5:00 p.m. (English) 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:00 Noon

OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611

E-mail: l.rosas@stjosephlic.org

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

PARISH REGISTRATION

SACRAMENTS

PRAYER AND DEVOTION

Parish STAFF

Director of Religious Education

Monday — Saturday, 8:45am, CCMondays Ch

Choir Practice Wednesdays 7:30 CH Third Friday, 7:00pm, ICC

Catequesis Familiar Sunday, 9:00a.m, MRH Guadalupanos Tuesday, 8:00pm, HFR Curso Biblico/Misioneros Thursday, 7:00pm, HFR Oración Carismática Friday, 7:00pm, CC Cursillistas Wednesday, 8:p.m., HFR Jornadistas Sunday, 1:00pm, ICC

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After 12:00 Mass until 4:00pm.

(CC, Convent Chapel; Ch, Church; MRM, Msgr. Ryan Hall; H.F.R.: Holy Family Room; ICC Immaculate Conception

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2017

I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth. — Isaiah 49:6b ************************************************************************ THREE MISSIONS Today we begin with one of the “servant songs” from the book of Isaiah, a song prophetic of Jesus’ ministry of service. Isaiah’s mission is not only to bring back the children of Jacob to gather in Israel; it is also to be “a light to the nations” (Isaiah 49:6). Jesus Christ, as servant, will be the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy and the basis of the new. This Sunday we begin a series of readings from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Here Paul is identified by his mission: he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. The church at Corinth to whom he addresses this letter is also identified: it is part of the universal church of God. The Corinthians are called to holiness, as are all Christians. Though the feast of the Baptism of the Lord was celebrated last Monday, today’s Gospel also alludes to the importance of that event. The reading emphasizes that Jesus “outranks” John: his baptism in the Spirit will eradicate sin. Jesus accepts John’s baptism, even though it is he himself who is the Lamb of God. ***********************************************************************

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 — 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] ************************************************************************

Thinking of Remembering a Loved One? Thinking of Remembering a Loved One? To remember the intention of a loved one, you may donate the bread and wine consecrated at Mass for one week or weekend. Or the Sanctuary

Lamp (candle lit near the Tabernacle) for one week. Call or come to the Rectory for more information about how you can remember a loved one. ************************************************************************ “Stitches" All members of our community are welcome to join us as we knit and crochet hearts 💕 and shamrocks for HSS. We will meet on Friday January 20 in the gathering space at 7:00 p.m. Please stop by and share with us your crochet and knitting skills! ***********************************************************************

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Parish Office will be closed on Monday January 16.

PRAYER INTENTIONS F T S H

Edna Casaccio, Baby Zayah Ned, Diego Kervabon & Avalina Jurman

Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life Walter Feber, Angelo Inzalaco, Josip Karcic, Yolanda Lazaric, Denis Curtin, William Nevins, Pilar Yepez, Elda Peras & Katherine Filipich

Saturday, January 14: Vigil Mass 5:00 Nicola & Angela DiBenedetto Pilar Yepez

Sunday, January 15: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 Elia & Filomena Cinquemani 9:00 Marian Marston, German Torres, Luis, Elitania & Juan Flores 10:30 Luis Leon (Special Intentions) Grupo de Cursillistas 12:00 Branca & Tiseo Families

7:00pm Mary Battaglia, Salvatore Cinquemani

Monday, January 16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 10:00 Cristy Almonte

Tuesday, January 17: St. Anthony 8:00 Mario & Ida DelGrecco 12:00 Attilio Mircovic

Wednesday, January 18: 8:00 Mary Battaglia (Health Recovery) Leo Cinquemani 12:00 Biagio & Pasqua Battaglia, Marta Cernan Giani 7:30 Victor, Raul, Zenon, Aguero Ruiz

Thursday, January 19: 8:00 Mass Available 12:00 Anna Cinquemani & Mary Battaglia

Friday, January 20: St. Fabian; St. Sebastian

8:00 Romild Geco 12:00 Biagio Marsalisi

Saturday, January 21: St. Agnes 8:00 Giacinta Ciancio, Antonio Ciancio 5:00 Giovanni DiBenedetto, Filomena Inzalaco, Mary Battaglia

