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Monday, December 14th
6:30AM Roberth & Kathleen Vogan
8:30AM Dave Schukraft
Tuesday, December 15th
6:30AM Barbara Ann Holt
8:30AM Helen Korzik
Wednesday, December 16th
6:30AM Joseph McLaughlin
8:30AM Henry Rock, Jr.
Thursday, December 17th
6:30AM Margaret Adamek
8:30AM Evelyn Brown
Friday, December 18th
6:30AM Kathleen Keegan
8:30AM Joseph Agro
Saturday, December 19th
8:30AM Adele Grandizio
5:00PM Vigil Mass – LIVE STREAM
Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th
5:00PM Msgr. Flanigan
6:30AM Msgr. Flanigan
9:30AM Fr. Mullan
11:30AM Fr. Mullan
Please remember in your prayers all our sick: Dakota Almeiva,
Bob Belczyk, Marie Biddle, Bernice Bonsmann, Jack
Boyette, Theresa Bucella, Paul Bufano, Sophia Bufano, Virginia
Burbage,
Dennis Burns, Greyson Burke, Cathy Carrol, Susan Crowley, Anne
Davis,
Thomas Duggan, Amanda Durkholder, Kelly Eberz, George
Edelmann,
Joseph Eichinger, Sharon Feist, Kay Fisher, Janice Ford, Fr.
Mike Freynes,
MHM. Laurie Frost, Kim, Fry,Daniel Garvin, Krysten Gentile,
Heidi
Goldberg, Karen Gormley, Anne Hagg, Margaret Hardy, Robert
Harron,
Helena Hart, Conall Harvey, Charles Hee, Tony Iacone, Sylvester
Jenifer,
John Johnson, Rosemarie Johnson, Regina Johnson, Jennifer Kelly,
Lizzy
Kelly, Shyla Kelly, Donald Kester, Karen Kester, Ralph King,
Rita
Klineburger, Timothy Lamonna, Danielle Lever, Thomas Luke,
Debra
Mallon, Brenda Magolon, Barbara Magozzi, Margaret Mahoney,
Robert
Malin, Ann Manco, Patricia Marconi, Tom Marley, Mary
Mascioli,
Deacon Paul McBlain, Cameron McCarthy, Megan McDevitt, Nan
McGroary, Dan McKenna, Joey McLaughlin, Jane Middleton,
Ceasar
Montalvo, James Moran, Tom Moran, Susan Mullen, Phyllis &
Harry
Myers, Christina Nesmith, Julia Newell, Anthony Oswald,
Louisa
Pacubas, Thom Parker, Edward Piecara, Sr.,Charles Piecara, Jr.,
Eileen
Posner, Claire Powers, Larry Price, Helen Raftovich, Loretta
Ricciardi,
Paul Riggs, Bill Robb, Joseph Romasko, Jr., Ernie Rink, Sharon
Rowles,
Christine Samuels, Candy Santos, Patricia Schmidt, Diane
Shaefer, Kathy
Shiels, John Smith, Rosemary Smith, Thomas Smith, Kathleen
Stacklass,
Jerry Sullivan, Kathleen Tasker, Kayla Taylor, Robert Taylor,
Jose
Tavarez, Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tracy, John Tully, Mary Walls,
Diane
Weverling, Nancy Williams, Hana Yago, Michelle & Robert
Yanuzzi,
Angie Zuccarino
Please pray for our beloved deceased especially: Anne Anderson –
Frank Garrett
An Update on Msgr. Vogan
Msgr. Vogan is on the road to recovery and is grateful for
all
your cards, well wishes and especially prayers.
Please pray for him as he does for you.
PARISH OFFICE Please CALL before COMING to the office.
If you have a need or would like to purchase a Mass card or
gift
card, you can CALL the parish office leave a message with
your request EMAIL [email protected] and we will
respond to your call/email to arrange to serve your needs or
arrange contactless exchange.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Tuesday 12/14 & 12/15
9:00AM until 4:00PM
Wednesday, 12/16
9:00AM until 7:00PM
Thursday & Friday 12/17 & 12/18
9:00AM until 4:00PM
Saturday, 12/19 9:00AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 12/20 8:30AM to 11:30AM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12/21, 12/22 &12/23
9:00AM to 7:00PM
DAILY MASS Public Daily Mass resumes on Monday, December
14th.
