PARISH INFORMATION Rev. Donald Fest, S.S.J.….............................................Pastor Deacon Albert A. Anderson Jr………......…………..Deacon Mrs. Beverly Anderson………......................Faith Formation
[email protected] Email www.josephite.com......................................Josephite Website Rectory Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday 9:30 – noon and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Bulletin Deadline All bulletin requests are due by Monday 2:00 p.m. – Email to
[email protected] Electronic Giving If you wish for more information, or to sign up for electronic giving to St. Joseph, go to the website of 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 7:00 p.m. Mondays 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 first. Marriage: Please contact the Rectory at least six months prior to your desired wedding date Religious Education Classes: Religious Education classes takes place 9:45am to 10:30am, September 20 through June. Registration starts in August. Adult Faith Formation and Bible Studies: Will resume September 16. Young Adults Ministry: For meeting times, places, and activities contact the YAM at
[email protected] 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 w
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
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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel and told them if it did not please them to serve God, then they must decide who they would serve. The people claimed that God had brought them out of slavery and protected them on their journey. Therefore, they would serve, the Lord their God, and no one else. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 Husbands and wives should love one another as Christ loved the Church. They should nourish and care for each other as Christ cared for the church. Through the union between the two, they become one. Gospel: John 6:60-69 Many of Jesus' followers were still disturbed by his teaching of the living bread, which they could not yet fully understand. Jesus explained that the Spirit gives life, and flesh is unimportant. Some of the disciples decided to leave. Jesus asked if the Twelve also wanted to leave. Although they do not completely understand yet, they have enough faith in Jesus to stay because they believe he is God's holy one.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions - Week of August 23 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – For the People Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – Brothers Johnson, Dalmas and Fred Monday: 7:00 p.m. – Holy hour and Novena to St. Joseph Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. – Charles Rice Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. – Francis J. Kelly Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – Mother Mary Lange Donors Friday: 7:45 a.m. – Ray C. Woods by Richard Ferrante
August 23, 2015 PARISH SICK AND SHUT- INS Doris Adkins, Phyllis Bickham, Juanita Carter, Vernessa Carter, Therese Didon, Delores Dixon, Bob Giggetts, Rick Gutwald, Jackie Hargrow, Doris Hughes, Betty Irby, Michael Jones, Rosemary Kemp, Klara Guyton, Louis Majors, Yvonne Powell, Sister Katherine Brent, OSP, Brenda Stewart, Kizzie Smith and Dorothy Turner. Upcoming Second & Special* Collections
THIS WEEK AT SAINT JOSEPH’S Today – 12:30 p.m. Legion of Mary meets in Rectory Chapel Monday – 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Novena to St. Joseph Tuesday – 7:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee Meeting Thursday – 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal Saturday – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal ---10:00 a.m. Office of Black Catholic Meeting in church hall ---11:30 a.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal SAVE DATES AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS September 3 - 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal Sept 5 – 9 a.m. Annual Peace and Justice Conf (at Marymount U.) --- 10:00 a.m. Centennial Choir Rehearsal September 7 – LABOR DAY – Office closed – no Holy Hour September 8 – No Baptism Prep. Class today – next class is Oct 6 September 9 - 7:30 p.m. 100th Anniversary Meeting - Parish hall September 12- 8:30 a.m. Legion of Mary event w/Rosary and Mass ---- 4:00 p.m. Young Adult Get-to-Together in the Parish hall September 13 –Scouting Information Sunday after both Masses ---- 11:00 a.m. Mass KPC turnout for St Peter Claver feast ---- 11:00 a.m. Mass Celebrating our Living Legends September 15 – 7:30 p.m. KPC Meeting-Knights & Ladies Auxiliary September 16 – 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Studies Resumes September 19 – 10:00 a.m. Centennial Choir Rehearsal September 20 – RCIA & Sunday School (CCD) classes resume September 22 – 7:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee meeting September 22 to 24 – Pope Francis visits Washington September 23 – 7:30 p.m. Centennial Choir Rehearsal Sept. 24 to 27 – Pope Francis visits New York and Philadelphia September 26 - 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal September 30 – 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Studies in Hall October 2 – 5:00 – 9 p.m. Knights of Peter Claver Spaghetti Dinner October 3 – 9:30 a.m. Diocesan Pilgrimage to National