St. Joseph Church A Ministry of the Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of St. Mary (New York/New England)

MISSION STATEMENT “The parish family of St. Joseph, nourished by the Word of God and the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church and animated by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, proclaims, radiates and lives the love of God in our community.”  34 Chestnut St., Paltz, 12561 Tel. • 8452555679  • Email: [email protected]  Parish Office Hours: MonThurs 9:304:00 Fri. 9:301:00

  Eucharist   Fr. Salvatore Cordaro, O.F.M., Cap. Pastor am Fr. John Koelle, O.F.M., Cap. Parochial Vicar am In Residence: Fr. John Mellitt, O.F.M., Cap.  Baptism are on at It is that be the  an St. Joseph Religious Education Program

 Reconciliation  Tel.  email: [email protected]  Marriage at  no  instruction law. Monday  RCIA adapted for Children 6:458:00 PM Church Hall Anointing of the Sick  at is to Tuesday are age.  Grades 3,4,5,6   6:00 to 7:30 PM Parish Center Homebound  be to or Wednesday Office. Grades 3,5,6  6:00 to 7:30 PM Parish Center   R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)    Thursday 79 pm Mondays  Parish Center RCIA for Teens   7:00 to 9:00 PM Parish Center  Rosary  Sunday  Mass. Grades 4 & 5 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Parish Center   Holy Hour  First Friday of the month 7:008:00   Third Sunday of  

EVENTS OF THE WEEK: December 1320, 2020  13 Sun Second Collection: Retirement fund  for Religiious  MASSES Because of the ongoing situation with   Bambinelli Sunday  All Masses COVID and our need to keep our people healthy and safe, we        need to regulate the attendance at the Christmas Masses.  14 Mon  Food Pantry 11:0012:00 Hall The Masses will be at the following times: Thursday, December  24 5:00 and 8:00 P.M.; Friday, December 25 Midnight, 8:00,   RCIA for ChildrenM 6:30 Hall 9:30 and 11:30 A.M. Attendance at each Mass will be through  a ticket system attendees will have to register for a particular   RCIA for AdultsM 7:00Center Mass beforehand, and tickets will be issued and will need to be  presented at that Mass that you register for.        More information on this process is on the registration form that 15 Tues Food PantryM 11:0012:00 Hall is on the tables in the church, on our parish website and at the  top of the parish Facebook page. Deadline for submission of the   Religious EducationM 6:00 Center   registration form is Wednesday, December 16. FIRST COME  FIRST SERVE!  16 Wed By Women For WomenM 9:45 Center We will be able to broadcast one of the Christmas Masses on   New Paltz’ Public Access channel, and also post a video of that   Food PantryM 11:0012:00 Hall Mass on the parish website and the parish Facebook page. More 17 Thurs Parish Council Meeting 7:00 Hall information on that to come soon.     We know that this is not the ideal, but this is a necessary thing to  do in light of the unprecedented situation we are in. We’ll figure 18 Fri Food Pantry 11:00  12:00 Hall it out!     A ST. JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS TRADITION For many 19 Sat  Second Collection Christmas Flowers years, a special part of the Children’s Mass for Christmas was  the procession of children at the beginning of Mass with hay to    put in the manger for the Baby . Since we are unfortunate- 20 Sun  Second Collection: Christmasf Flowers ly not able to do that this year, we would still like to give the  children and their parents an opportunity to show their love of    Jesus by coming in and putting some hay in His manger.     We will be setting up a special section on the upper level of the Future Events:  parish center for this, and you can come by during office hours  from December 14 23 (Monday Thursday from 9:30 A.M. FUNERALS AT ST. JOSEPH’S:  4:00 P.M. and Friday from 9:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M.) The parish BAMBINELLI SUNDAY For over fifty center will also be open on December 17,18, 21, 22 and 23 from years, thousands of pilgrims from all over the 6:008:00 P.M. Come in with your child, put some hay in the world go to St. Peter’s Square in Rome on the manger, say a prayer and maybe even take a photo to remember third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, to this special moment for all of you. have their Baby Jesus figures (Bambinellis)  blessed by the Holy Father during the  Angelus. On Gaudete Sunday weekend this year, December t  12/13 , The Catholic Grandparents Association invites  everyone to bring their Baby Jesus figures to whichever Mass  they will be attending that weekend to receive the Papal  blessing. This is the fourth year the Catholic Grandparents  Association is honored to share this beautiful Advent  tradition. We will also have a “Bambinelli” image available on  the table in the back of the church (by our Grandparents Prayer)  for anyone who wishes to have it and receive a blessing.   ADVENT LUNCH BREAK WITH SR. PHILOMENA On every Wednesday during Advent, spend part of your lunch break BY WOMEN/FOR WOMEN The women of the Parish are with our own Sr. Philomena! This will be in the format of a invited to a morning of prayer, reflection, and sharing Zoom meeting. It will begin at noon and last 30 or 40 minutes, onWednesday, December 16 at 9:45 A.M. in the parish and during each session Sr. Philomena will offer a reflection on center. We will be guided through an experience of Lectio the season of Advent, and there will be time for prayer and for Divina, a method of praying with scripture. This method sharing as well. You can register for this by emailing her at  involves reading a scripture passage four times with pauses for [email protected] or you can go to her monas- personal reflection and prayer after each reading. Please join tery’s website and fill out a registration form there. us and bring along a friend. If you have any questions, please www.bensisnj.org There is no fee but freewill offerings would contact Sr. Elizabeth Anne at 8452557462 or be appreciated. [email protected] 

