Fifth SundaySt. of Lent Joseph March 21, 2021 catholic church 607 University Dr. Starkville, Mississippi 39759 PARISH STAFF Office: (662) 323-2257 Fax: (662) 323-2258 Fr. Jason Johnston StJosephStarkville.org [email protected] Pastor Passiontide Deacon Jeff Artigues [email protected] At this point in the Lenten season, things begin to intensify. The last two weeks of Pastoral Minister and DRE Lent, beginning on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, are known as Passiontide, a sort of sub -season within the season of Lent. The idea that we are getting closer to the cele- Deacon John McGinley bration of the paschal mystery is growing in our minds, especially in the liturgies of [email protected] these two weeks. This coming Friday is typically celebrated as the Feast of Mary of the Seven Sorrows. The bishop recently made the decision to add this feast to our diocesan calendar as an optional memorial. Our Lady of Sorrows is the patroness of Mr. Joseph Terbrack the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson, which is the reason we chose her for our first [email protected] stained-glass window here at St. Joseph. Then we celebrate Palm Sunday next Campus Minister week, and then we are in Holy Week. Wednesday of that week is known as Spy Wednesday – the day Judas would have made a deal with those who wanted Jesus Mrs. Dawn McGinley dead. The Betrayal of Jesus is highlighted. In some Catholic churches, the images [email protected] and statues are covered in cloth. Sometimes, there are more opportunities for the Administrative Assistant Stations of the Cross, and even something called the Tenebrae service. Tenebrae means darkness. Throughout the service, psalms and hymns are sung, readings are Mrs. Kazie Richardson proclaimed, that focus on the Passion of Jesus. Candles are extinguished through- [email protected] out the service and it ends in darkness, before moving into the celebration of the Accountant Sacred Triduum – Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter. During these two weeks of Passiontide we are asked to consider our own connectedness to Mrs. Meg Ferguson Christ and our sorrow for our sins. But the Good News is the Passion of Christ does [email protected] not end in death. We look forward with great anticipation toward the joy of the Res- Assistant DRE urrection Peace, Dr. Dave Monts Fr. Jason Johnston [email protected] Director of RCIA MASS INTENTIONS M A S S T I M E S (+) Deceased; (SI) Special Intention; (NI) No Intention Sunday 9:00 am 11:30 am 5:30 pm Tues & Thurs Monday, March 22 12:05 pm - No Mass 5:30 pm Wed & Fri 12:05 pm Tuesday, March 23 5:30 pm - NI OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thurs Wednesday, March 24 12:05 pm - SI 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fri 8:30 am - 12:00pm Thursday, March 25 5:30 pm - NI RECONCILIATION Sunday 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm Friday, March 26 12:05 pm - Mass for the People Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:25 pm Saturday, March 27 5:00 pm - (Corpus Christi) Mass for the People 24 HOUR ADORATION 9:00 am - Mass for the People Tuesday 7:00 am - Wednesday 7:00 am Sunday, March 28 11:30 am - Mass for the People 5:30 pm - Mass for the People STEWARDSHIP IN ACTION Mar. 14 2021 Regular $ 7,332.00 ; Online $ 3,822.00 “If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in today’s Gos- pel, “let him follow me; where I am, there will my serv- ant be.” In what way is Jesus inviting me to follow Him? What service is He asking of me? Visit our website to see how you can give online StJosephStarkville.org Here’s what’s going on this week at St. Joseph Readings for the Week (CCM events are in maroon) March 22 - Monday Sunday, 3/21 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11 10:15 am - K-8th Religious Education (Center/Hall) 4:30 pm - Confession (Mary Room) March 23 - Tuesday 6:30 pm - High School Religious Ed (Center) Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Monday, 3/22 March 24 - Wednesday 1:00 pm - CCM Study Hall (The House) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42 8:00 pm - Girls Group (Mary Room) 8:00 pm - Guys Group (Center) March 25 - Thursday - Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday, 3/23 7:00 am - 24 Hour Adoration (Church) March 26 - Friday 4:30 pm - Confession (Mary Room) Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 6:30 pm - Tuesday Night Dinner (Hall) 8:00 pm - Girls Group (Hall) March 27 - Saturday 8:00 pm - Guys Group (Center) Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 Wednesday, 3/24 March 28- Sunday - Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our 6:30 pm - RCIA (Hall) Lord 7:00 pm - Evening Bible Study (Center) Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 7:00 pm - LIFT (The House) 