Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond Served by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

828 Buford Road, N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23235 office: (804) 320-4932 fax: (804) 451-1009 www.stjosephrichmond.org

office@stjosephrichmond.org

“Behold, this child is set for the fall, and for the resur-rection of many...”

(Luke. 2. 34)

-Pastor-

Rev. Robert Novokowsky, FSSP Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 302

pastor@stjosephrichmond.org

-Parochial Vicar- Rev. Terrence Gordon, FSSP

Parish Business: (804) 320-4932, ext. 304 Fr.Gordon@stjosephrichmond.org

Parish Office

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 am — 2 pm Beverly Howe, Admin. Asst., ext. 301

David Pedersen, Choirmaster

Holy Mass Schedule Sunday 8:30 am (Low) 11 am (High) 4:30 pm (Low) Monday 7 am & 9 am Tuesday 7 am & 9 am Wednesday 7 am & 6 pm Thursday 7 am & 9 am Friday 7 am & 6 pm Saturday 9 am

Sacramental Emergencies: 396-5665

Confession: ½ hr before all Masses, Saturdays - 10:00 to 12 noon

Novena & Benediction: Wed. evenings.

Holy Days: look for announcement

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Eve-ry Friday from 8 am until noon, First Fri-days from 8 am until 5 pm.

Other Sacraments: please call the office.

Ladies Altar Guild Mary Claire Adams

515-0973

Kids Social Coordinator

Maintenance/Improvements John Hewitt 330-0896

Savvy Seniors Mary Alice Hoffman 440-1618

matermisericordiae@yahoo.com

Music Director David Pedersen

music@stjosephrichmond.org

Gift Shop Rose Mary Cosby 272-3908

Ushers Patrick Latimer 262-7628

Parish Pastoral Council Andy Piffat

804-897- 4322

Religious Education Katy Hichborn

edu@stjosephrichmond.org

Finance Council Jay Lagarde 741-3085

Knights of Columbus Tom Dennis

St. Joseph’s Education Guild

Web Master website@stjosephrichmond.org

Pot Luck Coordinator Megan Bean 894-2894

Parish Library Antoinette Cleary 748-3179

antoinettejjj@gmail.com

St. Camillus de Lellis Prayer Group

Margaret Ansari 716-1086

Volunteer Coordinator Anne-Marie Beauchesne

714-5135 volunteer@stjosephrichmond.org

Flower Guild

Andria Morris 525-0733

Friday Adoration Bernadette Piccininni

291-8961

Grounds Crew Steve Michniak

Building Committee Bob Kaplan

Sacristan Antoinette Cleary 748-3179

Apostolate of Mary, Mother of Priests

Louise Caouette-Diman 935-3399

Lost & Found

Cathy Howe 795-1142

December 31, 2017

COMMITTEES AND ACTIVITIES

The first and largest section of the ceremony is out-side the church; here they are exorcised three times, which takes about an hour. (It only rained a little.) Upon entering the church at long last, they fall into a prostration of thanksgiving.

After receiving Baptism, Confirmation and 1st Holy Communion they are new temples of God on earth. As they were reminded numerous times in the ceremony: Keep the Commandments!

Sunday Offertory Budget Surplus/(Deficit) Collection Operations Sun. 12/24 $13,554 $7,700 $5,854 YTD $204,168 $200,200 $3,968

Capital Improvements

Sun. 12/24 $1,640 $1,250 $390 YTD $38,763 $32,500 $6,263

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Congratulations Baptism Candidates! As an early Christmas gift this year, we received 4 into the Church on Dec. 23rd, 2 boys

from Benedictine, and 2 students from our RCIA class.

Sunday in the Octave of Christmas December 31, 2017

Prayer Intentions Avery Mcgilvary, Opal Gazzola, Joyce Matte, Natalie McNiel, Margaret Latimer, Edward Crawford, Teddy McAuliff, Joe Guerrero, Bosco Sanctafamilia, Justine Madigan, Sharon Arrington, Raymond McCoy, Judith Evans, Rachel O’Connell, Peter Osborne, JW Stephens, Alisa Lazor-Barnette, Taylor Barnette, Frank Blake, Charles Furlough, Angela Rhys-Sonnenschein, Ed Peters, Karen Evans, Bob Martin, Tracy Patrowicz, Betty Proffitt, Patricia Willard, Elizabeth Storm, Charles & Jeanette LaPaglia, Cathy Van Pelt, Barbara Reith, Diane Hayes, Andria Morris, Gerard Lajoie, Betty Faina, Kathleen Stells, Julie Trexler, Theresa Trexler, Bobby Overman, Dick and Nan Wray, Mary Zacharias, Casey Stalvey, Suki & Beau Simpson, Maryann McLaughlin, John Osborne, Ann Horgan.

In your charity, please remember the soul of Cronan Maxwell and the souls of all the

faithfully departed. May they rest in peace.

Pastor’s Corner Upcoming Events

Dec. 31—No Religious Education Dec. 31—Parish Christmas Party & Talent Show Jan. 6—9 am Confessions; 10:30 am High Mass Jan. 14—Religious Education Resumes Jan. 19—March for Life

Christmas Party and Talent Show—TODAY! Come celebrate together. 12:30 pm. Visitors welcome.

The Feast of the Epiphany

Special Holy Water will be blessed Fri., Jan. 5. On Saturday, please note the special schedule: Confessions at 9 am, High Mass at 10:30 pm. (The previously ad-vertised 8 am Mass is cancelled.)

