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

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2017 “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart,

with all your soul, and with all your mind.” — Matthew 22:37

************************************************************************ TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This week we have in All Souls’ Day a commemoration that is linked to the Halloween customs. The big-spending sugar shock holiday is a long way removed from Thursday’s grateful remembrance of the souls who are hidden from our sight, but alive to Christ. Old pagan superstitions might find us holding our breath when going by the graveyard, whereas others might actually go to the cemetery to tend the family graves, to share good food, and remember dear ones. Nowhere does a culture embrace this day as fully as in Mexico. The “Day of the Dead” is a national holiday that unfolds over three full days. For three thousand years, the indigenous people of Mexico have been mocking death in an annual festival, and the invading Spaniards were shocked at the spectacle. To the Aztecs, life was a dream, and death was the entry into full life. Skulls were thus a symbol of joy and release from life’s sorrows. The missionaries found all this a bit creepy, but they moved the three-day feast from August to synchronize it with the Christian calendar. So today, graves are decorated, altars are built in the home to honor the family dead, children feast on candy skulls, and people dress up in elaborate skeleton outfits. The devout spend hours in the cemetery, and there is a lively sense of the communion of saints, the living and the dead. ************************************************************************ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 ************************************************************************

This Friday, November 3rd is First Friday. The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration following the 12:00Noon Mass and will conclude at 4:00pm with Benediction.

************************************************************************ Bread & Wine will be consecrated at Masses during the weekend of October 28—29 in memory of Maria & Raffaele Morandi . Requested by their children. Bread & Wine will be consecrated at Masses during the week of October 30—Nov. 3 in memory of Charles Burns. Requested by Christina Burns.

PRAYER INTENTIONS F T S H

Maria Perrone, Angie Franke, Rina Zaffuto, Marianne Devivier Fennelly, Nora Smyth &

George Glus, Aidan Hale, Dorothy Groat ***********************************************************************

Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life Giuseppina DiGiRolamo, & Barbara Curatolo,

Kevin O’Brien, Michele Gattoni, Thomas Di Silvestre, Elvira Paccione,

Aileen Radeska, Gina Centonze

Saturday, October 28: Vigil Mass 5:00 Matteo Bartolotta Special Intentions for Raul Jr. Sunday, October 29:Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Masses of the Day: 7:45 People of the Parish 9:00 Giordano Vlacich, Felicita & Pellegrino Magnani Maria & Raffaele Morandi, Thomas DiSilvestre 10:30 Mass Available 12:00 Gaetana Giacone 7:00pm Roger & Tess Leous Monday, October 30: 8:00 Robert Castiglione 10:00 James Ottati, Jr. Tuesday, October 31: 8:00 Bonaria Cuomo 12:00 Maria & Vincent, Leo & Madeline Florio Wednesday, November 1: All Saints Day 9:00 All Saints Day 12:00 Grazia & Calogero Acquista 7:30pm Martha Parks, All Saints Mass Bilingual Thursday, November 2: All Souls Day 8:00 All Souls Day Masses are 12:00 Offered for the people of the Parish 7:30 Memorial Mass for all our parishioners Friday, November 3:St. Martin de Porres 8:00 Francesco Izzo 12:00 Branca & Tiseo Families

Saturday, November 4: 8:00 Purgatorial Society 5:00 Catherine & Thomas Donohue Sarah Loesch Sunday, November 5

Masses of the Day: 7:45 Lucia & Alessio Gaviglia 9:00 Angela & Giovanni Skerlich, Guiseppe Gizzi Angelo & Serafina Curatolo, Pawla & Mariano Cauchi 10:30 Pastora Villada 12:00 Cassar & Grech Families 7:00pm Alice Freeman

MASS SCHEDULE

Autumn Memorial

Plants Please help us in keeping the fall season alive here in Astoria by donating a mum plant to be planted in gardens over the next few weeks. We will memorialize each plant for your loved ones by placing a fall leaf plaque in front of each plant. The cost of a plant is $25.00 and hopefully the plants will remain in our gardens till thanksgiving. If you wish to sponsor a plant please complete the information (maximum two names per leaf) with your donation below either drop it off at the parish office or place it in a sealed envelope in the Sunday collection. Thank You. Requested by:________________________________________ In Memory of :_______________________________________

In memory

n memory of:

St. Joseph’s Flea Market November 11, 2017 St. Joseph’s school Gym

1 Table $35.00 2 Tables$60.00

For more information contact

Jackie Barkoutsis at (718) 932-9766 or

JB092504@hotmail.com

PAINT NIGHT November 18, 2017

7 -9 pm in the Social Center @ lo][l [rtist will provi^_ st_p \y st_p instru]tions [n^ [ll [rt suppli_s

Food and beverages will be sold starting at 6pm

Admission $40 Adults only

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Monday November 13th at the Parish Office!