Shrine, D.C. October 4 – Respect Life Sunday; “Life Chain” will be 2-3 p.m. --- 3-5 pm - Knights of Columbus Picnic in Ft. Hunt park October 6 – 6:00 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class in Parish hall th ---- 7:30 p.m. 100 Anniversary Committee Meeting October 7 – 7:00 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council Meeting ---Note on Oct. 7 - Faith Formation/Bible Studies is cancelled October 8 – 7:30 p.m. Centennial Choir Rehearsal October 11 – Homecoming Mass – celebrant is Fr. Al Audette ----2:00 to 6 p.m. Banquet at the Holiday Inn on First Street October 15 – 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Confirmation - Bishop Ricard November 15 – Closing Mass for our Centennial Registration for Youth Religious Ed (CCD) and RCIA - after Mass today downstairs
September 6 – Josephite Share in Mission monthly collection* September 13 – Support of Parish Religious Education Program September 27 – Support of Catholic University of America October 18 – Catholic World Mission Collection MASS AND OBSERVANCE - Legion of Mary, Mother of the Holy Family Praesidium – will celebrate the 8th Annual Function Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a light reception celebrating the feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Everyone is invited - especially all active and auxiliary members as well as those interested in the work of the Legion of Mary. For more information contact Arlie or Deborah LeBeaux at (703) 768-5103. Marriage Jubilee Mass for 25 and 50 Year observances - The 2015 Marriage Jubilee Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Loverde at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 at Saint Agnes in Arlington. If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary this year, please contact the parish office to register no later than September 25. Contact Monika Felock in the Office for Family Life with any questions- (703) 841-2550.
YOUTH NEWS 1. Youth Choir needs voices! - Those ages 6 and older are welcomed! This Choir has rehearsal August 29 at 11:30 a.m. They will sing at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on August 30th. 2. Boys and Girls - Be a Scout! On Sunday, Sept. 13th after Mass come to the Parish Hall for information on Catholic scouting. Representatives from cub scouts, boy scouts and girl scouts will be present to provide information and answer questions. This is a great opportunity to join such a worthy youth groups.
Memorial Mass for Chaplain Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno - A Memorial Mass for Military Chaplain Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno, M.M., will be at 6:30 p.m. on September 3 at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC. This annual Mass is celebrated in memory of Fr. Capodanno, killed in Vietnam on Sept. 4, 1967, as he aided embattled Marines. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor and in 2006 the Catholic Church initiated his cause for beatification. For more info visit www.CapodannoGuild.org. All are invited to attend.
8:30 Mass P. Hertel R. Weiss D. Hamilton
Lectors Cantors
Ministry Assignments for August 30 11:00 Mass T. Boyd-Vega P. Johnston Desmond/Youth Choir
Hospitality Ministers
L. Lawton, L. Lebron, Y.Powell M. Webster, L. Smith A. Powell, A. Miah, C. Jones
Y. Speights, B. McCarter, M. Evans, M. Rice R. Brent, M. Calloway
Altar Servers
Desmond and Nan
Tracy and TJ
Extraordinary Ministers*
P. Jacobs, B. Corry
Ed and Michele Jones
* NOTE if a seminarian is serving on the altar, he will be administering Holy Communion, thus we would need one less EM
Church attendance – Aug 16 – 123 at 8:30 a.m. $1,969.00 210 at 11:00 a.m. - $1,760.00
Centennial Activities Centennial Engraved Memorial Bricks for the Blessed Mother’s Shrine Walkway – You can order now and pay by installments if you like. There is no deadline to order bricks. The cost is $150.00 per brick. For information contact, May-Paulle Didon @
[email protected] Centennial Homecoming Mass and Banquet – Great plans are being made for the Centennial Homecoming Mass and Banquet for October 11, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at the Old Town Holiday Inn in Alexandria, VA. Former parishioner, Fr. Al Audette, will celebrate the Mass and Fr. John Carroll, Fr. John McBrearty (keynote speaker) and Fr. Francis Hull will be on hand at the banquet for remarks and greetings. Invite former members – Now is the time to put the word out to everyone. Tickets are on sale after Mass and you can purchase them online through Pay Pal. Visit our website at www.stjosephva.org. Invite former members, family and friends. Tickets are $60 for adults and $19 for children. Centennial Pins are downstairs – only $ 3. Young Adult Night Out Baseball Game – September 21 – go to www.arlingtondiocese.org/yam/baseball.aspx. For more information, contact Brendan at (703) 841-2550 WHO IS RCIA FOR? NOT JUST FOR CONVERTS! It is time to alert anyone you know (or yourself?) who expressed -- an interest in becoming a Catholic -- or wants to return to the church -- or wants to receive the sacraments they missed -- or simply wants an adult presentation of our Faith. Put RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) into your Fall Sunday schedule. Class begins Sept. 20, 2015. Register today after Mass.
