Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2019

My steps have been steadfast in your paths,  my feet have not faltered. I call upon 

you, for you will answer me, O God. — Psalm 17:5-6a

Welcome to Visitors & New Members

You are welcome to worship with us at any time. If you are new to the Randolph County area, may we

invite you to register as a member of the parish Registration forms are available in parking lot

vestibule or by calling the office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacramento de la Reconciliación

Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM Wednesday/Miércoles 5:30 PM Or by appointment/ Oh por cita

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Mass Schedule/ Misas

Saturday/ Sabado 4:00 PM English 6:00 PM Español Sunday/ Domingo 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM English 12:00 PM Spanish Weekly Masses/ Monday and Friday 8:15AM Misas entre Semana Wednesday 6:00 PM Español Thursday 7:00 AM

Parish Staff

Fr. Philip Kollithanath: Pastor, Email: frphilipk@triad.rr.com

Parish Secretary: Maricruz Palma

Music Coordinator: Colette Estes

Faith Formation Coordinator:

Faith Formation Coordinator (Spa): Manuela Torres

Parish Council: Rosemary Chriscoe

Finance Council: Scott Harris Building Committee: Kim Price

512 West Wainman Ave. Asheboro, NC 27203 Tel: 336-629-0221 E-mail: stjoe@triad.rr.com Website: www.stjoenc.org

Office Hours: Moday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

The two interesting elements that drastically affect our salvation are, Human Instinct and Human Choices. The two are intrinsically intertwined. The human instinct is different from the animal instinct which we usually call impulsive where a rational element is arguably absent. Whereas in the humans, this instinct is something that motivates all of us to do or not to do something. So it involves choice. As created in the image and likeness of God, His“ imperishable Spirit is in all of us.(Wis.12:1). This Spirit prompts us to do good and to be good all the time. The problem is, are we sensitive to the promptings of the Spirit of God in us? Many a time we are under the influence of many forces in this world, based on our interests, involvements, and the resultant addictions that we are automatically subjected to.. Growing up in good catholic families we are trained to pray, especially before we make any serious choices affecting our life and salvation. This habit enables us to do what is pleasing to God and live as truly the Children of God. Some of us may ignore those good old practices and develop habits of doing things more impulsively or based on peer pressure and social standards. The spirit of prayerful decision making becomes alien to such people. Then they develop rationale to defend the way of the world and to denounce the prayerfulness that is the Catholic Way. But when challenged about this process, all of us are aware of the inner promptings which we know is due to the influence of the Spirit of God in us. Meditations, retreats and serious reflections on our attitudes and choices will help us to discern the role of listening to this Spirit of God in us and its positive advantages in our lives. One thing we all recognize is that the basic instinct is for good. Then we see if our choices are not true to these promptings there are factors outside us interfering with our loyalty to the Spirit of God in us. That is when we need renewal of our spiritual life. Zacchaeus had the instinct to see Jesus (Lk.19:1-10). He was influenced by the Words of the Lord and his love for Jesus. So he made a choice to climb the tree and see Him. This choice resulted in His personal encounter with Jesus and the consequent conversion. When we make choices under the influence of the instinct due to the Spirit of God in us, it will result in our personal encounter with Jesus and our salvation. We have to help our children understand the role of instinct and choices in life. We have to help them recognize the major influences in their lives that will affect their choices. We have to train them not to become victims of external influences that are destructive to their faith and successful future life. Help them to develop a prayerful habit of being sensitive to the promptings of the Spirit of God in us always. God bless you all

