5:00 p.m. (English) 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:00 Noon

OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611

E-mail: religious.ed@stjosephastoria.org

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

PARISH REGISTRATION

SACRAMENTS

PRAYER AND DEVOTION

Parish STAFF

Monday — Saturday, 8:45am, CCMondays Ch - After Mass

Choir Practice Wednesdays 7:30 CH Third Friday, 7:00pm, ICC

Catequesis Familiar Sunday, 9:00a.m, MRH Guadalupanos Tuesday, 8:00pm, HFR Curso Biblico/Misioneros Thursday, 7:00pm, HFR Oración Carismática Friday, 7:00pm, CC Cursillistas Wednesday, 8:p.m., HFR Jornadistas Sunday, 1:00pm, ICC

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

After 12:00 Mass until 4:00pm.

(CC, Convent Chapel; Ch, Church; MRH , Msgr. Ryan Hall; H.F.R.: Holy Family Room; ICC Immaculate Conception

Twenty-fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time September 24, 2017

Turn to the L for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. — Isaiah 55:7b *********************************************************************** CALL UPON THE LORD The very first line of today’s first reading summons us to seek the Lord and to call upon God. This sentiment is echoed in the refrain for today’s responsorial psalm: “The Lord is near to all who call upon him” (Psalm 145:18a). Saint Paul is the embodiment of someone who constantly sought the Lord. In the excerpt we read today from his letter to the Philippians, we find Saint Paul toward the end of his life, a life he describes as completely consonant with Christ. He writes, “For to me life is Christ” (Philippians 1:21). To find out what it means to live life completely in accord with Christ we need look no further than today’s Gospel. There we find that God’s love and mercy are immeasurable for all those who seek and call upon the Lord. ************************************************************************ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-9; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 ************************************************************************

Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma Donations

Sadly, and so soon after another devastating hurricane, we write to you once again requesting assistance in response to the devastation brought by Hurricane Irma. We will have 2 Diocesan Special Collections one for Harvey on September 24th, and another Special Collection will take place next Sunday, October 1st during all Masses in an effort to provide aid and comfort to our brothers and sisters in the affected areas. Please be as generous as possible during this collection. Envelopes for this special collection are at the back of the church.

PRAYER INTENTIONS F T S H

Giuseppina DiGiRolamo, Marianne Gazzara, Angie Franke, Rina Zaffuto, Marianne Devivier Fennelly,

Nora Smyth & George Glus ***********************************************************************

Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life May Cafrelli & Michael Primozic, Rocco Cangemi, Giuseppina Petrella, JoAnn Massa, Mary Rerecich,

Antonina Miller, Ivan Favijanic, Luisa Zapata & Mercedes Aviles

Saturday, September 23: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) Vigil Mass. 5:00 St. Padre Pio Sunday, September 24: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses of the Day: 7:45 Mass Available 9:00 Marian Marston, Giordano Vlacich, Frank DiRico, Mary Danyluk, Tan Pok, Clara, Archen & Helen Cabelin 10:30 Dora Vergara de Garcia, Ines Suarez 12:00 Rocco Manetta 7:00pm Emily Muscat Monday, September 25 8: 00 Nerino Botti 12:00 Erminia Cozzi Tuesday, September 26: Ss. Cosmas and Damian 8:00 Bolivar Ramos 12:00 Anna Emery & Barbara Gray Wednesday, September 27: St. Vincent de Paul 8:00 Marica Faga 12:00 Frana Grgas, Baby Lanier Reyes 7:30pm Mass Available Thursday, September 28: St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions 8:00 Giuseppina Petrella 12:00 Nino Tomicich Friday, September 29: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset 8:00 Ivan Dobric 12:00 Janet Alfano

Saturday, September 30: St. Jerome 8:00 John Cvelic 5:00 Davide Mignano & Giuseppina Petrella Sunday, October 1:Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday

Masses of the Day: 7:45 Mass Available 9:00 Peter Paul Aquilina 10:30 Yolanda Garcia 12:00 Holt Family 7:00pm Phyllis Dzierzynski

MASS SCHEDULE

BINGO AT ST. JOSEPH

Sunday, September 24 2:00pm

School Social Center

Entrance fee: Adults or children $5

Wine & Cheese This Sunday join us for Our Wine & Cheese Social after the 7:00 pm Sunday evening Mass on September 24th, and it is a great way to meet other parishioners and guests at St. Joseph's. Please join us in the Gathering Space for a little fun and enjoying each other's company in a casual atmosphere. We serve not only red and white wine, but also non-alcoholic beverages and delicious light snacks, including cheese, crackers, nuts and fruit or veggies. We look forward to sharing a glass of wine and good conversation with you!

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has declared that in Brooklyn and Queens we will celebrate a “Year of Vocations,” ***********************************************************************

We are still taking registrations. Please come to our office to talk to our Religious Coordinator on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children should come to Religion each year to learn more about God and their Catholic Identity.

Sunday Religion Classes starting with the 9:00 a.m. Mass, then coming over to School for Religion Class at 10:15 a.m. Until 11:30 a.m.

Grades 1 - High School

For Further information call at 718-278-1611

*New Registrations must bring a copy of the child’s birth and Baptismal Certificates. Registration form can be pick up from the office. ***********************************************************************

Blessing Of Animals In observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Wednesday, Oct. 4, the traditional blessing of pets of all sorts and species will take place at 4:00p.m. Please bring your pets to the front of the Church. ******************************************** Bendición de animales Como es de conocimento de ustedes el dia de San Francisco de Asís es el dia Miércoles 4 de Octrubre, nuestra iglesia tiene como tradicion la bendición de mascotas de todo tipo y especie que se llevará a cabo a las 4:00p.m. Por favor traiga su mascota al frente de la iglesia. ***********************************************************************

Oktoberfest at St. Joseph Saturday, October 14, 2017

Followed By 5: 00 p.m. Mass. School Social Center

Come Celebrate our German

root, enjoy a variety of German delicacies such as : "Knockwurst”, roast pork, red cabbage, potato salad, pretzels and German beer.

