St. Joseph Church Saturday 4:30 pm Charlton, MA...JOKES MY IRISH FATHER TOLD ME Comedian Dave Kane...

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:30 pm

Sunday

8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm

Monday ~ Friday at 8:30 am

MARCH 10, 2019

Charlton, MA

Charlton, MA

Charlton, MA

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St. Joseph Church

St. Joseph Church

St. Joseph Church

PASTOR

Reverend Robert Grattaroti

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Reverend Donato Infante, III

PERMANENT DEACONS

Peter Faford, Bill Shea & Steve Miller

PRAYER BEFORE MASS

Eternal God, you call us back to yourself

through this holy season of Lent. Give us the

strength to ward off temptation and the

fortitude to avoid sin. Help us to be faithful to

you and worship and serve you alone. We ask

this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy

Spirit, one God, forever and ever. -AMEN

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this week

MONDAY 6:30 pm & TUESDAY 7:00 pm

Spirituality for today’s Catholic Christians

with John � Ashely Noronha

There will be a mission presentation at all Masses this weekend. John � Ashley are founders of

the Truth � Beauty Project in Rome where young people come together for a month or more to

study the depths of our faith through various art forms; portrait, sculpture, architecture, etc.

Through this form they invariably arrive at a deeper appreciation of the faith. Fr. Bob made a

presentation to the group when he was in Rome a year ago. www.truthandbeautyproject.com.

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SUNDAY OF LENT

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus

returned from the Jordan and was led by

the Spirit into the desert for forty days,

to be tempted by the devil. –Luke 4:1-2a

Fridays during Lent at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 9

4:30 pm Domenica Vigneault by the Montville Family

Sunday, March 10

8:00 am Fortier Family by the Family

10:00 am Ronald K. Johnson by the Family

5:00 pm Brian J. Cristo by the Family

Saturday, March 16

4:30 pm Helen Perron (1 yr Anniv) and Will Perron

(4 yr Anniv) by the Family

Sunday, March 17

8:00 am Josephine Nowicki by the Family

10:00 am Dorothy Watson by Mike Watson & Family

5:00 pm Elizabeth, Robert & Jerry Bonner by the

Family

Parents! Join us for Date Night!

EAT, DRINK & LAUGH

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6:00 pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall

Buffet dinner followed by comedian Rhonda Corey

www.rhondacorey.com. This is a great opportunity to

meet other parents. Need a babysitter? Inquire for

information or RSVP by 3/11 to Lisa at

[email protected]. Free will offering.

DENNIS TULLY husband of Darlene and

DESMICHAEL SPINKS-FARRER son of

Robin and Carl. May they rest in the

arms of the Lord and may their families

find comfort in their faith.

Guidelines for Lenten Fast & Abstinence

�Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all

Catholics 14 years of age and older on Good Friday

and all the Fridays of Lent.

�Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are 18

years of age but not yet 59 years of age on Good

Friday.

�Those who are bound to fast may take only one full

meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to

maintain strength according to one's needs, but

eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves

from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.

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PLEASE BRING THIS COUPON TO:

10% of your purchase will come back to

us to help fund Life Teen events.

Thank you for your support.

offer good to April 18, 2019

33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE

A 6 week retreat ending in consecration

to Divine Mercy begins Thursday March

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from 6:30-8:00 pm. All are welcome

for this introduction. Come to participate

or find out how to host your small group

or family on your own. The Marians at

the National Shrine in Stockbridge are encouraging this

retreat and you can join them virtually by registering at

marian.org! The hope is to have as many people as

possible consecrate on Divine Mercy Sunday. Many of you

have made this consecration, however, consider this an

opportunity to renew your commitment! Past

retreatants, please consider donating your book for

someone else to use! Leave books in the parish office.

Planning for

Planning for

Planning for

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

is

is

is

underway. You are invited to join in! We



will be meeting every Sunday at 3:00 pm



in the 2

in the 2

in the 2

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nd

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floor conference room.



Mary Martha Guild

20 WEEK RAFFLE WINNER

Week 3 Mary Lou Lepko $50.00

Parish Financial Support for the

weekend of March 3

rd

was

$14,472.00 with $1,152.00

received for our Building Fund.

God Bless You! Thank you for all

your kind returns to the Lord.