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From the Pastor’s Desk / Del Escritorio del Padre Los dos elementos interesantes que afectan drásticamente nuestra salvación son, el instinto humano y las elecciones humanas. Los dos están intrínsecamente entrelazados. El instinto humano es diferente del instinto animal, que generalmente llamamos impulsivo cuando un elemento racional está posiblemente ausente. Mientras que en los humanos, este instinto es algo que nos motiva a todos a hacer o no hacer algo. Entonces implica elección. Como fue creado a imagen y semejanza de Dios, su "Espíritu imperecedero está en todos nosotros" (Sab. 12: 1). Este Espíritu nos impulsa a hacer el bien y a ser buenos todo el tiempo. El problema es, ¿somos sensibles a los impulsos del Espíritu de Dios en nosotros? Muchas veces estamos bajo la influencia de muchas fuerzas en este mundo, en función de nuestros intereses, compromisos y las adicciones resultantes a las que estamos sujetos automáticamente. Al crecer en buenas familias católicas, estamos capacitados para orar, especialmente antes de tomar decisiones serias que afecten nuestra vida y salvación. Este hábito nos permite hacer lo que agrada a Dios y vivir como verdaderamente los Hijos de Dios. Algunos de nosotros podemos ignorar esas buenas prácticas antiguas y desarrollar hábitos de hacer las cosas de manera más impulsiva o basándonos en la presión social y los estándares sociales. El espíritu de la toma de decisiones en oración se vuelve extraño para esas personas. Luego des arrollan una justificación para defender el camino del mundo y denunciar la oración que es el Camino Católico. Pero cuando se nos cuestiona sobre este proceso, todos somos conscientes de los impulsos internos que sabemos que se deben a la influencia del Espíritu de Dios en nosotros. Meditaciones, retiros y reflexiones serias sobre nuestras actitudes y elecciones nos ayudarán a discernir el papel de escuchar a este Espíritu de Dios en nosotros y sus ventajas positivas en nuestras vidas. Una cosa que todos reconocemos es que el instinto básico es para bien. Luego vemos que si nuestras elecciones no son fieles a estos impulsos, hay factores externos que interfieren con nuestra lealtad al Espíritu de Dios en nosotros. Es entonces cuando necesitamos renovar nuestra vida espiritual. Zaqueo tuvo el instinto de ver a Jesús (Lucas 19: 1-10). Fue influenciado por las Palabras del Señor y su amor por Jesús. Entonces tomó la decisión de trepar al árbol y verlo. Esta elección resultó en su encuentro personal con Jesús y la consiguiente conversión. Cuando tomamos decisiones bajo la influencia del instinto debido al Espíritu de Dios en nosotros, resultará en nuestro encuentro personal con Jesús y nuestra salvación. Tenemos que ayudar a nuestros hijos a comprender el papel del instinto y las elecciones en la vida. Tenemos que ayudarlos a reconocer las principales influencias en sus vidas que afectarán sus elecciones. Tenemos que entrenarlos para que no se conviertan en víctimas de influencias externas que son destructivas para su fe y su exitosa vida futura. Ayúdelos a desarrollar un hábito de oración de ser sensibles a los impulsos del Espíritu de Dios en nosotros siempre. Dios los bendiga a todos

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Liturgi][l Minist_r

WEEKLY OFFERINGS: 11/03/2019 Offertory: $5,697.00 Weekly Budget Expectation: $5,900.00 Weekly Over/Under: ($203.00)

BIRTHDAY LIST

MASS SCHEDULE: Week of 11/10/2019

Sacrament of reconciliation: Wednesday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 5:00 pm

SAT 11/16

SUN 11/17

Euc: Carol Rich, Alejandro Garcia, Dr. Pincus, Tom Murphy, Dan Higgins

Lec: Dan Higgins, Marie Shandor

Hos: Sco Harris, rosemary Chriscoe, Georgia McCollom, Wayne Dawson

Aco: Luis Mar nez, Nestor Medina

SAB 11/16

Euc: Javier Solis, Juanita Flores, Maria Sanchez, Valen n Corona, Araceli Flores

Lec: Maria Plata, Olga Avila

Pet & Anu Alondra Corona

Hos: Carmen Corona, Orloando Perez, Maria Plata, Luis Mar nez

Aco: Jeovany Fuentes, Arely Valencia, Samantha Garcia, Osmel Juarez

DOM 11/17

Euc: Rosalina Gaeta, Mar n Ayllon, Felicitas Ayllon, Guadalupe Alejo, Ofelia Gallegos

Lec: Lina Toledo, Kenia Frias

Pet & Anu Patricia Palacios, Lucy Canales

Hos: Hilario, Agustin, Nicolasa Dominguez, Maria Esteban, Rosa Lopez, Santos Gonzalez

Aco: Victoria Rodriguez, Analia Dominguez, Yasmin Perez, Luis Martinez

Euc: Keith Bryant, Pat Nurss, Libby Nault

Lec: Mike Leach

Hos: Mike Leach

11/11 Anthony Caraballo, Chong Cil

11/12 Phyllis Clark, Rene Moreno Pavon, Denise Osorio, Divinagracia Pinson, Victoria Rodriguez

