PARISH INFORMATION Rev. Donald Fest, S.S.J. ............................................... Pastor Deacon Albert A. Anderson Jr.................................. Deacon Ms. Princess McEvilley ..........................................................
[email protected] ................................. Faith Formation Ms. Karen Korol ....................................................................
[email protected] ............................. RCIA Coordinator Ms. Beverly Anderson .............................. Business Manager
[email protected] ............................... Parish 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 Holy 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 take place 9:45am to 10:30am, September thru June. Adult Faith Formation and Bible Studies: Wednesdays at 7:00pm, September to May 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
[email protected].
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 God is just and does not show favoritism, but hears the prayers of everyone. Anyone who serves God, no matter how lowly his position here on earth, will be heard and answered. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6- 8, 16-18 Paul writes to Timothy that he thinks his mission is near the end, and he is glad his faith is still strong. Paul hopes that all nations will hear the gospel. But, if he is executed as he anticipates, he is sure he will live forever in heaven. Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 Jesus tells a parable about a Pharisee who went to the temple, and offered up a prayer of thanks because he was not a sinner like the tax collector who was also there to pray. The tax collector was far more humble, acknowledging his sins, and asking forgiveness for them. Jesus said the tax collector's prayer would be heard because, "Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, while he who humbles himself will be exalted."
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 23 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. For The People Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Patty Thierry Monday: 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Novena to St. Joseph Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Geoff Graeb Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. Jackie Hargrow by Linwood Smith Thursday: 7:45 a.m. Jackie Hargrow by Linwood Smith Friday: 7:45 a.m. Msgr. James N. McMutrie THIS WEEK AT ST. JOSEPH Sunday – 9:45 a.m. CCD classes in the school ------ 9:50 a.m. RCIA classes in the Rectory Chapel ---12:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting in Rectory Chapel Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Social Concern Meeting Wednesday - 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal in Parish hall Saturday – 10:00am – Chorale Rehearsal ---12N to 2 p.m. Welcome Luncheon for new members – in Hall -----2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Knights of Peter Claver Crab Feast SAVE DATES AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS October 30 – 1 p.m. Our Annual Buffet Dinner - Church Hall November 1 – Holy Day of Obligation – All Saints Day – Masses at 7:45 a.m.; 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Church November 2 – 7:45 a.m. – All Souls Day Mass in the rectory chapel November 3 – 6 p.m. Welcome Committee Meeting in Parish Hall November 5 – 9 to 4:30 – A Free Community Health Fair in Alex. --- 9 a.m. Miniski Retreat- Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington November 6 – We Celebrate Black Catholic History Month --- November 6 to 12 - National Vocation Awareness Week --Nov. 8 - 6 p.m. Pre- Baptism Class for parents in the Parish hall November 9 - 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study in Parish hall November 15 - 7:30 p.m. Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver Meeting November 16 - 7p.m.Knights of Columbus Annual Memorial Mass November 19 - 9am-3pm- Office of Black Catholic Ministries’ Day of Reflection at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA November 22 – 7 :30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee Mtg. – Hall November 24 at 9 a.m. - Thanksgiving Day Mass November 25 – Parish Office is closed - No Mass November 26 – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal in hall November 30 – 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study in Parish hall December 3 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St Joseph Parish Christmas Fair ----- 9:30 a.m. Liturgy Committee Meeting in Drexel Room December 6- 6 p.m. Baptism Prep Class for parents in Parish hall December 6– Installation of our new bishop, Michael Burbridge December 7 – 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study December 8 – Holy Day of Obligation Masses 7:45am; 12:10; 7pm December 10 – 10:00 a.m. Chorale Rehearsal December 14 – Last Faith Formation/Bible study until 1/18/2017 December 22 – 7 to 8 p.m. – Christmas Confessions December 24 – Christmas Eve Masses at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. December 25 – Christmas Day, Sunday ONLY ONE MASS - 10 a.m. December 31 – 7 p.m. Vigil Mass for New Year’s Holy Day January 1 – New Year’s Day Masses at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. January 13 – 9 a.m. Liturgy Committee Meeting in Hall
