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ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
MOTHER CHURCH OF THE BERKSHIRES
ESTABLISHED 1849
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Liturgical Celebrations
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Daily Mass 12:10 PM
RCIA Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Holy Hour Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM
Daily Rosary Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM
Prayer Group 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6:45 PM
The Staff
Msgr. Michael Shershanovich, Pastor
Rev. Geoffrey Deeker, CSS, Priest in Residence
Rev. Mr. Pasqual Baldasaro, Deacon
John Arasimowicz,
Coordinator of Youth Religious Education
e-Mail: [email protected]
Michele Madden, Secretary
e-Mail: [email protected]
Mrs. Patricia Momnie, Pastoral Minister
St. Joseph’s Parish Office
414 North Street. Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tel: (413) 445-5789
Fax: (413) 443-5466
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.stjoepittsfield.com St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mr. Paul Guillou, Superintendent
Nancy Nolan, Secretary
Tel: (413) 499-1317
Sacrament of Baptism:
All new parents are expected to complete a course of instruction.
Please consult the parish office for classes.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays, 3:00-3:45PM
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Couples should contact the parish office at least one year prior to the wedding.
New Parishioners should register at the parish office. We look forward to welcoming you to the
parish family and hope you will become involved with your time, talent and treasure.
Ministry to the Sick and Parishioners confined to home have visitations that are scheduled on a
regular basis. Please notify the parish office to make arrangements.
Religious Education Classes are held at St. Joseph’s High School following the 9:00 AM Mass
for all public school students, grades K-11, and parochial students preparing for Sacraments.
LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS D
Saturday 4 PM Eucharistic Ministers: Sheila Bouquet, Joe Bourquard, Sheila Christiana, Michael Collins,
Barbara Dalo, & Paula Dodds
Lectors: Mardi Fezzie & Sharyn Fresia
Sunday, 9 AM Eucharistic Ministers: Anne Hynes, Pat Keegan, Anne Kozlowski, Betty Kirby,
Jack Laviolette & MaryKay McClintock
Lectors: Joe Ryan & Jason Street
Sunday, 11:30 AM Eucharistic Ministers: Michael Wood, P. McDonough, Joe Dahrouge, Anne Dunham,
Mary Huska & Charles Knappe
Lectors: Paul Mays & Anna Stack
St. Joseph Religious Education News
November 8th CCD class for grades K—8.
High School Bullying Workshop 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. held at the
First United Methodist Church.
S t . J o s e p h C h u r c h — P i t t s f i e l d , M a s s a c h u s e t t s
Pope Francis Speaks to Families
A Child Changes Your Life!
M otherhood and fatherhood are a gift of God, but to accept the gift, to be astounded by its beauty, and to
make it shine in society, this is your task. Each of your children is a unique creature that will never be du-
plicated in the history of humanity. When one understands this, or that God wanted each one, we are
astounded by how great a miracle a child is! A child changes your life! We have all seen—men, women-
that when a child arrives, life changes, it is another thing. A son or daughter is a miracle that changes life.
- Address to the Italian Association of
Large Families, December 28, 2014
St. Joseph Annual Holiday Bazaar November 21st from 9 AM—3 PM
Parish Center Did you know we will be selling frozen pierogi at the bazaar? Arrive early—before they’re sold out! We are
looking for used jewelry and Chinese raffle prizes. Also, we are looking for donations of pie filling, flour and bottles of cheer for the cheer basket. Please leave donations in a bag
clearly labeled: St. Joe Bazaar. Thank you!
We are in need of Alter Servers at all three Masses, 4 p.m. on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays. All girls and boys grade 3 to 11 are in-vited to join. If you are interested in participating, please contact Msgr. Mike at the Rectory or see John Arasimowicz. There will be a rehearsal for all new Alter Servers on November 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
The Lord provides for Elijah’s needs as the widow of Zarephath shares with him from her want. Can you give as generously your own life in service to the church as a priest or vowed religious? If so, call Fr. Gary Dailey at 413-452-0816 or email: [email protected] Website: www.myvocation.com
C ongratulations to the St. Joseph High School Boys’ Soccer Team for qualifying
for the MIAA Western Mass Tournament as co-champions of the Berkshire County Southern Di-vision.
S t. Joseph High School is hosting a Shadow Day for prospective students on November
10th. Advance registration: 447-9121. $1,000 tui-tion credit to new students who enroll by Jan 15 for 2016 school year.
N O V E MB E R 8 , 2 0 1 5
Many rich people put in large sums. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, "Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she,
from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." - Mk 12:41c, 43-44
St. Joseph’s Cemetery - Winter decorations may be placed on lots starting November 1st. One wreath or flower box is allowed per lot. Cemetery gates will close at 4 PM beginning November 1st.
INFORMATION DAY
M sgr. Mike and St. Jo-
seph’s Parish will
have an Information
Day for the Year of
Mercy Pilgrimage to Rome on No-
vember 15th at 1:00 p.m. in the
North Chapel in St. Joseph’s
Church. All are welcome. A $50
discount is offered to those who
sign up before 12/30.