11/13 Adrian Azuara Ortiz, Julissa Cardenas, Maria Exiga Jimenez, Rocio Garcia, Dominic Gonzalez, Brisa Herrera

11/14 Isamar Cruz, Aysia Rosa Facio

11/15 Alberto Escutia, Cain Garcia, Athem Gutierrez, Irma Pinero, Javier Romero

11/16 Gudelia Cardenas, Jose Castillo, John Charvat, Richard Hill, Rosa Lopez Gamez, David Rosado,

11/17 Daisy Cuna, Alexander Linin, Brisvany Uscanga Reyes, Hebert Valera

Mon 11/11 8:15am †Keith Titus bu Joe McGinty

Fri 11/15 8:15am †Fr. Joseph Maddem by Joe McGinty

Sat 11/16 4:00pm †Thomas Gould by Joe McGinty

6:00pm †Leonor Cosio & Juan Dominguez by

Familia Dominguez

Sun 11/17 9:00am †Deceased Members of the K O C

12:00pm

4:00pm †Souls in Purgatory by Joe McGinty

Thur 11/14 7:00am †Edward Neelon by Joe McGinty

Wed 11/13 6:00pm †Maria Garay by Familia Alvarado

Have a Very Blessed Birthday

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SAINTSANDSPECIALOBSERVANCESSunday: Thirty-secondSundayinOrdinaryTimeMonday: St.MartinofTours;VeteransDayTuesday: St.JosaphatWednesday: St.FrancesXavierCabriniFriday: St.AlberttheGreatSaturday: St.MargaretofScotland; St.Gertrude; BlessedVirginMary

TODAY’SREADINGSFirstReading—TheKingoftheworldwillraiseusuptoliveagainforever 2Maccabees7:1-2,9-14 .Psalm—Lord,whenyourgloryappears,myjoywillbefull Psalm17 .SecondReading—MaytheLordencourageandstrengthenyourhearts 2Thessalonians2:16—3:5 .Gospel—Thosewhoaredeemedworthyofthecomingagecannolongerdie Luke20:27-38 27,34-38 .

LECTURASDEHOYPrimeralectura—Elreydeluniversonosresucitaráparaunavidaeterna 2Macabeos7:1-2,9-14 .Salmo—Aldespertar,Señor,contemplaréturostroSalmo17 16 .Segundalectura—QueelSeñorlosanimeyfortalezcaentodoslasobras 2Tesalonicenses2:16—3:5 .Evangelio—AquellosquesondignosdellegaralaedadfuturasonhijosdeDiosLucas20:27-38 27,34-38 .

LOSSANTOSYOTRASCELEBRACION Domingo: TrigésimoSegundoDomingo delTiempoOrdinarioLunes: SanMartíndeTours; DíadelosVeteranosMartes: SanJosafatMiércoles: SantaFranciscaJavierCabriniViernes: SanAlbertoMagnoSábado: SantaMargaritadeEscosia; SantaGertrudis; SantaMaríaVirgen

READINGSFORTHEWEEKMonday: Wis1:1-7;Ps139:1b-10;Lk17:1-6Tuesday: Wis2:23—3:9;Ps34:2-3,16-19; Lk17:7-10Wednesday: Wis6:1-11;Ps82:3-4,6-7;Lk17:11-19Thursday: Wis7:22b—8:1;Ps119:89-91,130, 135,175;Lk17:20-25Friday: Wis13:1-9;Ps19:2-5ab;Lk17:26-37Saturday: Wis18:14-16;19:6-9;Ps105:2-3, 36-37,42-43;Lk18:1-8Sunday: Mal3:19-20a;Ps98:5-9;2Thes3:7-12; Lk21:5-19

LECTURASDELASEMANALunes: Sab1:1-7;Sal139 138 :1b-10; Lc17:1-6Martes: Sab2:23—3:9;Sal34 33 :2-3,16-19; Lc17:7-10Miércoles: Sab6:1-11;Sal82 81 :3-4,6-7; Lc17:11-19Jueves: Sab7:22b—8:1;Sal119 118 :89-91, 130,135,175;Lc17:20-25Viernes: Sab13:1-9;Sal19 18 :2-5ab; Lc17:26-37Sábado: Sab18:14-16;19:6-9;Sal105 104 : 2-3,36-37,42-43;Lc18:1-8Domingo: Mal3:19-20a;Sal98 97 :5-9; 2Tes3:7-12;Lc21:5-19