RECONCILIATION MONDAY On Monday, December 21, ’S RELIGIOUS  every parish in the Archdiocese of New York will offer an EDUCATION PROGRAM opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation  (Confession) from 4:008:00 P.M. By participating in this This week was Mary’s week.  sacrament, a person can experience the healing love of God in  Jesus Christ and is reconciled to God and neighbor. Please Today is our lady of Guadalupe OLGA consider taking advantage of this opportunity for forgiveness and  for peace of mind and soul.  This past week we had our children on our families are  IS COMING TO TOWN! Our very own RCIA  Adolf Jonietz is already out and about playing Santa Claus for  children of all ages. Please check out his Facebook page to see Advent Zoom Meeting went well this past week. The Catechists where he will be in the next several weeks. To find the page, and I were thrilled to see many of the children we have not seen Google: Santa Claus Clintondale. We think he’s the best Santa this year!  we’ve ever seen .   THANK YOU! M Normally, at this time of year we would have Peace mountains of gifts for the Christmas Presence program in the  vestibule of the church and in Fr. Salvatore’s office, but this year Sister Philomena, O.S.B. of course is different. This year we received a mountain of gift cards instead and once again you all showed just how good and how generous you are! We can’t thank you all enough for what you gave to this program. You’ve made so many children and  people in need able to share in the joy of Christmas.  SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, January 17, 2021   “Our Potter” is coming back for an afternoon with us! This is an  intergenerational activity for the whole parish that will be held in the Church Hall where we can socially distance very well. Come  and see him at work and create your own tea light holder. More detailed information will be coming. For now, please set aside this  date for all ages. Masks will be required. All are welcome!    VOLUNTEERING TO HELP OUR SENIORS The Ulster County Office for the Aging ha several opportunities to volunteer and help the seniors in our community. Here are just some possibilities: Pick up groceries or shop for seniors who may be house- bound. BLESSED BLANKETS AND PRAYER SHAWLS Some of Driving for the “Neighbor to Neighbor” program which our parishioners have knitted some beautiful blankets and shawls supplies seniors with rides to doctor visits and for for us and we would like to share them with you. The persons shopping.  who knitted them prayed while they were creating them for the Being a handyperson for a senior who need help with person who will eventually receive them, and these items have some simple household tasks such as snow shovel- been given a special blessing by Fr. Salvatore as well. Please stop ing, leaf removal, light bulb changing, simple car- by the office and pick one up for yourself or for someone you pentry, etc. in their homes. know who is sick, or for someone who just needs to know that Volunteers in the “Warm Call” program are given a list someone cares for them.  of seniors who are isolated or housebound to give  them a friendly call weekly to check in on them.   For more information on volunteering for any of these won-  derful programs, please call 8453403456   Thank you for your help our seniors need you!        THRIFT STORE For the best thrift store in the Hudson Valley, visit the “One More Time Thrift Shop” at St. Augustine Church in Highland (35 Phillips Ave ). There are many wonderful items at bargain prices and proceeds go to helping the good work of that parish. They are also receiving many Christmas religious items and decorations. The store hours are: Tuesday and Thursday 12:003:00 P.M.; Wednesday 4:007:00 P.M.; and Saturday 10:00 A.M.1:00 P.M. For more information, please call 845691 7673.  OUR BULLETIN ONLINE When you’re away, you can always find out what’s going on at St. Joseph’s by checking PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY: Please pray for the out our bulletin on the parish website. Please go to safety of our parishioners in the military. Email www.stjosephnewpaltz.org/bulletins  [email protected] with the parishioner name, rank, and branch of service if you would like them added to the list.   