OCTOBER 23, 2016 PARISH SICK AND SHUT- INS Doris Adkins, Phyllis Bickham, Robert Brent, Keisha Butler, Juanita Carter, Vernessa Carter, Clarence Day, Therese Didon, John Canady, Bob Giggetts, Diana Gonzalez, Klara Guyton, Jackie Hargrow, Doris Hughes, Betty Irby, Samantha Johnson, Michael Jones, Rosemary Kemp, Louis Majors, Yvonne Powell, Brenda Stewart, Sr. Katherine Brent, OSP, Kizzie Smith, and Cynthia Tolbert. UPCOMING SECOND AND SPECIAL* COLLECTIONS Today – The World Mission Sunday Collection October 30- Special Collection for Hurricane Matthew victims * November 1 – All Saints’ Day Holy Day Collection November 2 – All Souls’ Novena Enrollment Envelops are due* November 6 – Josephite Share In Mission Monthly Appeal * November 13 – Retirement Fund for Religious November 20 – Catholic Campaign for Human Development BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS - for the baptism of children. This class will suffice for a baptism taking place elsewhere. If you wish to attend one of these classes you are required to pre-register so that the baptism information can be gathered and materials prepared for you. Do this by calling the rectory or by email – information on bulletin cover. Upcoming class is 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Church Hall. ENROLLMENTS FOR THE ALL SOULS NOVENA OF MASSES Enrollment envelopes are in the back of church and in your November packets. This is a wonderful way to remember your deceased loved ones. List their names on the envelope and turned it in the collection basket. A Novena of Masses is nine (9) consecutive Masses offered for that intention and begins All Souls Day, November 2, until they have all been offered. Turn envelopes in by Nov. 1st. NEXT SUNDAY-The dioceses of the United States have been asked to take up a special second collection for those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. In the Diocese of Arlington, this collection will be held on October 30. One-third of the proceeds of our collection will go to Catholic Relief Services to support their work in Haiti and other affected nations, one-third will go to Catholic Charities USA to support their efforts in the Southeast, and one-third will go to the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh due to the devastation caused by flooding in eastern North Carolina and in our association with our next bishop – Most Reverend Michael Burbidge of Raleigh, who comes here as bishop, December 6. RITE OF WELCOMING – Today at 11 a.m. Mass we celebrate a ritual that is part of the RCIA process (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults). Through this Rite, candidates are introduced to and welcomed by their new parish family. We joyfully welcome David Bittings, Liz Fontaine, and David Leapheart, Christians who are already one with us through baptism, that are seeking to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
LECTORS
MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR OCTOBER 30, 2016 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. L. Deramous V. Washington K. Korol K. Boler
CANTORS
B. Corry
D. Holt
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
Cameron and Michael
Aaron and TJ
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS*
P. Jacobs, Phyllis Johnson
H. Edelin, B. Thornton
* NOTE if a seminarian is serving on the altar, he will be administering Holy Communion, thus we would need one less EM
Church Attendance – Oct. 16 – 101-8:30am Mass, $2,560.76, 142 at 11:00 am-$2,312.00 Brother Fred Kaddu, S.S.J. is the Josephite Seminarian with us this school year. He is helping with the RCIA and CCD programs here at St. Joseph’s. Formation in Christian Chastity - The Church strongly upholds that parents are the primary educators of their children. During the month of October, our religious education classes will have sessions on Christian chastity. Our program is based on the premise that parents know their children, where they are in their own personal development, and can best judge when their child is ready for specific lessons or information. In the first four grades, parents will be the teachers. Each year we provide a series of ideas and recommendations for parents to review with your children. These outline some of the basic concepts that are building blocks to understanding a chaste life and one that looks forward to a holy family life for their future. Our goal is to assist parents with some classroom activity to support what they will be teaching at home. All parents are welcome to attend classroom sessions. Parents, of course, may opt to have their child not attend the sessions.