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 8:30 pm - Adoration (Church) Thursday, 3/25 - Annunciation of the Lord 4:30 pm - Confession (Mary Room) 6:00 pm - KC Rosary for St. Joseph Parishioners (Church) 6:30 pm - KC Officers Meeting (Center) 8:00 pm - Girls Group (Center) Friday, 3/26 11:30 am - Pro-Life Rosary (Church) 5:00 pm - KC Fish Fry (Hall) 5:30 pm - Stations of the Cross (Church) Saturday, 3/27 10:00 am - Rosary Group (Church) Sunday, 3/28 - Palm Sunday 10:15 am - K-8th Religious Education (Center) 4:30 pm - Confession (Mary Room) 6:30 pm - High School Religious Ed (Center) Thought for discussion for the ride home Some Greeks in the Gospel come to St. Philip and request, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus." How have you seen Jesus working in your life and how can you help others see Him? RCIA Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The next RCIA session is at 6:30 p.m. ONE Time Only! on Wed., Mar. 24 in person in the Par- ish Hall and by Zoom (from link on March 26th (This Friday) from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 pm RCIA Starkville Facebook page). The Carry-Out ONLY. topic is service opportunities in the par- There is no set cost but donations are ish and community. All are welcome! greatly appreciated. Fried catfish - French fries - Cole slaw - Hush puppies Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross are every Fri- Church Office Closed day during Lent at 5:30 pm in the The church office will be closed on Good Church. Friday, March 31 and Easter Monday, April 4th. Easter Lilies Thank You! If you would like to donate a lily for Easter, envelopes were provided in Thank you Ladies Auxiliary and friends for putting together the St. Joseph Altar this year. It was beautiful! your OSV envelope packets and are also available in the back of the church for your convenience. Please put $12/ Cross for Christ lily with your full name, phone number and the name of the person(s) you wish to honor or The Cross of Christ for Starkville organization is having a remember into the envelope, and place it in the Sun- Volunteer Interest meeting on March 25, 2021 at the First day offering. You may also bring it to the Church office Baptist Church Warehouse Outreach Center on Jackson by Monday, March 29th. Thanks! Street at 5:30 pm. The Warehouse is across the street from Georgia Blue restaurant. If you have an interest in the Cross of Christ for Starkville and would like to know more or get Pray for RCIA involved as a volunteer, we invite you to come hear about the Catechumens & Candidates project and the progress that’s been made to date. We will explain the Cross of Christ project, show a video of Cross Please remember our catechumens and construction, update everyone on what is coming this year candidates who are preparing to enter into for the Cross and answer questions. We need Christians in full communion with the Catholic church on Starkville and Oktibbeha County of all denominations to help Easter Vigil. Your prayers and encourage- in raising this inspirational Cross. To help us plan, if you plan to attend, please let us know by calling Dr. Bob Daniels at ment are greatly appreciated. 662-418-4496. [email protected] The Diocese of Jackson is committed to ensuring that children served by the church are not at risk of sexual abuse by the Church personnel. Diocesan policies and pro- cedures currently in place seek to protect, enhance and, in some cases, restore the trust that our faith calls for between agents of the Church and the children and adolescents entrusted to our care. In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People passed by the U.S. bishops in Dallas, the Diocese of Jackson wishes to encourage any victim of sexual abuse by a member of the Catholic Clergy to come forward and begin the healing process. We encourage any victim to contact Ms. Vickie Carollo, Vic- tims Assistance Coordinator at 601-960-8471 Prayers for Parishioners Prayers for Families and Friends of Parishioners Florence Richardson Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Turner: friends of Lisa Martin and Nina O’Leary: brother and Myra and Bob Fritzius: friends of Barbara and David Darce and Romma Bourgeois sister-in-law of Mary June Lavelle Frank Barbara Frank Hartley Kittle: grandson of Kathy Kim- Susan Griffin: friend of Jeri Mangum Trudy Dedman: sister of John Marszalek brell Richard Rust Kyle Williams: friend of John and Jeanne Stan Rodgers: friend of Dennis & Deborah Marszalek Shawn Bastow: nephew of Tim Bastow Reginelli Jim Smith Bob Rosener: step-father of Dianna Janus John Reginelli: brother of Dennis Reginelli Ginger Martin: daughter of Jim & Jamie Emily Rust Ledge McDowell: brother-in-law of David Emily Bastow: mother of Tim and Stephen Ellis and friend of Emily Jones and Mike Reese Bastow Robert Wolverton, Sr.