1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

PARISH INFORMATION
Rev. Donald Fest, S.S.J.….............................................Pastor
Dn. Albert A. Anderson Jr……….......……………..Deacon
Mrs. Beverly Anderson………......................Faith Formation
stjosephalexva@gmail.com.................................Parish Email
www.josephite.com......................................Josephite Website
Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday
9:30 – noon & 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Bulletin Deadline
All bulletin requests are due by Monday 2:00 p.m. – Email to
stjosephalexva@gmail.com
Electronic Giving
If you wish for more information, or to sign up for electronic
giving to St. Joseph, go to the website or FAITH DIRECT at
www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is VA561.
Sunday Masses
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Choirs
Gospel Choir sings the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Chorale – All other Sunday Masses
Holy Hour and Novena to Saint Joseph
Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Chapel
Daily Mass in Chapel
Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – 7:45 a.m.
Confessions: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. and upon request.
Baptisms: Baptism classes will be held the First Tuesday of
each month at 6:00pm and Baptism will be the second Sunday
of each month at 2:00pm. Please contact the Parish office.
Marriage: Please contact the Rectory at least six months prior
to your desired wedding date
Religious Education Classes: Classes from September 21 to
May 2015 at 9:45am in the school.
Adult Faith Formation and Bible Studies:
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Young Adults Ministry:
For meeting times, places, and activities contact the YAM at
stjosephalexva.youngadults@gmail.com or go to the parish
website.
RCIA – Becoming a Catholic: Are you interested in becoming
a Catholic? Do you know someone who is or who has mentioned
it to you? Have them call the Rectory, contact Father or Deacon,
or let us know by email (see address above). RCIA meets on
Sundays from 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. in the Chapel
New Parishioners: We would like to extend a warm welcome to
new members of our congregation. Please pick up a registration
form in the back of the Church, call the Rectory, or email
stjosephalexva@gmail.com
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA IN ROME
First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
This reading from the Prophet Ezekiel tells of the streaming, healing
waters that flow from the temple. These waters restore life to the
river’s inhabitants as well as the fruit bearing trees along its banks.
It is believed that the water signifies blessings, whereas the lack of
signifies trouble, hardship.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
Paul compares us to a building whose foundation has been laid by
Jesus. As the people of God, we can only be solid if we are
grounded in Christ.
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Near the time of Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem and saw the
temple had become a marketplace. He became angry and proceeded
to drive out the vendors and livestock. Jesus spoke of destroying the
temple and rebuilding it in three days. The Jews did not know Jesus
was speaking of his body, but when his resurrection from the dead
came to pass, his disciples remembered what Jesus had said and
came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – All Souls Novena of Masses #6
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. –All Souls Novena of Masses #7
Monday: 7 p.m. - Holy Hour and Novena to St. Joseph
Tuesday: 7 p.m. – All Souls Novena of Masses #8
Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. All Souls Novena of Masses #9
Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – For the People
Friday: 7:45 a.m. – Communion Service
THIS WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH
Monday- 6:30 p.m. 100th Anniversary Meeting, church hall
7:00 p.m. – Holy Hour in rectory chapel
Tuesday- 7:30 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, church hall.
Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study, church hall.
Thursday – 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir rehearsal
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. Unity Mass- St. Francis of Assisi, Triangle VA
Welcome Fritzgerald Council of the Knights of
Columbus, Council 459 and Bishop Paul S. Loverde
Council of the Knights of Peter Claver and the Ladies
of the Mother Mary Lange court, Council 398.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
November 15 - 5:30 p.m. The Unity Mass by the Office of Black
Catholics at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Triangle, VA.
November 18 - 7:30 p.m. - Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver meet
November 20 - 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Committee meeting
November 21- 6:00 p.m. - 100 Anniversary Meeting
November 22- 11:00 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal
1:00 p.m. - Parker Gray Reunion Mtg.
November 25 – 7:30 p.m. – Social Concerns Meeting
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day – Mass at 10:00 a.m.
December 6- 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Annual Christmas Bazaar/Fair
December 13 - 8:00 a.m. ALIVE Furniture Pickup
- 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy Meeting - Drexel Room
- 11:00 a.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal
December 16 - 7:30 pm-Knights of Peter Claver Mtg.
December 24- 5 p.m.- Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
9 p.m. - Christmas Eve Gospel Mass
December 25 - 10 a.m. - Christmas Day Mass
December 31 – 7:00 p.m. – New Years’ Eve Mass
January 1 – 10 a.m. – New Years’ Day Mass
January 7- No Faith Formation/Bible Study, resumes 1/14/15
January 8- 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Committee meeting, hall
January 10- 9:00 a.m. - Liturgy Meeting in Drexel Room
January 12- 6:30 p.m. -100 Anniversary Meeting in hall
January 14- 7:00 p.m. – Faith Formation/Bible Study resumes
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
PARISH SICK AND SHUT- INS
Doris Adkins, Phyllis Bickham,
Laura Ross Brown, ,
Vernessa Carter, Ferdinand Day, Therese Didon, , Bob
Giggetts, Michael Jones, Rosemary Kemp, Louis Majors,
Helena Owens, Yvonne Powell, Sr. Katherine Brent OSP,
Brenda Stewart, Kizzie Smith and Dorothy Turner.
Please note: We have reduced this list to only Saint Joseph
parishioners who are sick and/or shut-in. They are listed here
so that we not only keep them in our prayers, but remember
them with occasional cards and visits
The Temple of Stones is a
Symbol of the Living Church
Today the liturgy celebrates
the dedication of the Lateran
Basilica, called “mother and
head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact,
this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor
Constantine’s edict, in 313, granted Christians freedom to
practice their religion.
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of our annual
Buffet Dinner. Fun was had by all. All the proceeds of
$927.00 were given to the parish for any special need.
RCIA - Next Sunday, Nov 16, RCIA Focus is "The Four Marks
of the Church." Everyone is welcome to attend
these Sunday morning sessions from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
in the rectory chapel (rectory downstairs). Come on down!
The 2015 Sunday Missals are now on sale after Mass in the
church hall. Note: The new missal starts the First Sunday in
Advent which is November 30, 2014. Two kinds are
available, the regular St. Joseph Sunday Missal and the Large
Print abbreviated version.
Upcoming Second* & Special Collections
Nov. 9 – Today – The Retirement Fund for Religious*
Nov. 23 - Catholic Campaign for Human Development*
Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 7 – Josephite Share In Mission
Dec. 14 – Catholic Charities Christmas Collection*
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 16
Lectors
8:30 Mass
R. Allen
K. Korol
11:00 Mass
T. Boyd-Vega
N. Kindle
Cantors
A. Murphy-Walters
D. LeBeaux/SJGC
Hospitality Ministers
L. Lawton, L. Lebron, Y.Powell
M. Webster, L. Smith
A. Powell, A. Miah, C. Jones
Y. Speights, B. McCarter,
M. Evans, R. Miles, M. Rice
R. Brent, M. Calloway
Extraordinary Ministers*
D. Reuss, P. Johnson
R. Jackson, T. Jones
Altar Servers
Kim and Tylar
Aaron and Makiah
* NOTE When a seminarian is serving on the altar, he will be administering Holy Communion, thus we would need one less EM
CHURCH ATTENDANCE – November 2
8:30 Mass – 117- $3,682.00
11:00 Mass – 217- $3,845.00
November- Black Catholic History Month
This Saturday, November 15, 5:30pm, 3rd Annual Unity
Mass, Theme: “One People One Love,” at St. Francis of Assisi
Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Rd, Triangle, VA, This celebrates
the many cultures of the Diocese of Arlington. Principle
Celebrant will be Bishop John Ricard, Rector of the St. Joseph
Seminary, also Fr. William Norvel, Superior General of the
Josephites, and clergy from the many cultures in the diocese.
This week we honor Father Charles
Uncles, S.S.J., from St. Francis Xavier
Church in Baltimore. He was the first
educated and ordained African American
priest in the United States. He made
history in 1891 with his ordination and
we proudly celebrate him as a member
of the Josephite community.
Three Known African Popes:
Pope St. Victor I – 13th pope, elected in year 186
Pope St. Melchaides – 32nd pope, elected in 314
Pope St. Gelasius I – 49th pope, elected in 492
WE NEED Your Unneeded Winter Coats - Council 459 of the
Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a winter coat drive for the
people in our community who have need of them. Please
place gently used coats, scarves, hats and gloves of all sizes in
the large boxes in the parish hall for their distribution.
Make Plans Now for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia- Join families from throughout the world Sept.
22-25, 2015 in Philadelphia. The 2015 theme is “Love is Our
Mission: The Family Fully Alive.” There will be an exhibition
marketplace for an exchange of ideas and goods, as well as a
youth track and daycare- go to worldmeeting2015.org.
Registration is opening soon.
WALK IN MY SHOES (WIMS) GLOBAL PROJECT – The Mother
Mary Lange Court 398 of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of
Peter Claver (LAKPC) is collecting new and gently used shoes
for the children of all ages living in foreign lands, from infants
to young adults. A shoe collection box is in Parish Hall to
receive donations. Visit- walkinmyshoesglobalproject.com
ADVENT GIVING TREE- AGAIN THIS
YEAR, WE WILL PROVIDE GIFTS FOR
NEEDY FAMILIES, RETIRED JOSEPHITES,
OBLATE SISTERS, OUR PARISH SICK AND
SHUT- INS
AND A LOCAL NURSING
HOME. TAGS WILL BE PLACED ON THE
TREE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT,
NOVEMBER 30. PLEASE TAKE A TAG OFF THE TREE,
PURCHASE THE SUGGESTED GIFT AND RETURN THE GIFT BY
DECEMBER 21.
Coping with the Holidays After the Death of a Loved OneHolidays can be painful reminders of loss. There is help for
this time of the year. The presentations by Haven of Northern
Virginia offer ideas for reinventing the holidays. It will be
Thursday, November 20, 7:30-9:00pm at Havens of Northern
Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale, VA. The cost is
free but space is limited. For more info and registration, email
havenofnova@verizon.net or call 703 941-7000.
Aging Well in Alexandria
A Livable Community for All Ages
November2014
A collaborative communication effort between
At Home In Alexandria (AHA),
City of Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services,
and Senior Services of Alexandria
Medicare Open Enrollment: Now Through December 7 is when ALL people with
Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for
2015. People with Medicare can call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov for
plan information. If a person is satisfied that their current plan will meet their needs
for next year, they don’t need to do anything. If you need more information, the
Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, VICAP, provides free and
confidential information, assistance and counseling to persons living in Alexandria
and Arlington County who are 60 and over,
Medicare beneficiaries under age 60 and their families. Services include:
 Individual counseling on Medicare Parts A, B, C (health plans), Medicare Part D
(prescription plans), and Medigap plans
 Medicare classes offered throughout the year
 Help resolving Medicare claims or billing issues
 Assistance with filing for Medicare-related benefits
 Assistance with understanding Medicaid and long-term care insurance
Appointments are encouraged for in-person Medicare counseling meetings.Call 703228-1700 and ask to speak with a trained VICAP Medicare Counselor.
Together we can meet the needs of seniors and their caregivers in Alexandria.
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