St. Joseph’s Church
A Roman Catholic Community
48 Middlesex Ave., Chester, CT 06412
Phone: 860-526-5495 • Fax: 860-526-7880
Website: www.stjosephs-chester.org
FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015
Pastor:
Deacon:
Office:
Facilities:
Fr. Arul Rajan Peter
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Larry Moneypenny
Email: [email protected]
Karen Blakely
Phone: 860-526-5495
Email: [email protected]
Bob Sumner
Phone: 860-510-3679
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Thursday
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Office Administrator
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pastor
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION:
Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM
Weekdays
Tues, Thurs, Sat. 8:30 AM
Holy Days
7:00 PM
Adoration
Tues, Thurs, Sat 9:00 AM-9:30 AM
CCD Mass
10:00 AM Second Sunday of Month
Rosary
Daily before 8:30 AM Mass
SACRAMENTS:
Confession: Tues, Thurs, Sat. 8:00 to 8:25 AM &
Sat. 3:15 to 3:45 PM or by appt.
Baptism:
Sundays following 10:00 Mass;
Instructions required.
Marriage:
Six month advance notice;
Pre-Cana class required.
Pre-Cana Class: Chris Mularski, 860-526-5524
Anointing of the Sick: Please inform the office or
Pastor of those in need.
REMEMBER OUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Joyce Leach
Phone: 860-767-2705
Email: [email protected]
Music/Choir:
Don Grant
Phone: 860-663-5591
Email: [email protected]
RCIA:
Dennis Costello
Email: [email protected]
Parish Council:
Bill Burdick
& Knights of
Phone: 860-322-4151
Columbus: Email: [email protected]
Bulletin:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 860-526-5495
Webmaster: [email protected]
DRE:
MINISTRY MEETINGS/CLASSES:
CCD Classes:
Grades 1-5:
Grades 6-9:
Sat. 9:00-10:00 AM or
Mon.4:30-5:30 PM
Sun. 6:30-7:30 PM or
Mon.6:30-7:30 PM
Parish Council:
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM
Adult Choir:
Thurs, 7:30-9:00 PM
Respect Life:
2nd Wednesday 9:30 AM
Legion of Mary:
Sundays, 12:30 PM
Knights of Columbus: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 PM
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: To provide
the resources and opportunities for all to expand their
awareness, knowledge and relationship with God. To
promote an atmosphere that will encourage spiritual
growth and civic responsibility through service and
the message of Jesus Christ as approved by the Vatican. To provide an environment that will encourage a
deepening in our worship, prayer and praise.
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
St. Joseph’s Announcements
MORE COUNTERS NEEDED:
We need more volunteers to count
weekend collections. Counting takes
place on Monday mornings at the
rectory. Each team should have 3
people. With more volunteers, you
will count only once a month or
once in six weeks. I invite you to consider doing this
ministry. Please call me at 860 964-0575 or email to
[email protected].
Thank you and God bless you. Fr. Peter
St. Joseph’s Lenten Fish Fry
Fridays during Lent
February 20th thru March 27th, 4-7 pm
We need a lot of volunteers to
make this fundraising successful.
Please contact Deborah Martorelli at
d860 227-9656
You can also contact the parish office
at
[email protected] or
860 526-5495
Thank you in advance for your
commitment and service.
Flu and Exchange of Peace: Due to the
current flu outbreak this week and onwards; I ask people to refrain from shaking hands and/or embracing in favor of a
nod or bow to those around them. We
will resume exchange of peace in the
normal manner and distribution of precious blood on Palm Sunday. Thank you.
Fr. Peter
Parish Council Vacancies
As you know, the Parish Council is seeking to fill at least
2 vacancies, possibly more. We have 3 candidates for your
consideration. These candidates will be representing you
so your vote truly counts! The Ballot with some brief
background information; is provided for each candidate on
the back flap of the bulletin. We ask that you vote for the
candidates you would most like to see join the Parish
Council. Please place your ballots in the box provided for
you in the front vestibule of the Church. Voting Ends on
Feb. 1st. Contact our Parish Council President; Bill Burdick at 860-322-4151 for more information.
From Your Priest
People marveled at Jesus’ authority,
power, miracles and grace.
They saw his power over nature,
evil, humans and even death.
They felt God’s touch, His
presence,
His healing and forgiveness.
The same Jesus is with us today.
Do we feel God’s presence
in the Blessed Sacrament?
Knight’s Corner
Knights of Columbus Membership
Drive Our annual membership drive
continues. We ask that Parish Men
consider joining the Knights. Anyone 18
and older is eligible for membership and
you are not too old to join. You will be surprised at
all the things we do for our Parish and one another
and just how rewarding membership in the Knights
can be.
February 14 Valentines Day/Italian Dinner Dance
The event many of you have been waiting for is
here!! Please mark your calendars for Feb 14,
2015, 5pm to 11pm for the annual Valentines
Day/Italian Dinner Dance. We will continue to sell
tickets after each weekend mass to give us an approximate sense of the amount of food we will need.
Tickets will also be available at the door. Cost per
person will be $15. Cost per couple is $25. Children under 12 eat free. All proceeds after costs go
to the Parish. Count on seeing antipasti, penne
pasta and meatballs, sausage and peppers, chicken
parmesan, deserts, and coffee/tea/sodas. We also
plan to have a DJ. Child Sitting services will be
available. Bring your own beverage If any questions, give Bill Burdick a call at 860-322-4151 to volunteer.
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Lenten & Easter Event Schedule
“COME AND BE REFRESHED!”
