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St. Joseph
Catholic Church 2481 Spruce St
Martinsville, va 24112
Phone: (276) 638-4779 Fax: (276) 638-2218
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stjoechurch.net
Parish Mission Statement: To foster and deepen faith in the Holy Trinity through the celebration of
the Eucharist and the Word of God & to be active disciples of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in our
community and throughout the world
Reminders
2015-16 Calendars are here! Pick up your free Catholic Inspirations calendar in the church
commons.
Line Dancing Classes will resume Tuesday Jan. 5 at 6:00 for beginners and 7:00 for intermediate
students
Kroger Gift Cards You can Help our parish earn money by going to:
www.kroger.com/communityrewards to create an account. Name St. Joseph #82116 as your
charity and use your card for additional savings and fuel points. Our percentage is based on the
amount spent. Remember to renew your card every year! Food Lion gift cards in various
denominations are also available.
The votive Candle stand is located in the back of church. Lighting a candle for a loved one or
special intentions is a great way to add to your prayer life during Advent.
Free Movie Night every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the parish hall- all are invited!
Parish Pastoral Council:; Jim O’Brien, Chair
734-9325; Colleen Ghammashi (614)
915-9401,Vice Chair; Ann Gunter, Sec.
673-1397; Maureen Aaron 806-7688;
John Bucciero 673-8414; Timothy
Downey 638-7856; Bonnie Favero 647-
8049;; Barbara Kurtz 647-1906; Isabel
Loredo 806-3780; Dennis Miller 252-
9293
Events/handouts/ fundraiser policy
Any group or individual holding an event on St. Joseph property must fill out an appropriate form, and have it signed by Fr. Nicholas in advance. If you would like the event advertised in the oral announcements, a written copy must be submitted to the church office by Wed at 4 pm. Please plan your activities in advance so that we can properly plan for its success. Forms are available in the office or by email
Stjoechurch.net The new website has information, news, pictures, videos, the bulletin and more. New content is being added so keep checking! Go to www.stjoechurch.net and click around! Also join our Facebook page – St. Joseph Catholic Church – Martinsville
Pancake Brunch Sunday Jan. 10
After 10:15 Mass until 1:30
Pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice
(No charge but donations are appreciated)
ST. JOSEPH PARISH STAFF:
Fr. Nicholas Mammi, Pastor:
[email protected] cell: (540) 520-0858
Donna McGarry, Secretary/Dir. Religious Ed.:
Pat Prillaman, Bookkeeper:
Eduardo Guerrero, Hispanic Coordinator:
PARISH OFFICES: (CLUSTER)
St. Joseph, Martinsville (276) 638-4779
Office Hours: Tues–Fri. 8:30 am -4:00 pm
(Fr. Nicholas here Thurs. & Fri.)
St. Francis of Assisi, Rocky Mount
15 Glennwood Dr (540) 483-9591
(Fr. Nicholas here Tues. & Wed.)
Mass Schedule:
Sunday: 10:15 (English) 11:45 (Spanish)
Weekdays: 12:10 Thursday & Friday
Sacraments:
Baptism: Call parish office to register for preparation classes. Expectant parents are encouraged to attend.
Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM or by appointment
Marriage: Call or email for an appointment with Fr. Nicholas at least 6 months prior to wedding.
Ministry with the Elderly: Homebound parishioners who would like to receive communion at their home, contact the parish office.
Religious Education: Children: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM Sept.- May; Adults (RCIA) Sundays 5:30. Call Jim Reaghard 638-1427 to register.
Mark your calendar for the monthly pancake breakfast on Jan. 10 (see back cover)
Religious Education Classes will resume Wed. Jan. 6 at 5:30 pm
Grace Network has asked for donations of boxed potatoes and Jelly for the Jan –Mar quarter!
Thank you for your generosity [to feed the hungry – 1st corporal work of mercy!]
Line Dancing class will resume on Jan. 5 at 6:00 for beginners and 7:00 for intermediate dancers.
This is a fun, low impact and easy way to exercise both mind and body! Join in any Tues. night!
Help Needed!
There is a parishioner in need of a ramp at their home. The Knights of Columbus are ready to assist but we need a brother knight or other parishioner to manage/champion the project. Reach out to
Greg Jessup, Joe Bonanno, or Robert G. Humkey to see how we can rally to lend a helping hand!
Please volunteer your time in this New Year to be a counter for Sunday collection [one Sun. a month] or to
participate more fully in Mass as an Altar Server.