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

En 1769 los franciscanos bajo la dirección de fray Junípero Serra alzaron una cruz en Alta California, dedicando la primera misión en la zona a san Diego de Alcalá. Diego, cuya fiesta es el 13 de noviembre, fue un franciscano del siglo XV. Este santo español nunca fue sacerdote, prefiriendo servir a Dios como hermano lego (laico) ayudando a los pobres y cuidando a los enfermos. Siempre fue un humilde servidor de los demás. Aun cuando lo hicieron guardián (líder franciscano) nunca dejo de servir a los pobres, los enfermos y a sus hermanos franciscanos. Su afán por dar a los pobres las cosas del convento lo llevaba a esconder sus donaciones en su manto. Una vez un hermano le preguntó que escondía y el mintiendo respondió: “rosas”. El hermano insistió verlas y en lugar de la comida que llevaba a los pobres, aparecieron rosas y más rosas. La santidad del patrón de San Diego, California se apoya sobre tres pilares: 1) solidaridad con los más necesitados, 2) devoción a Cristo crucificado y 3) evangelizar en unión con la Iglesia. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the seventeenth century, English Catholics, many of them wealthy and well educated, looked to the American colonies as a place to regain a measure of religious freedom. In Ireland, the so-called penal laws were even harsher than in England, as a minority Parliament tried to force the conversion of the population by denying the majority political and economic power. Beginning in 1691, laws were passed that punished dissenters, principally Catholics, but also causing hardship for Jews, Quakers, and others. There were acts forbidding “mixed marriage” or sending children “beyond the seas” for schooling. Catholics were taxed at double the common rate, barred from the legal professions and from university, and not allowed to build churches or own a decent horse.

In 1793 the situation began to change, as it became clear that the economic persecution would not drive the majority away from Catholicism. Gradually, laws were repealed until by 1829 freedom was won, although Catholics at university were ineligible for honors, and until the 1920s when the Republic was formed, the Church of Ireland was the state church, funded by the taxes of all citizens.

—James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD

We are nearing the end of the liturgical year. Today’s readings remind us that our own lives will draw to a close one day, and we can be certain that the Lord will encourage, strengthen, and save us—both now and at the last. The astonishing story of the Maccabees invigorates our faith as we behold an entire family willing to die rather than deny the Law of Moses. The psalm response echoes the faithful cries of the Maccabees: “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God.” That same confidence appears in Saint Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. “The Lord is faithful,” he testifies; “he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” In the Gospel, Jesus explains just how long God’s protection will endure. The children of God whom God guards, Jesus says, will live forever like angels. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

CONFIANZA EN EL SEÑOR

Estamos cerca del fin del año litúrgico. Las lecturas de hoy nos recuerdan que nuestras vidas se acercarán a su final un día, y podemos estar seguros de que el Señor nos animará, fortalecerá y salvará, tanto ahora y al final. La asombrosa historia de los macabeos revitaliza nuestra fe mientras contemplamos a una familia entera dispuesta a morir en lugar de negar la Ley de Moisés. La respuesta del salmo hace eco a los gritos fieles de los macabeos “Te invoqué, y me respondiste, Señor”. La misma confianza aparece en la carta de san Pablo a los tesalonicenses. “El Señor s fiel”, él da testimonio, “él te fortalecerá y protegerá del maligno”. En el Evangelio, Jesús explica por cuánto tiempo la protección de Dios perdurará. Los hijos de Dios a quien Dios cuida, Jesús dice, vivirán por siempre, como los ángeles. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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† Sacraments †

**Sacrament of Baptism—Baptism is a highly sacred event and deserves careful and complete readiness. Please contact the church office (336-629-0221) to register for the Baptism Preparation Class, which is done on a regular basis. Parents must be registered and participating members of our parish community

**Sacrament of Marriage - Couples should contact the Pastor (336-629-0221) at least 6 months prior to the wedding date for necessary preparation.

**Ministry of the Sick— Please call the church office (336-629-0221) to inform us of an illness or hospitalization of a family member. Federal Privacy Law prohibits the hospital from giving room numbers, so we must have prior knowledge of a pa-tient’s room number before we visit the hospital. The Sacrament of Anointing is done upon request prior to surgery or a illness.