Today - THE ALEXANDRIA AFRICAN AMERICAN HALL OF FAME is presenting the stage play, “Daughter of the Struggle,” on Sunday, October 23, 2016, featuring Ayanna Gregory, daughter of the activist, Dick Gregory, and a speech by Rev. Dr. Faye Gunn, former assistant pastor of the Alfred Street Baptist Church. If you would like tickets or further information, contact Butch at 571-217-9951. RCIA–Class Focus next Sunday, is Justification All are welcome to attend these Sunday sessions from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in the rectory chapel (basement of rectory). Come on down!
Help Get the Word Out - A Community Health Fair - a diverse group of community, health care and faith-based partners are hosting a Free Community Health Fair for the benefit of Alexandria’s low-income uninsured adults and children, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria. For more information – go to ACCESSAlexandria.org TODAY - Open House at Bishop Ireton High School, at 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, Open House for prospective students today, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. For additional information call 703 751-7606 National Domestic Violence Awareness month- October is National domestic awareness month. Domestic violence affects the whole family; it’s a pattern of violent behavior exercised by one person over another. A statistic from the Bureau of Justice indicates from 1994 to 2010 about 4 in 5 victims of partner violence were female. If you or a family member or friend needs help now contact the National Domestic Violence hotline, 800 799-7233. www.ndvh.org. If you/they are in immediate danger, dial 911. Need Your Help – The Annual Legacy Scholarship ProgramProject Discovery Alexandria invites you to the Annual Legacy Scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Departmental Progressive Club, 411 Gibbon St. Alexandria. Your support is needed for college tours, workshops, and book scholarships to many who are the first in their family to attend college. The donation is $25.00. Entertainment provided by the Ernie Fields Band & Motown Sounds. For information contact, Mr. Frazier, 703 746-5972 The St. Joseph Parish Pro-Life Committee meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm in the parish hall. If you wish to be a part of this effort, please feel free to come and join the effort. Our Pro-life parish chairpersons are Anthony and Phyllis Johnson.
Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith.
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Adult Faith Formation Resource Love the Rosary during the month of the Rosary St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1182 to a rich cloth merchant. He enjoyed good food, fine clothes, and a busy social life. All that changed when he fell seriously ill on his way to a battle. St. Francis took the Gospel message literally and devoted his life to living in poverty. Followers gathered around him, wanting to imitate his way of life, and in 1210, he received approval to found the Franciscan Order.
Ignore Ever notice how good it feels to walk away from a fight? That’s why Jesus said, “When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as well” (Matthew 5:39). Next time someone picks a fight, walk peacefully away. “Receive Communion often, very often…there you have the sole remedy, if you want to be cured. Jesus has not put this attraction in your heart for nothing…” St. Therese of Lisieux
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The Rosary is a powerful prayer to which popes, saints, and Catholics over the centuries have turned for miraculous help in seemingly impossible situations. As a devotion, the Rosary is deeply ingrained in our Catholic identity. The prayer that leads to prayer. Prayer is key to a close relationship with God but it’s difficult to raise heart and mind to him when we are distracted. The gentle repetition in the Rosary is meant to still our minds and direct our hearts to communion with God. This meditative prayer places our focus on God and takes JU out of the world. A connection to the Gospels. The mysteries of the Rosary describe the
events of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. By praying the Rosary, we visit these events as they are told in Scripture. To invert St. Jerome’s famous quote, knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ. The prayer of virtue. We are called to be holy and virtuous, but what does that look like? Praying the Rosary and meditating on the lives of Jesus and Mary gives us strong models of virtuous lives, from Mary’s obedience during the Annunciation and her fortitude during the crucifixion, to Jesus’ entire life of virtue – justice, temperance, and courage, in particular. Regular Rosary meditation opens us to the graces needed to acquire those very virtues.
