St. Joseph Church 3640 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, PA, 19475 www.stjosephspringcity.com 610-948-7760 Fax: 610-948-8509 st.joes@comcast.net Rev. Charles R. O’Hara, Pastor Rev. Donato P. Silveri, In Residence November 30, 2014 Catholic School Holy Family School 610-933-7562 221 Third Ave., Phoenixville Principal: Ann Marie Braca www.myholyfamilyschool.org Parish Religious Education Program PREP Director: Andrea Jackowski September- May Sunday: 8:45 – 10:35 AM Grades K-8 610-792-4535 stjosephprep@comcast.net Baptism: Sunday 12:30 PM by appointment. Marriages: Couples contemplating mar r iage must contact the pr iest at least 6 months in advance to make an appointment to discuss marriage preparations. Ministry to the Sick: Anyone unable to attend Mass due to illness should call the Rector y to make arrangements to receive Holy Communion. Hospital visitations are made as time permits. If any family member is hospitalized please inform the Rectory to arrange a visit and to be remembered in our prayers. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held daily fr om 8am until 7pm. On Tuesday Evenings, a Holy Hour will begin at 6:00 pm with Private Prayer, followed by the Rosary at 6:15 pm; The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be said at 6:30 pm. Devotion Prayers and Litany of Sacred Heart will begin at 6:45 pm followed by Benediction. Mass Schedule Daily Mass: Monday -Friday 8:00 am Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 am Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 pm Holy Day: 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm Confessions: Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 pm RECTORY OFFICE HOURS MONDAY 12:30-4:00 PM TUES.-THURS. 8:30AM-4:00PM FRIDAY 8:30AM-12:30PM November 30th, 2014       First Sunday of Advent Holy Hour, Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:00-7:00pm in the Church. Charismatic Prayer Group, Tuesday, December 2nd, 7:15pm, in the Church. Parish Council Meeting, Thursday, December 4th, 7:00pm in the Rectory. Little Flowers Meeting, Friday, December 5th, 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Rectory Basement. Women’s Group Bethlehem Faith Tea/Cookie Exchange, Saturday, December 6th, 9:00am in the Rectory Basement. Giving Tree Gifts Due on Sunday, December 7th!!! NOTE: There will be a second collection next weekend at all masses for Retirement Fund For Religious. Eucharistic Minister Lectors 11/29 4:30 K. Cabot, K. Gallagher E. Slanga 11/30 7:30 M. Frank, A. Lightman, J. Schival J. Kelly 9:00 J. Michael, Reese, R. Zeleski D. Haynes 11:00 A. Benton, T. Chuck, B. Jacob A. Jackowski *********************************************************************** 12/6 4:30 E. Slanga, C. Mungin C. Narducci 12/7 7:30 C. Knighton, Salinas, K. Thum P. Thum 9:00 J. Pomager, Reese, R. Tamburro J. Michael 11:00 T. Chuck, B. Jacob, S. Scowden S. Lorenca Get your original Saint Joseph Christmas Ornament. Hand made/laser engraved and one of a kind. No two look alike. Only $5 each, due with order. Orders can be placed after mass in the Narthex or by contacting Emily Roseo at emilyroseo@comcast.net . Monday, December 1 Joseph & Pauline Gappa Req. by: Michelle & Louis Lampkin Tuesday, December 2 Forine Mungin Req. by: Daughters & Son Wednesday, December 3 Frank Pillar, Sr. Req. by: Betty Pillar Thursday, December 4 Robert Dickens Req. by: Scowden Family Friday, December 5 Edward J. Pulaki Req. by: Family The Giving Tree Please remember that all donations MUST be placed back under the tree by SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, so they can be delivered. Please place all GIFT CARDS in the offering plate for safe keeping until delivery or return them to the Rectory. If you can’t have you gifts back on time please call the rectory @ 610-948-7760 on Monday after 12pm and let us know when you can drop off your donations. Thank you. 1/042 November 30th, 2014 (MOJO) The Men of St. Joseph meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. We are looking for new members. Join us! NEXT MEETING: December 23rd in the Rectory Basement at 7:00 pm. Children's Breakfast with Santa The Children's Breakfast with Santa is a social gathering of families to start off the celebration of Christ’s birth. Come join us on Sunday, December 7th from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon in the Rectory Basement. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (ages 5 to 12). Children age 4 and under eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the breakfast. There is a sign-up sheet in the rear of the church. Please sign up so that we have an idea of how many will be attending the breakfast and have enough Santa gifts for the children. Save the date, and come and enjoy a yummy breakfast prepared by our Women’s Group! First Sunday of Advent Christmas is Coming, Time to Decorate! The Girl Scouts of Saint Joseph Church are selling Christmas Wreaths (with a red bow), Swags (with a red bow), Grave Blankets (with a red bow), along with jars with cookie ingredients. Forms will be at the back of the church with a box to put your order in. Payment due at pick up. Any questions call Mrs. Frank @ 610-310-4675. Thank you. The Girls. REDNER’S MARKET REMINDER Redner’s Market offers 1% back on all sales receipts when you use your Save-A-Tape card. Only tapes imprinted with “Save-A-Tape” logo are eligible for cash back rebates. Drop the complete tapes in the box in the Narthex. We are also collecting Boxtops. Please put in the Redner’s Box. WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES In order to help us prepare for the World Meeting of Families and the anticipated visit from Pope Francis, a catechism on family life entitled, Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive, has been prepared. Each month for the next ten months, our parish will reflect on one chapter from this catechism. You can order a copy of this beautifully illustrated catechism and learn about the World Meeting of Families at WorldMeeting2015.org. November 2014: Chapter 1: Created For Joy “Love is Our Mission” because love is our origin and destiny. Created in the image of God, a human being is created for communion, which means