st. joseph’s · 2019. 4. 28. · pioter panus requested by lillian friday, may 3rd 12:10 pm...
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414 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Tel: (413) 445-5789//Fax: (413) 443-5466 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Website: www.stjoepittsfield.com
Pastor - Msgr. Michael Shershanovich e-mail: [email protected]
Priest in Residence - Rev. Geoffrey Deeker, CSS
Most. Rev. Timothy McDonnell in Residence
Coordinator of Youth Religious Education John Arasimowicz
e-mail:[email protected]
Secretary - Michele Madden e-mail: [email protected]
Pastoral Minister-Mrs. Patricia Momnie
Superintendent - Jay Meehan Office Manager-Nancy Nolan-Tel: (413) 499-1317
Website: www.stjoecem.com e-mail: [email protected]
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH
THE STAFF
ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday-4:00 PM—Sunday-9:00 & 11:30 AM
Daily Mass-12:10 PM—Holiday Mass-9:00 AM
RCIA-Wed. 6:30 PM
Holy Hour —Monday - Friday 11:00 AM Prayer Group —1st & 3rd Wed. 6:45 PM
Rosary —Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
PRAYER LINE 413-443-1221
St. Joseph’s
Mother Church of the
Berkshires Established 1849
April 28, 2019
5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF HOPE MASS
Sun., April 28th at 11:30. This Mass is for Cancer Victims, who are either in remission, currently
suffering with this illness or those who have passed away. In addition, there will be a
remembrance for those who have cared for family members as well as doctors and nurses
working with those with this affliction. We invite those of other faiths and parishes to join us
for this Mass for those affected by this disease.
5TH ANNUAL BLUE MASS
Sunday May 5, 2019 at the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph Church, Pittsfield. The Most Reverend Timothy A. McDonnell, Bishop Emeritus, will
celebrate mass to say "Thank You" and ask God's Blessing on those who serve and protect and
keep them safe. After Mass at the Parish Center we will have speakers, and a "Fallen Officer's
Table Ceremony" will be read, followed by a light reception.
Prayer, Praise and Healing
“And when Jesus went out He saw a great
multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.”
(Matthew (14:14)
Anointing of the Sick at Mass
Sunday, May 19, 2019 - 11:30am St. Joseph Church – Pittsfield, MA
A light luncheon will be served for all participants after Mass in the St. Joseph Parish Center. If you or a loved one plan on attending,
please call Carolyn Rousseau at 413-443-5401 on or before May 12, 2019.
April 28th - First Communion Class - class in church
May 4th – Saturday - First Communion 11:00 a.m. May 5th - Sunday - Crowning of
Mary with First Communion candidates
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
The 60th Annual Catholic Appeal is an opportunity for you to put your Faith into Action
in the Diocese of Springfield. We invite you to open your eyes and your hearts to the needs of
your neighbors. Please consider a donation. Contact 413-452-0670 or email
POLISH PICNIC NEWS
Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with this year's picnic. However, we still need more
volunteers , so if you haven't yet signed up, especially for the day of the picnic, please contact
Nancy Vosburgh (413) 442-7684.
We will be making pierogi from 2:00 to 4:00 in the parish center on the following Wednesdays:
April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, June 6 (if necessary). We are also taking donations of
cooking spray (Pam) and wax paper.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND CONCERT FOR MOM!
May 11, 2019 at 6:30pm, Sacred Heart Church 191 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA. Mary Verdi and her Flight Trio will be performing at the third
annual Mother’s Prayer Service/Concert on May 11, 2019 at 6:30pm. There will be a candle
lighting ceremony for your mother/grandmother/friend and each woman present,
will be sent home with a flower. Bring the whole family and friends to celebrate the amazing gift
mother’s give to our world! $10 Donation suggested at the door.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Sat., April 27th
4:00 PM Sun., April 28th
9:00 AM Sun., April 28th
11:30 AM Joe Tournier Betty Kirby Robin O'Brien Kay Tournier Jack Laviolette
Marie Kotowicz Nancy Nolan LECTORS
Cheryl Furtek Jason Street Jim Armstrong Marie Kotowicz Sharon Vincent Paul Mays
PRAYING THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Begin with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles Creed. Using regular rosary beads,
work your way around the five decades with the prayers below.
On the standalone beads, pray: "Eternal Father, I offer you the body, blood, soul, and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."
On the decade beads, pray: "For the sake of his sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the
whole world." At the end, pray the following three times:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole
world." It is typical to conclude the Divine Mercy
Chaplet with the words: "Jesus, I trust in you."
Faith communities wouldn’t exist without the generosity of their members. Now, donating to the church has never been easier. Even if
you can’t attend mass each week, visit us at www.stjoepittsfield.com and sign up for WeShare online giving. Eliminate the need for writing checks, choose a payment option that works for you, easily adjust the amount of recurring donations and if your traveling, you can still donate while away
from home. Your support of St. Joseph’s Parish is greatly appreciated!
Saturday, April 27th Nicola Frieri Requested by Family
4:00 PM
Sunday, April 28th George & Julia Demary Requested by Family
Celebration of Hope Mass for People with Cancer __________________________
Sanctuary Candle Virginia H. Boivin
Requested by Family
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
Monday, April 29th Michael Janchuk Requested by Cheryl Furtek, Tom Arasimowicz
12:10 PM
Tuesday, April 30th Julia Petranin Requested by Lillian Trzepacz
12:10 PM
Wednesday, May 1st For the Parish
12:10 PM
Thursday, May 2nd Pioter Panus Requested by Lillian
12:10 PM
Friday, May 3rd Colleen Harte Requested by Kathy & Jay Canning
12:10 PM
Saturday, May 4th Virginia H. Boivin-Birthday Remembrance Requested by Family
4:00 PM
Sunday, May 5th Michael Monterosso-6th Anniversary Requested by Wife & Family BLUE MASS
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2019
Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31
Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/Jn 3:16-21
St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf.17b]/Mt 13:54-
58 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20
[7a]/Jn 3:31-36 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21
April 28, 2019 2nd Sunday of Easter
He has you in mind. Do we think about that much? The God of the universe has us in mind, individually
as persons and together as one human family. We hear this truth in today's Gospel story of Thomas. His doubt is likely familiar to us by now. "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my
finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." Jesus is God. He could have
risen any way he wanted. He could have risen perfectly healed, as a further sign of his power over death and suffering. But when Thomas encounters him, we see what Jesus chose. "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it
into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." In resurrecting his body, Jesus already has Thomas in mind. Jesus retains his wounds for Thomas, for
the disciples, and for all who would doubt the sacrificial power of love. This intentional love of Jesus is echoed by John and his disciples, who authored this Gospel. "Jesus did many other
signs...these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ...and that through
this belief you may have life in his name." From its earliest beginnings, the Church knew the power of sign and story. When they wrote the Gospels, they had us in mind. We are all Thomas from time to
time. We need to see the mercy of God lived and real in our lives. This can happen throughout the
circumstances of our daily comings and goings. It can also happen through meditating on the
Scripture, through placing ourselves in the stories and listening to God's voice speaking. We don't get to see what the disciples got to see, but we know,
through them, that God always has us in mind. As he reminds the disciples, "Blessed are those who have
not seen and have believed."