PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER
1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield, Pennsylvania 18069-9507 ~ 610-395-2876
Email: [email protected] or Visit Us on the Web at www.stjw.org
IN MEMORIAM FUND: After the death of a family member you are
invited to have that person’s name commemorated on this Church
Plaque, by suggesting that memorial offerings be donated to the Church
in memory of the deceased person.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Wargo
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph J. Kweder
In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Joseph P.T. Smith
Permanent Deacon: Mr. Anthony T. Campanell
Permanent Deacon: Dr. Charles A. Coyle
Permanent Deacon: Dr. Bruno Schettini
School Principal: Mrs. Jody Myers
DRE-PREP: Mrs. Rose Hayward
Parish Secretary: Mrs. Mem Petriello
Finance Office: Mrs. Connie Druckenmiller and Mrs. Doris Toth
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Evening: 4:30 and 6:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Daily Masses: Monday thru Friday: 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM and Saturday 8:30 AM
Evening Masses: Tuesday: 7:00 PM
Holy Days: (Vigil except Sundays: 6:00 PM) 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:05 PM &
7:00 PM
BULLETIN NOTICES: Messages and announcements for the weekly
bulletin must be carefully prepared before acceptance and publication.
Deadline for most editions is 12 days before the Sunday. The length of
each article as well as its repetition is determined by the rectory staff.
TOTAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION:
Pre-School: Classes for 3 yr. olds & Pre-K classes for 4 & 5 yr. olds
Mrs. Theresa Heintzelman, Director
395-7400
St. Joseph the Worker School
Mrs. Jody Myers, Principal
395-7221
Parish Religious Education Program
Mrs. Rose Hayward, DRE
395-4920
RCIA
Deacon Anthony T. Campanell
395-0868
(Special Times for Christmas, January 1st and Easter)
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES
Adoration, Ed & Mary Johnstone…………………………….610-434-2594
Altar Servers, Fr. Joe
……………………….…..….610-395-2876
Baptismal Workshop, Rectory Office
…………..….610-395-2876
Bereavement Committee, Sue Mueller……………………..610-392-2957
Boy Scout Troop 150, Joe Turner
………..……… 610-285-2006
College Scholarship Fund, Rectory Office….……………...610-395-2876
Cub Scout Pack 150, Brian Wynn …………….………….
Cursillo, Nancy & Jim Clee…………...…………………..….610-530-0174
Divine Mercy Cenacle, Nancy Clee…………………………610-530-0174
Endowment Council, Rectory Office……. ……….……… .610-395-2876
Extraordinary Ministers, Fr. Joe .. …………..………… ...610-395-2876
Faith Alive, Betty Belnoski…………….………………..…….610-298-2730
Financial Committee, John Chaya……………….………….610-770-1213
Fundraising Scheduling Committee, Mem Petriello ….. ….610-395-2876
Girl Scout Coordinator, Eileen Grodziak…………...……….610-530-9790
Helping Hands, Sara Miller…………...……………………...484-553-1863
Hope Committee, Joan May…………….……………………610-336-0420
Knights of Columbus, John Geosits ……………….……….610-393-5982
Lectors, Fr. Joe… …...........................................................610-395-2876
Marriage Encounter, Dave & Theresa Shellhamer ……….610-395-8254
Men of Malvern, Blaise A. Di Micelii……………..………….610-767-5650
Mothers' Circle, Tina Montone……………………………….610-762-6128
Music Director, Dave Knerr…………...…………………..….610-965-3835
Parish Council, Donna Spatz……………………………..….610-395-2876
Parish Wellness Committee, Joan May…..…….………… .610-336-0420
Prayer Line, Rita Natishak…………………………….……. 610-398-2734
Pro-Life Committee/NFP Sandra Zawistowski…………… 610-967-5105
Pro-Life Committee, Jo Garcia ……………………….……...610-395-8247
Protecting God’s Children Coord., Rose Hayward..............610-395-4920
Pregnant, Confused?.................................................Call 1-888-LIFEAID
SRAA, Paul Rieger………………………………………...….610-530-1698
Summer Festival, Dave Abert…………..………………… . 484-788-5656
Vocation Committee Carole Valtos……………...…….. … 610-799-2467
Women's Guild, Donna Spatz…………….………….….…..610-395-2876
Youth & Young Adult Ministries/ I.H.S., Marie Dooley…….484-575-1115
Jr. High Youth Ministry/ I.H.S,
SACRAMENTS:
PENANCE: Friday and Saturday: 7:45 - 8:15 AM and Saturday: 5:306:00 PM. (And also by appointment with one of the Priests.) On
occasions such as Lent or Advent there are special times for Penance.
BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered on the first
and third Sunday of each month at 12:45 p.m. Please contact the
Rectory at 610-395-2876 after the birth of your child to register for the
Baptismal Workshop and the Date of Baptism. The Baptismal Workshop
is a Diocesan requirement and is offered the 1st Saturday of the month
at 9:30 am in the Parish Center, rooms 3 & 4. Families must be
registered parishioners, attending Mass weekly and practicing the Faith.
Godparents must be practicing their faith and submit a certificate of
eligibility two weeks prior to Baptism.
MARRIAGES: Couples must contact one of the Parish Priests at the
Rectory, at least 6 months in advance of their intended wedding date.
Note: Bride or Groom must be a Registered and practicing member for
at least 6 months. In addition to the three sessions with the Priest, the
Diocesan Marriage Preparation Dialogues must also be attended. The
normal day for weddings is Saturday, at 10 AM or 12 PM or 2 PM.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Notify the rectory as soon as someone
becomes seriously ill or weak due to old age, so that they might receive
this Sacrament of the Living.
COMMUNION TO THE HOME-BOUND: The Eucharistic Ministers do
this monthly; Eucharistic Ministers visit those who wish to receive more
often. Always notify us about the home-bound who are not being
visited.
HOSPITALIZED: If possible, alert the rectory whenever someone has to
be hospitalized, especially, if this admission is an emergency.
Remember that each hospital knows what Catholic Parish is
responsible for its emergency situations. A family member should notify
the rectory office of any admission of a parishioner and if they want
their name on the prayer list for the sick.
REGISTRATION FOR PARISH: New members should make an
appointment to come to the Rectory Office. Our policy is to accept those
who live within our parish boundaries. (If you move out of the parish,
and change your address, notify the Rectory Office.)
SCHEDULING USE OF FACILITIES: To schedule a meeting or event
in the CHURCH, PARISH CENTER, PARISH OFFICES, please contact
Mem Petriello, 610-395-2876. To schedule a meeting or event in the
EDUCATIONAL CENTER/SCHOOL, please contact Karen Karwacki,
395-7221. A "USE OF FACILITY" form will need to be completed and
returned to the appropriate contact person listed above. Any
organization, with Msgr. Wargo's approval, interested in having a
fundraiser at our Parish or School MUST complete a "FUNDRAISING
DESCRIPTION" form and contact Mem Petriello in the Rectory at 610395-2876.
Diocesan Safe Environment
Sister Meg Cole, S.S. J.
610-866-0581 ex 19
Diocesan Victim Assistance
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, MA, NCC,LPC
Confidential telephone 800-791-9209
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ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHURCH
MASS
FOR THE
INTENTIONS
WEEK
WEEK OF 10/26/14
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE
10/25/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
Catherine Rabenold
6:00 pm
William & Agnes Ashman
10/26/14
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
7:00 am
Pat & Amy Jenkins-for good health
8:30 am
Monica Swezda
10:00 am
Carol Reed Chromiak
11:30 am
Robert Manns
11/1/2014
SATURDAY: VIGIL MASS OF SUNDAY
4:30 pm
Michael & Anna Sabol
6:00 pm
Casey Doolin
11/2/2014 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
7:00 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
8:30 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
10:00 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
11:30 am
Deceased Members of the Parish
MONDAY S
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Seamus Gavigan
Geraldine Minner
10/27/14
TUESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
7:00 pm
SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
Al Leonzi
Emilie Sparks
Susan Rentler
10/28/14
WEDNESDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Karen W. Weston
Joseph Azar
10/29/14
THURSDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Al Roesch
Helen Jaccarino
10/30/14
FRIDAY
6:30 am
8:30 am
WEEKDAY
Donald Ronca
Patricia Coleman Baddick
10/31/14
SATURDAY
8:30 am
ALL SAINTS
Gregory Atlas-special intentions
11/1/14
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26
This passage from the book of Exodus enjoins all to adhere to specific religious and social laws. It urges all
to act with justice and compassion towards others.
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 5c-10
Paul praises the Thessalonians for receiving the word of God so eagerly and totally. Word of their faithfulness
has spread throughout Macedonia and Greece; they have become a model for all Christians.
