March 22, 2015 - Saint Joseph Church

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
BROOKFIELD, CONNECTICUT
5th SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 22, 2015
SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 22, 2015
PARISH STAFF
Rev. George F. O’Neill, Pastor
Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, our
patron, this weekend, March 21 & 22
Zeppole will be served in the Parish Center
after the 5 PM Vigil, and the
9 & 11 AM Masses
[email protected]
Msgr. Edward Scull, Retired - Weekend Liturgist
Deacon Peter J. Kuhn
[email protected]
Deacon William J. Shaughnessy
[email protected]
Rita Golaszewski, Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Andrea Woronick,
Director of Faith Formation and Ministry
[email protected]
EDJE & Cross Over 2 Jesus Administrator
Roseann D’Aureli
[email protected]
David Kendall, Music Director
[email protected]
Tory Gozzi, Choir Director
[email protected]
PARISH OFFICE
Phone: 203.775.1035
Fax: 203.775.1684
Web Site: www.stjosephbrookfield.com
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 163 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Friday
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil – 5:00 PM
Confessions:
Sunday-7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday – 6:45 & 8:45 AM
Saturday morning – 8:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM; Saturday, 3:45 PM
HOLY HOUR FOR THE UNBORN
Every Sunday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
Mr. Scott Bannon, Principal
Phone: 203.775.2774
Fax: 203.775.5810
Web Site: www.sjsbrookfield.org
PRAYING FOR PEACE
We invite you to stay at the end of Sunday Mass –
following the closing hymn – and join in praying three
“Hail Marys” for Peace: in our World, in our Families
and in our Hearts..
SACRAMENTS
Baptism – The Sacr ament of Baptism is celebr ated on
Sundays at 12:30 p.m. A Pre-Baptism class is required for
both parents prior to the Baptism of their first child.
Register with the Parish Office: 203.775.1035.
Marriage – Weddings gener ally ar e celebr ated on
Friday evening or Saturday afternoon and must be
scheduled at least six months in advance. Please do not
make final arrangements for your reception prior to
contacting the Parish Office.
R.C.I.A. – Inter ested in Catholic Faith? Call the Par ish
Office.
HOSPITALIZED PARISHIONERS
Parishioners entering local hospitals are urged to advise
the Admissions Department that they are Roman
Catholic and that they wish to be visited by the Catholic
Chaplain. This is especially important if admission is
through the Emergency Room. In addition, you may
contact the Parish Office directly in order to arrange a
visit from a member of St. Joseph’s clergy.
THOSE FOR WHOM WE PRAY
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF GOD’S HEALING, STRENGTH
AND COMFORT: Pat Walsh, Gloria H., Ralph Santoliquido,
John Mainhart, Patricia, Sr. Sophia, Pete V., Bob Murphy,
Charles and Faye Thibodeau, and Matthew.
FOR THE PROTECTION AND SAFE RETURN OF THOSE
SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES: C.J. Arconti, Brendan
Cooney, Michael Ayala Lopez, Michael Moreira and John
Suszynski.
BROOKFIELD, CT
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT; THIRD
SCRUTINY OF THE ELECT
The voice of the Lord is our
escape
Each time we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we ask
God to “Deliver us from evil.” Although we
don’t think about it, this is technically an
exorcism: an invocation against the spirit of
evil in the world. The three Scrutinies of the
Elect are not simply opportunities for a long, searching
examination of the heart in preparation for Easter. The Scrutinies
are also meant to strengthen those who are new in faith against the
lure of sin, described as “a horror” and “a shackle.” Like Lazarus,
we all need to “come out!” of that darkness and into saving grace.
TODAY’S READINGS: Year A: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:811; John 11:1-45 (34). “So Jesus said to them, ‘Untie him and
let him go.’ ”
MONDAY, MARCH 23
TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO, BISHOP
Let’s get a move on!
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
By Gina Loehr
“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am,
there also will my servant be.” In today's Gospel, Jesus
speaks about death. He gives the analogy of the grain of
wheat that must fall to the ground and die in order to produce much fruit. Later, He speaks about how He will be
"lifted up from the earth," making reference to His crucifixion. He says that the fruit of this will be that He will "draw
everyone" to Himself.
Jesus is telling us that death yields a greater good, that it
produces fruit. So, when He insists that we must follow Him,
we can take courage. Yes, following Jesus means accompanying Him all the way to the cross. It means that we too are
called to carry our own cross and die to ourselves: “W hoever
loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world
will preserve it for eternal life.” But this death leads to a
greater kind of life. When we stay connected to Jesus
through thick and thin, we receive eternal life in the end!
