing improper habits which could lessen our degree of reverence for the gift that is “something more precious than gold or jewels.” Rather, let us always bow in an aitude of adoration and say, “Amen!” = = Rev. David C. Michael, Pastor= SAINT JOSEPH PARISH - NEEDHAM MASSACHUSETTS
A mother’s love and perseverance...
Saint Monica (c.331/2 387)(AD 322M387), also 7814493744 known as Monica of Hippo, was an early Christian saint and the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION (Doctor of the Church). She is remembered and 2018 - 2019 honored in most Christian denominations, albeit on different feast days, for her outstanding Christian Registration for the 20182019 Religious Education virtues and her prayerful life dedicated to the program began on March 25. The fee is $70 per reformation of her son, who wrote extensively of child, with a cap of $230. After June 1 tuition is her pious acts and life with her in his Confessions. $80 per child with a family cap of $250. Please go Popular Christian legends recall Saint Monica weep- to the Parish website and click on Religious ing every night for her son Augustine. Education for the link to the registration form. Mother and son spent 6 months of true peace at Rus Cassiciacum (presentday Cassago Brianza) after CONFIRMATION PAPERS which Augustine was baptized in the church of St. Grade 10 John the Baptist at Milan. Africa claimed them, how- Confirmation papers were due April 8. Please ever, and they set out on their journey, stopping at return them to Debbie in the Religious Education Civitavecchia and at Ostia. Here death overtook Office. Monica, and Augustine's grief inspired the finest pages of his Confessions. INCOMING KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1 and 2 FAMILIES Saint Monica was buried at Ostia, and at first seems to have been almost forgotten, though her body was Please provide your child’s baptismal certificate to removed during the 6th century to a hidden crypt in the Religious Education office. the church of Santa Aurea in Ostia. Monica was bur- ied near the tomb of St. Aurea of Ostia. It was later transferred to the Basilica of Sant’Agostino, Rome. Anicius Auchenius Bassus, a politician of the Roman Empire, wrote Monica's funerary epitaph, which sur- vived in ancient manuscripts. The actual stone on which it was written was rediscovered in the summer of 1945 in the church of Santa Aurea. The fragment was discovered after two boys were digging a hole to plant a football post in the courtyard beside Santa Once again, we wish to thank and recognize Aurea. all the dedicated staff and volunteers who through their time and effort prepared our second A translation from the Latin, by Douglas Boin, reads: graders for this most important sacrament. Here the most virtuous mother of a young man set her ashes, a second light to your merits, Augustine. We also thank our wonderful parish families who As a priest, serving the heavenly laws of peace, you continue to sign up their children so they, too, will taught the people entrusted to you with your charac- grow up to be good Catholics. ter. A glory greater than the praise of your accom- plishments crowns you both M Mother of the Virtues, “God Bless you all” more fortunate because of her offspring. ______ Fun Fact The city of Santa Monica, California is named after Monica. A legend states that in the 18th century Fa- ther Juan Crespi named a local dripping spring Las Lagrimas de Santa Monica ("Saint Monica’s Tears") (today known as the Serra Springs) that was remi- niscent of the tears that Saint Monica shed over her son's early impiety. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
OFFERTORY COLLECTION
Week of May 6, 2018 Amount Amount Collected Budgeted Variance Envelopes: $14,769 Saturday, May 12 $14,769 $15,000 (231) Total NM 4:00 Marilyn Jones Memorial Fiscal YTD Sunday, May 13 Offertory $641,503 $660,000 ($18,497) 8:00 Our MothersM Living and Deceased Through 44 of 51 Weeks 9:30 Our MothersM Living and Deceased 11:00 Our MothersM Living and Deceased SUPPORTING SAINT JOSEPH PARISH 12:30 The People of Saint Joseph Parish Monday, May 14 INCREASED SUNDAY OFFERTORY 6:50 Paul Miller NMMemorial AND GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION NM 9:00 Thomas and Anne Whearty Memorial These are the primary ways that we fund our Tuesday, May 15 parish’s life and ministry. This year, our need is 6:50 Shirley Curlander NMMemorial greater as our expenses have increased. If you have not yet had the chance to do so, please 9:00 Intentions of Donald and Paul Even consider increasing your weekly offertory gift and Wednesday, May 16 making a contribution to our Grand Annual 6:50 Collection. Your support for all our parish 9:00 Thomas Kevin Connolly N Memorial endeavors is greatly appreciated. Thursday, May 17 ONLINE GIVING 6:50 9:00 Richard Petrini NMMemorial Online Giving allows you to make contributions to 12:10 the parish without writing checks or worrying about 7:00 cash donations, and it allows the parish to manage Friday, May 18 monthly expenses based on consistent support. To 6:50 start: 9:00 Doris N. Donoghue NNAnniversary 1. Visit www.stjosephparishneedham.com. 2. Click on the Online Giving Link, and Saturday, May 19 3. Click on the Create New Account link. 8:30 Douglas Michaud NMMemorial 4. Please include your envelope number in your 4:00 John Stefanoni NNAnniversary profile. Sunday, May 20 PARISH REGISTRATION 8:00 Frederick Walsh NMMemorial 9:30 The People of Saint Joseph Parish Please remember to register at the parish, as well, 11:00 Dorothy D’Ercole NNAnniversary by going online or calling the parish office at 12:30 Oscar Hugo Aragon NMMemorial 7814440245.
