We welcome and invite you to our Saint osep Parish Community. If you are a new is i e , �please introduce yourself to the priest after Mass. o register, please visit our website or call the parish office.�

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Saturday Vigil� 4:00 pm�

Sunday� 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Family Mass) �11:00 am (Solemn Choir Mass) �12:30 pm (September through June)�

Daily Masses� 6:50 & 9:00 am (Monday through Friday)�8:30 am (Saturday)�

LITURGICAL (MASS) SCHEDULE �

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CONTACT

Parish Office………………….781�444�0245�Mailing A ess………………1382 Highland Ave e�………………………………….Needham, MA 02492��

………………………………….Fax: 781�444�7713�Parish Website …….www.stjosephparishneedham.com�

Religious 781�449�3744�

Schools…………………...…….781�444�4459�

Schools’ Website:……………….www.saintjoes.com�

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The Easter Vigil: Holiest of Nights � Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 PM�

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The Easter Vigil is unlike any other vigil Mass during the Church’s liturgical year. Whereas the usual Saturday evening vigil Mass is the same Mass as that which will be celebrated on Sunday, this is not true of the Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil is its own distinctive liturgy. It is the most solemn of all the liturgies of the Church, with its own form and texts. Only one Easter Vigil may ever be celebrated in each parish during the annual Triduum. The Easter Vigil is never repeated in a year. The Easter Vigil consists of four parts: First, the lighting of the Easter fire, the blessing of the new Paschal candle and the Paschal Proclamation (Exsultet), an extended hymn of praise of Christ the Light. Second, the Liturgy of the Word follows, which is extended with several readings. There are a total of 9 possible lections assigned to the Easter Vigil: 7 Old Testament readings, 1 Epistle (Romans) and the Gospel (Mark). (This year, 4 Old Testament readings will be proclaimed.) Third, the celebration of Baptism and/or the renewal of our baptismal promises follows the homily. (This year in our parish, two adults will be baptized and confirmed and will receive their first Holy Communion, and two adults, who are already baptized, will be brought into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.) Finally, the Liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated, concluding with the Solemn Dismissal with the sung Easter “Alleluia!” Unlike the usual Saturday vigil Mass, the Easter Vigil must begin in total darkness, taken according to its strictest interpretation. A twilight start is not sufficient. According to the norms of the Church, the entire celebration of the Vigil must take place at night, defined as no earlier than one hour after sunset. All of the parishes of the Archdiocese have been reminded of this requirement. The Easter Vigil is not brief; neither is it always able to be scheduled at an hour of convenience, especially with the new, earlier daylight-savings change. But it is the most solemn and uplifting annual celebration of our sacred mysteries, a time of deep reflection and expectant waiting, of prayer, joy, and participation in the resurrection of the Lord. We are awaiting our master's return with our lamps full and burning, so that he will find us awake and seat us at his table (cf. Luke 12:35ff). Let us enter into the spirit of Easter by giving our time generously on Holy Saturday to our celebration of that “third day” when Christ rose triumphant from the grave! Rev. David C. Michael, Pastor

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION�781-449-3744

GRADE 10 MAKE-UP CLASSES Sundays, March 25 and April 8�

Letters were mailed this week to any student who needs to make up class(es). Students are assigned to a day

according to the class(es) they missed.

FIRST EUCHARIST INSTRUCTION ON THE MASS

Saturday, April 7, 10 am�

Lower Church�

All children receiving First Eucharist in May are asked to attend with an adult.

CONFIRMATION PAPERS

Grade 10�You should have received Confirmation papers which

need to be completed and returned at the Youth Mass on April 8.

YOUTH MASS AND CLASSES

Sunday, April 8, 5 PM�

All high school students are invited to join us for the 5 pm Mass in the upper church. Grade 9 and 10 students are expected to be in attendance and sit with their facilitators. Please arrive no later than 4:50 pm so that we can begin Mass on time. Pizza and class will follow for grades 9 and all those assigned to the make-up class.

KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1 FAMILIES

Please provide your child’s baptismal certificate to the Religious Education office.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION�

2018 � 2019 �

SUNDAY MARCH 25

9 to noon, Linse Room

�Registration for the 2018-2019 Religious Education program will begin online on March 25. You can also fill out the forms in person on March 25 in the Linse Room. The fee is $70 dollars per child, with a cap of $230. After June 1 tuition is $80 per child with a Family cap of $250.

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SCHEDULE

HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29

Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30 pm Night Prayer – 11 pm

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30

Morning Prayer – 8:30 am

Solemn Services – 3 pm and 7:30 pm

HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Morning Prayer – 8:30 am

Reconciliation – 11 am to noon

(There is no 4 pm Mass on Holy Saturday)

Easter Vigil – 8:00 pm

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1

Masses – 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm

ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Have you ever considered Catholic education for your child?

