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 Parish 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 Miraculous Medal Devotion- every Friday at 8 AM mass Rectory chapel hours are the same as office hours. Come and visit the Lord!

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 MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 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 Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Saint Joseph Pray for Us!

“St. Joseph was chosen among all men, to be the protector and guardian of the Virgin Mother of God; the defender and foster- father of the Infant-God, and the only co-operator upon earth, the one confidant of the secret of God in the work of the redemption of mankind.” – St. Bernard of Clairvaux

WELCOME TO 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. January 31, 2021 Page 2

MORNING ADORATION (9AM TO 12 PM) Information Corner ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON FIRST FRIDAYS GENERAL POINTS– The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation continues to be lifted.

ENTERING THE CHURCH– Hand sanitize. Supervise children when using it! BULLETIN- to follow the readings. THEY MUST BE TAKEN HOME WITH YOU. NOTHING MAY BE LEFT IN THE PEWS. Saturday Jan. 30 Requested by: VIGIL ***SEATING– Social Distance and sit with your household 4:00 PM Lee Wilson Gallagher family in the unmarked pews Sunday Jan. 31 COLLECTION- A basket will be placed at the back of the 7:30 AM Members of St. Joseph Parish church for collection. No offertory procession. 9:00 AM Thomas Buttacavoli Ciavarelli Family JUST REMINDERS FOR THE RECEPTION OF HOLY 11:00 AM Jaclyn Walker Deacon Mark/Suzanne COMMUNION - 1. SOCIAL DISTANCE BY LEAVING 2-3 pews apart 2:00 PM n/a 2. REMOVE YOUR MASK TO ONE SIDE 3. PROCEED TO THE PRIEST OR EM. WEEKDAY Morning Masses 8:00 AM 4. STEP ASIDE AND PLACE THE HOST IN YOUR Monday Elisabetta Araco Serratore Concetta/Tony Zaccone MOUTH. PUT YOUR MASK BACK ON AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED. Tuesday Mary/Joseph Picarilli Annette/Bob Janke 5. RETURN TO YOUR PEW KEEPING DISTANCE 7PM– MASS IN SPANISH FOR FEAST OF EXITING THE CHURCH - At the conclusion of Mass, THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD please exit the Church PRACTICING Social Distancing . Wednesday Sadie/Harry D’Eleto Ciavarelli Family BRICK FUNDRAISER: It is not too late to purchase a brick Thursday Patrick J. Murphy Family or two. This is an ongoing project and continuous fundraiser. Bricks can also be designated for the living as a living memorial Friday Anne Albertelli Maria/Fred Voss or remembrance. The forms are on all the tables or you can go online to the Brick website and fill out the form with credit card payment. www.4EverBricks.com/donors/sjcc/ Candle Memorials/Intentions The Sanctuary Candle - Patrick J. Murphy Sunday Mass at 11 AM is livestream on facebook. The Mary Candle– Thomas Buttacavoli We try to post if there are any changes as soon as The St. Joseph Candle– All Fathers possible. **The Prep children will be attending the 11:00 mass

Liturgical Schedule and Mass Intentions For (Feb. 6-7) on Sunday, January 31st. Celebrants: (subject to change) (Sat. Vigil) 4:00 PM FATHER Tully **Please email the rectory office at 7:30 AM FATHER Tully [email protected] if you would like 9:00 AM FATHER Mc Elroy to receive your 2020 Contribution Statement. 11:00 AM FATHER Mc Elroy 2:00 PM n/a

Mass Intentions (Sat. Vigil) 4:00 PM Eileen Schneider 7:30 AM Deceased members of St. Joseph 9:00 AM Joe Kelley 11:00 AM Andre/Mary Fabiani READINGS FOR THE WEEK 2:00 PM n/a Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Prayerfully remember all those who have requested our Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] : All who are suffering from covid, and our parish Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, family: Lucy Amento, Kristina Balten, Victor Balten, Anthony 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 D’Acunto, Kathleen Hart, Mary Marincola, Mary Robinson, Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Trish Ross, Vincent Talese, Gabriella Turchi, Lorraine Urban. Mk 6:7-13 **Names will be removed at the end of the month, unless noti- Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 fied. If you know anyone who would like to be on our list, due Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 to privacy issues, they or a family member must call the rectory. Let Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, us know if they can be removed from the list. It is so good to know 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 that prayers are answered!