Chief Petty Officer Matthew Rzepnicki US Navy Capt. Matthew William Ibsen, US Army  CAPUCHIN VOCATIONS The Capuchin Master Sergeant Nunzio Dominic Malara US Air Force Franciscans are inspired by the life and ideals of Capt. David James US Navy  St. Francis of Assisi dedicated to serving those Capt. Joseph A Hollway, US Air Force  in need, living a simple lifestyle together as a Lt. Jack Georges, US Navy community of brothers, and drawing closer to Capt. Robert Bozydaj, US Army the Lord through common and private prayer. If you are interested Sgt. Gretchen Wagner US ArmyNational Guard in becoming a Capuchin brother or priest, please see one of the friars 1st Lt. Nicholas Zapotoski US Army Reserve or go to www.capuchin.org/vocations. It doesn’t cost a thing and it 1st Lt. Jeremy Brinkmann, US Army just might change your life. Lt. Michael (MJ) Benenati, US Army  Brian Donahue, Airman E3, Navy Reserve LET US KNOW YOUR CHANGES If you have recently moved Midshipman Patrick Melanson, Navy  or changed your phone number, please let the parish office know. 1st Lt. Zachary Thor, US Army We need to keep the information in our parish census as uptodate as possible so that we can assure you receive the information we MASS INTENTIONS send out to you. Thank you!  LOOKING FOR SOME WORK HELPING A SENIOR CITI- Saturday December 12, 2020  ZEN One of our fellow parishioners is looking for some parttime 5:00  +Richard Wilson  work helping a senior citizen with taking them to the doctor, running  errands, grocery shopping, light cooking, etc. She can keep them Sunday December 13, 2020 company and be a companion to them. She comes highly recom-  8:00 St Joseph Parish Family  mended and just wants to be able to help in any way she can. And  9:30  +Hernandez Family earning a little extra income while doing so would be great! If you  11:30 +Philip Harnan are interested, please contact her at 8453894349.  Monday 9:00 +Br. Walter Puhal, OFM, Cap.  SMART SHOPPER CARDS Did you know that Tuesday 9:00  you can contribute to your parish community just by Wednesday 9:00 +Anthony Moriello  buying your groceries? Through St. Joseph’s parish, Thursday 9:00   +Marguerite & +Philip Gennuso you  can purchase cards from ShopRite and Tops that Friday 9:00    can be used towards purchases at those stores. The Saturday 9:00   best part is that for every $100 you spend using 5:00 PM +Edward Delpezzo these cards, St. Joseph’s Parish receives $5.00 which goes toward  maintaining the parish and the many activities we sponsor. The cards Sunday December 20, 2020 are available in $50, and $100 amounts and can be purchased using  8:00 + Louis LaMarca  cash or check. Please stop by the parish center during business  9:30 St. Joseph Parish Family hours (MondayThursday 9:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.; Friday 9:30 A.M.  11:30 +Al Mazzetti 1:00 P.M.) to purchase these cards. And don’t forget they make great gifts as well. Readings for the week of December 13, 2020    Sunday:Is 61:12a, 1011/Lk 1:4648, 4950, 5154 [Is 61:10b]/1 ALTAR BREAD AND WINE  Thes 5:1624/Jn 1:68, 1928    December  Monday: Nm 24:27, 1517a/Ps 25:45ab, 6 and 7bc, 89 Gallerie & Keeton Families  [4]/Mt 21:2327 +++    Tuesday: Zep 3:12, 913/Ps 34:23, 67, 1718, 19 and 23 VIGIL LIGHT  [7a]/Mt 21:2832   Wednesday: Is 45:6b8, 18, 21c25/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 1112, 13 December  14 [Is 45:8]/Lk 7:18b23 Rudolf & Emilie Richter    Thursday: Gn 49:2, 810/Ps 72:12, 34ab, 78, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt  1:117   Friday: Jer 23:58/Ps 72:12, 1213, 1819 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1825  Saturday: Jgs 13:27, 2425a/Ps 71:34a, 56ab, 16 “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my 17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:525 spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”      Luke 1:4647 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:15, 8b12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:23, 4 5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:2527/Lk 1:2638 Gourmet Pizza Specialty Subs Michael Fresh Salads Desserts Wraps Appetizers Catering Menu Party Dishes (845) 452-7700 (845) 691-2281 Cherry Hill Plaza • 246 Main St. • New Paltz 218 Mill Street Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main Street Jim DeMaio 255-8600 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Highland, NY 12528 It’s all about the pizza! www.torsonememorial.com 255-5180 246 Main St., New Paltz Dolphin Plumbing New Roofs HIGHLAND, NY As Low As $69/Month! 24 / 7 EMERGENCY SERVICE Call for Details Auto—Home—Life Well tanks • Toilets, sinks, faucets A Division of DMRingContracting.com Boilers, furnaces, water heaters Health—Financial Services Drain cleaning • Pipe repairs & upgrades ROOFING • Traditional • Designer 845-834-2797 Luxury • Flat • Slate & Cedar Shake You’re in safe waters with us! 50 Year Warranty A+ www.jim-demaio.com www.dolphinplumbingandheating.com LIC # H-1 1559 845-551-4463 FULLY INSURED

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