Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Monsignor Karl A. Chimiak Pastor
Rev. Joseph Wimmer, O.S.A. Pastoral Associate
Rev. Nick Muenks In Residence
Special Ministry to the Youth Faith Formation
Msgr. Mariano Balbago
Deacon Chris Schwartz
Mission Statement The members of the Catholic Community of St. Joseph parish commit ourselves to live the teach-ings of Jesus Christ nourished by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit. Together we continue the mission of Christ through acts of Spirituality, Charity, Hospitality, and Stewardship
Spirituality: Joined together in Baptism, we gather as a wor-shiping community to celebrate the Sacraments. We pray together the Liturgy of the Eucharist to strengthen each other and ourselves.
Charity: We will demonstrate our love of God and our neighbors through our generosity, prayers, and support.
Hospitality: We will create a parish life of Christian fellowship to welcome each other and our guests in Christian love.
Stewardship: We will care for and use responsibly, our gifts of time. talent, and treasure which God has given us, to enrich our community.
“Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart: “Say to the faint of heart:
Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear. Be strong and do not fear.
Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.”will save us.”will save us.”will save us.”
11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD 20705
www.stjos.org • [email protected]
Weekend Masses: .......... Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil; Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon Weekday Masses: ....................................................................Monday-Saturday: 8:00am Holy Day Masses: .....................................................................................As Announced Children’s Liturgy of the Word:...................................................................10:00am Mass Eucharistic Adoration…….First Friday of each month 9:00-12:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 4:00-4:45pm & following 8:15am Mass on 1st Fridays.
Sacrament of Baptism: We are excited to celebrate your child’s baptism! This sacrament is celebrated on the last Sunday of each month. To have a child Baptized, one must be a registered parishioner, if new attending three months, be interviewed by Msgr. Karl Chimiak then instructed by Msgr. Karl Chimiak. The Baptism will be on the last Sunday of the month. A Godparent must be a practicing Catholic and if not from this parish must have a signed certificate from the parish where they attend.
Sacrament of Marriage: Congratulations on your engagement! You are in one of the most exciting (and hectic) times of your life. Beyond the wedding day there is married life. Let us help you get ready, a registered parishioner should arrange with the priests or deacons at least 6 months in advance of the planned ceremony. Preparation classes are needed.
Sacrament of the Sick: Please contact the rectory when you or a relative are sick and in need of anointing. Sick and at home can be a frightening and lonely ordeal. We would like to support and encourage you during this difficult time. Our Pastoral Visitors are ready to visit with you or your loved one, pray together and, if you choose, share Communion.
Funeral Mass: The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult issues of life. The prayerful support and assistance of your Church family can be indispensable; the funeral home will help you contact our Arimathean Ministry for help. Bereavement Ministers can walk you through the planning of the Funeral.
Rectory Office - Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00am to 3:00pm ...........................................301-937-7183 Fax .....................................................................................................................301-937-7780 Msgr. Karl A. Chimiak……………………………………….………….... [email protected] Rev. Joseph F. Wimmer, O.S.A…….301-937-4479……..……………[email protected] Marie Bohorfoush, Parish Secretary — ext. 415….………………………[email protected] Mary Saunders, Parish Secretary— ext. 421……………………………[email protected] Dominic A. Cipollone, Accountant……………………………………[email protected]
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School ……………………………………………..301-937-7154 Dr. Janine Bertolotti ............................................................................principal@stjosrcs.org Anne-Marie Miller, OFS............................................................... [email protected] Caitlin Stiffler, School Secretary — ext. 510…………………….……. [email protected] Ellie Stock, School Secretary — ext. 512.........................................schooloffice@stjosrcs.org
Religious Education ...........................................................................................301-937-7183 Laurel Montoya, Director of Religious Education — ext 418 …………… [email protected] Grades 1-8 ….………………………………………………………..Sunday 9:00am to 9:50 a.m. Church Plant Manager…….…………………….………………………………...Warren Taylor
Catholic Inquiry Sessions (RCIA) For Non Catholics interested in learning about the Catholic faith and Catholics interested in learning more about their faith. Call the office for more information.