March For Life Bus Fri. Jan. 19, 2018, approx. 8 am—5 pm, There will be a bus trip to Washington D.C., sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. No charge for seats; signups in Fr. Adrian Hall.

Opportunity to Serve We are looking for a team of generous souls who could WET MOP the nave and the sanctuary on a regular basis. To join the team, please call or write Anne-Marie: volunteer@stjosephrichmond.org

Respect Life Essay and Video Contest 1 Dec.—5 Jan., for 7-12 graders and college age stu-dents in the diocese. This year’s theme is “Humanae Vitae...50 years later.” For information, guidelines, and submission details visit: www.cdrmfl.org/respectlife/respectlifecontest/ 1st place: Middle School, $75; High School, $250; College $500. 2nd: Middle School, $25; High School, $100; College $250. 3rd: Middle School, $10; High School, $50; College $100.

The John Marshall Foundation Presents “The King of Crimes” - A Dramatic Performance

A little known but extremely important story of the treason trial of Aaron Burr, Jefferson’s nemesis and former Vice President. Jan. 27-Feb. 2; Gottwald Play-house at Dominion Arts Center. $28 adult/$10 student.

The Ward Schola Pilgrimage to Fatima DVD

Viewing party and reception, Fri. Jan. 5, 6-9 pm, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. We are grateful to the many supporters of our pilgrimage.

Dear Parishioners, I wish to express my appreciation for the small army of volunteers who made (and are making) the Christ-mas celebrations so well arranged and beautiful: clean-ers, gardeners, outside decorators, inside decorators, musicians and singers, altar servers, administrators and advisors. I cannot now name you individually as you deserve, but thank you very much. Baptism: Where evil abounds grace abound even more! Four adults have been saved from the clutches of the evil one by the grace of God alone. The power of God is awesome to behold. Congratula-tions to Carter, Isaac, Reese, and Robert. See the back for more. General Chapter: According to our proper law, every 6 years the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter has a General Chapter in July. All the permanent members of the FSSP vote to elect representatives from their district. The chapter is the highest legisla-tive body in the community, having the power to change our constitution, and other foundational docu-ments. The election of members happens itself at a meeting which will occur this January 12, 2018. Ac-cordingly, both Fr. Gordon and I must be in Denton—I hear it’s beautiful this time of year—Nebraska for this election. Please pray for our safe travels. A local priest will cover the sacramental emergency phone; if a true emergency arises, please do not hesitate to call. Unusual Cancelation. Because we are both away, there will be no Mass on Thursday January 11, nor Friday January 12. These are noted in the bulletin. Unusual Celebration: Jan. 12th is also the day of the installation of our new shepherd Bishop Barry Knestout. We must pray for our shepherds. They do not have an easy task. Destruction: We are going to take advantage of the opportunity Jan. 11 and 12 to clean up some of the damage in the church caused by a leaky roof. Back in Black: Thank you to all who helped us crawl financially from red ink to black. You will see the beautiful highlights on the back page. Keep up the good work, please! May God bless you and yours abundantly in

the New Year to come, Fr. R. Novokowsky, fssp

Afternoon Mass Attendees Please be warned that there is no afternoon Mass tomorrow, New Years Day.

Parish Office Closed—Mon., Jan. 1

Gift Shop Closed—TODAY, Sun., Dec. 31

Religious Education

There are no classes Dec. 31, or Jan. 7. Clas-ses will resume on Sun., Jan. 14.

Holy Day Of Opportunity

The usual obligation has been removed for the Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord, Jan. 1, 2018 as the feast falls on a Monday this year.

Little Sisters of the Poor

Annual Collection—Sun. Jan. 7

Little Flowers Bake Sale—Sun. Jan. 7 After both morning Masses in Fr. Adrian

Hall.

Mass Schedule and Intentions

Sun. Dec. 31

8:30 am Maggie Kasey 11 am Pro Populo 4:30 pm Celebrant’s Intention

Sunday in the Oc-tave of Christmas

(2nd Cl.)

Mon. Jan.

1

9 am Celebrant’s Intention 11 am Christina E.B. Hadford

Circumcision of Our Lord

(1st Cl.)

Tues. Jan.

2

7 am Celebrant’s Intention 9 am Eric Palm, Sr.

Holy Name of Jesus (2nd Cl.)

Wed. Jan.

3

7 am The McAuliff Family 6 pm Muriel & All Carmelites

Feria in Christmastide

(4th Cl.)

Thurs. Jan.

4 9 am Karin Haley

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (3rd Cl.)

Fri. Jan.

5

7 am Celebrant’s Intention 6 pm Lillian Knowles

Feria in Christmastide

(4th Cl.)

Sat. Jan.

6 10:30 am Celebrant’s Intention

Epiphany of the Lord

(1st Cl.)

Sun. Jan.

7

8:30 am Peter & Joan Marie Osborne 11 am Celebrant’s Intention 4:30 pm Pro Populo

The Holy Family (2nd Cl.)

Mon. Jan.

8 9 am D’Anna Family

Feria After Epiphany (4th Cl.)

Tues. Jan.

9 9 am James Charles Beck

Feria After Epiphany (4th Cl.)

Wed. Jan. 10

7 am Barbara Leuders

Feria After Epiphany (4th Cl.)

Thurs. Jan. 11

No Masses Feria After Epiphany (4th Cl.)

Fri. Jan. 12

No Masses or Adoration Feria After Epiphany (4th Cl.)

Sat. Jan. 13

9:00 am Ronald Eliasek Comm. of the

Baptism of the Lord (1st Cl.)