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March 25, 2018
Palm Sunday of the Passion
of the Lord
Holy Week Schedule Parish Penance Service
Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 29
7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11 p.m. - Night Prayer
Good Friday
Friday, March 30
9 a.m. - Office of Readings/Morning Prayer 3 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31
9 a.m. - Office of Readings/Morning Prayer 1 p.m. - Blessing of the Easter Food
Easter Mass Schedule Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 31 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday Masses Sunday, April 1
6 a.m., 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Are you Interested in
Becoming a Parishioner? Please stop by the Parish Office to fill out a registration form and pick up an informational packet on Saint Joseph Church. A member of the parish staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
If you have any further questions, please
call the Parish Office at 610-269-8294.
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have an evening event, please make sure to pick up the key
before that time.
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St. Joseph Parish Library
The St. Joseph Parish Library is located in the parish office and is open during regular office hours. We have a great selection of books and DVDs for all ages to choose from!
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Our parish cemetery is a beautiful, quiet spot located off Glenside Road in Downingtown. We have many traditional burial plots available and a Columbarium to hold cremains of loved ones.
If you are interested in purchasing a plot or a niche for the future for yourself or your loved ones, call the parish office at 610-
269-8294.
Update Your
Information! Have you moved, been married recently, changed your phone number or email address, or made any other changes in your household?
Please call the parish office or email [email protected] to update your records.
Thank you for your kind assistance.
Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sunday: 6:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days of Obligation
As Announced
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick Any sick or hospitalized parishioner who is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick should contact the Parish Office.
Perpetual Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Chapel in the Holy Family Center.
Morning Prayer Monday—Friday at 6:30 a.m. in Church.
Devotions The Holy Rosary: Recited before the 9:00 a.m. Mass daily.
Miraculous Medal Devotions: Every Tuesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Novena to Saint Joseph: Every Wednesday after the 9 a.m. Mass.
Litany to the Sacred Heart: First Friday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass.
First Saturday Devotions: The First Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Saint Joseph Church Mission Statement Motivated by our belief in Jesus Christ and bound together by our Roman Catholic faith, we are a parish that seeks to respond to
the Gospel invitation by living as God's people. Baptized into Christ Jesus, confirmed by the gift of the Holy Spirit, and nourished
by the Eucharist, we are a community that gives glory to God and proclaims His message of love and salvation.
Parish StaffParish StaffParish StaffParish Staff Phone: 610-269-829
Fax: 610-269-2487
www.stjosephrc.org
332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. McLoone Pastor Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy Parochial Administrator Rev. Anthony T. Rossi Parochial Vicar Rev. John E. Donia
Resident Rev. Francis J. Mulranen Resident Deacon Jim Bogdan Permanent Deacon
Deacon Edward R. Schiappa Permanent Deacon
Mr. Allen Austin Director of Youth Ministry Ms. Karen Dawson Parish Services Director/ Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Roe DeRitis Parish Secretary Mrs. Jo-Ann Funkhouser Bookkeeper Ms. Anna Kozlowska Elder Care Program Manager Mr. Dennis Luminella Maintenance Supervisor/ St. Joseph Cemetery Supervisor Mrs. Dodie Milano Receptionist Ms. Julie Wiant Business Manager Ms. Jeannine Zack Administrative Assistant
SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool Phone: 610-269-8999
Fax: 610-269-2252
www.stjosephrc.org
Sister Catherine Irene, I.H.M. Principal Sister Diane Licordare, I.H.M. Vice Principal Mrs. Mary Jane McGeehan Administrative Assistant
Religious Education OfficeReligious Education OfficeReligious Education OfficeReligious Education Office Phone: 610-873-8798 Fax: 610-873-5466
www.stjosephrc.org
Mrs. Kathy Thomas Director of Religious Education
ConventConventConventConvent Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary 484-593-4352
TODAY’S READINGS
The readings for Palm Sunday can be found at #898(ABC).
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 5:00 PM Michael Girafalco
SUNDAY, MARCH 25 6:00 AM For Our Parishioners 7:30 AM Antonio Palmorini 9:00 AM Samuel Mento 10:30 AM Michael A. Castaldi 12:00 PM Brian Mace & Family (Living) 4:00 PM Raymon Peele
MONDAY, MARCH 26 7:00 AM No Intention 9:00 AM Karen A. Girafalco
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 7:00 AM No Intention 9:00 AM Frances Rocco
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 7:00 AM Catherine Codagnone & Marie George 9:00 AM Anthony L. Mattioni
The Sanctuary Candle for the week burns in memory of Marian Nagy Adams. BAPTISMS
Parents of babies to be baptized are asked to please register for Pre-Jordan, a baptism preparation program at Saint Joseph Parish, recommended by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. You can find the class dates and register either online via our website or by filling out a form in the parish office or the Saint Katharine Drexel Room in church.