Calming Room/Toddler Room: For the convenience of parents and young children, the cry room has windows to see into the church, speaker system to hear the Mass, and sound absorbing panels to confine sounds to the cry room. Please do not pacify children in the foyer - sounds echo into the church. This enables the parent, priest, and congregation to more prayerfully and attentively follow the Mass.
New Parishioners:Welcome to our parish community. We encourage you to become actively involved members of the parish.
Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day
Mass Intentions
A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe
through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, "Who are you?" He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, "I am not the Christ." So they asked him, "What are you then? Are you Elijah?" And he said, "I
am not." "Are you the Prophet?" He answered, "No." So they said to him, "Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?" He said: "I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, 'make straight the way of the Lord,'“as Isaiah the prophet said." Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, "Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?" John answered them, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
John 1: 6 John 1: 6 John 1: 6 John 1: 6 ---- 8, 19 8, 19 8, 19 8, 19 ---- 28 28 28 28
PriestsPriestsPriestsPriests LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors Altar ServersAltar ServersAltar ServersAltar Servers
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m. December 23December 23December 23December 23
Fr. Wimmer Teresa Mossi Ginger Hand
Matthew French, Kacie Tarbrake and Jason Fomengia
CantorCantorCantorCantor
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24
Msgr. Balbago Deacon Schwartz
Rose Taylor Marie-Lynn Penagunda
Joseph Jameese, Michael V. Sumati and Johnny Landicho
SilentSilentSilentSilent
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24
Fr. Wimmer Roberto Bagtas Gabriel Okonji
James Miller, Oliver Szczepanski and Hayley Hood
ChoirChoirChoirChoir
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. December 24December 24December 24December 24
Msgr. Karl Joe Pratt Kevin Onyona
Osy Otule, Ida Mossi and Adrienne Yamson
FolkFolkFolkFolk
Sunday, December 17
5:00 P.M† Patricia Cinotti (John Cinotti)
8:00 A.M† Ethel Berard (George and Marie Berard)
10:00 A.M† Edward Lynch (Dolores Lynch) 12:00 P.M All Members of the Parish Monday, December 18
8:00 A.M† Jolie Guiang (The Florenosos Family) Tuesday, December 19
8:00 A.M† James Chiagoro (Bridget Ojo)
2:15 P.M.† Eleanor Boroch (The Boroch Family) Wednesday, December 20
8:00 A.M† Jose Alop (The Florenosos Family) Thursday, December 21
8:00 A.M† George Spencer (Mary Spencer) Friday, December 22
8:00 A.M† Anthony Boroch (The Boroch Family) Saturday, December 23
8:00 A.M† Josephine Kebbi (The Kebbi and Mfonfu Family) Sunday, December 24
5:00 P.M† Edward Schmitt (Marnie Kugler) 8:00 A.M All Members of the Parish
10:00 A.M† Anthony and Eleanor Boroch (The Boroch Family)
12:00 P.M† Special Intentions (The Boroch Family)
Sunday, December 24
4:00 P.M.† All Members of the Parish
6:00 P.M.† Ercole J. Mossi (The Mossi Family)
9:00 P.M.† Jim and Marie Sheehan (The Sheehan Family Monday, December 25
9:00 A.M.† Josephine Marsanopoli (Sam Marsanopoli)
11:00 A.M.† Thanksgiving (Juliana Njokanma)
Ephraim, Harp of the Spirit, A Charismatic Prayer Group: “Be open to Christ, welcome the Spirit, so that a new Pentecost
may take place in every community.” John Paul II . Join us
Tuesday evenings from 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the School Library.
All are welcome.
Scripture Study: The Scripture Sharing group meets on Wednesdays from 8:45-10:15 am in the Cry Room. This year
we are studying the Gospel of Mark which will be read as the
Sunday gospel during the Cycle B liturgical year. Join the group
or drop in any week you are free.
Parish Prayer Support: A Prayer Intention Book is located in the back of the church. Please list your personal requests and
remember the needs of others as you pray. We have now added
a special section where you may list the names of those serving
in the military. Daily prayer support is also available through the
telephone Prayer Chain. Contact Edie Fafard (301-937-1048) or
MM Teague (301-937-3999) to begin this process. Your privacy
is always respected.