No tickets will be sold at the door

***********************************************************************

WANT MORE ENERGY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?! LEARN TO EAT + LIVE WELL! Tina Corrado’s first word was happy! She is a Health Coach, Food Lover + Home Cook with a transforma ve health and weight loss story. Her mission is to get people excited and curious to eat well + change their habits! Join for 4 beginners health workshops (FIRST SESSION IS FREE, sessions run approximately 45 minutes, bring pen + paper) star ng Monday November 6th @ 7pm. Covering topics like: -How food/ea ng changes mood + energy -Making healthier choices throughout the day -The benefits of moving your body -Learning to love greens + grains

We’ll meet @ 28-46 44th Street on the below dates! 4 week commitment encouraged. Monday 11/13 @ 7pm / FREE Monday 11/20 @ 7pm / $15 Monday 11/27 @ 7pm / $15 4th date TBD WWW.TINACORRADO.COM @ nacorrado on Instagram

***********************************************************************

There will be a monthly Italian mass beginning on Thursday November 2nd, 2017 at 2pm Ci sarà un mese ogni mese a partire da giovedì novembre 2, 2017 alle 2.

Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 29 de octubre de 2017

“Amarás al Señor, tu Dios, con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente”.

— Mateo 22:37 ************************************************************************ TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Cuando era niño tuve problemas con inaguantables dolores de cabeza. Después de casi tres meses batallando con esta enfermedad una señora me regaló una estampita de san Martín de Porres que contenía un pedacito de su hábito. Dormí con esta estampita debajo de mi almohada y al tercer día sané de mi dolor. Fue así como conocí por primera vez a este santo negrito y a sus animalitos. Martín fue un religioso dominico de nacionalidad peruana que vivió de 1579 a 1639 y fue canonizado en 1962. Sin lugar a dudas, es uno de los santos más populares de América Latina. En él encontramos una persona con la cual nos podemos identificar ya que muchas veces a nosotros nos limitan las oportunidades debido a nuestro origen y el color de nuestra piel. Por su origen (era hijo de un español y de una africana) ilegítimo y su color mulato, Martín tuvo problemas para ingresar a la Orden de los Predicadores. Eventualmente la santidad de sus obras y la fama de sus milagros le abrieron camino para incorporarse plenamente a los dominicos. Normalmente es representado con una escoba y unos animalitos, recordando la humildad de su servicio pastoral. ************************************************************************

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 ***********************************************************************

Wine & Cheese Please join us on October, 29th for Our Wine & Cheese Social after the 7:00 pm Sunday evening Mass in the Gathering Space. It is a great way to meet other parishioners & guests at St. Joseph's. 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!

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal As of October 23, 2017, 120 parish families have pledged $43,166.00, 77.84% of Pledge Goal, $40,373.80 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 ***************************************************************

Mass Book for 2018 If you have had a loved one buried from the parish during the last year, you may reserve a Mass to be celebrated for that deceased person. This Mass must be arranged personally at

the Parish Office on 43rd St. during the week. The offering for a Mass will be $15 for a weekday Mass and $25 for a Saturday evening and Sunday Mass. The new Mass book for 2018 will re-open on Monday, October 30th.

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, October 22, 2017

Sunday Collection..................................................$4,982World Mission Sunday............................................$898 All Soul’s...............................................................$1,611 Total Collection......................................................$7,491 ***********************************************************************

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.

***********************************************************************

Catequesis para adultos Invitamos a toda la comunidad a participar de la catequesis para adultos, todos los domingo a partir de 9 am a 10:15 am y los jueves de 7pm a 9pm, vengan es una buena oportunidad para profundizar mas en nuestra fe Catolica. Para cualquier inscription contactarse con Rosita Gualpa después de la Misa de español.

November Events at St. Joseph’s November 11th: Flea Market November 12th: Breakfast after 9am Mass November 18th: Paint Night from 6-9pm November 19th: Bingo 1-4pm November 26th: Wine & Cheese after 7pm mass **************************************************************

Autumn 50/50 Raffle Tickets are on sale at the Parish Office. Drawing Will Be Held

November 23rd, Thanksgiving

Day. You do not need to be

present to win.

Tickets Prices: 1 for $5 , 5 for $20

INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. Joseph #453100

CONTACT PERSON: Silvia SOFTWARE: WinXP-SP3 MSPub 2002 Adobe Acrobat 9 PRINTER: ???

DATE OF PUBLICATION: (Sunday’s date) NUMBER OF PAGES TRANSMITTED: Cover + 4 text pages + this page = 6 (1 ad page) DAY/TIME of TRANSMISSION: Wednesday by noon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: