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St Joseph Catholic Church�
2020 St Joseph Drive, Largo Maryland, 20774�
301�773�4838 Fax 301�773�6832 Website: www.stjoseph�largo.org�
PASTORAL STAFF �
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Pastor�
Most Rev. Roy E. Campbell, Jr.�
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Parochial Vicar�
Rev. Patrick Mullan�
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Deacon �
Deacon Steven Nash�
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(Please make appointments for private meetings)�
Sunday December 27 2020 ~ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph�
From the Bishop’s Pen...
PARISH OFFICE HOURS�
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The church office hours: �
Monday thru Friday �
9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. �
The office is closed for business on: �
ALL Weekends �
Federal Gov’t Closings �
Holidays and Holy Days�
Phone: ( 301)773�4838 �
Fax: (301) 773�6832 �
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Website: www.stjoseph�largo.org�
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Joseph and Mary were devout Jews, living by the laws of their faith. Joseph was a carpenter, a man who worked to
provide for his family. Joseph was not a wealthy man, for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and
Mary to be purified, he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who could
not afford a lamb. There, they met Simeon, the holy man who foretold the great things that would come about, because
of this newborn baby. Mary realized from Simeon’s words, how great her suffering would be, in bearing witness to her
Son’s sacrifice to redeem mankind.�
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We hear a lot in Scripture about Mary, but not much about Jesus’ human foster father. Joseph revealed in his humani-
ty the unique role of fathers to proclaim God’s truth by word and deed. His paradoxical situation of “foster father to
Jesus” draws attention to the truth about fatherhood, which is more than a mere fact of biological generation. A man
is a father most when he invests himself in the spiritual and moral formation of his children. Joseph was keenly aware,
as every father should be, that he served as the representative of God the Father.�
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Joseph’s life reminds us that a home or community is not built on power and possessions but goodness, not on riches
and wealth, but on faith, fidelity, purity and mutual love. Joseph took Jesus and Mary to their new home in Nazareth
as a family firmly bonded in love and respect for each other, and obedience to the will of God. The family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph is the family described in our readings from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians and in the Book of
Sirach; for children to respect their parents and for everyone to love each other as the Lord loves us.�
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The family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is the family we are called to imitate. We must learn to live in our own families
with the love, respect, and obedience shown in the Holy Family.�
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� Bishop Roy Campbell�
“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom.”�
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*Reservation Only �
Sunday 10am and Daily Masses are Live Streamed�
�Live Stream via Facebook Page or Website �
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*Saturday � 5:00pm�
*Sunday � 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm�
Weekly on Tuesday�
Exposition / Adoration 6:00 pm�
Evening Mass 7:00 pm�
Daily Mass 8:30 am ��
Sunday December 27, 2020 ~ PAGE 2�
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Audiovisual Support: Chuck Clay
Bereavement Support: Etoile Hawkins
Food Pantry/St. Vincent DePaul Society: �
Rhonda Burriss, Pam White 301�773�0102 or ext 13�
Good Samaritans Ministry: Carolyn Brooks,
[email protected] 301�379�5944 and Evangeline
Dyer, [email protected] 301�390�9392�
RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Steven Nash
Repast Ministry: Burma Hill�
[email protected], 240�620�4556 �
Social Justice Social Concerns Ministry: �
Lisa Smith, [email protected]�
Wedding Coordinator: Thelma Lucas �
Youth Ministry: Beverly Dandridge �
Our Parish Family’s Weekly Offering�
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$15,955.68 � December 20, 2020 �
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Our average weekly parish expenses for�
November 2020 ~ N/A�
Our Offertory last week was N/A %�
of Expenses�
Faith Direct for November 2020 ~ N/A�
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*Last Week’s Attendance � 230�
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Our desire is that every member of our parish family encounters Jesus Christ in a
very personal and life�changing way as they journey through life within our commu-
nity. �That now includes you and we welcome you�to this very personal,�communal
journey of faith as part of our parish family. �As you begin the next part of your faith
journey with us,�we encourage you to check in at the Welcome Table and complete
the parish registration form. You may also get the form from a Hospitality minister.