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
Matthew recounts the incident in which a lawyer, seeking to entrap Jesus, asks, “Teacher, which commandment of the law is the greatest?” With simplicity and authority, Jesus responds that the first commandment is
to love God with one’s entire being; the second is to love one’s neighbor as oneself.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Quilting
Lightweigh
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Morning Scripture
IHS
Lightweigh
Men’s Meeting
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Divine Mercy Cenacle
Morning Scripture
IHS
Lightweigh
Men’s Meeting
NEXT WEEK
Sunday
Monday
Quilting
Lightweigh
Tuesday
World Mission Sunday:
2014 World Mission Sunday Appeal
The Society for the Propagation of the Faith,
a Pontifical Mission Society
Thank you for your generous response to the
Society for the Propagation of the Faith on
World Mission Sunday. Our parish raised
$5,635.00—generous help that will reach the
Church in Mongolia and local churches throughout the Missions, where the poor receive practical help and
the experience of God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. For more information, please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org.
2014 World Mission Sunday Appeal
The Society for the Propagation of the Faith
a Pontifical Mission
CHANCE TO WIN $10,000
USE UP EXTRA ADDRESS LABELS &
SUPPORT SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH TOO!
We have been blessed to have experienced the love, caring, generosity &
counsel of the Sisters of St. Joseph over
the years. Sister Mary Kathryn, our former spiritual director of Women’s Guild
& HOPE Committee, Director of RCIA
program & advocate of our entire
community has asked our help in supporting the retired Sisters, by purchasing
a book or two of 6 chances for $5.00.
The grand prize of $10,000 & ten
smaller prizes of $500 will be awarded
Dec 7th.
The chances will be sold under the canopy during the weekend of October 25th
and 26th. You can still but tickets at the
rectory if you don’t get
them this weekend.
SISTER MARY KATHRYN
THANKS YOU IN ADVANCE
FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.
GOD BLESS YOU.
WHAT IS A PRIEST?
By Father Thomas E. Langer
Priests are mystery men. They come in assorted sizes, ages, weights and collars. They are found everywhere –
speeding along, perspiring over, walking by, kneeling on, praying over, laughing with, preaching to, teaching
about, pardoning for, and playing baseball with. Little children run them: teenagers marvel at them, aged folk turn
to them; lay people treasure them; non-Catholics stare at them; and Mary watches over them.
A priest is Prudence in a T-shirt; Fortitude with a breviary in his hand; Justice on a ball diamond; and Temperance
at any party. He is Faith with a blueprint; Hope with a sense of humor; and Charity with a golf club in hand.
A priest may be anything from a contemplative monk in a monastery to a magazine editor on Wall Street, from a
labor mediator to a TV personality, from a student to a professor. Formerly known as the boy-around-the –corner,
he’s a member of each family, yet belongs to none. He penetrates secrets, shares sorrows, heals wounds. He has
the trust of a child, the kindness of a best friend, the sternness of a tight-rope walker, the authority of an encyclopedia, the versatility of a commando, and the salesmanship of a Fuller–Brush man.
A priest is a humble creature – a mystifying worker at all professions. His hours are the longest; his salary the
smallest; his Boss the best! He likes good pastors, the smiles of Children, a good sermon, a home-cooked meal,
and the name “Father”.
A priest is all things to all men in the sight of God. He may be misquoted, mistaken and misunderstood, but he’ll
always forgive – because he’s a mediator; a peacemaker, a go-between heaven and earth. It’s no wonder God
loves him. He’s a man standing at an altar, clothed in Holy clothes, who while being aware of his own nothingness
speaks to God for us and to us for God. And although his greatest act is to offer sacrifice, his most consoling one
is to say to me, “Go in peace – Your sins are forgiven.”
Originally published by Open Sunday Visitor, March 13, 1960.
This weekend we celebrate Priesthood Sunday. It is a special day to reflect
upon and affirm the role of priesthood in the life of the Church as a central
role to the Church
Without the priest, Pope John Paul II said “there is simply no Catholic Church”
Take a couple of minutes to offer a special prayer for all priests today.
Praise God for their courage and their generosity.
Thank God for the gift of their priesthood.
Remember in a special way, those who serve St. Joseph the Worker Parish.