For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE
Couples planning to marry are asked to meet with their parish priest as soon as possible after their engagement and to enroll in a marriage-prep program (Pre-Cana) at least six months prior to the wedding. Registration forms can be found on our website at www.stjosephrc.org.
For more information, contact Karen Dawson at 610-269-8294 or [email protected].
�those who are sick: Frank Baker, Muthu Ballyamanda, Rhonda Battenfelder, Ashlyn Brown, David & Connie Bull, Ellen Cassidy, Dolly Colella, Anita Conant, Baby Michael Corrigan, Amelia D’Ginto, Connie Daily, Fritz DiOttavio, Paul Failla, Sr., George Forczek, Teena Friends, Robert Geary, Carrie Grosso, Paddy Hamilton, Danielle Horack, Mary K. Jordan, Maren Kaneiwski, Judy Kaplan, Father Larry Kozak, Crystal Leff, Clyde Lowe, Wendy Martini, Miranda McClain, Cynthia McGowan, Jim McGowan, Pat Melcher, Thomas Melvin, Dina Metro, Julia O’Connell, Sr. Mary O’Connor, Dave Parker, Stephany Patrone, Florence Popadick, John Richards, Sue Rizzo, Frank Robertson, Christopher Sauk, Msgr. Francis Schmidt, John Schreiber, Christine Robertson Schwartz, Mary Setzer, Mike Smith, Lucy Spadaro, Geri Talucci, Agnes Timothy, Anna Marie Urbine, Kevin Valentine, Mrs. Walt and Robert Zachuranik.
...those who are serving our country: Brandon W. A’Hara, Sgt. Steve Anderson, Andrew Bowser, Caytie Castells, Specialist Andrew Clauhs, Ensign Morgan S. Dankanich, Capt. Joe DeAngelis, Sarah Debarberie, Lt/Cpl. Staff Sgt. Christopher Deutsch, Staff Sgt. Ian Deutsch, Captain Joseph S. DiBerardinis, Nicole Doyle, Sean Doyle, Capt. Mark Edwards, Sargent Ian Fay, Danny Fuller, Jeffrey Fuller, 1st Lt. Matthew Glisson, Leslie Harkness, 1st Lt. Jonathan M. Harris, Daniel J. Heil, Steven Houser, Victoria Jones, Zachary Kish, Peter Kurtz, Andy Landmesser, Lt. Col. Paul D. Lang. PFC. Sgt. Christopher Madden, Krzysztof Malarz, Spc. Nicholas Massari, Major J. Kevin McKittrick, 2nd Lt. Ryan Misero, Lt. J.G. Brian Muka, Pvt. Ian Donoghue-Neider, Capt. Andrew C. Oddo, PFC Nicholas Odgers, Sgt. Bradley Panichelli, Lt. Ted Pease, Alex Rozon, 2ndLt. Joseph W. Rule, 1st Lt. Eric F. Satterthwaite, Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Scalia, Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, Jr., Pvt. Nick Scott, Jeremy Solnosky, Ryan Strehl, LT Sean Sweeney, Bryan Williams, Josh Woodward and Vincent Yarch.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Names will be kept on the sick list for 3 months.
Call the parish office to add/remove/re-add names. Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 29
7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
11 p.m. Night Prayer
Good Friday
Friday, March 30
9 a.m. Office of Readings/Morning Prayer
3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31
9 a.m. Office of Readings/Morning Prayer
1 p.m. Blessing of the Easter Food
Easter Mass Schedule Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 31 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday Masses Sunday, April 1
6 a.m., 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
A Ref l e c t i on for Palm Sunday A Ref l e c t i on for Palm Sunday A Ref l e c t i on for Palm Sunday A Ref l e c t i on for Palm Sunday
March 25, 2018 - Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
This Sunday, we hear of Jesus being acclaimed as the King of Israel by a crowd of people as He rides
into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. It is a great triumphal parade, a high point of local fame and popular
success for Jesus. Whose donkey was it?
The Gospel says Jesus sent His disciples to a neighboring village to untie it and take it away. But why
would anyone let the disciples of Jesus simply make off with somebody’s donkey? As far as that goes, how did
Jesus even know that donkey was there in that village?
This could be an answer: the account says that Jesus was near Bethany when He sent His disciples to
get the donkey. Bethany is the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Like the donkey, which is a humble beast -
Martha, Mary and Lazarus are humble and ordinary people. Nobody would acclaim them in great
parades. Nonetheless, they are the close friends of Jesus. Maybe the donkey belongs to them or to their
friends. Maybe Jesus knows exactly where that donkey is because He has seen it when He visited Mary,
Martha and Lazarus. Maybe the villagers are so ready to let the disciples of Jesus take the donkey because they
know and believe in Jesus’ identity. On this way of reading the story, with the people shouting and acclaiming
Him King, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the small beast which comes from the village of His particular friends,
two ordinary women and their equally ordinary brother.