Bulletin Deadline – Noon Monday IN WRITING, (holiday weekends are
published a week in advance) either by email, fax, mail, or delivery to the
rectory. When space is limited, emailed content gets first priority.
Calendar of Events
December 17 Anointing of the Sick during the 12:00 Mass
December 17 Confessions after all Masses
December 17 Christmas Pageant 4:00 to 5:00 in the Church
December 19 School Christmas Pageant 7:00 in the Parish Hall
December 23 Decorate the Church for Christmas 10:00 a.m.
December 24 Confessions after all Masses
December 24 No Religious Education Classes
December 31 No Religious Education Classes
Communal Anointing of the Sick will be done during the 12:00 Noon Mass today Sunday, December 17th.
Communal Anointing will be done Quarterly by Msgr. Karl , look for upcoming dates in the bulletin.
Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017Road to Emmaus 2017----2018201820182018
This year there will be 8 talks, 4 during Advent, 4 during Lent 7:00 p.m. to 8:30p.m.
Dec 20, Msgr. Karl, Advent Reflections on Mary, the Mother of God.”.
December 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve MassesDecember 24th, Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass4:00 P.M. Children’s Mass 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.
December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day December 25th, Christmas Day MassesMassesMassesMasses
9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Advent MessageAdvent MessageAdvent MessageAdvent Message Follow the Star of David
The Light is on for you during this most Holy time of preparation for Christmas, Advent. We will be hearing confessions after all Masses on the Third and Fourth Sundays (12/17 & 12/24) of Advent. Come Let Us Adore Him, with a clean heart this Christmas. Come to the Sacrament of Penance and be at Peace
Msgr. Karl Chimiak Fr. Joseph Wimmer Fr. Nick Muenks
Msgr. Mariano Balbago
2018 Mass Intention Book is now Open.
Help beautify our Church while remembering your loved ones.
Flower Envelopes can be found in the bulletin rack in the foyer of the
church
Much Needed Items for Our Pantry
Pasta Laundry Detergent Peanut Butter
Juice Pasta Sauce Dish Detergent
Jelly Fruit Canned Pasta
Face Soap Canned Meat Shampoo
Baked Beans Jell-O Pancake Mix
Deodorant Cereal Pudding
Syrup Paper Towels Snacks
Mustard Toothpaste Popcorn
Ketchup Toothbrushes Crackers
Peas Pop Tarts Potatoes
Food Pantry 2017: Food Pantry 2017: On Nov.18 a total of
77 families received a grocery gift card or a turkey and all of
the “fixings” for Thanksgiving dinner. Our parishioners,
school families, neighbors, friends, St. Anselm’s Priory, St.
John the Baptist School in Silver Spring and Holy Redeemer
parish in College Park deserve our heartfelt gratitude for
their material and financial donations. We have had 973
visits to our Food Pantry and registered 21 new families in
2017 to date.
Thanks!!! Thank you to Brad Yourkavitch, KC Company Pella Windows & Doors, for the generous donation to our
Thanksgiving food pantry drive.
Christmas Giving Tree - Thank You!!: We are most grateful to our St. Joseph families who so generously gave of
their time, talent and treasure to help so many of the less
fortunate in our community during the holidays. Many of
you donated, collected, sorted or distributed food for
Thanksgiving. Then there were Santa’s Elves who prepared
the wishes for the Giving Tree, set up the tree and
purchased, tagged, sorted and distributed the gifts. To
everyone who offered a helping hand, you have our heartfelt
appreciation. May you have a Blessed New Year!! Due to the
Holidays and early submission of the bulletin, the final
number of gifts from the Giving Tree will be available in one
of the first bulletin in January.
Social Concerns Projects: Please continue to remember the needs of McKenna Center, the homeless shelter in DC that
St. Joseph's helps to support. They are in constant need of
Size Large and Extra Large men's underwear (briefs and t-
shirts), new socks, and travel-size toiletries including
deodorant, tooth-brushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo,
conditioner, lotion, razors and small combs. Your donations
may be marked "McKenna Center" and left in the Pantry.