Sunday, January 22: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 Nicky & Millie Del Greco & Family 9:00 Mary Battaglia, Louisa Greco 10:30 Familia Sosa Torres Maria Teresa Uzhca 12:00 Mary Prorokovic

7:00pm Pedro Gonzales

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS We are sending a tax letter automatically to all our parishioners that donated over $750 during this year. (2016) If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for tax purposes, please contact the rectory office. Thank you. ********************************************************************** Annual March for Life As Catholics, we believe that all life is sacred. Participating in the March for Life is an opportunity to be advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves, and to help our government understand why we believe life is so sacred and why abortion is immoral. There is a free bus to Washington, D.C., on Friday, January 27, leaving at 6:00am from in front of St. Joseph Church. For more information, or to register for the trip, please contact the Parish Rectory. **************************************************************

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Room; Length of meeting is approximately one hour. ***********************************************************************

Mass Book for 2017 The new Mass book for 2017 is open now, for anyone who desires a Mass to be celebrated for the intention of a loved one in the next calendar year. The offering for a Mass will be $15 for a weekday Mass and $25 for a Saturday night (Vigil Mass) or Sunday Mass. ***********************************************************************

Apertura del Libro de Misas Del 2017 El Nuevo libro de Misas se re- abrirá dia lunes 21 de noviember, para quien quiera reservar una misa para el próximo año. La donación de las misas es de $15 para las misas de la semana y $25 para la las misas de los sábados en la noche y los domingos. ***********************************************************************

Valentine’s Day The Cursillistas Group of St. Joseph’s church invites you, your family and friends to our annual dinner dance party to celebrate Valentine’s Day This event will take place on:

February 11, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Tickets: $25 per adult, Children $10 (7 -12 years old). If you want to buy tickets you can get them in the parish rectory, for further information call at: 718-278-1611

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

15 de enero de 2017 Te voy a convertir en luz de las naciones, para que mi salvación llegue hasta los últimos rincones de la tierra.

— Isaías 49:6b ************************************************************************ TRES MISIONES Hoy comenzamos con una de las “cantos del siervo” del libro de Isaías, una canto profético sobre el ministerio de servicio de Jesús. La misión de Isaías no sólo es lograr que los hijos de Jacob se reúnan en Israel, sino también es convertirse en “una luz de las naciones” (Isaías 49:6). Jesucristo, como servidor, será el cumplimiento de la antigua profecía y la base de la nueva. Este domingo comenzamos una serie de lecturas de la carta de san Pablo a los corintios. Aquí se define a Pablo de acuerdo a su misión: es un apóstol de Jesucristo. La Iglesia en Corinto a quien se dirige en su carta también se define: es parte de la Iglesia universal de Dios. Los corintios, como todos los cristianos, son llamados a la santidad. Aunque la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor se celebró el domingo pasado, el Evangelio de hoy también alude a la importancia de dicho acontecimiento. La lectura enfatiza que Jesús “tiene precedencia” sobre Juan: su bautismo en el Espíritu erradicará el pecado. Jesús acepta el bautismo de Juan, a pesar de que él mismo es el Cordero de Dios. *************************************************************** TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Al escribir Tradiciones de nuestra fe me he encontrado con muchas fiestas patronales en España, Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos de América. Muchas de ellas mantienen su carácter religioso mientras que otras son simplemente una excusa para festejar, mejorar la economía local o hacer política, pero no por estas razones deben ser descartadas. Tomemos, por ejemplo, la fiesta de san Sebastián de las Ovejas en la frontera entre Argentina y Chile. Esta fiesta es más vieja que ambas naciones y su peregrinación pisa los dos suelos. A lo largo del tiempo, esta fiesta ha sufrido por razones políticas entre ambas naciones, pero a partir de 1980 las autoridades eclesiásticas, civiles y gubernamentales han intentado revitalizar esta fiesta por varios motivos. Las autoridades eclesiásticas la usan para renovar el cristianismo añadiendo las enseñanzas y prácticas del Concilio Vaticano II a las tradiciones antiguas. Las autoridades civiles la utilizan para incrementar el comercio y el turismo en la región. Los gobiernos de Chile y Argentina la ven como un enlace benéfico entre ambas naciones. Las fiestas patronales buscan integrar todos los aspectos del ser humano, su política, economía, cultura, celebración y religión. *************************************************************** Marcha anual por la vida Participar en la marcha por la vida es una oportunidad para ser defensores de aquellos que no pueden hablar por sí mismos. Hay un autobús gratuito a Washington, D.C., el viernes, 27 de enero, a las 6:00 a.m., desde el frente de la iglesia San José. Para obtener más información o para inscribirse para el viaje, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la parroquia, llamando al 718-278-1611