Our Pastor, Reverend Monsignor Wargo, Reverend Monsignor Joseph Smith,
Reverend Joseph Kweder, Reverend Guency Isaac and Reverend Father Luis
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Helping Hands News
Now is the time to stock up on
Barnes & Noble gift cards
for the St. Joseph the Worker
Barnes & Noble Night
November 10, 2014
Larger denominations AND a 9% rebate
are available on Shop With Scrip.
Selling hours:
Tuesday
11—1 rectory office
Thursday and Friday 11—1 rectory basement
Wednesday 8:00—8:15 AM E.C. Lunchroom
Wednesday
11—1 School Lobby
Weekends before and after all Masses
Celebrating our
parish faith
formation
programs helping
adults, youth and
children encounter
Christ every day!
Women’s Guild News
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014 please
join us in the Parish Center at 6 o’clock pm.
We will not have a Mass this evening, so we
can start early to set up for CraftFest. Wear
your work clothes as we will have a lot to
do. There are trees to set up, tables to skirt,
and presents to wrap for the Santa Shoppe.
If you have extra Christmas wrap, please
bring it along.
Many hands will make for light work. We will
have a short meeting before the fun begins.
Bring a friend or two…hope to see you there.
Save the date: Thursday, December 11,
2014 for our Christmas Dinner.
Invitations will be mailed.
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PART-TIME HELP NEEDED
BabaNonna is looking for part-time help
making kiffles for the holiday season.
Mostly mornings but may need afternoon help as well. Monday through
Thursday. Person will be rolling dough
some of the time. Number of days per
week and hours can
vary with your schedule. Please call Margo
at 610-554-7545 for
details. Address is
2137 Walbert Avenue, Allentown.
Purgatory:
The Forgotten Church Movie
Is Purgatory real?
Could the Afterlife
require suffering?
Can the living help
alleviate the anguish
of the dead? This
groundbreaking
documentary investigates these compelling life-after-death
questions through spiritual, scientific, and cultural perspectives. On Wednesday, October
29th at 9:15 A.M. the Divine Mercy Cenacle
will be showing this just-released movie in the
Parish Center rooms 5 & 6. This is a great,
timely opportunity for us to learn more about
the Holy Souls in Purgatory with All Souls Day
just days away. All are welcome. Please contact Nancy Clee at 610-530-0174 with any
questions.
UPCOMING COLLECTIONS…
Saturday/Sunday Oct 25/Oct 26 One Collection
Sunday Offering
Saturday/Sunday Nov 1/Nov 2 One Collection
Sunday Offering
All Saints and All Souls envelopes
Spirit 2014 —“Challenging Men To Grow
In Faith” The Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference will be held at DeSales University on Saturday November 15, 2014 from 9:00 AM until
5:00 PM. The day will include keynote
addresses from national and local speakers,
exhibits, and a vigil Mass with Bishop Barres.
Registration fee is $30 with continental breakfast and lunch included. Traducciòn simultánea
en Español de oradores está disponible. For
more information and to register online, please
visit www.cmfda.org or call 610-289-8900.
ST. JOE'S YOUTH CHOIR will begin practicing
for Christmas Eve Mass On Sunday, Oct 26th,
from 6-7:30 in the church. As always, all
children are welcome. We will be singing at
the 6 PM Mass on Christmas Eve in the parish
center. This is a beautiful way for the children
to offer their special gift to the Christ Child. If
you have any questions, call Fran at 610-7993231 or email at [email protected]. I
hope to see many old and new faces as we begin to prepare our welcome for the newborn
King.
ADORATION HOURS
Monday through Friday - 9
AM to 9 PM
First Friday of each month - 9
AM (10 AM during the school
year) until 8 AM Saturday.
Adorers are needed for the
following hours:
Tuesdays - 9 AM & 5 PM
Wednesdays - 1 PM & 7 PM
Thursdays - 6 PM
Fridays –1 PM, 5 PM & 6 PM.
We also welcome additional
adorers at other hours. For
information or to sign up, call Ed & Mary Johnstone at 610-434-2594 or email us at
[email protected] or see the parish website
CATHOLICS WHO FEEL SEPARATED FROM THE
CHURCH
Whatever the reason, However long it's been..
WE MISS YOU !! COME HOME !!