Thank You!!!
Gift Card Donations: We are always in need of Aldi,
Costco, CVS, Dollar Tree, Giant, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam's
Club, Shoppers and Shop Rite Gift Cards as we do weekly
shopping to keep our shelves well stocked.
Cathedral Penance Service with Confessions: All are welcome to experience the love of Christ through the
Sacrament of Penance at the Advent Communal Penance
Service, "Come Home for Christmas," on Tuesday,
December 19 at 12:10pm at the Cathedral of St. Matthew
the Apostle (1725 Rhode Island Ave., NW, near the Farragut
North or Dupont Circle Metro Red Line stops). Fifteen
priests, including confessors in American Sign Language,
Spanish, and other languages, will be available for individual
confessions.
Is God Calling You to the Diaconate? Come and See!: The Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation of the
Archdiocese of Washington will begin a new cycle of
recruitment and preparation of men for the diaconate. The
initial selection process for the next aspirancy class will be
preceded with six opportunities to “Come and See” about
the permanent diaconate. These events will be held at
various locations around the Archdiocese in January-March
2018. To learn more about the specific dates and locations,
please contact Deacon Desi Vikor, Director of Formation, at
301-853-4582 or at [email protected]. The mailing address is:
Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation, P.O. Box 29260,
Washington, D.C. 20017. Additional information is available
at adw.org/permanent-deacons
Mother Teresa Vocation Society Annual Day of Recollection: On Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:30am-2pm, Fr. Mark Ivany,
Director of Priest Vocations for the
Archdiocese of Washington, will lead a day
of recollection at Annunciation Church in
Washington, DC (3810 Massachusetts
Ave., NW). The day will include Mass, a
talk, Adoration, and an opportunity for
Confession. Lunch will be served, and donations are
welcomed. It is not required to be an MTVS member to
attend this event! For more information, please visit
www.dcpriest.org or contact Maris Moriarty at
[email protected] or 202-636-9020.
Men’s Discernment Retreat: Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4, 2018: Men in their 20s, 30s, or 40s who
are considering a call to the priesthood are invited to attend
a discernment retreat at Saint John Paul II Seminary led by
priests of the Archdiocese of Washington. The weekend will
offer time away from your daily routine and will provide an
opportunity for prayer and reflection to examine God’s call.
There is no fee to attend. Registration is now open at
www.dcpriest.org. Email [email protected] with any
questions.
Income
Weekly Estimated Expenses
Difference
December
10
2017
Weekly
Offertory $9,936.00 $8,650.00 $1,286.00
Mortgage $1,098.12 $2,600.00 -$1,501.88
Monthly Overview
Income
Monthly Expenses
Difference
November
2017
Weekly Offertory
$43,948.00 $37,500.00 $6,448.00
Mortgage $7,907.11 $10,792.00 -$2,884.89
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is searching for the longest married couple: For the eighth year in a row the annual search for the Longest Married Couple (LMC) in the United States has begun. The project runs from Oct. 10, 2017 to Jan. 10, 2018
with the national winners named in February 2018. One national winner and winners from each of the 50 states are recognized
each year. This project is held to honor the commitment of married couples and to give hope and inspiration to younger
couples that they too can have long and lasting marriages. Nominations must be received by January 10th, 2017. To nominate a
couple you know, please visit us at http://wwme.org or contact us directly at 321-804-2310.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: “Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter: we are all the work of your hands.” As we begin the waiting of advent, let us strive to become the work of his hands by enjoying a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend with our spouse. The next weekends are April 20-22, 2018, November 2-4, 2018 in
Gaithersburg, MD and August 3-5, 2018 in Hanover, MD. Go to welovematrimony.org to sign-up or call 301-541-7007. It’s not
too early to sign-up!
Upcoming Events at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America: ♦ National Geographic Exhibit on the Restoration of Jesus’ Tomb: Journey to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the
Tomb of Christ in a new, immersive 3-D exhibit at the National Geographic Museum near St. Matthew Cathedral in
Washington, DC. “The Tomb of Christ” takes you to Jerusalem and into the church virtually. See the cave walls of Jesus'
tomb, hidden for centuries and uncovered during an historic 2016 restoration, and test technology used in the restoration.