The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of
obligation CONTINUES TO BE LIFTED. You are not required to
attend Mass at this time. You are encouraged to keep the Lord’s
Day holy
with prayer and reflection along with a possible viewing of a
livestream
celebration of Mass. Here are some tips: UNITE WITH OTHERS. It's
better not to follow the Mass alone, so
try to do so with your family.
CREATE THE RIGHT SETTING. Take care of the atmosphere in the
room. GET DRESSED. Dress for the occasion: you might be at home,
but
leave the pajamas for bedtime. GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS. Try to
attend the Mass as if you
were in church, standing when the Gospel is read, kneeling
during the
consecration, etc. These gestures are full of meaning. PRAY AN
ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION. Although you
can't receive Jesus in the Eucharist, you can pray a
spiritual
communion. WHAT'S THE RUSH? Don't be in a hurry. The Mass has
incredible value, and right now there
are so many things to pray for. Pray for a few moments after
Mass has
ended to pray for everyone: the deceased, the sick, health
professionals,
government officials and, of course, the Church, the Pope, our
bishops and
your parish community.
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FAMILY ADVENT WREATH
Advent and Christmas time are wonderful weeks in a family’s
life, but our focus on the coming of Jesus can get lost
beneath
the surface glitter of the holiday season.
The Lighting of the Advent wreath before the family meal is
a
way to focus on the Nativity of Our Lord and not just the
coming of the Christmas holiday.
This year make the Advent Wreath a family tradition in your
home. As you gather together for your family meal, light the
first, second and third candles and pray: “God of Wisdom,
You
are the source of all truth. Help us remember to always turn
to you first when we are looking for answers. Help us to
follow
the way of Christ, whose coming we await. Amen”
Kids Corner Tell me how you chose your Confirmation name:
The reason for my name Richard Joseph or RJ is because the
tradition in my Dad’s family is for the first son to be
named
Richard. The middle name skips a generation. For example,
my Pop Pop Rick’s name was Richard Joseph. My Dad’s
name was Richard Peter. I was named after my. Pop Pop Rick,
who passed away before I was born. My son will be named
Richard Peter, after my Dad, who I miss very much.
RJ Scharrer Confirmation class
ROSAR CAMPAIGN TO END CORONAVIRUS
Monday through Thursday at 8 PM
Everyone is invited to join as we pray the Rosary asking the
miraculous intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to put an
end to the coronavirus. http://www.phillyevang.org/rosary
CARING for FRIENDS meals can be placed in the freezers
in the lower church kitchen. Mark each meal with our
parish number #42 on the label. Supplies are next to the
freezer. If you knew someone you think could use this
service, please contact the parish office.
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Please remember to bring your non-perishable
foods for
our Food for the Needy program. Your items may be
deposited into the red bin in the lower church lobby.
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Add your mobile phone number for special alerts!
A heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone who has been
supporting the parish financially, especially since the
Pandemic impacted our ability to be together. By mail,
drop off or in person we are overwhelmed by your
generosity. We are most grateful that you continue to
remember your parish and support us in any way.
We pray that 2021 brings us together again as a parish
family, filling our pews and emanating with the joyful
sounds of prayer, music and signing!
Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete
Sunday.
“Gaudete” is a Latin word, meaning “rejoice.” The Christian
steward
should be characterized by a spirit of rejoicing.
Our First Reading, from Isaiah, expresses a fitting motto for
us. “I
rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul.”
It is
God Who is the source of our joy and contentment — not things
or
achievements or comfort, but our relationship with God.
This is why stewards can share so freely of their time, talents
and
material possessions — because ultimately, we are not attached
to
these things. We recognize them as good gifts from our
loving
Father, but we are attached to the Giver of the gifts, not the
gifts
themselves. This allows for great freedom in life and the
capacity for
great joy in the Lord.
We can become like John the Baptist, in today's Gospel
passage
from the Book of John. We read this description of the prophet:
“He
came for testimony, to testify to the light... He was not the
light but
came to testify to the light.” This is our calling too — to
testify to the
Light, our wonderful Savior — by the way we make use of the
time,
talent and treasure He has entrusted to our care.
When God Himself is the source of our joy, it cannot be
taken
away from us. There is still time, this Advent season, to clear
away
any “clutter” in our lives that may take our focus away from
Him. Let
us strive to detach from any of these things so that we can be
free to
truly rejoice in God on Christmas Day.