**Prayers for our Military—please call the office (336-629-0221) to notify us of their Military Status

******************************************** Out of respect for the Liturgy in which we partake, please

turn off or mute all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary of Our Lord. If your Children are acting up,

please take them to the cry room in order not to disrupt the liturgy for others.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS *The Knights are looking for new members to join their brotherhood. The Knights are having a Raffle of a TV and a Coffee Maker. Tickets are available after all Masses 1for $1 and 6 for $5.

COLUMBIETTES:

The St. Joseph Columbiettes – Auxiliary 10891 would like to extend an invitation to all the ladies of the parish to join our organization. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact the church office. A current Columbiette will return your call.

The Columbiettes are continuing to sell Organic and Fairly Traded Coffees, Teas, Hot Chocolates, and Chocolate bars. Please help support the projects sponsored by our Columbiettes. Remember 5% of the purchase goes to Catholic Relief Services. Thank you.

Saint Joseph Youth Ministry 13- 18 Years Old Meets Every Sunday at Church 4:00p.m. Youth Mass 5:30-7:30p.m. Youth Meeting (Upstairs)

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS &

THEIR FAMILIES

Please take a moment to pray for our parishioners needs, Illness, persona problems and our young men serving our country:

Christopher Gardner, Lillian Hazelwood & Ramona Shepard, Colleen Greene, Flora Smith, Gary Hutchins, Ralph Evans, Jose Espiallet, Monica Smith, Patrick Guarion, Raphael Guriel, Josefina Arellano, Laurie Wills, JR Newsome, Mary Matthews, Sara Dunmeyer’s daughter, Kevin Bennet, Donald Hills, Anna Pugh, Robert Barker, Eduardo Ramos, Annette Conley, Mary Poremba, Selela Cecilio, Sharon Derosi, Chester Devarney, Ernest Devarney

Military: Adolfo Angel Vasquez, Matthew Bryant

Semenarians & Religious: Jose Palma, Kevin Martinez, & JessicaPalma

Box Tops Please bring in your BOX TOPS for the Sisters who run the Academy for Pre-Schoolers. You can put them in the mail slot of the office door. Thank you for your help

Youth Choir 6th Grade- 12th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Children’s Choir K- 5th Grade Friday Rehearsal at Church 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Ines Rivero (Choir Director) 336-736-6681

RECYCLING

The Youth Group is collecting aluminum cans, tin cans, and other metal items for recycling to support the Youth Group activities. Please leave your items by the shed in the corner of the parking lot. Thank you in advance for separating the cans into separate bags for aluminum and steel. Steel items like old fry pans, basketball hoops, poles, tools, shovels, tire rims etc can be turned in for cash. Please donate. Thank you.

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RECICL@NDO

El Grupo de Jovenes es recogiendo latas de aluminio, latas de comida o cualquier otro metal para apoyar las actividades del Grupo Juvenil. Por favor deposite los articulos que usted tenga a la esquina de la casita. Gracias a los que poneen en bolsa separadas el alumino y el acero. Articulos de acero como sartenes biejos, erramientas, palas etc.. Se convierten en efectivo. Porfavor Done. Muchas Gracias.

We can only imagine

In the days of Jesus, belief in the resurrection of the dead had not achieved universal acceptance. In fact,

the Sadducees in today’s Gospel were staunch resurrection deniers and tried to trick Jesus. Turning the tables,

Jesus states that Moses in the distant past believed that the God of our ancestors in faith is truly God of the living,

and that all are alive to God, whether still living or dead. Death is just a phase, a doorway, maybe a tesseract. We

really don’t know. Jesus reassures us that those are unnecessary concerns for the faithful, just as the specifics of

worldly life will no longer be relevant. Not only will our earthly bodies be changed, but all that we knew from

mortal existence—all marriage, all family, all relationships—will be transformed in ways we can’t possibly

imagine. All that we have will be ours again. So we should stop worrying and live so as to be worthy of

whatever comes next, for when we are embraced in the eternal love-feast of glorified existence with God,

our joy will indeed be full.

Christmas Giving Tree

We will again this year be helping the needy in our community. Our Giving Tree will be going up on the

weekend of November 23rd & 24th

When you select a tag from the tree please write down the red number and the family

number on the lists provided.

All gifts will be due back December 15th at the latest.

Thank you for your generosity.