Annual Peace and Justice Conference is this Saturday – Sept 5 Come to the annual diocesan Peace and Justice Conference this Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Road, in the Sacred Heart Chapel. The conference begins with 9 a.m. Mass with Bishop Loverde. The conference theme and discussions is “Race Relations, Educating for Diversity.” Go to www.arlingtondiocese.org of the Diocese of Arlington for more information. Gathering of Young Adults (18-35) – we will have a special gathering of all our young adults on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This includes all young adults, members or not, working or not, in school or not, married or not, with children or not – looking for folks from all groups!
Tours Available for O.A.R. – Offender Aid and Restoration. How does Restorative Justice affect you and your family? Come to a 1-hour tour and find out. OAR blends compassion and accountability to help offenders return home to become productive citizens and reunited with families, making our community stronger and safer. It strengthens the community through second chances. It is located at 1400 North Uhle Street, Suite 704 in Arlington. Dates for tours are Aug. 27 at Noon; Sept. 9 at 8 a.m.; Sept. 24 at Noon; Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. If you have questions, to register online, or see about a better date, go to www.oaronline.org/oar-tours-upcoming-events/.
Exciting New 2 Minute Video Series Helps Build the Virtues We Wish We Already Had - Tune in to 2minutes2virtue: the weekly challenge. Fr. James Hudgins is kicking off the new 2 minute video series created to help Catholics on the go to get the most out of Sunday readings. You can sign-up to receive weekly videos at www.arlingtondiocese.org/2minutes2virtue. For more info contact the Family Life Office (703) 841-2550.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Peace and Justice Commission presents...
Race Relations:
Educating to End Racism and Build Solidarity Join a conversation about the role that race and diversity play in our society, in light of recent race-related events, topics and discussions.
Saturday, September 5, 2015 Marymount University 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 9:00 a.m.—Mass with Bishop Loverde Marymount Sacred Heart Chapel
10:00 a.m.—Program Begins Reinsch Auditorium at Marymount Keynote Speaker: Reverend Henry Sands, Associate Director, Native American Affairs, USCCB Executive Director, Black and Indian Mission Office (starting September 1, 2015) Panelists: Deacon Al Turner, Retired Director, Office of Black Catholics, Archdiocese of Washington Maria Hamm, Director, Hispanic Family Life and Leadership Development, Archdiocese of Washington
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Ten Good Reasons to Go to Mass 1. God asked us to make one day holy –When we go to Mass each week we begin to see everything from a different perspective. We have an opportunity to reconnect spiritually. 2. Jesus gave us the gift of himself- When we go to Mass we are doing what Jesus asked us to do at the last Supper, when he instituted the Eucharist. 3. We need to be part of a community- God created us as social beings. When we come together at Mass to pray and worship God, we fulfill a deep need inside of us to be in communion with other people. 4. God has a special message for us- When we listen to the homily, the readings and the prayers of the Mass, God speaks to us in a special way. We should come away from Mass with at least inspiration that will impact our lives in some way. 5. We need to talk to God- When we go to Mass, we speak to God when we sing, when we join in the communal responses and prayers and when we pour out our personal prayers to God from the depths of our hearts. 6. People need our prayers- We can pray for people anytime, but when we pray for others during Mass, we pray in a special way. It doesn’t matter if the other people are separated from us by distance or death. The Mass brings us together in the Body of Christ and we all become the communion of Saints. 7. We stand up for what we believe- At every Mass, we have the opportunity to stand up and proclaim what we believe publicly. It is a powerful statement and a way to recommit ourselves. 8. We know we make mistakes- At every Mass; we have the opportunity to review the past week. We admit to God that we have sinned in thought, word, in deed, in what we have done and what we have failed to do. We seek forgiveness. 9. We need to experience something bigger than ourselves- When we go to Mass, we share in the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are strengthened by the Eucharist and sent out into the world to bring the Gospel message to all people. 10. We need ritual in our lives- Mass is a ritual, which means that through the repetition of the prayers, the movements, and the changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, we are formed.
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