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.
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
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
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
[email protected].
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. Adult Faith Formation and Bible Studies: Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Young Adults Ministry: For meeting times, places, and activities contact the YAM at
[email protected] or go to the parish website.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts 7:55- 60 Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit, and described seeing Jesus standing at God's right hand. Then he was dragged away and stoned to death before many witnesses who did not believe his words. Before dying he cried, "Lord, do no hold this sin against them." Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John hears a voice saying, "Remember I am coming soon!" This messenger for Jesus says that he will come to reward those who are deserving. Those who hear the call of the Spirit are encouraged to answer by accepting Jesus. Gospel: John 17:20- 26 Jesus prays for all the people who will believe in him through the words of his disciples. His prayer is that the world will live in unity, with Jesus living in us as he lives in God. Although we have not known God, we know Jesus was sent by God because of his love for us. He prays that this love will live on in all people.
ASCENSION SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF MAY 8 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mother’s Novena of Masses #1 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Mother’s Novena of Masses #2 Monday: 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Novena to St. Joseph Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. For The People Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. Mother’s Novena of Masses #3 Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Mother’s Novena of Masses # 4 Friday: 7:45 a.m. Mother’s Novena of Masses #5 THIS WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH Sunday – 12:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting -Chapel Wednesday – 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study session in hall – note - this is the last session till Sept. 18th . Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal Saturday – 12 N - 2 p.m. Welcome Luncheon for new members SAVE DATES AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS May 15 – after 11 a.m. Mass – Blessing of Mary’s Grotto May 16 – 10 a.m. to Noon Community Clothes Giveaway in hall May 17 – 7:30 p.m. - KPC Meeting – Knights and Ladies’ Auxiliary May 19 – 6:00 p.m. Welcome Committee Meeting ---- 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal May 20 – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. The 2016 Alexandria Gospel Fest May 21 – 8 a.m. Mini Pilgrimage for the Poland Pilgrims - St. Ann --- 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal ---11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2016 Alexandria Gospel Fest May 22 – 8:30 a.m. Mass First Holy Communion --- Knights of Columbus Cookout - in Fort Hunt Park May 28 – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal June 4 – 1 to 4 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Workshop June 5 – Rainbow Tea benefit for Oblates Sisters after both Masses June 5 – The Deadline for all Scholarship applications. June 7 – 6 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class for Parents in Hall --- 6:30 p.m. – Cotton Ball Rehearsal in the upper Church June 11 – 7:00 p.m. Cotton Ball at the Knights of Columbus Hall June 21 – 7:30 p.m. KPC Meeting – Knights and Ladies’ Auxiliary June 26 – 4 p.m. Concert to benefit the WYD Poland Pilgrims June 28 – 7:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee in Parish Hall July 6 – 7:00 pm-Knights of Columbus installation of officers July 9 – 9:00 a.m. Annual Parish Cookout at Fort Hunt Park July 13- 7:00pm- Parish Council Meeting July 14 – 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal July 21 – 7: 30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal July 23 – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal July 24 – Parish Youth Pilgrims leave for WYD - Krakow Poland July 26 – 7:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee Meeting August 2 – 6 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class for Parents in Hall
MAY 8, 2016 PARISH SICK AND SHUT- INS Doris Adkins, Phyllis Bickham, Robert Brent, Keisha Butler, Juanita Carter, Vernessa Carter, Therese Didon, Bob Giggetts, Diana Gonzalez, Rick Gutwald, Jackie Hargrow, Doris Hughes, Betty Irby, Samantha Johnson, Michael Jones, Rosemary Kemp, Klara Guyton, Louis Majors, Yvonne Powell, Sr. Katherine Brent, OSP, Brenda Stewart, Kizzie Smith, Cynthia Tolbert, Jamie Vega, John Canady. UPCOMING SECOND & SPECIAL* COLLECTIONS Today – Catholic Communication Campaign May 15 – Retired Diocesan Priests Collection June 5- Josephite Share in Mission June26- Peter’s Pence Collection for our Holy Father’s charities BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS - Every month we have this class for parents and godparents for the baptism of children. This class will suffice for a baptism taking place elsewhere. If you wish to attend a class you are required to pre-register so that information can be gotten and materials prepared for you. Call the rectory or email us using the information on the cover of the bulletin. Upcoming classes are May 3, June 7, and Aug. 2 – all begin at 6 p.m. The baptism itself is scheduled at the session. (No class in July) St. Joseph Catholic Education Scholarship Award applicationsApplications for scholarships to Catholic schools (elementary through college) are now available on the table in the back of the Church. June 5, 2016 is the deadline to return applications. Note: This is only for students going to Catholic schools. Our 2016 Cotton Ball is June 11, 7:30 p.m. to Midnight – Theme is “Remembering the 70s” Place is at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy, cost: $50, no sales at the door, tickets on sale after both Masses, proceed to benefit the youth going to World Youth Day in Krakow Poland. The 2016 Alexandria GospelFest- Friday, May 20, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday May 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Durants Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street. Saint Joseph Gospel Choir will be one of the participating choirs. All tickets are $5.00 per person. Everyone is asked to HELP FEED ALEXANDRIA’S HUNGRY, BRING A NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEM. FOR ALL GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS – YOU ARE INVITED TO A BARBEQUE! READ ON… Summertime Barbeque for High School and College Students-Catholic Campus Ministry at George Mason University is having a summertime barbeque for all college students and graduating high school seniors on Thursday, June 2nd 6:30 p.m. at Saint Robert Bellarmine Chapel, 4515 Roberts Road, Fairfax. It’s a great way to meet college students from different schools and different parts of the country! Their Student Center will be hosting events on Thursday nights in June and July. Check it out.