Thank you from Chris August and his Christian

music team for the wonderful reception received

during his concert here last Thursday.

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�ASK THE PRIEST (answered by Fr. Donato)

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Q: How does the Catholic Church relate to Christians

of other faiths?

A: Lumen Gentium, (Dogmatic Council on the Church)

states; the Church recognizes that in many ways she is

linked with those who, being baptized, are honored

with the name of Christian, though they do not profess

the faith in its entirety or do not preserve unity of

communion with the successor of Peter. For there are

many who honor Sacred Scripture, taking it as a norm

of belief and a pattern of life, and who show a sincere

zeal. They lovingly believe in God the Father and in

Christ, the Son of God and Savior. They’re consecrated

by baptism, in which they are united with Christ.

They also recognize and accept other sacraments

within their own Churches or ecclesiastical

communities. Many of them rejoice in the episcopate,

celebrate the Holy Eucharist and cultivate devotion

toward the Virgin Mother of God. They also share

with us in prayer and other spiritual benefits. We can

say that in some real way they are joined with us in

the Holy Spirit, for to them too He gives His gifts and

graces whereby He is operative among them with His

sanctifying power. Some indeed He has strengthened

to the extent of the shedding of their blood. In all of

Christ's disciples the Spirit arouses the desire to be

peacefully united, in the manner determined by

Christ, as one flock under one shepherd, and He

prompts them to pursue this end. Mother Church

never ceases to pray, hope and work that this may

come about. She exhorts her children to purification

and renewal so that the sign of Christ may shine

more brightly over the face of the earth.

We are currently at 53% of our parish goal of $77,500.00 amounting to

$41,028.00. Due to your ongoing generosity, we have regularly met and exceeded

our goal. Kindly remember that every gift is important no matter how small or

large. Keep in mind that 25 Seminarians in our diocese who are preparing for the

Priesthood are able to make their seminary studies because of your generosity, a

number of homeless people are assisted through Catholic Charities which is

funded through your giving and the Spanish and African Ministries in our

diocese are funded through Partners in Charity as well as 23 other services and

agencies. Thank you and God bless!

Join us for these 6 videos followed by

discussion w/Fr. Donato in the Cornerstone.

Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm

March 26-April 30

St. Paddy’s Day-Sunday, March 17

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2:00 pm

St. Roch’s Church, Oxford

JOKES MY IRISH FATHER TOLD ME



Comedian Dave Kane brings a laugh filled evening of

jokes, one liners and stories that celebrate the Irish

sense of humor. Hors oeuvres will be served. Tickets

are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. 508-987-2382

�FORMED.ORG-experience the faith

in a new way with this FREE on-

line resource for movies, books &

videos for adults & children. Use parish code 7526f6.

�SPIRITUAL DIRECTION-w/Sr. Barbara. Sign up please.

�MEN’S BIBLE STUDY-Fridays at 6:30 am in the room

adjacent to Coffee Room. Coffee is served.�

�BOOK CLUB-the book selection for March is The

Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions

of Anne Catherine Emmerich . Available on Amazon.�

�MEN’S CURSILLO-March 21-23. Contact Sue Leighton

at [email protected] or 508-278-3155.�

� DIOCESAN MEN’S CONFERENCE-Saturday, April 6

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at Assumption College. Go to firstmensconf.org or

call Sara Smillie 508-929-4345 for tickets.�

�LIGHT HOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA CD’S are available

for $3 donation at the front door.�

The Marist Brothers founded some

of the best Catholic schools in the

world. They have also established a

great summer camp for boys &

girls. Visit our website today!

www.campmarist.org

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SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Pre-register for a baptismal preparation

session at 508-248-7862. The next

session is April 27

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at 5:30 pm.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Arrangements for a wedding begin a

year prior to the anticipated date.