On Wednesday, November 18, the St. Anne
Society will gather for a soup and bread
supper at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. All
women of the parish are most welcome to
come, meet with the membership, enjoy
some friendship and a hot bowl of soup.
St. Anne Society
Calling All Cookies Bakers!
If you have a favorite cookie that you make, please make a batch or two for
the Create-A-Tray booth at the bazaar. At this booth, our customers select
the cookies of their choice and we’d LOVE to include your favorite cookies
to choose from! Whether you have a specialty cookie or a yummy chocolate chip cookie—we welcome
them all!! Please bring your cookie donation to the Parish Center on Friday, Nov. 20 between 6—7 p.m. or
Saturday morning by 9:00 a.m. Thank you for your support!
On November 29th Advent Vespers will begin in the South Chapel beginning at 6:00 p.m. The evening consists of prayer, singing psalms, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone is invited to come together and make this Advent season a prayerful journey with God in prep-aration for the celebration of His birth. Following Vespers, as in the past, there will be a series of Video presentations with time for discussion led by Fr. Deeker. Refreshments will be served.
The Berkshire Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will present their annual show on Sunday, November 15 at 2 PM at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 159 Church St. in Cheshire. The chorus won the 2015 first place medals and most improved awards in Region 1 this past May, and the show is titled “Home for ALL the Holidays.” Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Gerry Dahrouge at 443-0624 or at the door. There will be a workshop for making Italian Cookies to sell at our annual Bazaar on Thursday, Novem-ber 19 starting at 9 AM. Many hands make light work, but it is also loads of fun working together to pro-duce these delicious confections. Come for an hour or stay the entire time, your help is really needed. As usual a light lunch will be provided. You’re Invited ! On Saturday, November 14, we will have wine and cheese in the North Chapel after the 4 PM Mass. Hope you can join us! Have you donated dry packets of Turkey gravy for the Food Pantry or dropped a monetary donation in an envelope either regular collection marked “Food Pantry”? Thank you to all who have contributed.
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury." Just two small coins, worth only a few cents--this was the greatest con-tribution of the day? Jesus explains that this widow's tiny sum was generous in a way that the larger amounts people gave were not. Others made noticeable, "impressive" donations to the Temple treasury, which in fact cost them nothing. These were simply "from their surplus wealth." But the poor widow "contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." She was truly generous, giving what cost her dearly. Her contribution was made out of love, not just out of obligation or for the sake of show. God has given us all different "livelihoods." Some of us have more money, more talents, more resources. Some of us have less. But of course we know that God's love for us is not based on this external data. He loves the rich and the poor alike. The question is whether this ex-ternal data affects our love for God. Sometimes, those who are poor are more aware of God's providence and protection. Sometimes, they are bitter. As for those who are rich, it can be tempting to feel so comfortable and complacent that they don't recognize their need for God or his action in their lives. But Jesus' message challenges us all today to gratefully give back to God in thanks for whatever he has given us, be it small or great. We are called not to give from our surplus but to share from our very livelihood. That is to say, we are called to acknowledge that our livelihood itself, no matter the de-tails, is a gift from God. Let us follow the wisdom of the widow who showed gratitude for what she had and was truly generous in spite of what she lacked.
Readings for the Week of November 8, 2015 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Tuesday: Wis 2:23--3:9/Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Wis 7:22b--8:1/Lk 17:20-25
Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37
Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8
Next Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32
Saturday, November 7th
FRANCIS E. (FRANK) KOLDYS 4 PM
Requested by Wife, Rita & Family
Sunday, November 8th
JOSEPH & ROSE POULIN 9 AM
Requested by Family
LOUIS MAZZA 11:30 AM
Requested Family
Sanctuary Candle
Nancy Wituszynski & Mary Huska
Requested by Prayer Group
Monday, November 9th
HELEN TAILLEFER 12:10 PM
Requested by John Hickey
Tuesday, November 10th
IRENE DUFUR 12:10 PM
Requested by Nancy Wituszynski
Wednesday, November 11th
WILLIAM WENDELL 12:10 PM
Requested by the Mays Family
Thursday, November 12th
JOAN MOGUL 12:10 PM
Requested by Pat Momnie
Friday, November 13th
THERESA CHARBONNEAU 12:10 PM
Requested by Donald Betit
Saturday, November 14th
ANTHONY CASTRONOVA JR. 4 PM
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Requested by Family
Sunday, November 15th
CECELIA MASTALERZ 9 AM
Requested by Family
JANICE & MICHAEL MANGANO 11:30 AM
Requested Daughter
Sanctuary Candle
Edmund Hospod
Requested by Wife, Susan
GLUTEN FREE HOSTS AV AILABLE TO THOSE WHO CANNOT TOLERATE GLUTEN.
PLEASE NOTIFY PRIEST BEFORE MASS.
Sacrificial Offering last week: $5,705.20 Many thanks for your
generosity!