And here is the sequel: the crowd that acclaims Jesus so greatly is next seen shouting for Him to be
crucified. That is how much fame and popular success are worth even today. And here is what particular
friendship with the Lord is worth: when Jesus ascends to God the Father, do you know what place He chooses
as the site for His Ascension? It is Bethany (Luke 24: 50), where His friends Mary, Martha and Lazarus lived.
And so in His royal procession, on that little donkey, our Lord shows us what is truly worth caring about - the
small things - and the people so dear to us and to our great King.
Eleonore Stump
(Author)
Saint Joseph
School News
Shadow Days If you have a relative or friend interested in Saint Joseph School, invite them to come for a Shadow Day. The student will spend a day in his/her current grade and meet the students and teachers. Please call the school office to schedule a Shadow Day at 610--289-8999.
2nd Collection
to benefit Local Charities this Saturday & Sunday, March 24 and 25.
Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church.
Palm Sunday, March 25 This Sunday, March 25, the Church celebrates Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery of his death and Resurrection. The memorial of this event is included in every Mass. At the 10:30 a.m. Mass, we will
observe the Solemn Procession, in which we will gather
in the narthex and outside the front of the church before
Mass begins. After hear ing a Gospel account of the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem and witnessing the blessing of the palms, the congregation will process into the church and fill the pews. For all other Masses, we will observe the Solemn Entrance: The congregation will gather in the pews as is customary and the celebrants of the Mass will conduct the blessing and reading toward the back of the church, then approach the sanctuary.
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The King’s Men will not meet on Thursday, March 29
(Holy Thursday). The next King’s Men meeting will take place on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 PM in the Parish
Meeting Center.
Letter from Archbishop Chaput 2nd Collection for the Holy Land on
Good Friday, March 30
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On Good Friday, March 30, 2018, we celebrate the mystery of the Lord’s Passion, contemplating the sacrifice by which Jesus redeemed the human race from sin and death. It also has been our longstanding tradition as Catholics to offer alms in support of the Catholic Community in the Holy Land. As directed by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, funds generated by this collection support programs and services in the Holy Land. Support is needed to maintain the sacred places, to provide educational and pastoral programs as well as outreach programs for the poor through established charitable institutions. On behalf of those Christians and others in so much need, I seek your most generous and sacrificial support of the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land on March 30. I know that God our Father will reward your generosity beyond all measure.
Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ,
+Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
Please make checks payable to Saint Joseph Church
Cemetery Information As we further the maintenance in the cemetery, we would like to inform you of the following changes. • As stated before, and on the sign at the cemetery, trees
and large plantings and shrubs are not permitted and will be removed.
• Secondly, all shale rock flower bed borders are no longer permitted and will be removed (see example). Those pose a physical hazard while weeding and cause damage to equipment.
We will do our best to send correspondence to any family notifying you of these changes as long as we have updated contact information on file. Thank you!
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Local Penance Services Monday, March 26
Saint Patrick Church, 7 PM
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church, 7 PM
Tuesday, March 27
Saint Joseph Church, 7 PM
Wednesday, March 28
SS. Philip and James Church, 7 PM
Giving Alms You are invited during Lent to give alms in ways that help our neighbors – locally, regionally, or globally.
March 24-25
Special collection to benefit local charities (No envelopes) March 30
Holy Land Collection
Knights of Columbus
Easter Egg Hunt! Palm Sunday, March 25 following the 12 noon Mass.
(Rain Date: Monday, March 26 at 6:30 PM) Location: School playground
This is for kids 1 month to 12 years old. Bring your basket or bag to collect the plastic eggs.
Please park in the church parking lot and use the
sidewalk in-between the school and the church
to walk back to the playground.
Donate an Easter Ham The St. Agnes Easter Dinner Project provides Easter Hams for struggling families in the greater West Chester area.
If you would like to help, you can purchase a ham from: Wegmans; Giant in Exton, Bradford Plaza, Boot Road, Chadds Ford, and Frazer; and Shop Rite of West Chester. Simply pay for the ham at check out and drop it off at the customer service desk; they will keep them at the store until pick-up.
Hams must be purchased by Sunday, March 25. Their
“sell by” date must be April 4 or later and must not
have been frozen.
For planning purposes, it is important that we have a count of hams that will be donated. You can do this by signing up at https://tinyurl.com/yd9hkp5u or contacting Maria DiMarco at [email protected] or 484-888-5368 by
Sunday, March 25.
You can also make a monetary donation to help buy fresh produce.