Contact us at 508-248-7862

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Saturday 3:45 pm or by appointment

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

For those interested in becoming

Catholic. Ted or Patty Covill

[email protected]

ADORATION

Monday 12-7:00 pm, Wednesday

12-6:00 pm, Thursday 7:15-8:15 am &

Friday 12-5:00 pm

ROSARY

Daily 8:00 am & Saturday 3:45 pm

MARIAN PRAYER CENACLE

Divine Mercy Chaplet and

Benediction of the Blessed

Sacrament Mondays at 7:00 pm

ST. JOSEPH ORDER OF SECULAR

FRANCISCANS

meet the 3

rd

Wednesday of the

month at 6:30 pm in the coffee room.

www.stjosephscharlton.com/order-

Franciscan-seculars

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

meet on the 1

st

Wednesday of the

month in the Knight's Room. Begins

with Rosary at 6:30 pm, followed

meeting at 7:00 pm.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

10:00 am on 3

rd

Saturday of month.

Ellen Thibodeau 508-248-9161

DIVORCE SUPPORT MINISTRY

the 2

nd

and 4

th

Monday each month

7:00-9:00 pm in the K of C Room.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING

GRANDCHILDREN-Sharing

experiences caring for & learning

about resources. Dianne 508-764-4553.

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE

WITH CANCER at St. Vincent

Cancer & Wellness. 1

st

Thursday of

month with Mass at 11:30 am. 1 Eaton

Pl, Worcester. Parking 508-363-6246.

DO YOU SUFFER WITH AN

ADDICTION & NEED SUPPORT?

Fr. Bob, Fr. Donato or deacons are

available to talk with. 508-248-7862.

24 HOUR PRAYER LINE

508-434-0106 or

[email protected].

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Submit info for bulletin to

[email protected] by Monday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

FIRST LIGHTS (gr. k-5)

Sr. Agnes Patricia

[email protected]

EDGE YOUTH MINISTRY (gr. 6-8)

Sandra Buron

[email protected]

LIFE TEEN MINISTRY (gr. 9-12)

Deacon Bill Shea

[email protected]

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Cheryl Kingston

[email protected]

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sarah Stone

[email protected]

NEXT STEP BEREAVEMENT

For parents who have lost a child. 4

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Tuesday of the month at the Medical

Office Bldg. Harrington Hospital Rm 4.

Sue Brunell 508-344-1564.

HOMELESS SHELTER ST. LUKE’S

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FOOD PANTRY

2

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& 4

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Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION

If you need communion brought to

your home call 508-248-7862.

NEW PARISHIONERS

Welcome, if you need to register,

contact Sr. Agnes at 508-248-7862.

Parish Mission Statement: We are a Community of Faith, called by Jesus Christ to become His hands, His feet, His heart,

reaching out in love to each other, our families, our neighbors, our nation and the world.

Advanced Water Quality, Bill Delaney 508-248-1500

Alliance Realty, Diane Dabrowski (P) 508-248-6966

Aucoin-Ryan Realty (Brenda Ryan) 508-765-9155

Bair Insurance Agency (Edward Bair) 508-248-4204

Bellanger-Bullard Funeral Home 508-764-3968

Camosse Masonry Supply (P) 508-248-4044

Carmelite Sisters of the Eucharist (P) 508-248-2936

CatholicMatch.com/MA 888-605-3977

Charlton Furniture 508-248-5566

Charlton Manor Rest Home 508-248-5136

Charlton Oil Company 508-248-9797

Charlton Optical 508-248-1188

Charlton Funeral Home 508-248-4200

Coonan Insurance Agency (P) 508-987-7122

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home 508-764-7922

David Barbale Home Improvement 508-248-6709

DiPietro Masonry, Allen DiPietro (P) 508-248-4704

Elliot Burlingame & Sons, Inc. (P) 508-248-5076

Fairway N.E. Mortgage - William Murphy (P) 508-407-8300

Harrison Landscaping 508-248-5488

Jalbert Engineering (P) 508-347-5136

O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body (P) 508-248-5829

Paul Daoust & Company, CPA 508-248-1040

RPM Heating & Air 508-248-4474

Sansoucy Funeral Home 508-764-2567

Senior Link America 877-801-7772

Storage Space (P) 508-248-6461

(P) indicates parishioner

ACKNOWLEDGING WITH GRATITUDE OUR NEWSLETTER & BULLETIN SPONSORS

Let us stay in touch with you

through texts and/or emails. Text the

word CHARLTON to 84576 or visit

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10 H. Putnam Ext.

P.O. Box 338, Charlton City, MA 01508

email: [email protected]

website: stjosephscharlton.com

508-248-7862 FAX: 508-248-5832

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