St. Joe’s Elementary (full day pre-k – gr. 5) and Monsignor Haddad Middle School (gr. 6- 8) in

Needham have limited openings still available and are accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Visit our website www.saintjoes.com or call 781-449-0133 to register for a tour, meet the principals, and learn why

our students are thriving!

GOOD FRIDAY�SPECIAL COLLECTION�Holy Land Shrines�

The Good Friday Collection (April 14) supports the sacred places and educational, charitable, and peace-seeking ministries of the Church in the Holy Land. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph Parish, and the memo line notation should read Holy Land Shrines.

EASTER COLLECTION Clergy Health & Retirement Trust�

Our only collection for Easter Sunday will support the retirement, medical, and financial needs of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. Our priests have given their lives to faithfully serve Christ and the Church. You have always been generous, and we are grateful. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph Parish and the memo line notation should read Clergy Health & Retirement Trust.

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PALM SUNDAY�

Week of March 18, 2018�

Amount Collected

Amount Budgeted

Variance

Envelopes: On-Line Giving: Total

$11,193 $2,481 $13,674

$15,000

($1,326) Fiscal YTD Offertory

$524,638

$534,000

($9,362)

Through 38 of 51 Weeks

OFFERTORY COLLECTION�

Saturday, March 24�

4:00 David Jones and the Deceased Members of the Jones and Messier Families—Memorial

Sunday, March 25�8:00 9:30 11:00 12:30

Frederick Walsh---Anniversary The People of St. Joseph Parish Patrick and Mary Kennedy —Memorial Intentions of Alan Carbonneau

Monday, March 26�

6:50 Paul Amhrein —Memorial

Tuesday, March 27�

6:50 Thomas Kelly —Memorial

Wednesday, March 28�

6:50 9:00

Thomas Whearty ---Anniversary James Joseph Sullivan, Jr. —Memorial

Thursday, March 29�

Holy Thursday (See schedule on Page 2)

Friday, March 30�

Good Friday (See schedule on Page 2)

Saturday, March 31�

Holy Saturday (See schedule on Page 2)

Sunday, April 1�

Easter Sunday (See schedule on Page 2)

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SUPPORTING�SAINT JOSEPH PARISH�INCREASED SUNDAY OFFERTORY

AND GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION

These are the principal ways that we fund our parish’s life and ministry. This year, our need is greater as our expenses have increased. If you have not yet had the chance to do so, please consider increasing your weekly offertory gift and making a contribution to our Grand Annual Collection. Your support for all our parish endeavors is greatly appreciated.

�ONLINE GIVING�

Online Giving allows you to make contributions to the parish without writing checks or worrying about cash donations, and it allows the parish to manage monthly expenses based on consistent support. To start: 1. Visit www.stjosephparishneedham.com. 2. Click on the Online Giving Link, and 3. Click on the Create New Account link. 4. Please include your envelope number in your profile.

Parish Registration�Please remember to register at the parish, as well, by going online or calling the parish office at 781-444-0245.

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THE HOLY FATHER’S �

PRAYER INTENTION FOR MARCH

Please remember Pope Francis’s intention in prayer through the month of March

Evangelization: Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

ROSE FOR LIFE

Each week roses are placed beside the tabernacles as reminders to pray for the unborn.

This week, the roses are donated by Emilie and Morgan Mahoney, The Harrigan Family, and John Downing in memory of Kathleen Downing, David Valway, and David Jones.

MONSIGNOR HADDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL �

MHMS Stations of the Cross��� ���� �Monsignor Haddad Middle School’s eighth grade class will perform the traditional live Stations of the Cross in the Upper Church at 1:30 pm on Thursday, March 29th. This is a moving experience showing the sacrifice of Jesus for all of us. We welcome all parishioners to this touching and poignant presentation as the season of Lent comes to a close.

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FOOD COLLECTION

PROGRAM

Remember, the baskets for the food drive are always out. Bring your donations on Holy Thursday or Good Friday and you won't have to think about it on Sunday with all the excitement of Easter. The Justice and Peace Committee wishes everyone a joyous Easter. Thank you for your generosity.

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SUNDAY EVENING PRAYER�ADORATION, VESPERS,

BENEDICTION

Sundays at 7 pm�

Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, in addition to Vespers. Please join us for this half hour of prayer as we commemorate the Lord’s Day each Sunday at 7 pm.

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Holy Week is the most sacred week in the Liturgical year. It leads us from the end of Lent into the Sacred Triduum - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. To help us better observe these holy days, here are a few (of many) practices and traditions to help us focus on the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus during this Holy Week.

Palm (Passion) Sunday: Palms are distributed as we recall Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Since the palms given out at Mass are blessed, they may not be disposed of as trash. If not kept in your home they should be respectfully buried, burned or returned to the church.

