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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].

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Exodus 17:8-13 Amalek and his people attacked the Israelites, so Moses instructed Joshua to lead some of the Israelites into battle the next day. While Moses kept his hands raised in prayer, the Israelites were winning. But when he put his hands down, they would begin to lose. So two others helped him keep his hands raised, and Joshua and the Israelites won the battle. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14—4:2 Paul tells Timothy that the Scriptures are inspired by God and are an excellent tool in teaching others about God's expectations of his people. Knowledge of the Scriptures, coupled with faith in Jesus, will lead many people to salvation. Paul urges Timothy to continue preaching the gospel, although this will sometimes be a difficult task. Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 Jesus speaks about a corrupt judge who lacked respect for either God or man. A widow repeatedly asked him to settle a case in her favor. He finally settled the case, only because he grew weary of listening to her requests. Jesus points out that if even this corrupt judge eventually listened, then God, who is just, will certainly answer the pleas of his people.

29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 16, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 16 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. For The People Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Michael Okechukwu Monday: 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour and Novena to St. Joseph Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Gabby Lopez Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. Marlana Senge Thursday: 7:45 a.m. John Parvin Friday: 7:45 a.m. Don Chandler

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.

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 --- 4:00 p.m. St. Joseph Gospel Choir 40th Anniversary Concert Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver Meeting Wednesday - 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study Thursday- -- 7:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Rehearsal in Parish hall Saturday – 9am-1pm- VIRTUS training for those who work with youth in Parish hall (Note: you must be registered online for VIRTUS to attend this class) --- 10a.m. Chorale and 11 a.m. Youth Choir rehearsals - Choir loft SAVE DATES AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS October 25 – 7:30 p.m. Social Concerns Committee Mtg. in Hall October 26 – 7 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Studies in Church Hall October 29 – Rehearsals - 10 a.m. Chorale; 11 a.m. Youth Choir 12 N – 2 p.m. Welcome Luncheon for new members of the parish --- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Knights of Peter Claver Crab Feast 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- Our Lady of Good Counsel 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 – 7:30 p.m. Faith Formation/Bible Study in Hall December 3 – 9am to 3pm. St Joseph Parish Christmas Fair 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.

UPCOMING SECOND AND SPECIAL* COLLECTIONS October 23 – The World Mission Sunday Collection 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. This is a wonderful way to remember your deceased loved ones. List their names on the envelope and turned it in the collection. 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. TODAY - Open House Bishop O’Connell H.S. , Oct. 16, 1-4 pm. For info visit www.bishopoconnell.org or call 703 237-1433. Open House at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, has open house for prospective students Sunday, 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. RCIA Topic for Next Sunday, Oct. 23, is the Sacrament of Holy Orders, facilitated by Deacon Al. Everyone is welcome to attend these Sunday morning sessions from 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in the rectory chapel (basement of rectory). Come on down!

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. S. Cook A. Turner M. McCormick B. Mahar

Lectors

Cantors

D. Reuss

D. Reuss/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

Cameron and Michael

Aaron and TJ

Extraordinary Ministers*

P. Jacobs, Phyllis Johnson

Ed Jones 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 – Oct. 9 – 101-8:30am Mass, $2,365.00, 131 at 11:00 am-$1,946.00 Brother Fred Kaddu, S.S.J. is the Josephite Seminarian with us this school year. 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. There is one classroom lesson for grade 1. Each year we will provide a series of ideas and recommendations for parents to review with your children. These will 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. In later grades (5 to 8), we will 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. 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. St. Joseph Liturgical Dance - Last Call - St. Joseph has started a liturgical dance ministry. If your child is interested in participating, please contact Karlyn Boler at [email protected] or 850 228-5948. NEXT SUNDAY IS WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

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, Saturday Nov. 5, 2016, 9:00am to 4:30PM at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt.Vernon Ave, Alexandria. Next Week is World Mission Sunday – In solidarity with missionaries around the world, the universal church will take up a second collection at all Masses. This year’s World Mission Sunday theme is Mercy Changes the World. What a blessing it is to close the Jubilee Year of Mercy by offering the People of God the opportunity to pray and sacrifice for the missions. Today - COME TO THE “VOICE CALL TO ACTION” at 3:30 to 5:30 P.M. at Oakton H.S., 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA to rally for the promise of Northern Virginia living – quality schools, affordable housing, and safe communities – for many this promise was never realized. State and local elected officials, Republican and Democrats, will address these concerns and be challenged to adopt VOICE’s agenda. Over 50 churches and institutions of Northern Virginia have pledged to bring more than 1500 people to stand up for these important issues we have identified and been working for. Register to Vote – Change address – Deadline is Tomorrow, October 17 is the LAST day to register to vote in this year’s elections. Are you registered to vote at your current residence? Do you have family or friends who are not registered or who have recently moved? Registering is easy to do online : www.vote.virginia.gov. Welcome Luncheon for New Parishioners will be Oct. 29 from Noon to 2 p.m. If you are a new parishioner who has never attended a luncheon – you are invited to join us on Oct. 29. Please RSVP to Stephana at [email protected] or to Yvonne at [email protected] by Oct. 20. ANNUAL PARISH BUFFET DINNER IS OCT. 30 AFTER 11 AM MASS - GET YOUR TICKET TODAY DOWNSTAIRS

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FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR “Bringing Health and Hope to Alexandria’s Uninsured” THE HEALTH FAIR IS PROVIDED CHIEFLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY’S LOW-INCOME UNINSURED ADULTS AND CHILDREN

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM at The George Washington Middle School 1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria Free Health Screens and Services include: Blood pressure check Body Mass Index Child obesity screens Cholesterol Dental screens/education x x x x

Developmental screens (2 ½-5 yrs.) Flu vaccine Glucose for diabetes HIV testing/counseling Kidney health screens

Mental Health Nutritional counseling Vascular Vision and hearing

Many will qualify for critical primary care services through Neighborhood Health. Others may qualify for assistance through Medicaid or for subsidies to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). Will expose attendees to other health & social services for which they may qualify. Many health and wellness activities and counseling will be available For more information about the Health Fair contact: ACCESSAlexandria.org

Community Partners AARP Virginia ACT for Alexandria Alexandria Cares for the Uninsured Alexandria City Public Schools Alexandria Host Lions Club Alexandria Sheriff’s Department Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured Campagna Center Carpenter’s Shelter Children, Youth and Families Commission Commission for Women Community Lodgings Community Services Board DASH Department of Community and Human Services Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities ENROLL Virginia Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center Friends of Guest House

Hopkins House Senior Services of Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board Tenants and Workers United Volunteer Alexandria

Faith-based Partners ADAMS Center Alfred Street Baptist Church ALIVE! Beth El Hebrew Congregation Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fairlington Presbyterian Church Fairlington United Methodist Church Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill In God’s Hands Ministry Old Presbyterian Meeting House St. Joseph Catholic Church Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Washington Street United Methodist Church

Health Care Partners A Roy Heron Global Foundation for Community Wellness Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Dental Society of Northern Virginia DoctorsTelemed George Mason School of Nursing Global Health College Kaiser Permanente Kathy Wilson Foundation Medical Society of Northern Virginia MedStar Health Mental Health America National Kidney Foundation Neighborhood Health Northern Virginia Dental Clinic Northern Virginia Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic NovaSalud Nova Scripts Walgreens

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