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 15 11:00 a.m. T. Boyd-Vega S. McCarter
Lectors
8:30 a.m. L. Deramopus K. Korol
Cantors
D. Jones
D. Jones/Chorale
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
CJ and Michael
Jai and KT
Extraordinary Ministers*
D. LeBeaux, D. Reuss
J. Noon
* NOTE if a seminarian is serving on the altar, he will be administering Holy Communion, thus we would need one less EM
Church Attendance: May 1, 8:30 Mass,101, $1,565.00 and at 11:00am,123- $1,734.00 How Does a Person Becomes a Catholic? How Does a Catholic Return to the Faith? WHAT TO KNOW - How does an adult Catholic receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion, Penance, and/or Confirmation they may have missed? The process is referred to as RCIA = The Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you or someone you know, wishes to be baptized, or convert from one religion to Catholic or is a Catholic who wishes to return to the faith, receive an adult presentation of our faith, and/or to receive the sacraments they may have missed on the way – First Eucharist, First Penance (confession), and Confirmation, please let us know. Ms. Karen Korol is the Director of the program. Karen, Deacon Al or Fr. Fest will be happy to answer questions you may have. Call or email us at
[email protected] and mention you are interested in learning more. Centennial Engraved Memorial Bricks for the Blessed Mother’s Grotto Walkway – The work is well underway on our Marian Grotto. Have you placed your order for your commemorative brick! Cost is $150.00 per brick for a 4X8 and $225.00 for an 8X8. Order forms are in the back of the church. For information or an order form, please contact May-Paulle Didon at
[email protected]. Grotto Dedication is May 15, 2016 as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of our Church which occurred May 14, 1916.
For Mothers - A Mother's Novena of Masses - Enroll your mother, living or deceased, in our Mother's Novena of Masses - a series of 9 Masses beginning today, Mother’s Day. These Masses are offered for the intention of those enrolled. You enroll your mother by putting her name on the special Mother’s Day Mass envelop in your packet or on the additional enrollment envelopes in the back of the church. Please return the enrollment envelopes by Mother's Day, May 8.
NEXT SUNDAY – MAY 15 IS THE FEAST OF PENTECOST It is a special day not only for the Universal Church – it’s Birthday of the Church – but it is also a very a special day for Saint Joseph’s here in Alexandria. That was the day 100 years ago when our Parish Church was dedicated. It took place on May 14, 1916. So on the Feast of Pentecost we will remember our church’s dedication at each Mass and then after the 11:00 a.m. Mass we will bless the Virgin Mary’s Grotto, bury our Time Capsule inside the shrine and celebrate our May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Grotto is a memorial to our first 100 years and a monument to the future generations as they “embrace the future” and take the parish into the next 100 years. “Ad multos annos!” Our Church’s Softball Team - Come out and cheer for St. Joseph’s Softball Team as they take on other area churches. Next game is at Four Mile Run Park, 3700 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria, VA on May 12 at 7:45 p.m. Bring the family! ATTENTION ALL NEW PARISHIONERS – You are invited to our Parish Welcome Brunch – come this Saturday, May 14, Noon to 2 p.m., in the parish Hall. If you can attend, please RSVP as soon as possible by calling the Rectory or reply by email
[email protected]. We wish to welcome all new parishioners and their families – if you haven’t been to one of these as of yet – you are invited! MARY’S GROTTO - The Dedication of Our Blessed Mother’s Grotto will be next Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. We will process to the Grotto, bury our Time Capsule into the Grotto itself and then bless and dedicate the Grotto to the Virgin Mary. Having done that, we will have our very first May Crowning right there. Be sure to explore the Grotto area later that day or any day thereafter. There are benches for sitting to pray or meditate or relax with our holy Mother, Mary. Note that the Grotto’s curved wall itself and arms of Mary are open to all people in a symbol of gathering - as we “Embrace the Future” for generations to come. To God be the glory for the good things He has done! Amen.
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