January 31, 2021 Page 3 THE GLORIA! Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Responsorial Psalm Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. let us acclaim the rock of our salvation. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive let us joyfully sing psalms to him. our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone Come, let us bow down in worship; are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with let us kneel before the LORD who made us. the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. For he is our God, and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides. The R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven Oh, that today you would hear his voice: and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one “Harden not your hearts as at Meribah, Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true as in the day of Massah in the desert, God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with Where your fathers tempted me; the Father; through him all things were made. they tested me though they had seen my works.” For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, R. If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. Reading II 1 Cor 7:32-35 For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered Brothers and sisters: death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in I should like you to be free of anxieties. accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in An unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will how he may please the Lord. have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of But a married man is anxious about the things of the world, life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the how he may please his wife, and he is divided. Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about the things of through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and the Lord, apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of so that she may be holy in both body and spirit. sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the A married woman, on the other hand, life of the world to come. Amen. is anxious about the things of the world, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I how she may please her husband. I am telling you this for your own benefit, Dt 18:15-20 not to impose a restraint upon you, Moses spoke to all the people, saying: but for the sake of propriety “A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up and adherence to the Lord without distraction. for you from among your own kin; to him you shall listen. Gospel This is exactly what you requested of the LORD, your Mk 1:21-28 God, at Horeb Then they came to Capernaum, on the day of the assembly, when you said, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. ‘Let us not again hear the voice of the LORD, our God, The people were astonished at his teaching, nor see this great fire any more, lest we die.’ for he taught them as one having authority and not as the And the LORD said to me, ‘This was well said. scribes. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; their kin, and will put my words into his mouth; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? he shall tell them all that I command him. Have you come to destroy us? Whoever will not listen to my words which he speaks in I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” my name, I myself will make him answer for it. Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” But if a prophet presumes to speak in my name The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, of him. All were amazed and asked one another, or speaks in the name of other gods, he shall die.’” “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.”

His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

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Decree on Year of St. Joseph The gift of special indulgences is granted on the occasion of the Year of Saint Joseph, summoned by to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the universal Church The gift of special indulgences is granted on the occasion of the Year of Saint Joseph, summoned by Pope Francis to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Joseph as patron of the universal Church.

All the faithful will thus have the opportunity to commit themselves, with prayers and good works, to obtain, with the help of Saint Joseph, head of the heavenly Family of Nazareth, consolation and relief from the serious human and social tribulations that afflict the contemporary world. The devotion to the Custodian of the Redeemer has developed widely throughout the history of the Church, which not only attributes to him one of the highest cult after that of the Mother of God his wife, but has also granted him many patronages.

Of great benefit for the perfect achievement of the end pursued will be the gift of Indulgences that the Apostolic Penitentiary, through this decree issued in accordance with the will of Pope Francis, graciously grants during the Year of Saint Joseph.

The plenary is granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the intentions of the Holy Father) to the faithful who, with a spirit detached from any sin, participate in the Year of Saint Joseph on the occasions and in the manner indicated by this Apostolic Penitentiary.

The plenary Indulgence is granted to those who meditate for at least 30 minutes on the Lord’s Prayer, or who participate in a spiritual retreat of at least one day that includes a meditation on Saint Joseph;

Therefore, those who, following the example of Saint Joseph, perform a corporal or spiritual work of mercy, will also be able to achieve the gift of plenary Indulgence;

So that all Christian families are encouraged to recreate the same atmosphere of intimate communion, love and prayer that was lived in the , the Plenary Indulgence is granted for the recitation of the Holy in families and between the bride and groom.

Therefore, all those who entrust their work daily to the protection of Saint Joseph and to all believers who invoke with their prayers the intercession of the worker of Nazareth, so that they may obtain plenary indulgence. who are looking for work find it and everyone’s work is more dignified.

Plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who pray the of Saint Joseph (for the Latin tradition), or the Akathistos to Saint Joseph, in its entirety or at least part of it (for the Byzantine tradition), or some other prayer to Saint Joseph, typical of the other liturgical traditions, in favor of the Church persecuted ad intra and ad extra and for the relief of all Christians who suffer all forms of persecution.

In order to reaffirm the universality of the patronage of the Church by Saint Joseph, in addition to the aforementioned occasions, the Apostolic Penitentiary grants a plenary indulgence to the faithful who pray any lawfully approved prayer or act of piety in honor of Saint Joseph, for example “To you”, oh blessed Joseph “, especially on March 19 and May 1, feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the Sunday of Saint Joseph (according to the Byzantine tradition), the 19 of every month and every Wednesday, a day dedicated to the memory of the Saint according to the Latin tradition. In the current context of health emergency, the gift of plenary indulgence extends particularly to the elderly, the sick, the dying and all those who for legitimate reasons cannot leave their home, who, with the spirit detached from any sin and with the intention of fulfilling, as soon as possible, the three usual conditions, in your own home or wherever the impediment holds you, pray an act of piety in honor of Saint Joseph, consolation of the sick and patron of good death, confidently offering God the pains and difficulties of his life. This decree is valid for the Year of Saint Joseph, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary. Given in Rome, by the See of the Apostolic Penitentiary, on December 8, 2020.