42nd Annual “Right-to-Life” March Friday, January 22, 2016, Washington DC, On the Mall
We need all of you to join us in the fight to protect the lives of the innocent. Sign up now to March for Life! Contact Bob Humkey if you plan to go or would like more information (276) 806-9060
The Baby Bottle Boomerang (BBB) to support the Pregnancy Care Center of
Martinsville/Henry Co. is going on now! Please pick up a family baby bottle and collect your loose change to help the unborn babies and new mothers in our area
Retreat Opportunities
Lions to Lambs – Jan. 16- All men 18 and older are invited to attend this one-day conference. go to:
http://www.cdrcmfl.org/ or see the poster on the bulletin board for more details.
Discovery – Feb. 26-28 – peer led youth retreat for 9th and 10th graders who want to connect with other
young Catholics and deepen their relationship with Jesus. See Donna McGarry for details.
DYC February 12-14 -Richmond - a weekend event held each year to gather ~1000 high school youth from
all 148 parishes in the Diocese of Richmond to one central location for workshops, talks, Mass, Adoration.
Registration is due Jan. 15. See Donna McGarry for details.
Collections:
Budget Amt. $3,846.15
Collection: $6,587.94 Surplus: $2,741.79 (Includes Christmas & 12/27)
Weekly Schedule and Readings Sunday Jan. 3 - Epiphany of the Lord Isa 60:1-6, Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13, Eph 3:2-3, 5-6, Matt 2:2, Matt 2:1-12 Rosary, 9:45 AM MASS IN ENGLISH 10:15 AM- Alfred Kurtz + Bible Study 11:30 AM MASS IN SPANISH, 11:45 AM
Mon Jan. 4 – Mon: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
Memorial
1 Jn 3:22—4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tue Jan. 5 Saint John Neumann, Bishop
Memorial
1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44
Wed Jan. 6 Christmas Weekday Saint André Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52
Religious Ed 5:30-6:45 Confession 5:30-7:00
Thu Jan. 7 Christmas Weekday [Saint Raymond of
Penyafort, Priest]
1 Jn 4:19—5:4/Lk 4:14-22
Mass 12:10
Fri Jan. 8 Christmas Weekday
1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16
Mass 12:10 – Jean Bestler +
Sat Jan. 9 Christmas Weekday
1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30
Sunday Jan. 10 Baptism of the Lord Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
(21) Rosary, 9:45 AM MASS IN ENGLISH 10:15 – Pancake brunch Bible Study 11:30 AM MASS IN SPANISH, 11:45 AM – Norma Loredo +
If you would like a Mass offered for a loved one, please call the church office or fill out a Mass intention envelope and place it in the offertory basket. Make checks payable to Fr. Nicholas Mammi. Specific dates may not be available. Please include a contact number to arrange an alternate date if necessary.
Prayer requests
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7
Please add these requests to your daily prayer intentions:
Corbin Lee, Lewis Drane, Teresa Biggs, Marie-Bernice
Downey, Jacquie Bockrath, Ali Barton, Jennifer Bradshaw,
Joy Bowman, Bill Barbour, Bob Humkey, Porky Ashbrook,
Ted Tomczak, Carolyn Carr, Hazel Konorosky, Carolyn
Eanes, Stuart Ward, Tia Goren, Bette Johnson, Marilyn
Maietta, Finney Edelen, Bill Seuffert, Randall Dodson, Amir
Hekmatis, Max Lawson, Linda Plaster Lawson, Mert Ruddy,
Pam Lukow, Nancy Hubble, Lisa M. Dickerson, Gabriela
Paredes, Hugh Gerlach, Beth Kiser, Georgia Arsenault, Jim
Cecil, Charlotte Gardner, Joe Spattafore, Martin Blake (To add or remove prayer requests, please call the church office)
Sick, homebound, hospitalized? If you, or someone you
know, would like to receive the Sacraments, please call the office.
Outside of office hours, please call Barbara Kurtz (276) 647-1906
or Blaise Plageman (276) 632-1591.
Holy Year of Mercy …The jubilee year is a “holy year” marked by acts of
faith, charity, and “brotherly communion,” the
Vatican's website adds.
“I am convinced that the whole Church will find in this
Jubilee the joy needed to rediscover and make fruitful
the mercy of God, with which all of us are called to
give consolation to every man and woman of our
time,” Pope Francis said after announcing the jubilee
year.
“From this moment, we entrust this Holy Year to the
Mother of Mercy, that she might turn her gaze upon us
and watch over our journey,” he said.
Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry/ To give drink to the
thirsty/ to clothe the naked/ to shelter the
homeless/ to care for the sick/ to visit the
imprisoned/ to bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy
To convert sinners/ to instruct the ignorant/ to
advise the doubtful/ to comfort the sorrowful/
to bear wrongs patiently/ to forgive injuries/ to
pray for the living and dead
SEE BACK COVER FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION!