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CHARLTON, MA10 H. Putnam Ext.
P.O. Box 338 Charlton City, MA 01508
Pastor Reverend Bob Grattaroti
Associate Pastor Reverend Charles Omolo
Permanent Deacons Bill Shea
Steve Miller
Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal preparation is required. Preparation sessions are cancelled
until further notice.
Sacrament of Marriage Arrangements for a wedding begin a year prior to the date.
Call Parish Office at 508-248-7862 for arrangements.
Eucharistic Adoration Perpetual Adoration takes place from the second story window to
the right of the portico until further notice.
Rosary Suspended for the time being.
MASS SCHEDULE Weekly blessings continue
Saturdays 4:30-5:00 pm and Sundays 10:00-10:30 am.
Sunday Mass available on YouTube at 11:00 am access at
stjosephscharlton.com
Parish Office: 508-248-7862 Fax: 508-248-5832
Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephscharlton.com
Divine Mercy Sunday
17 MAY 2020
Rest in Peace
FATHER OLIVER BLANCHETTE, Augustinian of the
Assumption. Deceased at 104 years old. Former Assistant
Director of Diocesan Cursillo movement, SISTER IMELDA
MARIA, a sister of St. Joseph who was on the faculty at St.
Peter HS in Worcester and THERESA MONTVILLE. May
they rest in the arms of the Lord and may their families
find comfort in their faith.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Lord Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. I love
you above all things and desire to receive You into my heart. Since I cannot now receive you in
your personal Eucharistic presence, I ask you to come into my heart spiritually, and to give me
the abiding presence of Your love and comfort. I embrace You as if You are already within me,
and I unite myself totally to You. Never permit me to be separated from you. Holy Mary,
Mother of the Eucharist, pray for me and for the entire world. AMEN
OUR OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC in order to minimize risk to us and our staff. If necessary, please contact us by phone or by email, and monitor our website for any updates. We suggest that you text the word CHARLTON to 84576 to receive updates from the parish via Flocknote. Thank you.
Until the time
when we can all
assemble for
Mass, Drive by
Blessings will
continue in front
of the building.
Saturday 4:30-5:00
pm and Sunday 10:00-10:30 am.
11:00 am Mass will be available for
viewing on YouTube or Charter
192. Access at stjosephscharlton.com.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place at the Church 24/7. The Monstrance is visible in the 2nd story window of the library, to the right of
the front doors. You are able to park and pray from your vehicle.
Join us for the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song. Meet before the Blessed Sacrament….sit in your vehicle, crack the window and sing along. Weather permitting. Schedule is as follows; Mondays 3:00 pm, Tuesdays 7:00 pm, Wednesdays at noon, Thursdays at 7:00 am and Fridays at 3:00 pm.
God of Mercy, be with the tens of
thousands of people who have
contracted the coronavirus around
the world. Comfort those whose
loved ones have died. Bring peace
to those living with uncertainty
after perhaps being exposed to the
virus. Give patience to those who
are quarantined and unable to move freely in their
communities. Wise and Faithful Guide, watch over and
protect other people from catching this deadly virus.
Strengthen those who are risking their own lives to care
for sick patients. May we all be filled with compassion
for those who are suffering. -AMEN
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?
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children. Go to formed.org and sign by using only your email address. It’s a free subscription from St. Joseph Church. Code is asked is Code 7526f6
Almighty ever-living God, you constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery
within us, that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism may,
under your protective care, bear much fruit and come to the joys of life
eternal. 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
On Ascension Thursday
there will be a drive thru blessing from
7:00—7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 21.
CAN’T TRAVEL NOW?
How about exploring some of the Catholic shrines
and places of pilgrimage in Pennsylvania,
Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. This series
consists of 13 half-hour episodes, each exploring
one or more sites on the East Coast.
MAY 28 WOMEN’S CURSILLO
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Cursillo Movement’s goal is to
provide training and tools by which
adult Catholics are enabled to renew
and deepen their religious
experience. To this end a three day “retreat” is
offered, separately, for men and women. September
10-13 for Men. Contact Ruthie Beringer 508-248-1954
Mary Martha Guild 20 Week Raffle
Week 12
Theresa Dion-$50.00
2nd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
RESCHEDULED due to Covid to Saturday September 12th
7:30 am Shot Gun Start
Heritage Country Club
There will not be a trip to Camp Sunshine this
summer.
Lifeteen Volleyball League has been
cancelled.