We’re online ! THE HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY M Have you visited the St Joseph website? If not, we encourage Evangelization The Mission of Laity you to do so. Catch up on what's going on or what you might have missed here at St. Joseph Parish. It’s also a great place That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, to find links to other catholic resources and areas of interest! by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. www.stjosephparishneedham.com SCHOOL/PARISH NEWS AND ANNOPUNCEMENTS
Justice and Peace Committee Books for Children
The Justice and Peace Committee is collecting paperback and hardback books for children this week, May 1219. Books may be GENTLY used or new, for toddlers through grade 8. These books will be distributed to children and younger siblings of St Patrick's School, Roxbury before the end of the The curtain goes up at 7 pm on May 17 & 18 in the school year for them to take home for the summer. Kennedy Center for the St. Joseph Elementary A longtime parishioner, Ann Cosgrove, is a St. Patrick's School retired teacher and current fourth grade production of 101 Dalmatians Kids. Come watch this lovable cast of pups as they escape volunteer. Cruella De Ville and her henchmen in the Disney Please leave all books in marked boxes on the classic. Tickets are $5 at the door. bench in the Linse Room.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MOTHERS' DAY ROSE DRIVE
FR. DANIEL J. KENNEDY Once again, the sale of fresh, thorn-less roses COUNCIL 1611 will take place after all the Masses today. Catholic Men’s Discussion Group: Donations will benefit the educational efforts of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. All Catholic men are invited to the “First Saturday” Men’s Discussion Group. We meet from 7:00 to 8:00 AMon the firstSaturdayof each month in the Knights of Columbus Hall,1211 Highland Ave., rear Justice and Peace Committee entrance, Needham. We focus on the scripture Last year, we partnered with the Needham readings for the next day’s Mass, and reflect on their Community Farm, whose mission is to "deepen our application to our everyday lives. Discussions range community's connection to nature, our food system from profound to humorous, often and each other." simultaneously. Coffee and baked goods are We don't have a formal agreement with them this provided. For more information please contact Ted year, but their mission is so closely aligned to the Harrigan at 7814490335 or Ken Gustin at 781 call from Pope Francis to care for our earth, and his 4449283. Please join us! deep concern for the poor, that we want to continue to support them in an informal way, by spreading the news of their good work and encouraging ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL parishioners to volunteer at the farm. It is an ideal service project for families with children, or adults of MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL any age. No farming or gardening experience is required. If you can't volunteer, they are also in need of donations. Please go to their website Have you ever considered Catholic www.needhamfarm.org and see what you can do education for your child? to help. St. Joseph Elementary (PreK M Gr 5) and Monsignor Haddad Middle School (Gr 6 8) in Rose for Life Needham are accepting applications for the 201819 school year.
Each week roses are placed beside the tabernacles as reminders to pray for the unborn. This week, the roses are donated by Danny, Sara, Mary Cate, Charlie and Clare Habermas, the Reale Family, also in thanksgiving for the Currier grandchildren.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Parish S Parish Staff
Rosanne Business Development Office Mario A. Clavell, Jr. , Administrative Assistant Nicola Dempsey, Director Pastoral Assistant for Evangelization Music i is y Susan Horne John Cice, Religious Adult & oi Melissa Harrigan, Director (K6) Daryl Bichel, Michael sc l (711) Debbie Coyle, ( 11)
SA A BAPTISM: Please contact the ec o y to e ge e . (Confession) 3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room in the lowe c c or by appointment.
Contact one of the parish to schedule a date. A of least six months must be allowed between initial contact and the date set. Couples are attend this e.
Schedule
Choir The Children/Family Choir rehearses at 8:45 am, just prior to singing at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass. The Adult Choir rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Wednesdays and sings at the 11 am Sunday Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is every Friday following the 9 am Mass. Adoration ends with Benediction at 5 pm. Adoration Please call Michelle Ardini at 7814496048 for more information. Justice Justice & Peace supports social outreach to innercity schools, parishes, and shelters. & Peace Yearly projects include the Lenten Haitian Mission and the Jesse Tree. For additional in- formation, please contact Priscilla Cahn at 7814441163 or [email protected]. Novena The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed Monday evenings at 7 pm in the lower church. Prayer This phone network of people will join with you to pray for special needs. Please call Line Sr. Eileen Galvin at 6179434002 with your prayer line request. Prayer The prayer group meets at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in Meeting the Linse Room. Please call Jack Gurkin at 7814446026 for further information. Rosary The rosary is recited daily after 9 am Mass and also at 9 am every Sunday to pray for a respect for life from conception until natural death. Wings Wings is a faithenrichment group for women. It consists of three 6week sessions in the fall, the winter, and the spring. The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9:45 am to 11:30 am in the Linse Room. Please contact Sarah McElroy at 7814491928 or [email protected].