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MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 4:30 pm SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm DAILY 8:30 am PASTOR: Reverend Robert Grattaroti ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Reverend Charles Omolo PERMANENT DEACONS: Peter Faford, Bill Shea & Steve Miller 10 H. Putnam Ext . P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA 01508 email: stjoecharlton@aol.com website: stjosephscharlton.com 508-248-7862 Fax: 508-248-5832 ADVENT is a season of vigilant waiting, that prepares us to welcome the mystery of the Word Incarnate, who will give the ‘Light’ to the womb of the Virgin Mary, but essentially this time prepares us not only to welcome this great event but to incarnate it in our lives. We could say that the true light enters the world through the immaculate womb of Mary but it does not stay there. On the contrary, this light flows out into our dark, obscure, sinful lives to illuminate them, so that we can become the light that illuminates the world. For this reason, let us live this time of waiting not only to celebrate a historical memory but to repeat this memory in our lives and in the service of others. To wait for the Lord who comes, means to wait and to watch so that the Word of Love enters inside us and focuses us every day of our lives. St. Joseph Church Christmas Flowers and Wreaths are for sale this weekend. A CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY will help families live out the joy of Christ. Families will come together to consecrate themselves under the protection of the Holy Family. Consider this as your Advent journey and prepare by praying together as a family. The consecration will take place during Masses the weekend of the Feast of the Holy Family, December 28 & 29. More details to come!
Transcript of 508-248-7862 Fax: 508-248-5832...PARISH OFFERINGS for the weekend of November 24th were $12,257.00...
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 4:30 pm
SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 am & 5:00 pm DAILY 8:30 am
PASTOR: Reverend Robert Grattaroti
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Reverend Charles Omolo
PERMANENT DEACONS: Peter Faford, Bill Shea & Steve Miller
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
ADVENT is a season of vigilant waiting, that prepares us to welcome the mystery of the Word Incarnate, who will give the ‘Light’ to the womb of the Virgin Mary, but essentially this time prepares us not only to welcome this great
event but to incarnate it in our lives. We could say that the true light enters the world through the immaculate womb of Mary but it does not stay there. On the contrary, this light flows out into our dark, obscure, sinful lives to illuminate them, so that we can become the light that illuminates the world. For this reason, let us live this time of waiting not only to celebrate a historical memory but to repeat this memory in our lives and in the service of others. To wait for the Lord who comes, means to wait and to watch so that the Word of Love enters inside us and focuses us every day of our lives.
St. Joseph Church
Christmas Flowers and Wreaths are for sale this weekend.
A CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY will help families live out the joy of Christ. Families will come together to consecrate
themselves under the protection of the Holy Family. Consider this as your
Advent journey and prepare by praying together as a
family. The consecration will take place during Masses the
weekend of the Feast of the Holy Family, December 28
& 29. More details to come!
Saturday, November 30 4:30 pm Lyle Favreau by the Choir Sunday, December 1 8:00 am Josephine Ide by the Parish 10:00 am Emily Gardner by John & Cheryl Kingston 5:00 pm Fr. Norm Tremblay by the Parish Tuesday, December 3 8:30 am Gordon Norman (50th Anniv. Vietnam) by Family Friday, December 6 8:30 am Intentions of Maxwell Carpenter by his Aunt Saturday, December 7 4:30 pm Stacia Jachimczyk by Ed & Marge Jalbert Sunday, December 8 10:00 am Jeanette Gelineau by John & Cheryl Kingston 5:00 pm Roger Goudreau by his Daughter
PRAYER BEFORE MASS–Grant your faithful, we pray,
almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. AMEN
Take a journey of renewal to prepare your heart for Christmas.
praymoreretreat.org-Register for an online Advent retreat. Daily video and audio presentations (comes with a study guide. Self-paced, participate when you can.
Formed.org/advent-sign up with code 7526f6 and follow Dr. Tim Gray with daily Advent reflections (kid reflections too). Also, on Formed, Br. Francis presents the days of Advent for young people OR
Check out A Journey through Advent with Bishop Barron as he unpacks the Scripture readings.
TOM TUNIEWICZ and SUSAN BALLOU. May they rest in the arms of the Lord and may their families find comfort in their faith.
With great joy we welcome KATELYNN ROSE DUBOIS child of Joel & Katelynn, TOBY JOSEPH RACINE child of Thomas & Tiffany and CAMDEN JOSEPH OLEN child of Daniel & Stephanie who will be born of water and Spirit this weekend.
$35.00 each
Mass Friday,
December 6th at 7:00
pm, all are welcome!
Overnight
Adoration Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 pm-7:30 am
Sunday, December 8th.
Sign-up for a time
The Feast of the Immaculate
Conception on December 8th is not an
obligatory observance this year. It is
celebrated on Monday December 9th.
