St. St. JosephJoseph Roman Catholic Parish 11001 North 40th St • RomanPhoenix, AZ 85028 Catholic • www.stjoephx.org Parish • 602-996-5120 • Fax 602-996-4011 Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm (Closed 12-1 pm for lunch) Friday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm First Saturday, Fr. Reggie available by appointment from 10:00 am -12:00 pm Online Giving: https://stjoephx.org Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 8:00 am, Rosary before & after Mass First Saturday of each month: 9:00 am Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Weekend Masses will be livestreamed & have Communion distributed for one hour after Mass Sunday: 12:30 pm—Syriac Community Mass Holy Days: as announced Reconciliation Wed: 9 am, Sat: 2 pm or by appointment Adoration Wednesdays, 9:00a-12:00n, Ascension Hall First Fridays, 9:00a-12:00n, Ascension Hall Parish Registration New parishioners welcome! Please register online at: www.stjoephx.org or in the office. Services Call (602) 996-5120 Infant Baptism, Mass Intentions, Marriage Preparation, Annulments For Emergency (602) 996-5120, Press 4 Anointing of the Sick/Last Rites/Communion to the Hospitalized/Homebound/Other Emergency Gluten-free hosts are available (see sacristan before Mass) Remember in Your Prayers ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS THROUGHOUT THE AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: WORLD 602.686.4643 OR 602.513.9755 (TEXT OR VOICEMAIL) Compassionate and Loving Father, In the face of confusion and concern impart to us the calm of Your presence. Mission Statement In You allow us to find hope and healing. Our Community of St. Joseph Catholic Church Be with those who serve the sick and give them Your caring hands. endeavors to continue the mission of Christ, the Be with those who lead and give them Your spirit of wisdom. salvation of souls. We do this by sharing our Be with those who have fallen ill and give them Your comforting heart. gifts of service and stewardship while reaching Wrap Your arms around our world and hold us in Your love. out and nourishing our families with Christ-love. Allow us at this time of trial to then serve as instruments of that love to all we meet. Father Regidor Carreon, Parochial Administrator We ask this in Your Name. Amen Pastoral Reflection THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN My beloved senior parishioners, as you continue to get older, you begin to forget certain things. Where did I put my eyeglasses? Where did I put my wallet or watch or my parker ballpoint pen? In my case, one time I forgot my keys for the rectory, and in going back from the party at dawn I had to call my sister to open the door for me. The Gospel today uses the image of the “KEY” to express an important component of our Catholic faith. Jesus says to Peter: “I will give you THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven. Whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven.” First, it tells us about the important role of Peter in the life of the early Christian Community. Peter embodies weaknesses—lack of faith, for instance. But Peter also embodies the exactness and accuracy of faith: “YOU ARE THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD.” Jesus entrusted Peter with a mission not because he was perfect but because he was willing to learn each time how to return to the source of grace. In the end, he was to be the primary shepherd of the flock of Christ. As Catholics, we believe that the Office of Peter is still with us through the Holy Father, the POPE. The popes are the successors of Peter and the sign of the Unity of the Church. In these days, the World Youth Day is a living expression of the way the Holy Father can call the young people together for Jesus. Every Papal Visit also makes a powerful impact on the faith of people everywhere. Second, the Gospel today illustrates the meaning of the KEY. A key symbolizes power. He who holds the key controls the entry or departure of people or controls the access of a place that may be restricted to others. Peter therefore has power, a divine power to bind or loose. This power is not that of domination or oppression. It is a power to serve by inviting and leading people to the right door that opens up for Christ. A key also symbolizes responsibility. He who has the key must be vigilant at all times. He cannot lose the key or neglect it. He must keep the key for the sake of others. So just imagine the sacrifices of the Holy Father for the Church as he confronts one trial after another. Pope St. John Paul II not only guided the Church but also suffered personally for the Body of Christ. In a special way, we can say that the key is also given to each one of us. At Baptism, Jesus gave us the key to heaven. It doesn’t mean that we automatically become heirs of the Kingdom. We have the power, yes, because we are now God’s children. But we also feel the responsibility not to lose the key but to guard it and keep it safe for ourselves and for others who also wish to enter. Peter has been an inspiring figure in the early community and even today in our Church. Can you also be like him, eagerly keeping the key of salvation and sharing this discovery with others with whom we share our lives? #39. A JOKE ON THE PAPAL INFALLIBILITY: A father was surprised when his nine-year old son inquired how he can send a ‘fire extinguisher’ to the Pope. “What would the Pope do with a fire extinguisher?” the father asked. I am concerned about the Pope’s safety,” answered the son. “The poor Pope can burst into flames at any time! Our religion teacher told us that the Pope is INFLAMMABLE.” This week on the 24th, we celebrate the feast of the great apostle St. Bartholomew known as Nathaniel in John’s gospel and according to tradition, he was flayed alive. On the 25th, it is the optional memorials of two saints, namely St. Louis, a model ruler and a father of 11 children, and St. Joseph Calasanz, the founder of Clerics Regular of Religious Schools. On the 27th, we have the feast of St. Monica, the saintly mother of St. Augustine, his feast is on the 28th. He was the Bishop of Hippo, Africa and one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. Lastly, on the 29th, we commemorate the memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist. This is all for now, watch for the next bulletin. God Bless! Your Priest-Servant and Parochial Administrator, Fr. Reggie ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen 2 WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH PARISH EVENTS Date Time Ministry Location Monday, August 24 8:00 AM Mass Ascension Hall Tuesday, August 25 8:00 AM Mass Ascension Hall Wednesday, August 26 8:00 AM Mass Ascension Hall 9:00 AM Adoration Ascension Hall 9:00 AM Confessions Room 4 Thursday, August 27 8:00 AM Mass Ascension Hall Friday, August 28 8:00 AM Mass Ascension Hall Saturday, August 29 2:00 PM Confessions Room 4 5:00 PM Open House-Religious Education Room 5 4:00 PM Mass Ascension Hall Sunday, August 30 8:30 AM Mass for Sunday Ascension Hall 9:30 AM Open House-Religious Education Room 5 10:30 AM Mass for Sunday Ascension Hall 12:30 PM Mass—Syriac Community Ascension Hall MASS INTENTIONS & WEEKLY READINGS Observances for the week of August 23, 2020 Sunday: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, August 23 Monday: St. Bartholomew, Apostle 8:30 AM Mass: John Gerega Tuesday: St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 10:30 AM Mass: Cristian Velasquez Wednesday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 [8bc]/Rom 11:33-36/ Thursday: St. Monica Mt 16:13-20 Friday: St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Monday, August 24 Saturday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist 8:00 AM Mass: Viveca Walcott Next Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Jn 1:45- 51 Tuesday, August 25 8:00 AM Mass: Viveca Walcott 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Mt Saturday, August 29 23:23-26 4:00 PM Mass: Gail Hughes Wednesday, August 26 Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21- 8:00 AM Mass: Viveca Walcott 27 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-5 [1]/Mt 23:27-32 Sunday, August 30 Thursday, August 27 8:30 AM Mass: Benci Family 8:00 AM Mass: Teresita Mendez Conchos 10:30 AM Mass: Community of St Joseph 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [1]/Mt 24:42-51 Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [2b]/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21- Friday, August 28 27 8:00 AM Mass: Jesus Sanchez 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11 [5]/Mt 25:1-13 To place an intention, visit or call the Parish Office.