DECEMBER 29, 2019 40 Spring St., Lodi, NJ 07644 (973) 779-0643 [email protected] stjosephchurchlodi.org Rectory: 9am - 4pm MASS INTENTIONS MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE DECEMBER 28 & 29 JANUARY 4 & 5 TH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 LECTOR EMHC LECTOR EMHC 5:00 pm James DeGregory r/b wife and family SATURDAY, 5:00 PM SATURDAY, 5:00 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29TH Roy 7:30 am Natalie Dennis r/b Rosina Taranto Lily Arañez Malorie 9:30 am Maria Antonina DiPeri r/b Campbell and Sinagra TBD TBD Scarcella Marlon Families Jean 11:30am Pietro LaFrancesca r/b Rosa Brancato Roby 5:00 pm Paula LaFranca r/b husband and children SUNDAY, 7:30 AM: SUNDAY, 7:30 AM: MONDAY, DECEMBER 30TH Mildred Tucci Barbara 5:30 am Basilisa Verdote r/b daughter, Corazon Verdote TBD TBD King Charles 12:00nn Peter & Anna Tront and Lorraine & Pay Ann Leovi Comeleo r/b Vincent & James Comeleo SUNDAY, 9:30 AM: SUNDAY, 9:30 AM: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST M Riccobono Pitocco S Riccobono 7:00 am Juana Villagran r/b Dr. & Mrs. Ciro Carafa TBD TBD Mirante M Maggiore 12:00pm Margarita Capili r/b Capili family D LaSpisa 5:00 pm In reparaon, conversions, healings, restoraon and SUNDAY, 11:30 AM: SUNDAY, 11:30 AM: blessings in thanksgiving for D.A.D. & family r/b Maria Kathy WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1ST; SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE Sandra Lino HOLY MOTHER OF GOD R A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Rommel Jean-Pierre TBD TBD 12:00pmAnna & Joseph Scimeca r/b daughter, Connie & Ongteco Erlinda Grandchildren Falcon 7:00 pm Thanksgiving of Falcon DeGuzman and family Jimena SUNDAY, 5:00 PM SUNDAY, 5:00 PM ND THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 Gayle 7:00 am For the parishioners & all those enrolled in St. Anthony Michael’s Pious Union Hero Cris Kristel 12:00nn Eustaquia Pellano r/b Merla Marek Chloise TBD Leeyanna Merla Cherlowe RD Carol FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Joe 7:00 am Robert Ruffini r/b Dr. & Mrs. Ciro Carafa 12:00nnRose & Louis Fernandez, Pepa & Lucia Fernandez and Joseph Patalano r/b family 7:00 pm STILL OPEN. CALL THE RECTORY TO BOOK; Novena & Mass to Sacred Heart of Jesus SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH 7:30 am Salvatore Geraci r/b Lou & Millie Tucci 5:00 pm Dan and Connie Sassano r/b children Vigil Candle to be lighted this week is offered in SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH 7:30 am Ricardo Mondejar r/b Theresa Porllo loving memory of 9:30 am Michael & Mayme Pitocco r/b Barbara & Joseph Pitocco Nick De Flora 11:30am Ramon Ramos r/b wife, Gloria and family as requested by 5:00 pm Fr. Hector DiNardo, CRM & Fr. Gabriel Lucarelli, CRM r/b Russo, DiMaria & Pacella families daughter, Marie 2 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will remember you and your family in our Masses this Christmas season! FROM ADORNO FATHERS & BROTHERS US - PHILIPPINE DELEGATION SACRIFICIAL OFFERING NEW YEAR 2020 MASS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 8: COLLECTION REPORT Tuesday, December 31st Second Sunday of Advent 7:00 am, 12:00 nn and 5:00 pm Special Collection $ 290.00 Wednesday, January 1st Fuel / Heat Offering 70.00 , New Year’s Day Christmas Flowers 10.00 12:00 nn and 7:00 pm Assessment 10.00 ******** Retirement 200.00 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / Mass Offering $ 5,731.00 Regular Collection 4,976.00 CONFESSION On-line giving 320.00 Saturdays at 4:00 pm Homebound Donation 435.00 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Budget Anticipated $ 5,800.00 Weekly Performance - $ 69.00 First Fridays at 6:30 pm YTD Performance - $ 15,493.23 NOTE: Bank requirements for Check donations: IMPORTANT: Use only black or blue ink pen on writing your check. Pens Beginning January 1st 2020, please use offer- are also available by the vestibule if needed. ing envelopes for the current year and refrain Checks MUST be made to ‘St. Joseph Church’ NOT to ‘Cash’. from using previous year’s envelope. This is Do not forget to affix your initial in case of correction or for proper recording purposes. Thank you for erasure on check. your understanding. 3 RECENT HAPPENINGS December 16 to 24: SIMBANG GABI or MISA DE GALLO. First Novena Mass was celebrated by our visiting Father General Rev. Teodoro Kalaw, CRM. Concelebrating with him, is the newly-ordained Rev. Deacon Ronie Lorcha, CRM. 4 5 UPCOMING EVENTS / ACTIVITIES VOCATION CHALICE PROGRAM. Each week at Mass, an assigned family is invited to take the gifts up at the Offertory Procession. At the end of Mass, the family is called by the priest to come forward to receive the chalice wooden chest and a blessing. The family takes the chalice home and puts it in a place of honor. Each day for a week, during prayer time, the family prays for an increase and perseverance of vocations. They can also send a note of support to a Seminarian, Priest or Sister. The following Fri- day, Saturday or Sunday, the family returns the chalice for another family to take home. If you are interested to participate in this program, please sign-up by the vestibule of the church or call the Rectory, (973) 779-0643, with your preferred week. EPIPHANY PRAYER SERVICE. The Felician Sisters of the Immaculate Concepon Convent of Lodi, NJ, will have an Epiphany Prayer Service with Sacred Music on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Immaculate Concepon Convent Chap- el, 260 South Main St., Lodi at 3:00 pm. It is the hope of the Sisters that the gi of prayer and music will deepen the spirit of Christmas for all who aend as we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, known as “Lile Christmas” in many countries. There is no admission charge for this concert but good will offerings will be accepted and proceeds will be given to the poor. This year the donaons will be sent to the Felician Mission in Hai, care of Sister Marilyn Marie Minter. Please plain to join us. Immaculate Concepon Convent Chapel is now handicap accessible. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, CSsR, DD has accepted an invitaon to aend. For further informaon, please contact Sister Mary Virginia V (973) 473R7126 or email [email protected] Are you or do you know SOCIETA IMMACOLATA CONCEZIONE someone who has ex- th pressed an interest in be- On Monday, January 13 , at 7:00 coming Catholic? pm, the officers and members of the Is over the age of fourteen society will meet in church to pray and unbaptized? the Rosary with Mass to follow. Was baptized Catholic as After Mass, we gather in the a child, but has not received Lower Rectory for a short meeting the Sacraments of Confir- mation and Eucharist? and light refreshments. Call Matthew DeCaux at Everyone is invited. 201-315-5552 or email [email protected]. YOUNG ADULT RETREAT, February 7 to 9, 2020 NOVENA & MASS IN HONOR Marianist Family Retreat Center OF SACRED HEART OF JESUS Cape May Point, NJ 08212 JANUARY 3, 2020 AT 7:00 Come join other young adults (ages 22V35) married or PM (CONFESSION 6:30 PM) single, to take a step back from our busy lives. This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and your- self. Our time will be Lilled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun! Cost: $135 per person, double occupancy. Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call KAREN JAPZON GIL MORALES (609) 884V3829. Some Linancial aid is available. 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