 

 

CASH - BINGO Sunday, January 29, 2017

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. SCHOOL SOCIAL CENTER

28-46 44 Street, Astoria, NY 11103

Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase

Hot dog Pretzels Popcorn Chips Cookies

Coffee Sodas Water and more….

Players of

all ages are welcome!

$5 FOR ADMISSION

(includes one card)

Additional cards for sale

50/50

Generations Of Faith Reminder

Please remember to make you payments payable to the Catholic Foundation. Please mail your payments to:

Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn & Queens Generations of Faith Campaign Office

PO Box 7356 Berlin, CT 065037

We can not accept payment in the Parish Office and please do not place your payments

in the collections baskets. Thank you to all the parishioners who are participating in

Generations of Faith! *********************************************************************** TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As soon as Christmas ends, people begin planning for Easter! Originally, the source of our Paschal Triduum was but a single liturgy extending from Saturday sundown to sunrise on Easter Sunday. The two days leading up to the liturgy were days of fast, not only for the elect, but for the church preparing to baptize them. A fifth-century pope explained that the church imitated the apostles, who were in hiding with their grief from the arrest of Jesus, and therefore sacraments, even penance, were forbidden. Inevitably, though, people wanted to come together, and so eventually a Liturgy of the Word developed for Good Friday. This was the first step toward today’s shape of the Triduum, and gradually new ideas were embraced, including the veneration of the cross and a simple Communion service. Interestingly, the Word remained central, since we know that in those days the pope did not receive Communion at this liturgy, even though the faithful had that option. In the other churches of Rome, priests and people received Communion under both species. Although the custom of Communion on Good Friday took hold, it did not endure past the Middle Ages. The central liturgies of the year slowly unraveled and disappeared from parish life. Remember that there were no seminaries in those days, and books were a rare luxury. Most priests could only manage to celebrate a simple “low” Mass, and few parishes could afford the ritual books that would guide a priest through the complex forms. Holy Week remained important in private devotion, but for a time the liturgies virtually disappeared. ***********************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:00-9:30 am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a form of identification. If you would like to donate nonperishable items, including canned foods, pasta, rice etc., please drop the items in specially-marked containers in the Church vestibules. ************************************************************************

MARTHA AND ME A BOOK FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES BY: JANE N. VASSIL

Martha and Me shares the touching story of a sweet little girl’s journey as she finds her purpose in life and teaches the world that being handicapped does not define her, but instead makes her special. As a native New Yorker born and raised in New York City as a Roman Catholic Jane has been a long time member of St. Joseph Parish. She is a recent cancer survivor. Putting all her illness, aches and pains to the side, Jane has recently concentrated on writing this book. The book is available to order/purchase at: Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Amazon.com, Rizzoli Books in NYC, E-Books (on line).

Update on Parish Weekly Collection

This week collections were as follows: January 8, 2017

Regular Sunday Collection……….………..…....$5,966 Diocesan Mission ………………………………....$940 Total Collection.....................................................$6,906 ***********************************************************************

Society of St. Vincent De Paul Gives Back The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking donations of automobiles. For each car, truck, or van, running or not, the Society will give $50/$100 per vehicle to our parish. Perhaps you have no automobile, but a family member, friend, or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in his driveway that he would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at : 718-491-2525. Your donation is tax deductible and free towing is available. *********************************************************************** No Clothes We thank the people who have donated clothes in the past for the less fortunate. As space is limited, we will be unable to continue accepting these items. Please do not leave packages in the church vestibule or gathering space . You can donate directly to St. Margaret Mary at 9-18 27th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102, or Hour Children on 26th Ave. Between 12th and 134th Streets.

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