SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA December 29, 2019

The Week Ahead

MONDAY NO ACTIVITIES TUESDAY Parish Office Closed 9:30 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet (Sanctuary) WEDNESDAY Parish Office Closed

THURSDAY

1:45 PM Bethany West Mass (Missy Bunner) 7:00 PM Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.)

FRIDAY 7:00 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Evening Prayer Adoration continues (Sanctuary) 8:30 PM Benediction (Sanctuary)

SATURDAY 10:00 AM Junior Legion of Mary (John Paul II Rm.) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) -Roz/Sahd

After Mass Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) New Hope Food Collection (Narthex)

NEXT SUNDAY ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER ALL MASSES 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - Sahd 9:30 AM Preschool/Kindergarten REP (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.) 9:45 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Lee Horan Rm.) 12:30 PM Adoration (Sanctuary) 3:00 PM Benediction (Sanctuary) 7:30 PM Over 30 Men’s Basketball (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr. - Gym)

After All Masses Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) Coffee & Donuts (Brindle Hall) New Hope Food Collection (Narthex)

Masses for the Week

SATURDAY VIGIL - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

4:00 PM Helen Suknaic (Monzanney) - Sahd

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 - THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 8:00 AM Special Intention - Roz +9:45 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased - Roz

11:30 AM Eugene Krick (Krick) - Sahd

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 - SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

6:30 AM Eileen Fletcher (Sowa)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 - SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE LORD; SAINT SYLVESTER I, POPE 9:00 AM Special Intention

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 - VIGIL MASS FOR THE SOLMENITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD 4:00 PM Intention of Celebrant 6:00 PM Intention of Celebrant

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

+9:00 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 - SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT & GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS AND DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH

8:30 AM June Sammons (Tocci)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 - CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY; HOLY NAME OF JESUS

6:30 AM Barbara Lee (Weber)

9:00 AM John Manganello (Romagnoli)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 - SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS 8:00 AM Increase of Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Consecrated Life

SATURDAY VIGIL - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

4:00 PM Lawrence Kostelac, Sr. (Kostelac) - Roz

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

8:00 AM Marcella Crist (Rozman) - Sahd

+9:45 AM Tom and Rose Hricisak (Henken) - Roz 11:30 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased - Sahd

+ Mass in American Sign Language (ASL) *Baptism at Mass

Today in Our Parish Family Consecration

9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessional) - Sahd 9:45 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Lee Horan Rm.) 1:00 PM Sacrament of Baptism (Sanctuary)

After All Masses Grocery Gift Cards (Narthex) No Coffee & Donuts

REST IN PEACE Please pray for those who have recently died, may they rest in peace, especially:

All souls in purgatory

THIS WEEK’S READINGS MONDAY - 1 John 2:12-17; Luke 2:36-40 TUESDAY - 1 John 2:18-21; John 1:1-18 WEDNESDAY - Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 THURSDAY - 1 John 2:22-28; John 1:19-28

FRIDAY - 1 John 2:29-3:6; John 1:29-34

SATURDAY - 1 John 3:7-10; John 1:35-42 SUNDAY - Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12

There is always a possibility that one of our priests will be called to assist at other parishes, which would unexpectedly affect the weekend celebrant

schedule here at our parish.

Next Weekend Music Ministry 4:00 PM Organ/Cantor 8:00 AM Organ/Cantor

9:45 AM Cherub Choir 11:30 AM Sanctuary Choir

Music Ministry 4:00 PM Organ/Cantor 8:00 AM Organ/Cantor 9:45 AM Organ/Cantor/Contemporary Ensemble

11:30 AM Organ/Cantor

Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish! The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

We Remember RED SANCTUARY CANDLE: Good health Joni and Joe Wallace from Charlie. TABERNACLE CANDLES: Good health Joni and Joe Wallace from Charlie. ALTAR CANDLES: Health of John Whittle. AMBO CANDLES: Pray for Brandon full recovery. PRO-LIFE ROSES: In thanksgiving in honor of our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Hansie.

$100 Donation for Tabernacle, $50 Altar, Ambo, & Divine Mercy Flowers, $10 Donation for candles, $5 Donation for Pro-Life Rose

Contact the parish office with any questions, 717-766-9433.

P ARISH TRANSFORMATION:

CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY

O Lord Jesus,

you lived in the home of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth. There you grew in age, wisdom and grace

as you prepared to fulfill your mission as our Redeemer.