St. Nicholas will make his
yearly visit to St. Joseph’s
next weekend at the 4:30 pm
and 10:00 am Masses.
PARISH OFFERINGS for the weekend of November 24th were $12,257.00 with $715.00 received into our
Building Fund and $95.00 for Christmas altar
flowers. The average return per envelope was $30.14, a great testimony to the generous response of our people in gratitude to
God for the blessings and gifts they have received. We are so grateful for your weekly support.
WHAT IS TITHING-it is giving a tenth of all we have...as taught in the Scriptures. A tithing testimony:
Approximately 5 years ago my husband and I began tithing a percentage of our income. Since then we have not had to pay any
finance charges on our credit cards. We have managed to take vacations, go on business trips, assist family members
financially and donate funds or material goods on occasion. Prior to tithing, there never seemed to be enough! We always
carried a charge card balance and paying the finance charge was a way of life. Tithing has taught us that we can never out give God! The more we give, the more we seem to receive in return.
There is now NOT only enough, but MORE than enough, a true testament to, "My God shall supply all your needs”. Philippians 4:19
Signed, Anonymous housewife and mother of three.
Help a family in need
this Christmas!
Our annual Giving Tree is up in the Narthex. Please consider taking a tag
and buying a gift for someone less fortunate this season. A huge thanks to Sandy Woods for her work with
this ministry.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve-December 24 4:00 pm in the Main Church w/children’s pageant
4:00 pm downstairs in the Church hall
10:30 pm with Holy Family Tableau
Christmas Day-December 25
8:00 & 10:00 am Mass (no 5:00 pm Mass)
New Year’s Eve-December 31
4:30 pm Mass
New Year’s Day-January 1
10:00 am Mass
We are most grateful for the recent pledges received this week amounting to over $100,000 from 19 donors. If you have
not yet made your pledge, pledge cards are available in the Narthex. We are most
grateful for pledges of any amount.
Current pledged amount
Goal $824,000
CONGRATULATIONS to parishioner, Hank Camosse who was recently installed as the Director of Catholic Charities in our Diocese. Also serving on the Board of
Directors is parishioner Joanne Powell.
An Adult Confirmation will be held on Sunday, February 9th at 3:00 pm at the Cathedral in Worcester. There is a one-day retreat to assist in preparing for this
Sacrament on Sunday, January 26th at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Worcester. worcesterdiocese.org/confirmation or contact Tina Romeo at 508-929-4303.
AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO HEALING A free presentation by Dr. Karen Clickner, of Conscious Body Natural Healing Medicine
Sunday, December 15th at 11:15 am in the Church Hall.
All are welcome. Come hear about another method of healing for cancer,
heart illness and other illnesses.
Please keep our teens in prayer as they will
be on this retreat next weekend.
Lifeteen is in need of donations for the retreat
in the form of continental breakfast foods, snacks,
drinks, Dunkin Donut gift cards or monetary
donations. Sarah [email protected]
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Pre-register for baptismal preparation at 508-248-7862. The next session is
January 4th at 5:30 pm.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements for a wedding begin a year prior to the date. 508-248-7862
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 3:45 pm or by appointment
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
24 Hour PRAYER LINE 508-434-0106 or
DIVORCE SUPPORT MINISTRY the 2nd and 4th Monday each month 7:00-9:00 pm in the K of C Room.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Contact Ellen Thibodeau at
508-248-9161 if one is needed.
ORDER OF SECULAR FRANCISCANS meet the 3rd
Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. www.stjosephscharlton.com/order-
Franciscan-seculars
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet the 1st Wednesday of the month in
the Knight's Room at 7:00 pm.
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. 1st Thursday with Mass at 11:30 am. 508-363-6246.
DO YOU SUFFER WITH AN ADDICTION & NEED SUPPORT?
Fr. Bob, Fr. Charles or our deacons are available to talk with. 508-248-7862.
CATHOLIC SUPPORT FOR THOSE FIGHTING ADDICTIONS
Worcester Diocese Calix Society meets the 3rd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30
am 2nd floor of Emmaus Center, Webster. Kyle at 508-887-2225.
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Interested in becoming Catholic? Ted
or Patty Covill [email protected].
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FIRST LIGHTS (gr. k-5) Sr. Agnes Patricia
EDGE YOUTH MINISTRY (gr. 6-8) Sandra Buron
LIFE TEEN MINISTRY (gr. 9-12) Deacon Bill Shea
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Cheryl Kingston
YOUTH MINISTRY Sarah Stone
NEXT STEP BEREAVEMENT For parents who have lost a child. 4th
Tuesday, Medical Office Bldg. Harrington Hospital Rm 4. Sue Brunell 508-344-1564.
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FOOD PANTRY 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION If you need communion brought to
your home call 508-248-7862.
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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.