Why do Catholics light prayer candles? Ancient Jews kept a light perpetually burning near the Ark of the Covenant to show reverence for the presence of God. In a similar way, the lit candle symbolizes for us Christ’s presence, recalling that he said, “I am the light of the
world” (John 8:12). Votive candles in church also symbolize prayer intentions others have offered to God. Lighting a candle is a way of expressing our desire to remain present to God after we have left the church.
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Love your neighbor AND yourself “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39) commands us to treat other people with love. In truth, we can only love our neighbor to the extent that we love ourselves. Do you have trouble believing that you deserve love? Consider this: God doesn’t make mistakes. By nature he is perfect and can’t make anything bad. God created each of us and “looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good”
(Genesis 1:31). That means you, too. Look with God’s eyes. Don't chase after other people's approval. Too much of how we see ourselves depends upon how others see us. God loves us as we are and considers us precious. “See, upon the palms of my hands I have written your name” (Isaiah 49:16). Love with God’s heart. Spend time with Jesus by praying, reading Scripture, and attending Mass. When you let yourself be filled up with Jesus’ love, you will find yourself so full that love will overflow to those around you – just like he commanded.
Luke 19:1-10, Jesus is the friend we want to be Jesus didn’t evaluate people the way others did. Instead of gravitating to the best of society, Jesus included in his inner circle of friends those others often excluded. Consider the example of Zacchaeus, a tax collector. As the chief tax collector in Jericho, Zacchaeus was not a popular man. He probably took more in taxes than was required and became wealthy. Learning Jesus was passing through, Zacchaeus climbed a tree to get a better view of Jesus. Imagine the crowd's reaction when Jesus spotted Zacchaeus and invited himself to dinner at the tax collector’s home. Jesus wasn’t dissuaded
Oct. 1 – St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1897). At the age of 15, Thérèse Martin became a Carmelite nun in Lisieux, France, and served others with “quiet acts of love.” Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is an easy read for older children. Oct. 10 – St. Francis Borgia (1572). St. Francis was a nobleman who served in the Spanish imperial court. After the death of his wife, he gave away all his possessions and joined the Jesuits. He proved to be a good administrator, and
by the fact that Zacchaeus was unpopular and dishonest but saw him as a child of God. In return, Zacchaeus’ eagerness for Jesus’ friendship changed his life forever. He was inspired to make generous amends for his past sins. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be open, forgiving, and accepting of others. It is important to look beyond the gossip and public perception. Try to adPpt Jesus' habit of being quick to forgive and welcoming in ZPVSSFMBUJPOTIJQT with others1FSIBQTBGSJFOETIJQ XJUIZPVDBODIBOHFTPNFPOFFMTFhT MJGF KVTUBTGSJFOETIJQXJUI+FTVT DIBOHFE;BDDIBFVTGPSUIFHPPE
as superior general of the Jesuits, he helped to spread their presence all over Spain and Portugal. Oct. 20 – St. Paul of the Cross (1775). Born in Italy to a poor, pious family, Paul felt called to start a religious order dedicated to the Passion of Christ. He founded the Passionists in 1720 and was elected superior general of the order. He became a priest, lived a penitential life, and cared for the poor and sick. He also worked miracles.
How can I get more out of going to Mass? Start by getting into the right frame of mind. You can do this by reviewing the readings before Mass to really absorb their message. Next, notice and greet the people near you. A nod and a smile is a start but a handshake and “hello” is the right spirit. That tells others you’re happy to be there and happy to see them, too. Change your spot. If you normally sit in the back, move to the front. If you sit on the side, move to the center. Sometimes just a change of scene helps you take on a fresh perspective. Sing every song. Pray every prayer. Mass is not a spectator sport. Take with you a small pad. Then you can jot down prayer requests, intercessions, or thoughts from the homily to review later. Take the Mass home with you and live it all week long. Receive Communion if your soul is in the proper disposition. (Go to Confession if you aren’t sure.) That’s the main point of attending Mass.
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