Looking for Easter Basket Inspiration? Do you still make Easter Baskets for your teenage children? Why not put together an inexpensive Gift Card Bouquet to give them something other than candy!
The last day to order gift cards for Easter is Monday, March 26 by 11 AM and will be available to pick up on Thursday, March 29.
Please note that the parish office is open 9 AM-12 Noon March 30 and 9 AM-2 PM March 31.
How Do I order Gift cards? Sign up with Shopwithscrip and a percentage of your orders can be credited to your school tuition or donated to St. Joseph Parish!
Shopwithscrip.com also offers ScripNow that allows you to print store gift cards fast! Perfect for last minute gifts!
Please call the parish office at 610-269-8294 with any questions.
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visit Masstimes.org & find a church anywhere in the world!
Operation Rice Bowl If you’d like to take part in Operation Rice Bowl, please return your bowl when you come to Mass
the weekend of April 7 and 8 (Divine Mercy Sunday).
Easter Mass Schedule Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 31
8 p.m.
Easter Sunday Masses
Sunday, April 1
6 a.m., 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 29
7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11 p.m. - Night Prayer
Good Friday
Friday, March 30
9 a.m. - Office of Readings/Morning Prayer 3 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 31
9 a.m. - Office of Readings/Morning Prayer 1 p.m. - Blessing of the Easter Food
Going away for Easter? Make a one-time donation online!
http://stjosephrc.org/resources/give-to-st-joseph-parish/ or drop your Easter envelope off at the Parish Office.
Holy Week and Easter
Office Hours Holy Thursday - 8 AM-8 PM Good Friday - 9 AM-12 Noon Holy Saturday - 9 AM-2 PM Easter Sunday - Closed
Sacrament of Reconciliation During LENT
Wednesdays 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM prior to Daily Mass.
6:30 - 7:30 PM (Except March 28)
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM (Except March 31)
Stations of the Cross
School Children
Tuesdays at 2 PM
Parish Community
Every Wednesday at 7 PM (except March 28)
Please Support
St. Joseph Church Boy Scout Troop 2
Holy Thursday, March 29
Good Friday, March 30
Holy Saturday, March 31
Easter Sunday, April 1
Help us Decorate for Easter! The Art & Environment Committee invites you to join in the fun of setting up the Easter flowers for our church on Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. More hands make for lighter work!
Questions? Please call Donna Bruch 484-593-0551 or Amy Piro 610-308-5273.
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Downingtown Ministerium
Good Friday
Community Service March 30, 2018
12 Noon at Saint James Episcopal Church 409 E. Lancaster Avenue
Fr. Rossi will be one of the speakers of the “Seven Last Words from the Cross.”
All are welcome!
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Electronic Giving Options
If you need a convenient way to make your contribution, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options.
To set up a one-time donation, visit us online at http://stjosephrc.org and locate the Online Giving button which can be found under the RESOURCES tab “Give to St. Joseph Parish.”
March Mercy Hospice Schedule
Group 1 - Stuffed Peppers Group 2 - Chicken Divan on Rice
Please call Gail for more info at 610-269-9574.
This weekend, we participate in the proclamation of the passion and death of Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark.
In the extended version of this weekend’s Gospel reading, Jesus is at Gethsemane, praying to His Father, in much emotional distress. He knows he can save Himself. He can escape over the Mount of Olives in the dead of night and make His way safely into the Judean desert. Instead, Jesus chooses obedience to His Father and waits for His persecutors.
As Saint Paul puts it in the second reading, Jesus is “obedient to the point of death.” Jesus’ obedience is a lesson for those who are good stewards of their life in Christ.
Let us reflect on how we might be more obedient to the will of God instead of our own will.
(International Catholic Stewardship Council’s March Newsletter)
Poor Box Collection March 11 Total $335.00
Total to Date: $1,083.00
The Poor Box for March benefits the Saint Joseph Church
chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Sunday, March 18 Collection Total
$31,082.68
Ordinary Income: $22,113.00 (336 envelopes)
Loose Cash: $2,709.41
Weekly EFT: $5,710.27 (201 participants)
Weekly Credit Card: $550.00 (26 participants)
Collection Total: $31,082.68
Helping Other People Everyday
HOPE is a transportation ministry which provides rides to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy, and other necessary errands.
Rides require 48 hours notice.
For the week of 3/26, please contact Helen Lyons at 484-402-8407.
For the week of 4/2, please contact Ann Marie McBride at 610-518-3263 or
Mary Sweeney at 610-269-0604.
For more information, contact Helen Lyons at 610-873-8041 or [email protected].
2017
Contribution Statements We sent out contribution statements by email this year to all parishioners whose email addresses we have on file.
If we do not have your email address or you do not use email and would like your 2017 contribution statement mailed to you, please call the parish office at 610-269-8294.