Jesus says, "The Father will honor whoever serves me."
The season of Lent is designed not only to help us reflect a
bit more deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ, but
also to prepare us for the glory that follows. The joy of Easter and the triumph of the Resurrection are all the more powerful precisely because they emerge out of the darkest, most
"hopeless" of situations. When we cling to Jesus even
through these kinds of circumstances in our own lives—
whether they be sickness, unemployment, conflict, or disappointment—we are those servants that Jesus spoke of, the
ones who go where Jesus goes, even when the going gets
tough. But let us remember, as we march through Lent, that
this journey will bear much fruit.
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“Turibius the Tireless” could be the nickname of today’s saint. As
a Spanish missioner and later bishop in 16th-century colonial Peru,
he traversed a 176,000-square-mile diocese—three times—to
attend to those in his charge. His favorite saying is one we do well
to keep in mind: “Time is not our own, and we must give a strict
account of it.” Keep a simple time log for a week, and you’ll learn
something about your priorities. You might be surprised by how
much time is frittered away. Not that down-time is all bad, mind
you—relaxing and recreating are also part of God’s plan. But keep
in mind that time is a nonrenewable resource. How will you spend
your precious allotment?
TODAY’S READINGS: Deuteronomy 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62;
John 8:1-11 (251). “Let the one among you who is without sin
be the first to throw a stone at her.”
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 - LENTEN WEEKDAY
Spoken for
“Each one of you has to be God’s microphone. Each one of you
has to be a messenger, a prophet.” These fateful words of
Archbishop Oscar Romero, martyred this day in 1980, speak of
what it means to be a person of faith. Faith must be lived out.
Romero advocated for the rights and dignity of those who were
materially poor. He preached the gospel by how he lived. His life
broadcast the Good News, calling others to lives of holiness and
humility. Your life can speak volumes, too; it’s simply a matter of
letting God make of you a microphone.
TODAY’S READINGS: Numbers 21:4-9; John 8:21-30 (252).
“The one who sent me is with me.”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
That’s the spirit
“Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Those familiar
and beloved words are the core of today’s celebration. The
Annunciation is a favorite subject of artists from Da Vinci to Fra
Angelico to Jan van Eyck and others, all trying to capture what it
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
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means to be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit: the meeting of God
and the ordinary human person. The paintings show a range of
emotions in Mary, what any of us would feel when God asks
something of us: fear, uncertainty, humble acceptance. With or
without angels, God is daily entrusting the mission of Christ to
your hands. How do you usually respond? What about today?
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10;
Luke 1:26-38 (545). “How can this be?”
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
LENTEN WEEKDAY
What’s beyond the rainbow?
The books of the Old Testament present a number of covenants
between God and the patriarchs—Abraham, Moses, and David all
have their moment. But perhaps most interesting is the first
covenant God makes, in the story of the flood, because that one is
with every living creature, a covenant, says God, “between me
and the earth.” The rainbow covenant promised protection against
destruction by flood. Have we made a similar covenant with the
earth, promising not to destroy through polluting, deforesting, and
overdeveloping? We survived the flood thanks to God’s covenant.
The next covenant depends on us.
TODAY’S READINGS: Genesis 17:3-9; John 8:51-59 (254).
“Whoever keeps my word will never see death.”
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
LENTEN WEEKDAY; DAY OF ABSTINENCE
It’s not too late
So maybe this has been the richest, most faithful, most spiritually
rewarding Lent of your life. Or maybe your early resolutions to
pray more, eat less, be kind all fell apart like a house of cards the
day after Ash Wednesday. Be not afraid: There’s still time to get
your spiritual act together and make this a Lent to remember.
Spiritual renewal is not about attaining perfection, but about
putting yourself in the hands of grace. Confession is a place to
begin. Ask for what you need in prayer. Trust in God, not
yourself. God is a much better bet!
TODAY’S READINGS: Jeremiah 20:10-13; John 10:31-42 (255).
“The Lord is with me, like a mighty champion.”
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
LENTEN WEEKDAY
“They’re into the final turn”
Take a deep breath—with Palm Sunday on the way and Holy
Week ahead, you’re in the home stretch to Easter. Maybe your life
this Lent resembled a road race, complete with bumps and dents
and a few hairpin turns. That’s all behind you now. Take a deep
breath today, let it all go, and look toward the horizon of hope.
That is what Easter is all about. It pulls us forward toward what
we think is the finish line, only to discover when the checkered
flag comes down that we were winners all along! TODAY’S
READINGS: Ezekiel 37:21-28; John 11:45-56 (256). “Now the
Passover of the Jews was near.”
Looking for Some PART TIME Work?
Saint Joseph School is looking for Substitute Teachers! If you would like to pick up a Sub Packet, please
contact the School Office: 203-775-2774. Ask for
Kim.
Qualifications:
 To be a Classroom Aide, you need to have a high
school diploma.
 To be a Substitute Teacher, you need a college degree.
 VIRTUS certification required for all positions.
A FLEXIBLE JOB with GREAT PAY for a FUN DAY!
NOW ENROLLING PRE-K 3 & 4
AT SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL!!
PK-4 meets Monday through Friday
- a full day! 8:45 - 3:00
PK-3 meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- half day! 9:00 - 12:00
Come see what our Pre-School Programs are all
about! Call 203-775-2774 for more information.
VIRTUS Training Information
“VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children for Adults” is a threehour training class on child sexual abuse and prevention. Completion and certification of VIRTUS training—along with a criminal
background check—is mandatory for anyone 18 years of age or
older who works or volunteers in the Diocese of Bridgeport in any
capacity or activity.
New Volunteers
Go to www.virtusonline.org and click on “Registration” in the
left-side column. Your will be prompted to create a VIRTUS account. From there, select “Bridgeport Diocese” from the pull-down
menu to can find a schedule of training classes. There also is a
form to authorize the necessary criminal background check.
Currently Certified Volunteers
All currently certified volunteers must take a one-hour online
awareness course and sign an Executive Summary form stating that
they have read and will comply with the guidelines of the Protecting God’s Children program. Copies of the Guidelines booklet and
the Executive Summary form are in the vestibule.
Requirement for New Background Checks
Some currently certified volunteers may need to authorize a
new criminal background check. If the volunteer’s activity/
program involves working with children, a new background check
is required every five years. If children are not involved, a new
background check is required every ten years.
To obtain an authorization form, or for any information related
to the VIRTUS program, please call Rita in the Parish Office: 203775-1035. If you do not have a computer, the registration may be
completed in the Parish Office.
MARCH 22, 2015
Our Gifts to God
And His Church
WEEKEND OF 14-15, 2015
Offertory results for last weekend were not available at
press time. They will be published next week.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesdays, March 24 & 31—7:00-9:00 PM
At all Churches in the Diocese of Bridgeport
Saturday, March 28—3:45 to 4:45 PM
(No Confessions on Holy Saturday)
If you have not yet responded to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal,
please reflect upon the importance of your support to ministry and
outreach that relies upon the charity of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
The challenge is immediate and far reaching, but the solution is
within our reach! Please consider the following options when deciding upon the best way to support the Annual Catholic Appeal
this year:
 Make a pledge and spread out your payments up to 10 months.
 Donate on-line by going to the diocesan website,
2015ACAbridgeport.com
 Check if your employer will match your gift through the Corporate Matching Gift Program
 Donate a one-time gift
 Contribute a gift of appreciated stocks or securities
Whatever you decide, your gift will be greatly appreciated and
make a difference in lives of others.
Stations of the Cross
Fridays at 7:00 PM
Good Friday—Living Stations at 8:00 PM
Monday-Wednesday, March 30-April 1
Weekday Mass at 6:45 & 8:45 AM
Holy Thursday
Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM (No Mass)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper—7:00 PM
Good Friday
Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM (No Mass)
Ecumenical Cross Walk—10 AM to Noon
The Easter Triduum, the “Three Days”, is the celebration of
the Christian Passover. Just as our Jewish ancestors gathered annually to remember the events of their release from slavery in
Egypt, so too, we gather to celebrate our Passover from death to
life in Christ. The Triduum is at the heart and soul of our Christian
faith, commemorating the triumph of God's love over darkness
and death. It’s the fullest ritual expression of what it means to be
a Christian. In our reliving and remembering, we’re renewed and
reborn along with the newly initiated members of our community.