We entrust our family to you.

O Blessed Mary, you are the Mother of our Savior. At Nazareth you cared for Jesus

and nurtured him in the peace and joy of your home. We entrust our family to you.

O Saint Joseph,

you provided a secure and loving home for Jesus and Mary,

and gave us a model of fatherhood while showing us the dignity of work.

We entrust our family to you.

Holy Family, we consecrate ourselves and our family to you.

May we be completely united in a love that is lasting, faithful and open to the gift of new life.

Help us to grow in virtue, to forgive one another from our hearts,

and to live in peace all our days. Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer,

diligent in our work, and generous toward those in need.

May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a domestic church

where we reflect your example in our daily life. Amen.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

Prayer composed by Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain. 10371 2/16

Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish! To register, you have several options available to you: There are bright yellow forms in the narthex of the church, ask any usher for assistance in locating them; visit our website: www.stjosephmech.org to download the Parish Registration Form and return it to the parish office; or stop by the parish office and our staff will be happy to assist you. Current parishioners, if you have any updates, please contact us as soon as you can, in order to keep your information current.

Also, we invite everyone to visit our website, click the link to FORMED. It is easy, just enter your email and you have access to start watching Catholic videos, movies, and

formation information. There is no cost to you. This is Father Rozman’s gift to all our parishioners. Check out all the great information, movies and books available for free!!! What a great way to learn more about being a disciple for our Lord, Jesus Christ!

2020 Epiphany signs are now available in the display racks located in the Narthex and in the lobby of the parish office. Thank you to SSS Printing for donating the signs again this year!

20 + C + M + B + 20 May Christ Bless This Home

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR “MATTHEW 25:40 HELPING HANDS MINISTRY”

Our “Matthew 25:40 Helping Hands Ministry” is expanding and we could use your help with the following services: 1)Transportation for parishioners to attend Saturday/Sunday Mass, medical appointments, and other essential errands. 2)Visiting with parishioners that are homebound and would like to have company from time to time. 3)Preparing meals for parishioners that are not feeling well or have recently been released from the hospital, and for new mothers. If you are interested in offering your time and talents or would like additional information, please contact the parish office at 717-766-9433.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA December 29, 2019

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Mandate Workshop

The Harrisburg Diocesan Mandate Workshop to be an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion has been scheduled in Brindle Hall at 9:00 AM on January 25, 2020 by the Office of Divine Worship. This workshop is for both new

and renewing mandates. Mandates are good for 5 years and must be renewed if interested in continuing in this ministry. If you would like to become a Minister of Holy Communion for our parish or are interested in renewing your current mandate, please call the parish office at 717-766-9433 and we will be happy to assist you and register you for the workshop. Deadline to register is Jan. 3.

Anointing of the Sick will be offered after all Masses the weekend of January 4/5, 2020. If you need assistance coming forward after Mass, please let the ushers know, and they will assist you. The priest celebrant for the 4:00 PM Mass will be assigned to Confessions. The other priest will start the anointing ceremony as soon as possible after Mass. 2019 End of Year Tax Statement: There were big changes that

accompanied the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act when it passed in 2017. Among them was the increase in the standard deduction for all who file income taxes. As a result of this change, we will no longer automatically generate year-end donation statements. We will be happy to send a donor’s record of giving to any parishioner who requests one. Please email David Maceiko at finance@stjosephmech.org or call him at 717-766-9433 if you have any questions or to request your year-end statement.

Banns of Marriage are published for DeAnna Nimowicz and Timothy Newcamp, both parishioners of Saint Joseph Parish, who will be married on January 11, 2020, at Saint Joseph in Danville, PA.

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Our Parish Bulletin!

Daily readings and Spiritual Inspirations!

Mass times! Holy Day Reminders!

And so much more!

We will report our collection numbers for the weekends of December 22 and December 29 in a 2020 bulletin. Numbers were not available due to early bulletin deadlines for the Christmas Holiday.

May God continue to bless you and your family!

BIBLE STUDY begins in January! DAYTIME AND EVENING OPTIONS

In both programs, participants will complete independent reading and study questions, then come together weekly for prayer, a video, and small group discussion.

Our EVENING study will be Lectio Eucharist, in which presenter Dr. Brant Pitre digs down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching. In this 10-part series, we will discover how Christ's Body and Blood are an integral and wondrous part of God's plan for our salvation.

Sundays, Jan 19 - Mar 22, 5:45 - 7:30 PM in Brindle Hall Fee: $10 requested*

For our DAYTIME study, we will continue the popular Great Adventure series by delving into First Corinthians. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians addresses many of the topics that

appear in the today’s headlines: scandals, promiscuity, debates and controversies, and issues related to prosperity versus poverty. In this 11-part program, presenter Tim Gray examines Paul’s advice for living the Christian life in a pagan culture, as well as his teachings about the nature of grace, the Church as the body of Christ, and the most powerful gift of all–the Eucharist.

Wednesdays, Jan 22 - Apr 1, 10 AM - 12 noon in Brindle Hall Fee: $30 requested*

* If cost is an issue, we will happily accept whatever

amount you can offer or waive the fee.

Please submit the registration form below to the Parish Office, or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. Contact: Mary at

717-766-9433 or adultformation@stjosephmech.org

Bible Study—REGISTRATION FORM NAME _____________________________________________ PHONE ___________ EMAIL _________________________

Please register me for:

_____ Lectio Eucharist, Sunday evenings

_____ 1st Corinthians, Wednesday mornings

FEE ENCLOSED __________ (payable to Saint Joseph Church)

Thank you to all who so thoughtfully gave gifts to our Priests, Deacon, and Parish Office Staff this Christmas

season. All the gifts were and are truly appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May God continue to richly bless you and our parish of

Saint Joseph!

Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish! The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

The school recently put on another wonderful Christmas Program which was enjoyed by the entire SJS community! Featured here are members of the Tableau.

Students and staff collected items for three specific charities

for our Advent/ Christmas Service Project: Morningstar Pregnancy Services (from first floor homerooms), Catholic Charities' Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families (from second floor homerooms), and The Ronald McDonald House of Central PA (from third floor homerooms). The three special Christmas trees and donations adorned the school lobby. Thank you, students, parents, and staff for your generosity!

Instead of writing letters to Santa, third graders wrote letters to the Christ Child. Shown are some of the beautiful letters they wrote.

Registration for Saint Joseph School for the 2020-2021 school

year begins Thursday, January 9th! SJS is a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School committed to educating the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, and physically. Registration for preschool through eighth grade will be available at www.sjsmch.org starting at 5:00 AM. If you are interested in learning more about our school or setting up a tour, please contact Amanda Koerner, Director of Development, at 717-766-2564 or akoerner@stjoesmech.org.

Trinity High School will again be taking a group to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24, 2020. We will attend Mass with Father Sahd, either at Trinity or in a parish in Washington D.C. Once we arrive at the March we will go to the Mall to hear pro-life

speakers. We will then march from the Mall towards the Supreme Court Building. Cost is $40.00 due to the cost of charter bus transportation. Please make checks payable to Trinity High School. There is room on the bus for 50 students. The first 50 students to return their permission slip and fee will be able to attend. Please contact Mr. Scott Root at sroot@thsrocks.us for more information.

Annual Trinity Swimming & Diving Team Pancake Breakfast Please join the Swimming and Diving Team on Saturday, January 25, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. for food, friends, and fundraising! All-you-care-to-eat breakfast will be served in Trinity's cafeteria. There will be a silent auction and continuous raffle throughout the event. Tickets may be purchased from a swimmer or diver, or at the door. Adults are $10, children (ages 5 to 11) are $5, and children under 5 eat free! Please make checks payable to Trinity High School (memo: Pancake Breakfast).

Opportunity for Memorialization: The 2020 Breaking Bread Hymnals are in the pews! You have an opportunity to memorialize a hymnal for a $10 offering for this new liturgical year. Many memorialize to honor, acknowledge, remember, or celebrate a loved one. Use the blue forms located in the narthex of the church, online on our website, and at the parish office. Please drop the form in the collection basket or email it to officemangager@stjosephmech.org or deliver it to the parish office. Make checks payable to Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Please call the parish office at 717-766-9433 with any questions.

Save the date for Diocese of Harrisburg Men’s Conference -

March 28, 2020 at Bishop McDevitt High School, 1 Crusader Way,

Harrisburg, PA. Keynote Speaker, Bill Donahue, President of the

Catholic League, and over 35 workshops with breakout sessions,

including Confession and a Eurcharistic Holy Hour. More

information to follow!

