Sat Nov. 7 4:00PM All Souls
Sun Nov. 8 8:00AM Beth Engleman
(Terry & Peggy Shaw)
11:00AM People of the Parish
Mon. 9:00AM Mass available at
Sacred Heart, Lewisburg
Tues. 9:00AM Mass available at
Sacred Heart, Lewisburg
Wed. 7:30AM Julie & Louis Braga
(Frank Braga)
Thurs. 9:00AM All Souls
Fri. 10:00AM Kramm’s Watsontown
All Souls
Sat Nov.14 4:00PM Ray Leitzel
(Mary & Vince Emery)
SunNov.15 8:00AM All Souls
11:00AM People of the Parish
1:00PM Spanish Mass
ST JOSEPH IS A TITHING PARISH
God’s Plan for Giving
In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to God the following:
Sunday Collection: $3,705.50
Last Year’s Collection: $3,684.50
Electronic Giving: $1,731.57
All Saints: $ 801.00
From the Pastor: “My parents always believed if you give to the church, no matter what problems come your way, you would overcome them. My experience convinces me that this is true.”
I thank everyone so much for how good they are in that they share their blessings in accomplishing the mission and work of our parish.
Sincere Blessings,
Father Tom
IN PREPARATION FOR
November 15, 2009
First
Daniel discusses the end of the world, a time when the dead shall rise and everyone will be judged. He warns that some shall “be an everlasting horror and disgrace.” But he promises that some will live forever, and the wise will shine brightly to lead others to justice.
Second
Priests repeatedly offered sacrifices that were unable to take away sin. But through Jesus’ one sacrifice, our sins were forgiven, leaving no need for other offerings.
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32
Jesus told his disciples that many signs would be seen before the end of the world. He explained that the earth would pass away but his words would not. He also told them that neither the angels nor himself, but only his Father knew when this would take place.
“KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK”
“THE YEAR OF THE PRIEST”
Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010 “The Year of the Priest.” Please remember to pray for our Most Reverend Bishop, Fr. Tom, all of our Priests and Seminarians, and especially the following Priests: Rev. Thomas R. Hoke, Rev. Samuel E. Houser, Very Rev. Francis J. Karwacki, and Rev. Edward J. Keating, Jr.
Please remember the commitment you made to the capital campaign for the rectory restoration by continuing your support through your pledges. Thank you.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
We are looking for Parishioners who are willing to serve on a “Social Committee” within our parish. Our goal is to establish this committee to achieve the “Social” needs of parishioners. This would be a way of getting to know new parishioners as well as reminiscing with the life long members. If you would like to see our parish become “Socially Active” and would like to be a part of this committee, please call the parish office at 742-4356. Thank you.
Nov. 13 Fish Dinner 4 – 7 PM
Nov. 14 Social Dance 7 – 10 PM
Nov. 18 Pastoral Council 7 PM
REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS, especially: Mary Helen Prosseda, Rose Marie Waltman, Darius Tedesco, David Burns, Michael Pierce, and Magdalene Orzetti. If you would like to have a name mentioned in the bulletin or if someone is well and we can remove their name, please call the parish office at 742-4356.
WEIS AND GIANT MARKET GROCERY GIFT CARDS: Please consider purchasing grocery gift cards this week to buy your groceries. By using these gift cards, you are helping our parish. The proceeds from last weekend were $ 25.00
WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO BE MEMORALIZED. If you would like to remember a loved one by memorializing this item, please call the Parish Office. Please keep checking the list for new items: A Purple Chasuble - $1,035. Item listed above will not be purchased until the memorial donations are given.
NOVEMBER IS ALL SOULS MONTH. On the back of the ALL SOULS envelope you received with your mailing, please list the names of your deceased loved ones for whom you wish the All Souls Mass to be offered on November 2nd. A total of 7 masses will be offered during November for the All Souls Intentions. Please place your offering in the envelope with your intentions.
2010 CHURCH CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE. THANK YOU to Nick and Mary Costagliola, owners of
THANKSGIVING
PLEASE---DO NOT PLACE DONATIONS IN TAN DELIVERY BOX OR AT THE RECTORY. Thank you.
“SOCIAL DANCE”: Dance to the Oldies – Country – Ballroom and Swing on Saturday, Nov. 14th from 7 to 10 PM at the
BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBPAGE: Access bulletin information along with online giving at www.stjosephmilton.org
VISITATION TO THE SICK: If you know of anyone in our parish who should be placed on our visitation list, please call the parish office. Shut-ins from illness are placed on a permanent visitation list.
Thank you, Father Scala
P.C.C.W. UPCOMING EVENTS
November 9: Meeting at
Food Bank Donations for November
Disposable diapers, infant to 3 yrs. of age
Migrant Kit Donations for November
Deodorant & Shampoo
ADVENT IS COMING: On November 29th, we start a new liturgical year and begin the season of Advent. We get ready by going to Confession, trying for greater holiness, and counting down the days until our Savior comes.
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC? Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Church? Do you know someone who wants to learn more about the Church? Were you baptized, but never received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, contact Harold Prentiss, 742-4302, about the RCIA program. A new class will be starting soon. Join us to see if we can help your faith journey.
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THOUGHTFUL MOMENTS
MASS
Living a Christian life is not supported by our society today. Our children will have many opportunities to stray from living their faith. Gathering for the Eucharist every weekend is a way we strengthen our children to help them live a Christian life.