CHRISTMAS CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 12/16
4:00 to 5:00PM and 7:00 to 8:00PM
Saturday, 12/19: 4:00 to 4:45PM
Sunday, 12/20: 7:15, 9:00-9:15 & 11:00-11:15AM Mary’s
Chapel
CHRISTMAS EVE
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00PM
4:00PM and 8:00PM Masses also Live-Streamed
CHRISTMAS DAY 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00AM
Currently due to COVID restrictions we are limited to 400
persons
at each mass. Please remember masks are required at all times,
no
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Please CALL AHEAD of visit.
Monday & Tuesday 12/14 & 12/15
9:00AM until 4:00PM
Wednesday, 12/16
9:00AM until 7:00PM
Thursday & Friday 12/17 & 12/18
9:00AM until 4:00PM
Saturday, 12/19 9:00AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 12/20 8:30AM to 11:30AM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12/21, 12/22 &12/23
9:00AM to 7:00PM
Christmas Eve, 12/24 9:00AM to 12:00Noon
Christmas Day 12/25 – Parish Office CLOSED
Please consider ONLINE GIVING and help your parish
financially during these difficult times. Give anytime, anywhere
using your computer, tablet or mobile phone – no donation is too
small. When you are unable to be here you can make sure your
support for your parish gets here.
You can sign up using your phone, tablet/computer
You can make weekly or monthly offerings without
writing a check
You can make one time donations to special needs
You schedule and manage recurring donations
You can opt out at any time
You will continue to receive envelopes for the Sunday
collection basket
If you would like to enroll to give electronically, visit
https:// churchofstjosephaston.org/donate or call
our business manager, Kevin Kelly at 610-497-8890.
Youth Group Our Saintly Person: Saint Josephine Bakhita was only
a girl when
she was stolen and sold into slavery... her body mutilated
with
scarring and tattoos. She is a model of mercy and faith for
us.
Although her lifetime was long ago her story of child
trafficking and
slavery still endures today.
Our Monthly Virtue: JOY!!! it is a feeling of great pleasure
and
happiness. How do we hold onto a joyful heart when things
get
tough?? What gives us true joy?? How can we bring joy into
others'
lives??
Points to Ponder: We are now in a HOPEFUL season of waiting
for
Jesus... although this Christmas looks and feels a bit different
than in
years past it is important to remember what this time of the
year is
really about... take the time we have to focus on each other...
bringing
Joy and Love to those right around us.
Did You Know??? The 12 Days of Christmas 12 Things You
Didn't
Know
Learn More: https://churchofstjosephaston.org/youth-group or
email
[email protected]
PARISH GIFT CARD FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
SHOP SAFE!
IF YOU ARE BUYING GIFTCARDS FOR FRIENDS or
LOVED ONES
We would LOVE your BUSINESS!
VISA cards $50 & $100 – NO Activation FEE!
NEW!!! TOTAL WINE GIFT CARDS
We sell supermarket store gift cards.
We sell retail, hardware and drugstore gift cards.
The parish offices has giftcards for OVER 70 Retail Stores,
SUPERMARKETS as well as AMAZON and VISA Cards
with NO ACTIVATION FEE.
GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING MASS
o Masks are required to be worn at ALL times. o Please stay home
if you are sick or are at higher risk of severe
illness with COVID19.
o Church doors will be left open for 15 mins before and after
Mass begins
o Wear a face mask or cloth covering before entering o Rest
rooms are for emergencies only. o Collection Baskets will be in the
gathering space. o There will be no collection take during the
mass. o There will be no Sign of Peace during Mass. o There will be
no Congregational singing o Please maintain social distancing at
all times
o The faithful are asked to RECEIVE Holy Communion in the HAND
ONLY at this time.
o Please unhook your mask from one ear after responding “Amen”
consume the Eucharist and replace your mask.
o When Mass is ended exit the Church o Please do not congregate
or linger for any reason. o Please leave your mask on until you
exit
ADVENT
The Advent Giving Tree is in the gathering spac. Please take
an ornament from the basket next to the weekly bulletin and
purchase a gift card in any amount. No donation is too
small. Please return the gift card to the rectory by
December 16th.
Keep the ornament somewhere in your home as a
remembrance of your kindness to the giving tree.
If you know of a family that is in need this Christmas,
please
contact the rectory. All calls will be kept confidential.
Please consider purchasing your gift card at the rectory.
We carry cards starting at $10.
MILITARY PRAYER TREE A Soldiers Prayer Tree” will be in the
lower church honoring
those serving for Our Country and all the Veterans who
served
our Country. There will NOT be individual ornaments this
year. The children of the school and PREP will remember all
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