Stay connected with the St Joseph Community through our Website, Facebook and
FlockNote. God has given you gifts to share in helping the Church build the kingdom
and accomplish her mission. Seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help you discern
where you are meant to serve.�When we fully reopen, please check out our Ministries
and Organizations at the Welcome Table or our Website. �
Pray, discern, then take that leap of faith and get engaged in the life of the parish.�
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Cherry Neal, Office Manager ;
[email protected] ; ext 24�
Karen Marshall, Secretary; �
[email protected]; ext 10�
Loraine Hayling, Financial Services; �
[email protected]; ext 14 �
Bernadette Crawford, Religious Education;
[email protected]; ext 15�
Theresa Leeke, Music; [email protected]�
Harold Sanders; Facilities Manager;
[email protected] ; ext 16�
As we reopen for public Mases, please use your
offertory envelopes, and please fill them out
completely. Enclose your check or cash in your
offertory envelope and write the amount on the
envelope. As a reminder money/checks do not stay together with the envelopes so if
there’s no information or amount on the envelope you may not receive proper
acknowledgement for your offering. If you choose to send in your Church enve-
lopes by mail or drop them off at the Church, please continue to do so.�Your
tax deductible offerings are based on the information on your envelopes. �
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We have also set�up�Online Giving �through �Faith Direct, which is an easy,
simple, and secure way to continue supporting the ministry and mission of
our parish. �We had to make a number of decisions regarding our current
Church staff because we are unable to collect our regular offertory. ��
Please go to the link:�
https://www.stjoseph�largo.org/online�giving� to sign�up for Faith Direct,
make a contribution, and to view a video about enrollment and have your
questions answered about online giving.�
We thank all who contribute regularly and generously �
to the support of our Parish�
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Keep yourself “in�the loop” of church happenings”�
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Stay up�to�date with what's going on here at St. Joseph Church. �The Lord is alive
and working in many ways in our church. There are many ministries and events
taking place every week. �We provide a number of ways for you to stay connected.
Read the weekly bulletin, see us on Facebook, visit our website, and register for
FlockNote. �
Website www.stjoseph�largo.org ;�
Facebook www.facebook.com/StJosephLargo�
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Sunday December 27 2020 ~ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ PAGE 3�
St Joseph Church Calendar for this Week�
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S����� December 27, 2020�
The Holy Family of �
Jesus, Mary and Joseph�
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Masses� 8:00 am � 10:00 am � 12:00 pm�
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All Masses in the Church / 10 am Live Streamed�
M����� December 28, 2020 �
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs �
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8:30 am Daily Mass�
Live Stream Only�
�December 31 � New Years Eve�
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5:00 pm � TBD�
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January 1 � New Years Day�
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10:00 am � TBD�
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W�������� D������� 30, 2020 �
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8:30 am Daily Mass�
In the Church and Live Stream�
T������� D������� 31, 2020�
St. Sylvester I, Pope; New Year’s Eve �
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8:30 am Daily Mass�
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5:00 pm Vigil Mass �
Mary, The Holy Mother of God�
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In the Church and Live Stream�
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Sunday and Saturday �
Masses by Reservation Only �
Link to Mass Signup via F-��.��/� ��� Website www.stjoseph�largo.org�
Live Stream via Website / Facebook�
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The Epiphany of the Lord;�
National Migration Week �
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Sunday: �
Sir 3:2�6, 12�14 or Gn 15:1�6; 21:1�3/Ps 128:1
�2, 3, 4�5 [cf. 1] or Ps 105:1�2, 3�4, 5�6, 8�9