Our weekly women’s group will be on break until January 9th. We hope everyone’s Christmas is full of peace and joy!

When we resume, we’ll have both daytime and evening sessions to choose from! We’ll meet on Thursdays in the Lee Horan room at 9:30 AM and in the John Paul II room at 7:00 PM. Choose the time that best fits your schedule!

Drop-ins always welcome!

Want a preview? Listen to the podcast for free using your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify,

etc.) or by visiting www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW COMPETITION: Attention boys and girls ages 9-14. Start practicing your free throw for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition. This annual event will be held 2:30-5:30 PM on January 19, 2020 in the Parish Life and Education Center. Registration will be held from 2:30-3:00 PM the same day. Proof of age is required. For more information, email David Waverka at davidwaverka@comcast.net.

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA December 29, 2019

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We would like to thank:

Bangs Law Office for sponsoring an advertisement in our parish bulletin.

Please patronize the businesses that underwrite all of the publishing expenses of our weekly bulletin.

New Hope Ministries food collection will be in the Narthex the weekend of January 4/5, 2020. Some of the most

needed items are: soup, cereal, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, laundry detergent, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly. Please be sure the items have not passed the expiration date.

Thank you for your generous support of this local corporal work of mercy to assist those in Mechanicsburg.

THE EPIPHANY ITALIAN MASS-Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 12:15 PM. SAINT PATRICK CATHEDRAL, 212 State St., Harrisburg, PA 1710. Father Joshua Brommer, Celebrant. Special thanks to: Reverend Joshua R. Brommer, Chaplain for the Italian Apostolate Ministry, Mario Billow of Daily Funeral Home & The Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee who will provide a reception after Mass. For more information, please contact: MARIELLA AMATO at 717-278-9420 OR MARIA DiSANTO at 717-554-5698 e-mail: disanto1@comcast.net.

Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. Retrouvaille provides marriage help! This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. The next Retrouvaille weekend is scheduled for January 17-19, 2020. For more information and to register, please visit retrouvaille.org or call 717-657-4804.

ALPHA

Name_________________________________________

Phone________________________________________

Email_________________________________________

I want to try EXPERIENCE ALPHA on Jan 12: _____ OR

I want to register for the FULL ALPHA PROGRAM. I will attend: (check one) _____ Tuesday dinners beginning Jan 21 at 6:30 PM _____ Wednesday lunches beginning Jan 22 at 11:30 AM Optional info: Were you raised in any religion? No Yes

If yes, what religion? _____________________

Do you currently practice any religion? No Yes If yes, what religion? _____________________

Marital Status (circle one): Single Married Widowed Divorced Separated

Age (circle one): 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-59 60+

Food allergies/sensitivities ________________________

Submit completed form to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection basket at Mass.

Are you wondering if there’s more to life than what you’re currently

experiencing? Does your faith life seem unrelated to your day-to-day existence? Does your practice of religion sometimes feel like you’re just “going through the motions”? Alpha is the perfect place to re-energize your faith! TRY IT!

If you’re considering attending Alpha and/or inviting someone, but are feeling a little unsure, please come to our EXPERIENCE ALPHA gathering on Sunday, January 12 at 4 PM. It will run just like a regular Alpha session — a meal, a short talk, and discussion. We’ll answer any questions you may have and help you register for the full Alpha program if you decide to give it a try.

Contact: Mary at mvukelich@stjosephmech.org or 717-766-9433

ALPHA

Do you have friends or family who could benefit from knowing

that God is real, that they are loved, and that there is more to life than busyness & possessions, or pain & loneliness? Alpha is the perfect place for them to explore faith in a friendly, no-pressure environment. INVITE THEM!

experience

life faith

meaning

Donations Needed for Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families - Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families (a Catholic Charities residential program in suburban Harrisburg) is in need of: toilet tissue, paper towels, plastic silverware, Lysol spray, Pine Sol, paper products (plates, cups, bowls, napkins), shampoo, conditioners, deodorants (men's and women's), and body lotions. Donations can be brought to the Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Road) or to the shelter (120 Willow Road) in Harrisburg. If taking to the shelter, please call 717-652-8740 prior to delivering. Thank you for your generosity!

On Tuesday, January 7, at 7 PM, there will be a Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing at Saint Theresa Church, 1300 Bridge St., New Cumberland. Reverend Kyle Sahd, Pastor, will be the Celebrant. All are welcome.