List of winners of Haiti Bike Ride baskets
#1--Faith based -Sankowskis
#2--Tea & China -- Sandy
Zeroka
#3--Clover Hill Wine--Blaise
Di Micelli
#4--CHRISTmas Carol
Tickets--Gloria Pacelli
#5 --His/Her Pamper yourself--Eva Billig
#6 --Haiti tablecloth, etc.--Mary Ann Johnson
#7 --Pamper Yourself Deluxe --Sandy Stewart
#8 --Pottery--Lorraine McTish
#9 --Movie Night--Lisa
Jeffery
#10-Italian/Mama Mia-Rosemary Posocco
#11-Sundry--The Wexler
Family
#12-Tole Painted Chair-Mary Rutkowski
MARRIED COUPLES
If you are a couple who wants more out of
your good marriage, why not invest one weekend working at it! Attend a WORLDWIDE
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER to learn communication skills and spend quality time together. The
next weekend will be Oct 10-12. For informa-
tion call 610 395-8254 or 1-609-581-7399 or go
on-line at www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org.
St. Joseph the Worker Parish invites
Parishioners to remember a deceased loved
one by placing a picture or small remembrance
of deceased relatives on designated tables at
the back of the Church. Items may be placed
on the tables beginning November 1 and must
be removed Saturday, November 29.
Throughout the month of November the
Church will remember our faithful
departed. Pictures should be no larger than 8
½” x 11” and may include the name of the
relative and a brief message. Please bring a
stand or support for the picture to hold it
upright. Names of the deceased may be
written onto a book which will be left at the
Mohegan Sun Casino bus trip on Wednesday, November 12,
2014. Cost is
$25. Receive $5 food
voucher and $25 slot
play. Bus leaves St. Joseph the Worker at
9:45AM and back about
5PM. Call Sue Mueller
(610) 392-2957 for reservations. Checks payable to St. Joseph’s
Women’s Guild. Mail check to Sue Mueller,
5211 Wagon Wheel Dr., Schnecksville, PA
18078.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
St Joseph the Worker Knights of Columbus Council 10921 has received the distinction of Star Council,
the international organization’s top award. Fewer than 10% of all councils worldwide earn this prestigious award. The Star Council award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership,
promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service-oriented activities. The
award was presented by District Deputy Jerry Judge to Past Grand Knight Charlie Fenstermaker on
behalf of the council members during the annual Council Night on October 14th.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and
their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Church, their communities, families and
young people. With more than 1.8 million members around the world, the Knights annually donate
more than $154 million and 70 million hours of service to charitable causes. Over the last ten years,
Council 10921 members and their families have donated countless hours of volunteer service and
over $167,000 to charitable causes and vocations support.
CRAFTFEST NEWS
COUNTDOWN TO CRAFTFEST – NOVEMBER 8 & 9! Please return raffle ticket stubs in the collection basket or to the rectory. We’re still accepting certificates & merchandise for the Chinese Auction. Contact Eleanor
Heffner (610) 395-4688 or take to the rectory.
Join our Craftfest preparation at the November meeting on Tuesday, Nov.
4 beginning at 6 p.m. We’ll be skirting display tables, assembling Christmas trees, bagging bean soup and wrapping gifts for the Santa Shop. If
you prefer working in the kitchen, bring your apron and favorite paring
knife to help cut up turkey for barbeque and apples for pies.
Setup continues on Thursday, Nov. 6 starting at 6 p.m., plus all day Friday
Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. (lunch provided). Food preparation is scheduled for Wed.,
Thurs. & Friday (Nov. 5,6,7) beginning at 9 a.m. Call Lee Ann Csencsits
(610) 297-0956 with questions.
Helpers are especially appreciated on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 PM when we
pack everything up! (Teens needing service hours are invited to help both
Thursday evening & Sunday afternoon.) Come when you can, leave
when you must!
Donations of labeled baked goods are definitely needed to present a
tempting array for the Bake Sale and Dessert Table. Please bring to parish center Friday 11/7 or early Saturday morning. If you can quantity
bake, we can assist with ingredients! Questions? Contact Barb Dietrick
(610) 530-0153.
Start your holiday shopping at CRAFTFEST … the beautiful crafts plus
our special gift baskets will please everyone on your gift list. Don’t miss
the “Unique Boutique” featuring original jewelry by Mary Jane Kloss, De-
nise Tempest & Doris Burger, plus Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tastefully Simple
and Aerosole Shoes. New this year: Patti Umlauf’s delightful clay ornaments (can be personalized!)
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A big “Thank You” goes to John Lawson and his volunteers for making
pierogies and noodles for haluski to be served at Craftfest. Mmm, Mmm,
good!
Please support this event and tell your friends & neighbors too … our profits benefit the whole parish!