Tickets are only $15/adults, $5/kids in advance from the Rectory or $20/adults, $10/kids at the door.

Vigésimo Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

24 de septiembre de 2017 Regrese al Señor, y él tendrá piedad; a nuestro Dios, que es rico en perdón. — Isaías 55:7b ************************************************************************ CLAMA AL SEÑOR La primera línea de la lectura de hoy nos ordena buscar al Señor e invocar a Dios. Escuchamos el eco de este sentimiento en el refrán del salmo responsorial del día: “Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan” (Salmo 145:18a). San Pablo es la encarnación de alguien que constantemente buscó al Señor. En la cita que leímos hoy de su carta a los filipenses, encontramos a san Pablo hacia el final de su vida, vida que describe como en completa consonancia con Cristo. Escribe: “Porque para mí, la vida es Cristo” (Filipenses 1:21). Para saber lo que significa vivir una vida de completo acuerdo con Cristo basta mirar el Evangelio de hoy. Allí encontramos que el amor y la misericordia de Dios son inconmensurables para todos los que buscan e invocan al Señor. ************************************************************************ Las matriculas para las clases de religión de los niños y jóvenes de nuestra parroquia ya están abiertas. Las inscripciones están abiertas lunes, miércoles y Jueves de 1:00p.m. a 5 de la tarde en la oficina de la parroquia. También estaremos inscribiendo todos los domingos después de todas las misas dominicales. Por favor recuerde que las clases empiezan atendiendo a la misa dominical de las 9:00 a.m. y luego continua en la escuela desde las 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

Todos los niños matriculados deben asistir a la misa dominical cada semana.

Grades 1 – 8 & High School

*Para aplicaciones nuevas por favor traer una copia del acta de nacimiento y una copia del certificado de bautizo. ***********************************************************************

EL GRUPO GUADALUPANO LES INVITA A PARTICIPAR DE

IN BENEFIT OF OUR PARISH, WE’LL HAVE BALLETS FOLCKLORICOS, LIVE MUSIC, DJ AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MARIACHI “NUEVO SOL”

SCHOOL’S GYM (28-46 44th Street, Astoria) SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2017

At: 5 PM

TICKETS FOR SALE IN THE PARISH OFFICE PRICE $10.00

KIDS UNDER 12 FREE TE ESPERAMOS !!!!!!

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal As of September 13, 2017, 115 parish families have pledged $42,866.00, 77.30% of Pledge Goal, $39,018.80 received toward our parish goal of $55,455 for the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal to assist Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and our diocesan church to maintain its many services and ministries. We ask that every parish family consider making a pledge to this campaign, remembering that all monies received over goal will be returned to St. Joseph’s. In case that we do not reach that goal, our parish will have to pay the balance to the Dioceses. ***************************************************************

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you are an adult who is not baptized and who is

seeking information about the Catholic Church, you are invited to:

"COME & SEE." RCIA is the process for you.

If you are a baptized non-Catholic adult seeking information about the Catholic Church, you are invited to

"COME & SEE." RCIA is the process for you.

If you are a baptized Catholic who is seeking to complete initiation into the Catholic Church through the

Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist you are invited to "COME & SEE."

RCIA is the process for you. If you have been married civilly, but not yet in the Catholic Church and are interested to receive the

Sacrament of Matrimony

Please call the Parish Rectory to make an appointment for an interview with

Rev. Vincent Miceli, Pastor or Rev. Cesar Pena, Parochial Vicar.

Classes will start in October ************************************************************************

Formación de Fe para Adultos (R.C.I.A)

Si Ud es una persona adulta que no se a bautizado y esta buscando información acerca de la Fe Católica, Ud esta

invitado a “Ven y Mira”

Si usted esta bautizado como no católico y busca información acerca de la iglesia católica, Ud esta invitado

a “Ven Y mira”

Si usted esta bautizado en la iglesia Católica, y esta buscando completar los sacramentos de Iniciación, tales

como (Primera Comunión o Confirmación), Ud esta invitado a “Ven Y Mira”

Las clases de religión para Adultos R.C.I.A. comienzan en Octubre.

Por favor Llame a la rectoría para hablar con uno de nuestros sacerdotes al 718 – 278 -1611

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, September 17, 2017

Sunday Collection...........................................$4,825 Catholic Education............................................$826 Total Collection..............................................$5,651

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The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Family Room; Length of meeting is approximately one hour. ***********************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:00 —9:30am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a NYC Benefit card. Please Note: The Secure Food deposit Box… Located in the front lobby of our church on Rectory side. Please deposit all dry food (pasta, rice, beans, cans and bottles) there. This will assist us in securing that your food donations go directly to the needy.

Welcome to Our Parish Please mark one:

Please register me and, yes, send me envelopes. Please contact me about becoming a Catholic or

completing my initiation as a Catholic through the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Please contact me about Religion Education for my child.

Please contact me about how I can volunteer.

Name:_______________________________ Last Name____________________________ Date of Birth : ________________________ Address:_____________________________ Apt. #________ City:__________________ State:__________ Zip code_______________ Phone:_______________________________ E-mail:______________________________ Please fill out this form, and deposit in the basket collection or in the Parish office, or e-mail rectory@stjosephastoria.org

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