that loving God and neighbor is the reason for our existence. Catholics believe these things because of Jesus, our bedrock and cornerstone. Jesus suffered and yet persevered in love; he was crucified and yet rose again. In Jesus, we believe that the Creator of the universe became one of us, revealing not only who God is, but also who we are created to be and become. In a world of anxiety and doubt, Jesus is trustworthy. When we follow Jesus, body and soul, even when it hurts and requires sacrifice, we are living lives of integrity, for only in living this way will our lives coincide with the reason for our existence. This brings us great joy. We sin and stumble, but the God we meet in Christ is faithful even when we are not. God’s forgiveness is a gift that gives us back to ourselves, enabling us to embrace our mission and destiny anew. Catholic sacraments and moral teachings serve this destiny. The sacraments are a genuine encounter with Christ, while the moral teachings show what Christ-like love looks like in particular situations. Catholic life summons us to heroism and adventure even in ordinary daily life. The world is charged with the beauty and grace of God, and neighbors who need our love and kindness are all around us. Please keep reading the Love Is Our Mission catechism for more! ~Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechism Did you know? The World Meeting of Families event was established by Pope St. John Paul II in 1994. It is held every three years in cities across the world. 2015 is the first time it will be in the United States. Its goals are (1) to strengthen family bonds and (2) to give witness to the fundamental role of the family in society. Learn more at WorldMeeting2015.org. 2/042 November 30th, 2014 Daily Scripture December 1 December 2 December 3 Is. 2:1-5 Is. 11:1-10 Is. 25:6-10A Mt. 8:5-11 Lk. 10:21-24 Mt. 15:29-37 December 4 December 5 December 6 Is. 26:1-6 Is. 29:17-24 Is. 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt. 7:21, 24-27 Mt.9:27-31 Mt. 9:35-10:1, 5A, 6-8 December 7 Is. 40:1-5, 9-11 2 Pt. 3:8-14 Mk. 1:1-8 First Sunday of Advent St. Joseph Devotions Charismatic Prayer Group "Prayer, praise, worship and song in the power of the Holy Spirit! We meet every Tuesday at 7:15pm in the Church. All are welcome! Questions? Please call Ray (610-933-5244) or Andrea (610-792-4535). Praise You, Jesus!" First Saturday Devotion & Mass Held on Saturday, December 6th, for Our Lady of Fatima Devotions and Rosary in Honor of Our Blessed Mother followed by Mass at 7:25 am in the Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament The Women’s Group is Sponsoring a “Bethlehem Faith Tea & Cookie Exchange”. Sign up to join us on Saturday, December 6th, 9:00am-11am. We will be having a light breakfast, tea, cookie exchange and reflection. Only 24 seats are available. Every participant will need to bring (3) dozen cookies and an open heart. Reserve your seat now! RSVP to Sue Scowden @ scowden1986@gmail.com or 610-425-7697 and provide the type of cookie you will be exchanging. Held daily from 8am until 7pm. On Tuesday Evenings, a Holy Hour will begin at 6:00 pm with Private Prayer, followed by the Rosary at 6:15 pm; The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be said at 6:30 pm. Devotion Prayers and Litany of Sacred Heart will begin at 6:45 pm followed by Benediction. Secular Servites of PA Please also join us on December 2nd immediately following Holy Hour in the Church Foyer to learn more about our community. For any additional information, contact the Prioress: Mrs. Cecilia (Ceal) Prizer at Holy Family School News: J oin the students and families of Holy Family School at our annual Christmas Concert this Wednesday, December 3, at 9:30 am or 7:00 pm in St. Ann’s Chapel. Our first, third, and sixth graders join together to present this beautiful tradition which enriches our Advent journey and reminds us of the true gift of Christmas, the birth of Jesus! Home and School will also host the first annual “Jingle Jam” Sunday night, December 7, in the school cafeteria. Decorate cookies, dance a little, visit Santa, and check out “Santa’s Secret Workshop” for some early shopping. The cost of the event is $10 per family, and we ask that you contribute a non-perishable food item for the Phoenixville Area Community Service. Holy Family School is a place where academic excellence, religious formation, and community building are nurtured and celebrated! For more information, contact us at office@myholyfamilyschool.org or 610-933-7562. 3/042 November 30th, 2014 First Sunday of Advent Parish Family-Alive! Silence We don’t usually think of being silent as a gesture, and yet, what a gesture it is! And what a hard gesture to enter into! As our world gestures us to enter its noise and frenzy (especially at this time of year), our Church beckons us in this season of Advent to prepare a place for the Lord: to learn again, or for the first time, to Be STILL, Be QUIET, to just BE in His Presence. During our Advent liturgies, we will enter more fully into this quiet and stillness, to ponder with Mary the marvelous things the Lord has done for us! Preparing your Family -Your Domestic church – for Christmas 1 – A variety of “holy reminders” will be available for sale next weekend – Dec. 6th and 7th from Angels of Our Lady Religious Gifts and Books. Let your Christmas gift list include religious Gifts – a Religious article for the home: a crucifix, statue, image of Mary or Joseph; religious story books for the children; a Missal to prepare for Mass on Sunday. 2 – Bring out your manger scene early (just without the baby) – Put the manger on your Prayer Space and center your Advent prayer on preparing your family for the true meaning of Christmas. 3 - And - Bring the figure of the Christ Child or any of your other Manger figures to Mass on the weekend of December 20th and 21st. Our parish family and manger figures will participate in a special blessing. 4/042 DiARCANGELO LAWN CARE SHALKOP GRACE STRUNK FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Your Parish Funeral Home Charles H. Shalkop, F.D. (1916-1995) 135 Bridge Street Robert W. Strunk, Jr. F.D. 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