Monday - Wednesday: Starting Monday and for the rest of Holy Week, consider an intensification of your Lenten practices such as simpler meals and extra sacrifices, almsgiving and prayer. Some people use these days to do a spring house cleaning in preparation for the Easter celebration. This custom may have come from the ancient Jewish practice of preparing the home for Passover.

Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord’s Supper commemorates Christ’s institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the Priesthood and Jesus’ command for us to love one another. At the end of Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is brought to a side altar or other reserved place for repose until Mass is celebrated at the Easter Vigil. One ancient tradition which is making a bit of a comeback is the custom of visiting seven churches, spending a few moments in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at each church. Though this devotion is more challenging in an area like the suburbs of Boston, it is still doable. It helps to have a plan. Even just going to a few churches is worthwhile. You can read much more online about the Pilgrimage to Seven Churches at http://www.ncregister.com/blog/dicamillo/to-the-seven-churches-go

Good Friday: This is the most solemn day of the Christian year. It is a day of fasting and abstinence, and unnecessary activities should be avoided. Silence and prayer are encouraged from noon to 3:00, the time when Jesus was on the cross. Consider meditating on the Stations of the Cross or the Seven Last Words of Christ. Good Friday is also the first day of the Divine Mercy Novena.

Holy Saturday: While we may need to make final preparations for the greatest feast of the year, this is still a quiet day as we remember Jesus in the tomb. Fasting this day is encouraged but not required. Attend the Easter Vigil if you can. It is the most beautiful and theologically significant of all Masses. Yes, it is long, but it is so worth it!

Easter Sunday: Christ is Risen. Alleluia! Celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord.

Have a Blessed Holy week!�

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WINGS SPRING PROGRAM�THE BEATITUDES: THE KEYS TO GOD’S KINGDOM OF PEACE

Join us on Wednesday, March 28, Anne Fox, WINGS member and President of Massachusetts

Citizens for Life (MCFL), “Restoring the Culture of Life in Our Country”�

Anne will discuss the importance of respecting and protecting all human life and will share with us the efforts of MCFL to help create a culture of life.

“Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Matthew 5:6

WINGS (Women In God’s Spirit) meets Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:30 am in the Linse Room. Our theme for 2017-18 is Finding God's Peace in a Chaotic World.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS�FR. DANIEL J. KENNEDY COUNCIL 1611 �

�The Knights of Columbus wish to express their gratitude to all that attended the Saint Patrick's Day Party. Your support and generosity made this event a “Resounding Success” ! As you know, the proceeds go towards our own St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools.

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FAITH MATTERS

Saint Joseph Parish Needham, Massachusetts�

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Rosanne Business �

Mario A. Clavell, Jr. , Administrative Assistant��

Pastoral Assistant for Evangelization��

Susan Horne�

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Melissa Harrigan, Director (K�6)�Michael sc l (7�11) �Debbie Coyle, ( �11)�

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Parish Staff�

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Development Office��

Nicola Dempsey, Director�

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Music i is y��

John Cice, �

Adult & oi �

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BAPTISM:�Please contact the ec o y to e ge e .

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(Confession) 3 pm to 4 pm in the Penance Room in the lowe c c �

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Contact one of the parish to schedule a date. A of least six months must be allowed between initial contact and the date set. Couples are attend

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Schedule �

Choir� The Children/Family Choir rehearses at 8:45 am, just prior to singing at the 9:30 am Sunday Mass.�The Adult Choir rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on Wednesdays and sings at the 11 am Sunday Mass.�

Eucharistic �Adoration�

Adoration is every Friday following the 9 am Mass. Adoration ends with Benediction at 5 pm.�Please call Michelle Ardini at 781�449�6048 for more information.�

Justice�& Peace�

Justice & Peace supports social outreach to inner�city schools, parishes, and shelters. Yearly projects include the Lenten Haitian Mission and the Jesse Tree. For additional information, please contact Priscilla Cahn at 781�444�1163 or prisc_need@yahoo.com.�

Novena� The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed Monday evenings at 7 pm in the lower church.�

Prayer �Line�

This phone network of people will join with you to pray for special needs. Please call Sr. Eileen Galvin at 617�943�4002 with your prayer line request. �

Prayer �Meeting�

The prayer group meets at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Linse Room. Please call Jack Gurkin at 781�444�6026 for further information.�

Rosary � The rosary is recited daily after 9 am Mass and also at 9 am every Sunday to pray for a respect for life from conception until natural death.�

Wings� Wings is a faith�enrichment group for women. It consists of three 6�week sessions in the fall, the winter, and the spring. The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 9:45 am to 11:30 am in the Linse Room. Please contact Sarah McElroy at 781�449�1928 or smc1021@aol.com.