DATE MASS
LECTOR
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Parish Mission of Renewal
1-31
4PM
J. Richard
J. Hines
F. Koslawy
Sponsored by St. Joseph’s and
Our Lady of Sorrows, Essex
2-1
10AM
S. Taylor
B. Gratton
C. Janacek
February 22, 23, 24 2015 at 7:00p.m.
Held at St. Joseph Church, Chester
2-7
4PM
C. Mularski
C. Cooke
J. Trenary
Both Parishes are encouraged to come and be “Blessed!”
2-8
10AM
J. Nelson
P. Howley
C. Seaman
Daily Mass Lector Week 2/2 Robert Gratton
Daily Mass Lector Week 2/9 John Matt
Daily Mass Lector Week 2/16 Charles Valentino
Daily Mass Lector Week 2/23 Susan Morse
Sunday—Wonder of God’s Love
Monday—Freedom from Burdens
(Sacrament of Reconciliation available)
Tuesday– Miracles Do Happen
Fr. Ray Introvigne and Mrs. Judith Hughes
Co-Directors, Spiritual Renewal Services,
Diocese of Norwich
Those attending will receive a Papal Blessing
St. Joseph’s
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Follow-up program
Upcoming Parish Events
KoC Open Meeting
Feb. 3rd
7:30PM
KoC Valentine’s Day Din-
Feb. 14th
5:00PM
Saturday, February 28th
9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Parish Center
Ash Wednesday
7:00PM
4-7PM
OLOS
St. Joseph
OLOS
St. Joseph
St. Joseph
OLOS
OLOS
St. Joseph
Spiritual Renewal Feb. 22, 23, 24
7:00PM
St. Joseph
Feb. 28th 1Day
Life in the Spirit 9:00AMSeminar
4:00PM
St. Joseph
March 28th
Vigil Mass
Vigil Mass
4:00PM
5:30PM
St. Joseph
OLOS
March 29th
8:30AM
10:00AM
12:00PM
7:00PM
After Mass
8:30AM
OLOS
St. Joseph
OLOS
OLOS
OLOS
St. Joseph
Ash Wednesday: OLOS
Feb. 18th
8:30AM
Ash Wednesday: St. Jo-
Feb. 18th
7:00PM
First Fish Fryday of 2015
Feb. 20th
4:00PM
Stations of the
Cross
7:00PM
Friday's Fish Fry
Parish Mission of Renewal Feb. 22, 23, 24
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Feb. 28th
9AM-4PM
Tabernacle Candle Offering
This week the candle will be lit memory of
Paul McGinley
Lenten and Easter Event Schedule
Feb. 18th
Mass
8:30AM
Ash Service
10:00AM
Ash Service
5:00PM
Mass
7:00PM
Every Friday
7:00PM
Palm Sunday
Fridays Until
March 27th
Holy Thursday
April 2nd
Good Friday
April 3rd
Mass
Mass
Mass
Mass
Confession
Prayer
Holy Saturday
April 4th
Service
Prayer
3:00PM
8:30AM
OLOS
St. Joseph
Easter Sunday
April 5th
Easter Vigil
Mass
Mass
Mass
8:00PM
8:30AM
10:00AM
12:00PM
OLOS
OLOS
St. Joseph
OLOS
Regular Collection Offerings
1-25-15
Weekly
$1,930
Online
$297
FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015
Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 31, 2015
8:30am People of the Parish
4:00pm !Daniel William O’Shea requested by the O’Shea Family
5:30pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Sunday, February 1, 2015
8:30am Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
10:00am !Uliana M. Tiezzi
12:00pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Monday, February 2, 2015
8:30am Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
8:30am !May Peterman requested by Fran Koslawy
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
8:30 am Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows (No Vigil)
Thursday, February 5, 2015
8:30 am !Daniel Ingram requested by Carol Anne & Rick Seaman
Friday, February 6, 2015
8:30am Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Saturday, February 7, 2015
8:30am Stephen Lebowith requested by Gail L. Gallagher
4:00pm !In Memory of Paul Mozzochi requested by Jim & Cathering Lockhart
5:30pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
Sunday, February 8, 2015
8:30am Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
10:00am !Joseph DiBattista requested by the Family
12:00pm Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows
St. Joseph’s Parish Council Elections
The Parish Council needs to fill 2 vacancies. Candidates include:
Mike Joia - - a St Josephs Parishioner since 2002 and an Officer
in the Knights of Columbus. His volunteer experience: 8 years
with the Deep River Cub Scout Pack 17, 6 years as Committee
Chairman; 9 years as a Deep River Little League Baseball coach,
6 years as League Safety Officer; and 11 years as coach with Valley Soccer Club. He completed 23 years in the US Navy in the
nuclear submarine service. For the last 6 years, he has worked at
Electric Boat and is currently a Program Representative.
Maria Ruberto - - a Masters Degree from NYU. She has experience in marketing and sales, teaching, and theatre. She has been
a choir member since 2002 and has actively supported our Christmas Fair since 2003, serving as the co-chair in 2014. She was
also a member of the Fish Fry Committee last year.
Bill Englert - - a St Joseph’s Parishioner since 1958. He and his
wife, Roseland were married at St Joseph’s in 1960. Bill played a
major role in ensuring the success of the Ceiling Tile Project. His
skills as a carpenter proved invaluable. He and his wife typically
help out at various St Joseph’s functions, including the Parish
Christmas Fair and the Parish Fish Fries.
Please vote for your 2 candidates of choice and place this form in
the Collection Basket no later than Feb 1. (Candidates may also
vote once for themselves.)
Name
Yes
No
Mike Joia
_____
_____
Maria Ruberto
_____
_____
Bill Englert
_____
_____
For any questions, contact Bill Burdick at 860-322-4151.
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