[7a, 8a]/Col 3:12�21 or 3:12�17 or Heb 11:8,
11�12, 17�19/Lk 2:22�40 or 2:22, 39�40�
Monday: �
1 Jn 1:5�2:2/Ps 124:2�3, 4�5, 7b�8 [7]/Mt
2:13�18�
Tuesday: �
1 Jn 2:3�11/Ps 96:1�2a, 2b�3, 5b�6 [11a]/Lk
2:22�35�
Wednesday: �
1 Jn 2:12�17/Ps 96:7�8a, 8b�9, 10 [11a]/Lk
2:36�40�
Thursday: �
1 Jn 2:18�21/Ps 96:1�2, 11�12, 13 [11a]/Jn
1:1�18�
Friday: �
Nm 6:22�27/Ps 67:2�3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4�7/
Lk 2:16�21�
Saturday: �
1 Jn 2:22�28/Ps 98:1, 2�3ab, 3cd�4 [3cd]/Jn
1:19�28�
Next Sunday: �
Is 60:1�6/Ps 72:1�2, 7�8, 10�11, 12�13 [cf. 11]/
Eph 3:2�3a, 5�6/Mt 2:1�12�
Week of December 27th �
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8:30 am Daily Mass�
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6:00 pm Exposition / Adoration�
6:30 pm � Benediction�
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7:00 pm � Tuesday Evening Mass�
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All � In the Church and Live Stream�
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Mary, The Holy Mother of God�
New Year’s Day�
World Day of Peace �
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10:00 am Mass �
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In the Church and Live Stream�
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S�/����� J������ 2, 2021�
Sts. Basil the Great and �
Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and
Doctors of the Church �
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8:30 am Mass�
In the Church/Live Stream�
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5:00 pm Vigil Mass�
In the Church Only�
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St Joseph Catholic Church�
Christmas Mass Schedule 2020�2021�
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Mary the Mother of God�
Vigil Mass �
5:00 pm�
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F<GA;H J;DB;<H 1, 2021�
Mary the Mother of God�
Mass �
10:00 am. �
(Live Streamed) �
Friday January 1, 2021�
Church Office Closed�
Please Pray for the Sick and Shut�in...�
Richard and Gloria Anderson, Shelia Anderson, Agnes Bell, Sharon Alenda, Carla Amorim, Lois Atkinson, Otto Boswell, Theresa Bowser,
Carolyn Branch, Rachel Brewer, Margaret Brooks, Maxine Brown, Kelvin & Francine Brown, Virginia Brust, Renee Burroughs,�
Edwinda Castleberry, Alberta Christian, Angella Coker, Bernadette Crawford, Kennard Dalrymple, Herman Davis, Frederick Fant,
Mary E. Fletcher, Evelyn Frelow, James Gant, Regina Gary, Desiree Graves, Kimberly Grimes, Doris Hite, Cathy Jackson, Demetrius
Jackson, Jake Jacobs, Wanda Johnson, Roland Joyner. Mark Landry Sr, Mark Landry Jr, Gabrielle Landry, Robin Landry, Lillian Lee,
Henrietta Long, Florence & Thomas McDaniels Sr., Sadie Malveaux, Barbara Marshall, Marilyn Marshall, Anthony Mc Donald, Kath-
leen Mitchell, Nancy Mooney, Fr. Everett Pearson, LaTanya Pelt,� Larry Peters, Msgr. Pope, John Queen, Michael Younger, Paul New-
man, Claudette Randall, Barbara Reece�Jones, Danielle Rhodes, Carolyn Richardson, Miriam Ross, Teresa Ross, Irene Richmond,
Ronald G. Sanders, Sheryl Sanders, Marcia Savoy, Lucille Shaw, James Shorter, William ”Billy” Tolbert, Erma Torney, Frances Tyler,
Joan and John Woody, Paula Wynn �
Sunday December 27, 2020 ~ PAGE 4�
LIVE THE LITURGY:�
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� INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK�
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While families come in all shapes and sizes and no two are the
same, they all need a common focus and grounding. Families are
intended to be pivotal in providing us with a proper social struc-
ture and understanding, a support system, lessons about relation-
ships and communication and the unconditional acceptance and
love we so desperately crave. In addition to all of these things, the
axis of every family has to be centered on faith. It is here that we
can learn about the virtues and discover the windows to God Him-
self in His gifts of faith, hope, and love. We can learn, modeling
our experience after the Holy Family, how to use these as anchors
in our lives so that we can live out the other virtues with greater
integrity. Because our human families struggle with weakness and
sin, we have to come back to the Holy Family often for inspiration
and guidance. In the bond of love that they shared, they clung to
the anchor of God Himself and endured challenges far greater than
many we will ever face. �
WHY DO WE DO THAT? �
CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED �
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Question:�
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I’ve seen people hang rosaries over the rear�view mirrors in
their cars and a few of them wear them around their necks. Is it
OK to do that? �
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Answer: �
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The practice of hanging a rosary or a religious medal off of the
rearview mirror of one’s car is a fairly popular custom across
many cultures. While there is no particular rule approving or
condemning this practice, we should also be mindful of the
respect and reverence due to religious objects and devotional
items (i.e. sacramentals).�
An important point to consider would be the reason why one
chooses to place a rosary or religious medal in our cars. Is it a
reminder of the protection and intercession of Mary and the
saints? Does it encourage us to be mindful of God’s presence,
even in such a mundane task as driving? Is it an outward ex-
pression of our more private devotions?�
One advantage of having a rosary or religious medal in our
cars is that it can also serve as a reminder to pray when we
travel, asking for protection for ourselves and for other motor-
ists or commuters. Certainly, invoking the protection and pray-
ers of the saints is a wonderful practice for families, helping to
reinforce our belief in the communion of saints and the care
and concern we owe to one another.�
Rosary Respect / Reverence�
And the Recently Deceased: �
Diane Harper�
Eternal Rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.�
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First Reading:�
The story of Abram and Sarah and their struggle to have a family
centers on Abram’s faith in the Lord. �
When have you needed to rely on faith when it comes to your�
family? �
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Second Reading:�
The author of Hebrews holds up Abraham as a model for the faith.
When have you had to unconditionally trust in the Lord? �
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Gospel:�
Only Luke records the presentation in the Temple of the baby Jesus.
Simeon reveals to Mary and Joseph insights into Jesus and His�
destiny.�
How do you imagine Mary and Joseph understood Simeon’s
words? �
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Sunday 12:00 pm�
Manou Ndah �
Birthday Blessings�
Sunday 10:00 am�
Dende Adeyemo † �
Tuesday 8:30 am �
Victoria Oweh (SI) �
Tuesday 7:00 pm �
Joven Noris D. Suaso † �
Sunday 8:00 am�
Benedicta Okpah (SI )
Birthday Blessings �
Monday 8:30 am�
Loraine Hayling �
Birthday Blessings �
Sunday December 27 2020 ~ The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph ~ PAGE 5�
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Wednesday December 30, 2020 �
Come and Pray the Rosary�
with St. Joseph�Largo Sodality�
Every Thursday at 5 pm via conference call�
All are invited�
Call in number:� 605�313�5111�
�Access code: � 263572#�
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Virtual Spiritual Retreats, with�Spiritual Direction�
During this time of physical separation, Our Lady of Bethesda
Retreat Center is providing virtual retreats�so�that you can con-
nect with others and feed your soul.�Currently, these programs
are being offered at no cost, and a suggested�donation of only
$75 per person is greatly appreciated. �
Click below to find�more�information and�upcoming dates.�
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https://ourladyofbethesda.org/programs/retreats/what�are�
spiritual�exercises/virtual�spiritual�exercises�promo�
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Mary and Joseph went to the temple and presented the baby Jesus to
God. Two older people recognized that Jesus was the Messiah. They
gave him special blessings. They thanked God for this child. Just like
Mary and Joseph, your parents gave thanks to God when you were
born. They were very happy God gave you to them. They had you
baptized in church, and presented you as a gift to God, too. �
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Prayer�
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Lord, thank you for bringing the baby Jesus into my life. �
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Something to Draw�
Draw Mary and Joseph carrying the baby Jesus to �
the altar in the temple. �
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Mission for the Week�
I will offer everything I do for you, Lord, Jesus Christ. �
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