Get details and group information at nationalgeographic.org/dc/exhibitions/tomb-of-christ.
♦ Nativities of the World: Nativities of the World, a collection of more than 150 mostly-handcrafted crèches from around
the globe, will be on exhibit at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, Dec. 2, 2017-Jan. 7, 2018 (daily 9
a.m.-5 p.m.). Many are folk art, created of local materials, such as nuts, tin foil, straw and felt. See the universality of the
Catholic faith through the way different cultures express the birth of Christ. The Monastery is at 1400 Quincy St. NE,
Washington, DC 20017. Free parking; near Brookland-CUA Metro/H6 bus toward Ft. Lincoln. Information:
myfranciscan.org and 202-526-6800.
Saint John Paul II National Shrine: Advent Concert and Carols, on Sunday December 17 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Rejoice on Gaudete Sunday by coming to the 3rd Annual Advent Concert and Carols at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. The
concert will feature beautiful hymns and reflections from Saint John Paul II on the Nativity story. We will serve hot chocolate
during the intermission and conclude with singing famous carols around a Christmas tree. All are welcome as we enter into the
final week before celebrating the blessing that is Christmas!
New Year’s Eve Dance: Sunday Dec 31, 2017 from 8 pm to 1 am. Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 8402 Brock Bridge Road, Laurel, MD 20724. Join us for a memorable New Year’s Eve Experience featuring a Complete Buffet Dinner: Appetizers,
Salad, Roast Beef, Roast Pork, Chicken Cordon Blue, Side Dishes, Desserts, Soda, Tea, Coffee and a complementary glass of
champagne at midnight. Alcoholic beverages sold separately. Music will be provided by the Chris Manriquez Hard Drive Band,
a high energy dance band with inspirational song selections from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today with inspired vocals, and
sizzling guitar playing. Party Favors, Hats, Noisemakers, Door Prize and Assorted Raffles will add to the evening’s
entertainment. Tickets $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door. Tickets available at the church or call: 410 792-7982.
December 19 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
December 19 10:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal
December 19 School Mass 2:15 p.m.
December 19 Christmas Pageant 7:00 p.m. in Parish Hall
December 20 Box Top Red & Green Tag Day
December 20 Class Parties/ Noon Dismissal and NO ECP
December 21 - January 2
No School Christmas Break
January 3 Classes Resume
January 9 School Mass 2:15 p.m.
January 15 School Closed Martin Luther King, Jr.
Enrollment for the 2018- 2019 started on December 1, 2017 for students enrolling in PreK-
8th grade! Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited. To apply for the next school year,
please visit our website and click on the Admissions tab and select “Apply now!” The
deadline to reserve your seat is March 1, 2018.
♦ Preschool is available for children who will be 4 by September 1. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 by September 1.
ADW TUITION ASSISTANCE: The deadline to apply for the 2018-2019 ADW Tuition Assistance Program is
Thursday, February 1, 2018. All tuition assistance obtained through the archdiocese is based
on financial need. Families must apply each year to receive assistance and need must be
demonstrated each year to qualify. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-
assistance/ if you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937-7154) or email
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The Bundles of Love Club is now collecting supplies
for the homeless in our area. We have three different ways to give right now:
1. Survival supplies for the street homeless, blankets, cold weather clothes, non-perishable food, water, etc.
2. Supplies for "Christmas Eve Boxes": we need new pajamas (youth sizes), toothbrushes, toothpaste, hot chocolate, microwave popcorn, small dollar store trinket gifts for kids to give to parents on Christmas morning, maybe a Christmas Storybook or Video, stuffed animal, etc. Anything to bring the spirit of Christmas into a child's life on Christmas Eve.
3. Our "Heart to Heart" Campaign. We will be in the lobby of the church prior to all masses with red and gold hearts. For $1 or $5 you can write your message of Christ's love on a heart that will be delivered in our Christmas Bundles to the street homeless.
Please contact Sophia West at 443-804-3760 for more information on any of the ways to give.