Plenary Indulgences Explained 1. This is how an indulgence is defined in the Code of Canon Law (can. 992) and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1471): “An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints.”

Visit the Archdiocesan Website http://archphila.org/joseph/ for more information on the Year of St. Joseph

MORE Care more than others think necessary. Trust more than others think wise. Serve more than others think practical. —Anonymous January 31 , 2021 Page 5 Our country, our military, police and first SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM and CONFIRMATION ROLE OF responders all need our prayers now! Please SPONSORS A baptismal preparation evening class is mandatory for all continue to pray for all in harms way who help parents who are requesting Baptism. The class is provided on the third protect us and our country. God bless and protect Thursday of each month. Baptisms are on the Second Sunday of each them all. Many have returned home and need both month. Please make an appointment with the Rectory Office. Godparent physical and emotional care. They cannot be or Sponsor Requirement- You must be a practicing Catholic, in good forgotten. Pray for all those who have unselfishly standing, and attend mass regularly, (married validly if married), at least given up their lives for our freedom. Jesus has said, “There is no 16 years of age, and have received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend”. May God give Confirmation and Eucharist). them strength and courage to continue to fight the battles they Eligibility Certificates for another Parish- *We cannot issue certificates struggle with abroad and here at home! Please check our military of eligibility to any parish if a person is not regularly attending Sunday board and if you have anyone in your family who is currently in mass and/or isn’t properly registered in St. Joseph Parish . the military please send us a picture with their information. Ministries and Clubs~Something for everyone SACRAMENT OF THE SICK In case of serious illness, please contact the Pastor at the Rectory or call the emergency number if after office Father Bill Atkinson’s Cause for Canonization: Please hours. pray for his intercession.. For favors received or for more information, write Fr. Bill’s Cause-Augustinian SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Parishioners planning wedding dates Provincial Offices PO Box 340- Villanova, PA 19085 must make an appointment to set a wedding date six months or more prior 610-527-3330 www.augustinian.org to that wedding date. They must also arrange for Marriage Preparation Class by contacting www.philamarriageprep.com or call 610-873-2017. Due to Covid Restrictions we are unable to visit nursing homes, etc. If you are making a blanket, please hold on to it until we can Year of St. Joseph Dedication continue this beautiful ministry-Lap of Love! Wed, Feb 17 and Fri, Mar 19 – 7-8 PM Our Lap of Love Ministry Still Going Strong! Event: “Go to Joseph” Talk Series (on Zoom) LAP THROWS - CROCHET, KNIT, SEW OR QUILT a lap throw Please join us for a special talk series for the Year of St. Joseph by Father gives someone the message we as a parish family care! So many have Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and benefited from these beautiful blankets! Thank you to all who Paul. Discussion and sharing on the topics presented will follow. We will continue to make them. The recommended size of the throw is 31” x close by praying the Holy Rosary and the Litany of St. Joseph. 41” “Go to Joseph” (Ite Ad Joseph) During this Year of St. Joseph, we implore his help and protection by The Knights of Columbus meet at 7:30 PM the first and third going to him. Let us increase our devotion to St. Joseph and imitate his Wednesday of the month in the Heritage Room. Any gentleman who is virtues and his love of Jesus and Mary. in good standing with the Catholic Church ,18 or older ,who is interested in becoming a member, please contact the office for more THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER information. Knights have suspended their meetings due to Covid. To you, O blessed Joseph (Ad te, beate Ioseph) To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate indulgenced work is completed. Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which 2. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his state of grace: have the interior disposition of complete Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our detachment from sin, even venial sin; have sacramentally necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend confessed their sins; receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our indulgence only Holy Communion is required); pray for the most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. our struggle with the power of darkness. 3. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from the Pope’s intentions take place on the same day that the all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the happiness in heaven. Amen. Pope’s intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an “Our Father” and a “” are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions are required for each Catholic Schools Week plenary indulgence.6. For the sake of those legitimately Tuesday: The Presentation of the Lord; impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed Blessing of Candles; Groundhog Day and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment Wednesday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; from even venial sin). Blessing of Throats; Friday: St. Agatha; First Friday 4. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the Saturday: St. Paul Miki and companions; First Saturday souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth. Source: Apostolic Penitentiary, The Gift of the Indulgence COVER SHEET:

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