BOOK CLUB SELECTION
Longing for peace in the midst of these current times? Please join us in a discussion of our next book club selection: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart By Fr. Jacques Philippe. Available on amazon. We will meet on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm. Meeting logistics will be posted on the St. Joseph website prior to our discussion or contact Lisa at 774-641-3737 to receive notification by email or text.
ONLINE DAILY MASSES AVAILABLE:
•Worcester Diocese airs daily and Sunday Mass
from their website; worcesterdiocese.org or watch
on Spectrum (Charter) Channel 193 at 9:00 am on
weekdays and 10:00 am and 6:00 pm on Sundays
•Capuchin Franciscans are livestreaming Mass
from their monastery in Colorado...Fr. Simeon
has been celebrating the Mass. Go to
capuchins.org/mass/
•Bishop Robert Barron has been streaming Mass
from his chapel. wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
Corner
Let us stay in touch with you through
texts and/or emails. Text the word
CHARLTON to 84576 or visit
app.flocknote.com/stjosephscharlton
Scripture readings for the week of May 17
S: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 [1]/1 Pt 3:15-18/Jn 14:15-21 M: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26—16:4a T: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11 W: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15 Th: Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn 16:16-20 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20 F: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 /Jn 16:20-23 S: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
24 Hour Adoration takes place everyday from the second story window to the right of the portico.
All are invited.
PARISH OFFERINGS for the weekend of
May 10th were $12,128.00 and $410.00 for the
Building Fund. Many thanks for your
continued loving and loyal support of the
parish. We are so very grateful. We also we
got a $25 dollar check from a person in the
Boston area who was so happy that we have
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament available.
We are most grateful for
the Partners in Charity
gifts received to date of
$38,015.00 from 113 gifts
and pledges. Gifts may
still be made directly to
Partners in Charity c/o Chancery Office, 49 Elm
Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or dropping them off
during our weekly “drive-by” blessing. Again our
goal this year is $77,500.00. Let's do whatever we
can during these challenging and circumstances.
Thank you again.
Advanced Water Quality, Bill Delaney 508-248-1500
Alliance Realty, Diane Dabrowski (P) 508-248-6966
Allworth Realty 508-434-5871
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
CBR Realtor-Anne Marie Sorenson (P) 508-612-8647
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 NE Mortgage-William Murphy (P) 508-407-8300
George’s Pizza and Subs 508-248-2048
Harrison Landscaping 508-248-5488
Jeff D. Helgerson Excavating & Septic 508-248-7242
Jalbert Engineering (P) 508-347-5136
Joseph J. Szela & Associates P.C. 508-248-1040
Joshua Somers-House to Home Real Estate
O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body (P) 508-248-5829
RPM Heating & Air 508-248-4474
Sansoucy Funeral Home 508-764-2567
Senior Link America 877-801-7772
(P) denotes St. Joseph Parishioners
FOOD PANTRY
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am.
Food donations are gladly accepted.
NEXT STEP BEREAVEMENT For parents who have lost a child. 4th Tuesday of the month, Medical
Office Bldg. Harrington Hosp. Rm 4. Sue Brunell 508-344-1564.
HOMELESS SHELTER ST. LUKE’S stlukesguesthouse.wordpress.com
MARY MARTHA GUILD Dedicated women serving the needs
of the church community. We are always seeking new members.
Elaine [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meet the 1st Wednesday of the month
in the Knight's Room at 7:00 pm
SECULAR FRANCISCANS 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm
www.stjosephscharlton.com/order-Franciscan-seculars
RCIA & RCIC Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults or Children. Interested in becoming Catholic? Contact Ted or Patty Covill at [email protected].
MARIAN PRAYER CENACLE Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament Mondays at 7:00 pm
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.
CANCER SUPPORT St. Vincent Cancer & Wellness,
Worcester. 1st Thursday with Mass at 11:30 am. 508-363-6246.
CALIX SOCIETY Catholic Support for those fighting
Addictions-3rd Saturday of the month. 9:30-10:30 am 2nd floor of Emmaus
Center, Webster. 508-887-2225
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Lights (gr. k-5)
Sr. Agnes Patricia [email protected]
EDGE Youth Ministry (gr. 6-8) Sandra Buron
LifeTEEN Ministry (gr. 9-12) Deacon Bill Shea
Adult Faith Formation (AFF) Susan Montville
YOUTH MINISTRY Sarah Stone
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Sharing experiences caring & learning about resources.
Dianne 508-764-4553
24 HOUR PRAYER LINE 508-434-0106 or
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.