As we prepare the rites of the Triduum liturgy, we are afforded many opportunities to emphasize and maintain the unity of
this one celebration. We accomplish this ritually by remembering
that each of the days, while having their own emphasis, celebrate
the entire mystery of Christ’s passion and death. In our Friday rituals, we need not pretend that the resurrection has not yet happened. We are not playacting here. Though the liturgy of Friday is
stark, we may still catch glimpses of Easter triumph. The same is
true of Easter. We arrive at the joy of the resurrection only
through suffering and death. Easter without the cross has little
meaning.
(Begins at Congregational Church)
Recorded Stations—Noon-1:00 PM—Church
Solemn Passion of the Lord—3:00 PM
Living Stations of the Cross—8:00 PM
Holy Saturday
Morning Prayer at 8:00 AM (No Mass)
Blessing of Easter Food—Noon
Easter Vigil—8:00-10:30 PM
Easter Sunday
Masses at 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
(No 5:00 PM Mass)
MARCH 22, 2015
Just two weeks to go ...
Monday, March 23
6:45 a.m. - Intentions of our Par ishioner s
8:00 a.m. - For an increase in vocations
Tuesday, March 24
6:45 a.m. - Intentions of Kevin Wallin, req. by Joan Marschall
8:45 a.m. - Mass of Thanksgiving, req. by the Kulowiec family
Wednesday, March 25 - Solemnity of the Annunciation
6:45 a.m. - Bar bar a Lindner , r eq. by her family
8:45 a.m. - Annunciata Cicchetti, req. by Betty Paravati
Thursday, March 26
6:45 a.m. - Geor ge Nault, r eq. by his family
8:45 a.m. - Geor ge F. O’Neill, Sr ., r eq. by Fr . Chip
Friday, March 27
6:45 a.m. - Her man and Pat Otte, r eq. by the Monti family
8:45 a.m. - Beverly Stanley, req. by Ray Conroy
Saturday, March 28
8:00 a.m. - Intentions of the Holy Father
5:00 p.m. - John H. Russo, req. by Russo family
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - Philip Banfelder, req. by Patty & Matt Lennon
11:00 a.m. - James J. Foley, req. by the McFarlin family
5:00 p.m. - Michael and Maria Emanuele, req. by the Emanuele
family
PARISH MINISTRIES
Week of March 21 - 28, 2015
Saturday & Sunday – St. Joseph Feast Day Celebration after 5
PM Vigil, and 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses - Parish Center
Sunday - Holy Hour for the Unborn - 3:00 p.m. - Church
Monday thru Friday – Rosary for Life – 8:20 a.m. – Church
Tuesday - Lenten Confessions - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Church
Friday - Stations of the Cross - 7:00 p.m. - Church
Friday - BINGO! - 5:30 P.M. - SJS GYM
Liturgy
Altar Servers – Mr. Patrick Jennings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.740.7133
Dir. of Music – Mr. David Kendall. . . . . . . . . . . . .203.775.1035, ext. 177
Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors – Mike & Joanna Charecky . 203.775.6612
Faith Formation and Sacraments
Religious Education (Grades 1-8), RCIA and other Sacramental
Preparation – Mrs. Andrea Woronick . . . . . .203.775.1035, ext. 105
Scheduling Baptisms – Mrs. Rita Golaszewski. . . 203.775.1035, ext. 101
Marriage Scheduling/Prep – Deacon Peter Kuhn. .203.775.1035, ext. 104
Prayer & Devotion
Men’s Retreat – Mr. Jeff Roeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.740.9428
– Mr. Andy Pacuk ([email protected]) . . . . 917-514-5974
Women’s Retreat – Mrs. Barb Roeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.740.9428
Men of St. Joseph – Mr. Carl Monti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.740.9544
Centering Prayer – Mrs. Michele Curnan
Parish Councils and Administration
Parish Council – Mr. Pat Jennings, Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . .203.740.7133
Finance Council – Mr. Frank Cavalea, Chairman. . . . . . . . .203.482.5563
SJS Home & School Association
Theresa Mitchell, Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 860.799.7571
Other Ministries & Organizations
8th Station Bereavement Ministry
Mrs. Mary Shaughnessy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203-775-9138
Mrs. Pat Tharrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203-775-4836
55-Plus Club (Seniors) – Mrs. Helen Fiddner . . . . . . . . . . . 203.775.9613
Knights of Columbus – Mr. Patrick Jennings.. . . . . . . . . . . .203.740.7133
Mary-Martha Ministry – Mrs. Pat Font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.775.2335
MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) – Mrs. Barb Roeder203.740.9428
Outreach to Sick/Shut-In – Sr. Mary Ann Socha, CMGT. . 203.794.1486